Volunteers Plant One Million Moss Cuttings to Restore Bog and Improve Water Quality in England
Volunteers worked rain, wind, and sunshine (but mostly rain and wind) for 10 years planting sphagnum moss all around the area.
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After Mojave Fires, Camels Help Restore Iconic Joshua Tree Groves in the Cherished California Desert
The Cima Dome project was considered finished after 3,500 seedlings were planted—carried out on the humps of Herbie, Sully, and Chico.
When Dog Shelter Makes Appeal for Homes as Temps Plummet Below Zero People Arrive in Droves
The shelter was also asking folks to consider opening their homes for merely a few days of foster care; they got a late-Christmas miracle.
Volunteer Hospital Driver Gets Favor Returned Decades After Becoming Friends with a 6-yo-She Gave her Kidney
Krystal was 6 when volunteer driver Dave Polen began transporting her 170 miles from her home to a hospital-now she's returning the favor.
Youth Volunteers Form 'Grandpals' to Connect Lonely Senior Citizens With 'Grandkids' to Hang Out With
Meant to combat loneliness and help bring these elders back into society, 400 grandpals have already signed up with the organization.
History Enthusiasts Found a Buried 15th Century Royal Palace All on Their Own- 'Against all odds'
Currently in the second stage of excavations, more radar scans will be employed to ascertain what each building might have been used for
Texas Grandmas are 'The Knit Wits' Who Craft Homemade Hats and Toys For Children in Hospitals and War Zones
For 22 years, The Knit Wits, a group of Dallas seniors have crafted thousands of hand-knit items for children in hospitals and war zones.
Kenyans Flock to Fields and Parks to Ring in 3-Day Weekend for New National Tree-Planting Holiday
It's part of the nation's plan to contribute to slowing global warming, and the seedlings will be provided for free from sponsored nurseries.
Ocean Lover Saves 1,000 Seals off Britain-and Even Built Them a Hospital
Larbalestier is expecting around 100 seals to come for rehabilitation each year, after last year saw 3,000 calls-outs to injured sealife.
After Recovering From Suicide Attempt, Man Now Finds Joy in Erasing Hateful Graffiti
This Ohio businessman is finding peace and healing by powerwashing away hateful graffiti on his city streets—and he's doing it free of charge.
A "Point of Light" in Brazil's Jungle; a Nurse is Honored for Her Work
Kathleen Mahoney, a graduate nursing student at the University of Pennsylvania, was recently honored by the Points of Light Foundation for her work in Boa Vista, Brazil and the Javari region dealing with disease epidemics and other health issues.
When Firefighters See Senior Struggling in Wheelchair, They Spend Weekend Building Her a New Walkway
These firefighters spent their time off this week building a new walkway for a woman who was seen struggling to cross her front lawn in her wheelchair.
Why Volunteers Are Rewarded With Longer Life, According to the Science of Kindness
Volunteers aren't just dedicating their time towards helping other people – their charitable actions have also been linked to longer life.
NBA Players Recovered From COVID-19 Are Donating Plasma to Clinical Trials Helping Sick Patients
Four NBA players have been confirmed as volunteer blood plasma donors as a means of testing an experimental therapy to treat COVID-19.
After Couple Publishes 3D-Printing Guide for Face Masks, Hundreds of Volunteers Start Making Them for Free
Not only are these single-use plastic face masks biodegradable, they can also be cheaply assembled in as little as an hour.
These Bikers Are Giving Courage and Emotional Support to Kids Escaping Child Abuse
Hundreds of children all over the world have benefited from the emotional support and protection of BACA bikers volunteering their time and friendship.
In Twist of Fate, Hotline Volunteer Learns She Has Been Working With Man Who Saved Her 7 Years Ago
Georgina Laurie only learned the identify of her anonymous savior after she overheard her co-worker use a seemingly innocuous phrase on the phone.
Nearly 100 Truck Driver 'Snow Angels' Give Rides to Hospital Workers During Winter Weather
Dozens of nurses and doctors made it to their local hospitals following the snowfall on Vancouver Island this week thanks to some sweet jeep drivers.
Girl Had Only Been Volunteering at Pet Shelter for Two Days When She Was Reunited With Lost Cat From Childhood
Hannah Rountree had not seen her cat Spunky in three years—at least until he reappeared at the animal shelter she had only just started volunteering for.
More Than 200 Volunteer Firefighters From US and Canada Have Deployed to Help With Australian Bushfires
After Australia offered firefighting aid to the United States and Canada in 2018, more than 200 volunteers are repaying the favor.
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