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Public health
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Cupertino Senior Center open house set for Aug. 22

The Cupertino Senior Center open house on August 22 allows seniors to learn about activities, resources, and programs available to them.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Cupertino Senior Center open house set for Aug. 22

The Cupertino Senior Center is holding an open house on Aug. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for seniors to learn about classes and resources.
Public health
#community-service
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

If boomers don't want wealth taxes they can give their time and skills | Phillip Inman

Asking boomers to serve in a new national service can help mend a society splintered by austerity, utilizing their skills to benefit the community.
Social justice
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

Public lands and wildlife turn to stopgap solutions - High Country News

Adult Wyoming toads, raised in captivity by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have been released for years as part of the recovery efforts.
Public health
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

39th Annual Russian River Cleanup + Free T-Shirt (2025)

The 39th Annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup is on September 20, 2025, focusing on trash removal and community engagement.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

In 1985, a Group of Spies Had a Target-and a Plan. It Turned Into One of the Most Sensationally Botched Crimes of the Century.

Frédérique Bonlieu volunteered for Greenpeace in 1985, showcasing both her eagerness and controversial views.
#wildlife-rescue
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

How To Transform Workplace Culture With Volunteering

According to Deloitte's Gen Z and Millennial Survey, nearly half of millennials and Gen Z workers said they would leave their jobs within two years if their company's values didn't align with their own.
Fundraising
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

A kitten's transformation in foster care

Feeding and caring for cats and kittens involves daily routines and personal connections to ensure their comfort and well-being.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda's Lost Trails | SF

SF Urban Riders collaborates with Laguna Honda Hospital to restore historic trails, promoting community engagement and outdoor access.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In the Texas flood zone, volunteers help reunite lost pets with their owners

"I would want someone to do it for me," she says, tearing up a bit. "I can't help with anything else, but I can help with their pets."
Pets
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Micro Litter" Volunteer Cleanup Day at Dolores Park + Outside Lands Tix Giveaway (SF)

Join LoveDolores for its annual Micro Litter Cleanup Day on Saturday, July 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dolores Park, aiming to remove micro-litter.
Environment
#community-support
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German Bundeswehr sees rising number of volunteers DW 07/08/2025

Many young Germans, like Tom, are considering joining the Bundeswehr for personal development and a sense of duty.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Dolores Park Micro-Litter Clean Up & Outside Lands Ticket Giveaway (SF)

Join us on July 12th for a Micro-Litter Clean Up at Dolores Park, and stand a chance to win tickets to Outside Lands 2025! Wear headphones and love the grass for an hour to enter the raffle.
SF food
#americorps
fromMission Local
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

S.F. AmeriCorps volunteers, groups remain wary after federal threats

AmeriCorps volunteers in San Francisco are facing uncertainty after substantial funding cuts from the White House affecting nonprofits.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Non-profit organizations

DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs

AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers were ordered to halt projects abruptly due to budget cuts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The friendship of the good': how a community garden gave me a sense of something bigger than myself

Community connections can form unexpectedly through shared activities like gardening.
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Public media has a bright future. We have to start acting like it. - Poynter

Public media faces significant uncertainties about its future.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Due to drones, we were in range of everything' - Clare man who worked as emergency medic in Ukraine qualifies as doctor in UL

Dr. Oran McInerney's humanitarian work in Ukraine has been a transformative experience, focusing on evacuating injured soldiers amid dangerous conditions.
#tech-events
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Last call to volunteer at TC All Stage 2025 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch All Stage is recruiting volunteers for their Boston event on July 15, offering exclusive insights and opportunities in event management.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
London startup

Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Sessions: AI | TechCrunch

Volunteers needed for TC Sessions: AI event, offering hands-on experience and exclusive access to event insights.
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
2 months ago

Meet the gran who knitted socks for soldiers and now makes blankets for homeless cats

Beryl Jenkins dedicates her knitting skills to creating blankets for Cats Protection, helping cats find comfort and homes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's not quite what I had in mind entering my eighth decade': the London librarian of Lesbos

"It's not quite what I had in mind entering my eighth decade but it's a new challenge and I'm loving it most of the time, although some days it's exhausting."
London politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Nearly 800 Volunteers Help Install the 30th Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco is the only city in the world with a giant triangle over its Pride festivities. It's a huge reminder and warning of what can happen when hatred can become law.
NYC LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Boomer loves living in an RV at parks on $3K in Social Security: "I absolutely love my life."

"After coming out of working the first 15 months of COVID in hospitals, it was like, 'Oh my gosh, I'm in nature. This is amazing. No mask, no PPE,'"
Retirement
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Bayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Bayview Playground @ MLK Pool)

Community cleanups in Bayview promote neighborhood pride and volunteer engagement.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

Bayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Silver Terrace Playground)

Volunteering events in Bayview focus on community cleanups with opportunities to socialize afterwards.
#community-engagement
fromFuncheap
3 months ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromFuncheap
3 months ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

The 'everyday heroes' celebrated at Lewisham's biggest ever community awards

This year, we recognized those who have made a notable impact across various sectors, celebrating contributions that reflect the compassion and resilience of Lewisham's community.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Winner's cheese wheel served up to rough sleepers

Ava Sender Logan, who won the Double Gloucester cheese in a traditional race, donated her prize to the Refugee Community Kitchen to support those in need.
London food
fromCogito, Ergo Sumana
2 months ago

Congratulating Leonard for his Community Service Award

He's not a boastful guy. When he writes about these decades of work it's usually to share lessons that others might find useful...
Online Community Development
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Los Gatos students awarded scholarships, tools

Los Gatos High School students received LeRoy Morell Tool Scholarships to support their education in technical fields.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Miss Manners: I was furious about being poked on the airplane

Poking one's seat mate is not allowed, Miss Manners will agree. However, while she realizes how difficult it is on airplanes these days to locate space for all of one's body parts.
Relationships
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free "Namasakaram" Volunteer Kickoff Party (SF)

Join the Volunteer Kickoff Party for a collaborative art project, Namasakaram, celebrating creativity and community engagement. No experience needed!
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Amateur archaeologists unearth winged goddess at Hadrian's Wall

A Roman relief of the goddess of victory was discovered by volunteers at Vindolanda near Hadrian's Wall.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Volunteer at All Stage in Boston in July | TechCrunch

Our rebranded Boston summit, TechCrunch All Stage, seeks volunteers to help produce the event and offers great benefits like free tickets and workshops.
Toronto startup
fromHuffPost
3 months ago

HuffPost Helps Day 2025: HuffPost Staff Volunteer To Mark 20th Anniversary

HuffPost celebrated its 20th anniversary with a nationwide staff volunteering event called 'HuffPost Helps Day.'
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Eve Thompson obituary

"The size of the cheque is the most important thing. You cannot make bricks without straw. There are simply not the cash resources available for what needs to be done."
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Youth experience in Britain on a charity worker visa | Brief letters

The UK offers a non-renewable one-year visa for youth volunteers, supporting international charity work.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Alameda mayor: Get involved in May for Mental Health Awareness Month

Loneliness impacts health; relationships, service, and community can alleviate it.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Special Olympics heroes honoured in Mansion House after World Winter Games success

Special Olympics promotes inclusion and community for athletes through sports participation.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

How to Volunteer at National Parks in 2025

National parks offer volunteer opportunities to enjoy nature and contribute to conservation efforts.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I had a ponytail when I started' - Irish Blue Cross volunteer recognised for more than six decades of tireless dedication to animal charity

Ray Hurley has dedicated over 60 years to the Irish Blue Cross, earning him a special award and the title of a modern-day St Francis of Assisi.
Healthcare
NYC parents
fromwww.silive.com
4 months ago

Woodland Cemetery Conservancy seeks donations, volunteers for spring cleanup event | Date and event info

Woodland Cemetery Conservancy invites volunteers and donations for spring clean-up on April 26.
Coffee
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

I always come here': The Indian tea shop that runs on trust

A tea shop in Serampore thrives on community volunteering, illustrating social bonds as customers become contributors in its daily operation.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Earth Day 2025 at the Presidio (Volunteer Day)

Celebrate Earth Day by participating in ecosystem management activities at Golden Gate Bridge's Battery East.
#urban-forestry
fromFuncheap
4 months ago
San Francisco

Presidio Forest Stewards at Brooks Reforestation

Engage in urban forestry and tree stewardship in the Presidio through hands-on volunteer activities.
fromFuncheap
4 months ago
San Francisco

Presidio Forest Stewards at Brooks Reforestation

Forest Stewards involve volunteers in important urban forestry tasks in the Presidio's reforestation areas.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Presidio Forest Stewards at Brooks Reforestation

Engage in urban forestry and tree stewardship in the Presidio through hands-on volunteer activities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Presidio Tunnel Tops Stewards

Volunteering at Presidio Tunnel Tops fosters community engagement and environmental stewardship through gardening activities.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Twins make double the difference volunteering at nature center

"We always finish our jobs when we work together," they said in unison.
SF parents
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

3 Make-or-Break Questions Every Soon-to-Be Retiree Should Face

Successful retirement involves finding purpose, pursuing meaningful activities, and maintaining social connections.
fromsilive
4 months ago

This Staten Island church is gearing up for its 100th anniversary celebration

"Many hands make light work," said Beth Hunt, who was busy polishing the church pews as volunteers gathered for spring cleaning to prepare for the church's centennial events.
NYC LGBT
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