Alexis de Tocqueville, the 19th-century Frenchman fascinated by U.S. life, praised what he saw during his travels across the new nation as an unusual eagerness to volunteer. About 25 percent of ...

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, ...

Time for our series Here to Help, which looks at service and community in America. When we put the call out for your stories of volunteering or those of someone in your community, we got more than 200 ...

I am living proof that court-ordered community service can transform an individual. Just over six years ago, I was handed 200 community service hours because of a misdemeanor charge. I had no idea how ...

A Bridgeville teen has been named the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards’ Delaware High School Honoree for her dedication to volunteering and community service. The list of awards 17-year-old ...

The Center for Student Engagement seeks to eliminate barriers to student civic engagement by offering community partnerships, resources, and guidance to support and encourage student civic engagement ...

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 ...

“When you connect to one of these older adults, you’d be surprised how they can change your life,” says Jamee Nowell Smith of Senior Community Services. Food pantry volunteer Starling Martin, 66, ...

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 ...