Volunteering

7 Ways to Volunteer This Thanksgiving and Help Your Community

As satisfying as a warm plate of roast turkey might be, nothing fills the heart up more than volunteering for Thanksgiving.

How to Actively Help People Seeking Abortions — Beyond Donating Money

On June 24, the Supreme Court compromised the safety and privacy of millions of people across the US when it ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that established a pregnant person's freedom to choose to have an abortion.

The Life Lessons I Learned From My Surrogate Abuela

Last year, after going through a divorce 3,500 miles away from my hometown and my family, I was having a really hard time and craving that feeling of closeness and support that only your hermana or your parents can give you.

I've Been Volunteering For World Central Kitchen For Months, and It Shouldn't Be a Nonprofit's Job to Solve Food Insecurity

Opal Vadhan is the executive assistant to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a volunteer for World Central Kitchen.

You Can Still Get Involved in the 2020 Election, Even If You Can't Vote — Here's How

While voting is one of the most important things you can do, it's not the only way you can make your voice heard in this election.

It's Not Too Late to Volunteer This Election Cycle — Here's 1 Way to Get Started

With less than three weeks to go until this election, volunteers who are willing to take a little time to send texts and make calls to potential voters are critical.

How I Found a Workout in the Most Unlikely Place

If You Can Foster a Kitten Right Now, This Brand Will Provide You With Free Cat Food For 30 Days

Now more than ever, animal shelters with cats and dogs in need of foster and forever homes are asking for help from the community.

This Is Why It Feels So Good to Give Back

I still remember the moment I made the conscious decision to spend the holidays helping others instead of spending it with my family.

20 Volunteer Date Ideas to Give Back to Those Around You

What better way to spend time with the person you love (or are getting to know) than with some do-good and feel-good activities?

8 Organizations Latinas Who Want to Make a Difference Should Get Involved With

If the 2016 presidential election taught us anything, it is that now more than ever it's time to mobilize.

5 Things No One Warns You About When Fostering Shelter Pets

My entry into the world of foster animals came in October of last year, after my puppy fever hit a record high.