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Dogs, cats and other domesticated animals can help improve people's moods and overall health, studies show. Now an increasing number of volunteers are helping bring "pet therapy" to the masses.
Photo Credit: The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Were you one of the ones that felt that dull rumble early this morning around 5 a.m.? It turned out to be a 3.6 magnitude earthquake that shook D.C., Virginia and parts of Maryland. If you didn't feel it, you're not alone. I didn't feel it either.
A young girl starts vegetable gardens to help feed the homeless.
Believe it or not, "vacation" and "volunteerism" can go hand in hand. In fact, what people are calling "voluntourism" is Kind Of A Big Deal these days. That's what Ken Budd talks about on AARP -- the growing trend where people are traveling overseas to exotic places and historic lands to explore…
The BP oil spill has moved many people to seek volunteer positions on the Gulf Coast. But because of the complexities of oil spill cleanup volunteer jobs are limited. But people can still put their service energy to use in other places.
Earlier this spring, we held a sweepstakes on Twitter and the winner won a weekend trip to DC and two tickets to the Earth Day Network Climate Rally on the National Mall. We recently followed up with our winner, Stephanie Hicks, to see how the trip went and how she continues to Create The Good.
Since the first report of oil on the Gulf Coast, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans Acadiana has been delivering emergency food boxes, baby formula and food assistance to those living in the coastal regions affected by the oil spill.
The 2010 Hurricane Season officially started yesterday and according to Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project, the activity this season will be above-average.
AARP and NFL Playesrs Assoc. fix up Nashville seniors home for National Volunteer Week 2010.
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