Volunteer

Volunteering not only helps others, but it also brings a sense of accomplishment to all involved. You don’t have to limit our volunteering to large projects, helping a neighbor is just as rewarding.

Valuable Lessons

by Marti Attoun

Volunteers are a key ingredient to success in school.

first appeared: 8/6/2006

The Civilian Conservation Corps

by Marti Attoun

Honoring the boys of the Civilian Conservation Corps who rebuilt America and became men

first appeared: 5/28/2006

American Red Cross

by Diana West

Volunteers power the nation's largest relief organization

first appeared: 5/14/2006

Angels in Flight

by Marti Attoun

Volunteer pilots follow a higher calling

first appeared: 3/19/2006

When Disaster Strikes

by Kate Kelly

first appeared: 3/6/2005

Bugles Across America

by Marti Attoun

Tom Day stands silently while the final prayers are said and the casket flag is folded. Then he lifts his bugle in white-gloved hands and sounds Taps in notes that are as strong and powerful as a crisp salute.

first appeared: 5/23/2004

The Driver Behind Meals on Wheels

by Gin Phillips

Thirty-two years ago, Helen Barnes helped found Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County, Pa. Today, at 90, she drives two routes a week.

first appeared: 11/23/2003

School of a Lifetime

by Marti Attoun

Kindergartners & seniors create a one-of-a-kind classroom

first appeared: 12/1/2002

Leading By Example

by Michael Nolan

Mr. Adams—church deacon, volunteer, farmer, and community pillar—has made every moment count in his busy life. You have to, with 10 children.

first appeared: 6/9/2002

Teachers' Helpers

by Kara Carden

Parental involvement helps students make the grade

first appeared: 8/12/2001

The Big Heart of Big Oak Ranch

by Michael Nolan

A safe haven for 1,400 children

first appeared: 6/10/2001

Giving All Year

by Tinky Weisblat

Some people carry Christmas around all year—giving their time, their money, their love, and themselves, while gaining in return the gift known only to those who give freely.

first appeared: 12/24/2000

Quiet Heroes

by Ken Textor

Many towns have learned that a volunteer fire department enables it to spend its limited funds on equipment, not salaries—though sometimes the equipment isn’t grand.

first appeared: 9/10/2000

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