Many employers provide employees with the opportunity to participate in community service projects during their off-duty time, like mentoring youth, cleaning waterways, painting and repairing shelters ...

Volunteering and acts of service strengthen teams and organizations by fostering empathy in a divided world. In a world where social and political polarization feels more pronounced than ever, one ...

When I (Jonathan) step back and look at what types of activities help lead to a successful career, I am struck by how many of the most successful people I know in psychology have done volunteer ...

The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped our world in ways we never could have imagined. As we emerge from the darkest days of the crisis, we find ourselves at a crossroads, faced with the opportunity to ...

Beginning in the late 19th century and continuing through the mid-20th century, communities across the country relied largely on women’s unpaid civic labor to create welcome, integration, and ...

Volunteers are in the news for actively working in communities hard-hit by natural disasters and political unrest. We have seen so many amazing examples of the impact that volunteers can make, and ...

High school and college students are less likely to volunteer or give to charity today than they were 15 years ago, even as young adults express the most interest in community engagement in a ...

Our interactive clinical and public health volunteer map links connects you to each site's volunteering page. When planning to volunteer, note, half-shift commitments are common and typically 4 hours ...

Jaxon Pippin swung at the clump of weeds, his mattock disappearing into the loam with a satisfying thwack. "You've got to get the roots," his friend chimed in, as the 15-year-old wrestled with the ...

These experiences go beyond hours logged; they reflect a commitment to civic engagement and a vision for a better world. When students engage in community-based volunteering and service projects, they ...

In a world where social and political polarization feels more pronounced than ever, one timeless solution stands out: providing service to others. Acts of service, whether through volunteering, ...