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 ...

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 ...

What if the key to increasing generosity wasn’t just asking for donations but inviting people to volunteer? Most people want to give back, but time, money and a sense of helplessness often prevent ...

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 ...