Here in Douglas County, we have an amazing group of volunteers who donate their time and energy into their communities.

Head, Heart, Hands and Health are the 4-H’s of 4-H. What many people don’t understand is the impact that volunteers make on 4-H and in their community. Being a volunteer is asking someone to give up ...

Bill Clinton once said, “Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.” Think about it, what would ...

DEAR READER: How can volunteering help flex your skills and stretch outside your comfort zone? Studies have shown that volunteer programs through work boost company culture and engagement in addition ...

Volunteering can feel good on the inside, help lower your risk of heart disease, and improve your quality of life, among other health benefits. How you decide to contribute to your community is up to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you want to be happier and more successful, 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 ...

With recent changes to SNAP benefits and increased grocery prices, more people are turning to food pantries for help. Now, ...

Students at Davis High School received a little bit of extra support outside the classroom this past year. When students stepped onto campus, they were greeted with smiles, words of encouragement and, ...

Corporate volunteers participate in a local community garden project—part of a growing movement using workplace volunteering to build connection, purpose, and social impact. (Photo credit should read ...

The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts — and for many, a time for giving back.Food banks, services that deliver meals to seniors and other U.S. charities typically see a surge in ...

“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, ...