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How to Give Gifts That Won’t Cost You a Dime

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5 Tips for a Successful Family Volunteer Day

Holiday Volunteering: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Volunteer Changes the World Through Clean Water, One Well at a Time

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High School Senior Works Towards Building a More Sustainable Future

From Hurricanes and Earthquakes to Pandemics and Wars, California Physician Races Around the World to Save Lives

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Listen to These 9 Podcasts About Civic Engagement

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With the Help of Her Community, Florida Woman Sends Aid to Fellow Ukrainians Devastated by War

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Retiree’s Guide Dog Volunteerism Helps Disabled Americans

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High School Junior Rewires Toy Cars So That Every Child Has the Right to Mobility

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Former Hospital Administrator Fills in the Gaps by Supporting Local Seniors

Georgia Dog Trainer Starts Nonprofit to Help Those with Disabilities Lead More Independent Lives

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Watch These 9 Documentaries to Get Inspire to Live Your Best Civic Life

In Both the News and Nonprofit Spheres, World-renowned Journalist Juju Chang Champions Asian American Empowerment

Growing for Good: Teen Volunteer Gardens to Support Environmental Conservation

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Activate the Points Of Light Civic Circle with These 9 Social Justice Apps

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The Points of Light Civic Circle Offers Real Ways You Can Change the World

Turning Passion into Action, Indiana Teen Sells Artwork to Save Animals

Football for Good: Volunteer’s “Three Piece Suit Football” Honors Veterans

Starbucks Employee Spreads Kindness Across California During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Transforming Communities Through Service

Medical Reserve Corps Phone Bank Volunteer Lives and Breathes Service Throughout the Global Pandemic

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Maryland Psychotherapist Dedicates 30 Years to Repairing Houses of Vulnerable Homeowners

Two people push a sea lion pup in a wheelbarrow.

Lifelong Ocean Lover Volunteers to Promote Conservation

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Medical Student Fills the Gender Gap Throughout the World of STEM

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Taking Time To Listen & Learn

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After Devastating Liberian Civil War, Volunteer Pays Blessings Forward

How to Volunteer: One Microstep at a Time

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Teen Inspires Peers to Raise Funds for Local Charitable Organizations

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Advocate Helps Bring Missing People of Color Home

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Husband and Wife Give Back to Home Country By Educating Hundreds of Students

Introducing ‘Civic Engagement and Purpose,’ a Special Section About Using Your Power to Do Good

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New York City Doctoral Student Works to End the Pandemic of Hate

Three ways to make philanthropy part of your everyday life

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Volunteer Honors Mother By Raising Millions for Pancreatic Cancer Research

After Losing His Vision, Artist Paints to Benefit People in Need