City & Local

Volunteering

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Diverse local volunteers collaborating in a community garden, planting and smiling, symbolizing their significant contribution to community well-being and essential services.
Community

Local volunteers save communities billions

Between September 2022 and 2023, over 75.

Derek Molina·June 4, 2026
Diverse volunteers of different ages and backgrounds actively participating in community welfare projects like planting and cleaning in a sunny park.
Community

Local Volunteer Opportunities for Community Welfare in 2026

This April 18, Salina alone will host nine diverse volunteer projects from 8 a.

Sophie Nguyen·May 7, 2026
Diverse local volunteers actively engaged in community improvement projects like gardening and park cleanup, symbolizing resilience and unity.
Community

Local volunteer initiatives are key to community resilience in 2026.

Globally, the volunteer workforce is larger than the employed population of more than half of the world's 10 most populous countries.

Sophie Nguyen·April 30, 2026
Diverse volunteers collaborating to rebuild a community, symbolizing hope and the strength of collective action in disaster recovery.
Community

Supporting local volunteers sustains community resilience

In Central Texas, researchers at Texas State University are now studying the emotional and mental health of disaster recovery volunteers.

Derek Molina·April 27, 2026
Diverse volunteers of different ages and backgrounds actively participating in various community service projects, showcasing unity and positive impact.
Services

Flagler Volunteer Services Connect Residents with Local Opportunities

Last year, Flagler County volunteers delivered nearly $2.

Sophie Nguyen·April 26, 2026
Diverse group of volunteers of different ages collaborating on a community project, planting trees and painting a mural in a sunny park.
Local Guides

How to Find Local Volunteer Opportunities for Community Initiatives

People who volunteer before retirement are 75% more likely to continue volunteering in retirement, compared to only about a third of those who did not volunteer while working, according to Longevity S

Derek Molina·April 18, 2026