Critics say volunteering abroad does not always benefit local communities. The coronavirus travel bans have led to a different approach for volunteers who want to donate their services.
One Pakistani entrepreneur is making protective gear. A Pakistani lawyer raised thousands of dollars and converted his office into a food storehouse for people in need.
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As security has tightened along the U.S.-Mexico border, migrants are forced into more hostile desert areas. Volunteers who put out water and food say they're trying to prevent deaths.
Volunteers and a skeletal staff have maintained sites in some parks. In others, the amount of damage and trash triggered an unprecedented move from the National Park Service to return more workers.
President Trump praised the Cajun Navy during a visit to North Carolina. But federal emergency managers say volunteers can put themselves and others in danger if they don't go through proper channels.
The kitchen serves 5,000 iftar meals daily to displaced families living in camps in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon during Ramadan. For many, it offers a sense of community, family and tradition.
A volunteer network not only gathers wasted, oft-ignored foods and turns them into healthy meals, but also provides community and opportunities for those whose lives have been radically disrupted.
Let’s set aside the controversy over individual/state/federal rights for a moment and say you’re someone who appreciates that public lands are preserved for your camping, fishing, hiking, hunting and rock-climbing pleasure.
The death of an American teacher raises questions about the risks of heading off alone as a trekker or a volunteer. We talked with two experts about lessons to draw from the tragedy.
A new report shows Nevada ranks near the bottom for volunteer service in the nation. The report from the Corporation for National and Community Service...
For more than 30 years, Americans have journeyed to Israel to volunteer for noncombatant civilian work with the Israeli Defense Forces. In that time,...
Ethan Gurney, Dog Caregiver, Best Friends Animal Society
Gary Karcher, New Orleans Resident
Michael Mountain, President, Best Friends Animal Society
Jeff Popowich, Veterinary Technician, Best Friends Animal Society
Shelley Thayer, Pet Detective, Best Friends Animal Society
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