President John Adams said, "There are two kinds of education. One teaches you how to earn a living. The other teaches you how to live." I believe colleges are obligated to provide both types of ...

Alexis de Tocqueville, the 19th-century Frenchman fascinated by U.S. life, praised what he saw during his travels across the new nation as an unusual eagerness to volunteer. About 25 percent of ...

In a world where social and political polarization feels more pronounced than ever, one timeless solution stands out: providing service to others. Acts of service, whether through volunteering, ...

Many employers provide employees with the opportunity to participate in community service projects during their off-duty time, like mentoring youth, cleaning waterways, painting and repairing shelters ...

I am living proof that court-ordered community service can transform an individual. Just over six years ago, I was handed 200 community service hours because of a misdemeanor charge. I had no idea how ...

Time for our series Here to Help, which looks at service and community in America. When we put the call out for your stories of volunteering or those of someone in your community, we got more than 200 ...

Explore International Volunteer Day by the UN, highlighting global volunteerism's role in social development, inclusivity, ...

A Bridgeville teen has been named the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards’ Delaware High School Honoree for her dedication to volunteering and community service. The list of awards 17-year-old ...

The Center for Student Engagement seeks to eliminate barriers to student civic engagement by offering community partnerships, resources, and guidance to support and encourage student civic engagement ...

Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer? If so, you have found the right place. The Department of Student Engagement, in collaboration with the Waltham Group, offers opportunities for everyone ...

These experiences go beyond hours logged; they reflect a commitment to civic engagement and a vision for a better world. When students engage in community-based volunteering and service projects, they ...

Dunedin, Florida, showed appreciation for local volunteers on International Volunteer Day and provided a link for community ...