Volunteering is a cornerstone of our society–a way for individuals to give to others and, in the process, give to themselves. Living in...

Many of our nation's veterans live with hearing loss as a result of their service. While hearing challenges can impact daily life, they do not have to limit independence. With the right awareness, safety strategies, and adaptive tools, veterans can continue driving safely and confidently. Today's vehicles and assistive technologies offer a variety of features designed to help drivers stay alert and aware of their surroundings. Combined with good driving habits and regular hea

The American Legion is one of our nation’s largest organizations dedicated to veterans' causes. Over 1.6 million members – veterans, wives, families, advocates, and volunteers – create a net that pays proper tribute to our nation’s servicemember. Best of all, the American Legion loves supporting youth; there are plenty of opportunities for high schoolers to help out. To do so is simple: find your local “Post,” a chapter of the American Legion in your city. The Post will conta

The Rotary Club of San Jose is our community’s largest and most active organization committed to “Service Above Self.” That undiluted message shines throughout one of the Rotary’s signature, annual volunteer events: Fish Day! According to the Rotary: “The inaugural Fish Day was held in 1995, and the event has grown over the years into a highly anticipated tradition. For many students, it is their first experience fishing and connecting with the outdoors. Through both classroo

Organizations looking to learn more about streamlined efficiency through AI integration can rest easy with a new, beginner-friendly tool: Altrubyte. Across five countries, Altrubyte has led individualized workshops teaching teams to consolidate their workflows by automating repetitive tasks, allowing these nonprofits to spend more time giving back to their communities. By building on simple internal tools like spreadsheets, Altrubyte brings AI-assisted coding to its most acce

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) continues to be a beacon of hope, comfort, and community for families facing some of life’s most difficult moments. RMHC provides critical support to children facing medical treatment; they offer not only a place to stay, but a network of care that helps to lighten an otherwise overwhelming and scary journey. Most recently, RMHC launched its annual Holiday Toy Drive, an initiative that brings joy to children spending their holidays i

The Bellarmine Sikh Student Association (SSA) at Bellarmine College Preparatory continues to stand as a cornerstone of cultural unity, compassion, and service. Rooted in the Sikh principles of seva (selfless service) and sarbat da bhala (the welfare of all), the organization brings together students from all backgrounds to celebrate Sikh culture and create a positive impact on the world around them. Most recently, SSA organized a successful fundraiser to support victims of

As the holiday season comes to an end and the new year begins, we are excited to share some updates regarding our website, especially...

Over the past couple of months, the five of us working on VolunteerConnect have gone through a lot together, whether that's planning new...