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 ...

Research shows that close relationships grow through three key ingredients: consistency, positivity, and vulnerability. Volunteering can naturally create all three, but only when experiences make ...

Sarah Redoutey is a community leader who knows the importance of networking and outreach. Redoutey has worked at a plethora of non-profits, has served on boards and has volunteered enough to know that ...

Charities need to do a better job keeping their volunteers engaged and loyal, say the authors of a new report released today by the federal government. The report, from the Corporation for National ...

Volunteering has always been a big part of Shelley Brosnan’s life, whether she was serving in her children’s school or in their Fairfax, Va., community. When Brosnan retired, increasing her volunteer ...

People are often more willing to help than we realize; we simply need to give them the opportunity. Volunteers are the backbone of many nonprofits, and their passion and dedication empower us to drive ...

The days are short, the Thanksgiving leftovers devoured, and every coffee shop is pumping Christmas music: It's officially the holiday season. While Americans prepare their menus and shopping lists, ...

Local residents are caring for those in jail, sharing about faith through worship and teaching. Volunteers are stepping up to minister to people in prisons both locally and nationwide, and those who ...

This December 5th, UN Volunteers celebrates Global Volunteer Day 2025, a date established to celebrate the strength and solidarity of millions of people who dedicate their time, skills, knowledge, and ...

Two in five people plan to volunteer over the festive season as charities face rising demand for support, according to new research. But the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) has warned that while help ...