Eight years ago, Mary Stockstill had what she called an “aha” moment. She had just experienced the death of her parents, lifelong volunteers who instilled in her an attitude to always give back. While she hadn’t done much volunteering before, . . .
As Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico face the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Diana O'Neill, executive director of Long Island Volunteer Center, shares lessons learned and reflections on recovery after Superstorm Sandy — and how volunteers can help . . .
The Petal Public Improvement Corporation is today’s Daily Point of Light Award honoree, and one of the winners of the 2016 Make A Difference Day Awards. Each year, TEGNA recognizes 14 outstanding leaders of Make A Difference Day projects, awarding . . .
Detroit native and Air Force retiree Vanessa Williams has traded in her military dog tags for a new life helping dogs – and cats – get tagged with new owners. Williams has become one of the most active volunteers with . . .
With spring quickly approaching, so is the season for giving back to volunteers who dedicate their time to serving others. National Volunteer Week kicks off on April 23 – an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, . . .
Service and volunteerism have the power to impact and change lives. And when a corporation engages thousands of employees who are ready to give back to their local communities, innovation and advancement take place on a global scale.
Singapore’s rivers and canals contend with litter and illegal disposal of waste, despite measures to curb both. Meanwhile, the invasive pink snail and rapidly multiplying algae destroys the aquatic plants that sustain fish and other underwater life. On Dec. 4, . . .
Under the guidance of volunteers, a group of teens from Ghana developed a technological solution to tackle the improper disposal of waste. Their idea – create an app that would teach people how to sort trash and recycle waste. Across . . .
Get inspired by the 14 Make A Difference Day honorees being celebrated on Wednesday and see how you can get involved for a chance to win a $10,000 grant.
It’s time to get rid of our volunteer programs. It seems harmless enough, but calling our volunteer activities “programs” often sets them up to compete with our direct service programs. At budget time, it can be hard to allocate scarce . . .