BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – For years, Minnesota has ranked No. 1 or No. 2 when it comes to volunteering in the U.S. But, like in many areas, formal volunteering suffered during the pandemic. So, where ...

Melanie Schild is CEO of The Association of Junior Leagues International, empowering women to lead through community and civic impact. In today's competitive job market, professionals are constantly ...

Volunteers tend to do things because they need to be done. Not for the accolades. Certainly not for the pay. Sometimes no one even knows they did it. Did you know that the driving force behind ...

Volunteering is a rewarding experience that engages people from all walks of life. While young adults and adults in middle ...

Have you heard of a runner’s high? It’s when a runner experiences a state of euphoria. As a runner, I have experienced that wonderful feeling attributed to a release of endorphins. I’ve also ...

In a world defined by rising anxiety, disconnection, and division, the need for service has never been more urgent. As I’ve written about before, volunteering isn’t just a way to help others—it’s one ...

In the process of interviewing 50 people for the book, “The Story of Kennett: Shaping Our Future One Child at a Time,” we learned that the mother’s milk of much that is good about our community is the ...