I have served as a volunteer at Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center for more than six years. In that time I have contributed more than 2,500 hours as a member of the WNJ Auxiliary. That may sound ...

My community volunteering started when my son was in the third grade. I was between jobs and a friend asked me to help with events at our sons’ grade school. The experiences at the school and ...

Foster grandparenting is a volunteer activity, and it is hard to distinguish between who is giving and who is receiving because the rewards are equally distributed among the children and the ...

In our fast-paced world’s relentless pursuit of financial stability, every opportunity to save money becomes a valuable asset. Amid the myriad strategies, one often overlooked avenue emerges as both ...

Mental health is so important and affects many facets of life. I have often written about the different ways to improve your mental health with therapy or medication. Today I want to share information ...

Volunteering is a fulfilling and rewarding journey that everyone should consider participating in. This selfless and humanitarian endeavor allows you to impact lives and communities. If you have a ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Volunteerism has been linked to better mental and physical health, but those effects may come from the personality traits that lead one to volunteer in the first place, not ...

Volunteering—being of service to others via unpaid work—is a value promoted in a wide range of social, cultural, and spiritual circles. Importantly, besides being beneficial for those on the receiving ...

Jeff Kellert stands in his garden at his home in Albany, N.Y. on June 20, 2024. Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. The experience keeps him active, ...

After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified to lead support groups every other week ...

Senior Corps Week celebrates the commitment and contribution made by Senior Corps volunteers and recognizes their critical impact on addressing tough challenges across our nation. For more than four ...