Volunteer Work

Neighborhood Watch programs enable local law enforcement agencies to partner with community residents to better secure homes and automobiles, prepare for disasters, and coordinate emergency...

Do you want to go to school while living in a foreign country? Study abroad programs are a great way to see the world while getting credit for school. Here are a few tips to help you find your...

With the economy the way it is, there are a lot of people in need. If you feel a calling to start a program to feed the hungry, here are some steps that you can take to make it successful.

Corporate success is often accompanied by a wish to share success with others. Creating a corporate volunteer program is one way to carry that thought into action. The key to a good program is...

Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (also known as RIF) is the nation's largest nonprofit organization that supports children's literacy and promotes children’s interest in reading. RIF has various...

If you have an interest in helping children you should consider becoming a CASA volunteer. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. A CASA volunteer can provide a voice for a child that...

Learning how to adopt a tree in Minnesota is a great way of reinforcing your ties to the community while at the same time keeping the Land of 10,000 Lakes green. Residents are fortunate that tree...

Women across the country are banding together. Volunteers take turns sitting in courtrooms watching and reporting on how judges decide in cases that affect women and children. The...

Need to get the word out about an event or happening in your club or organization? Want to announce your candidacy for a local political office? Here are easy to follow tips for preparing a press...

NOAA stands for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It is a branch of the U.S. government involved in areas such as weather, climate and conservation of oceans and coastlines. To...

Chemo Angels is a national program where volunteers are matched with a person going through cancer treatment. The volunteers send a small gift every week to help brighten the day of the person...

The Meals on Wheels Association of America provides incredibly low cost nutritional meals to senior citizens who need them. The Meals on Wheels headquarters is located in Alexandria, Virginia, but...

Community involvement is an integral part of many company cultures. Some large companies even have a formal program that includes a dedicated volunteer coordinator. Volunteering offers many...