After leaving a career, many retirees take up volunteering to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteer opportunities for seniors are plentiful, but finding the right role for you is not ...

The evidence is in, and it’s probably not surprising: Volunteering is good for you. And those are just a few pieces of the growing body of research about the positive benefits of giving back. Here’s ...

Getting into medical school takes more than a high GPA and above-average MCAT score. With some medical schools, like the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, which accepted only 2.1% of all applicants ...

Mother and daughter Friends of Karen volunteers (L-R) Charli and Jami at one of the organization’s fundraising events. The organization provides vital financial, advocacy, and emotional support to ...

One of the best ways to grow not only as a person but in your college career is by giving back to your community. Volunteering can be a great way to get involved, expand your abilities, add experience ...

Big Bend National Park, where about 260 volunteers log about 50,000 hours annually. Henry Ring (above left) with roommate Alex Brachman on duty at Big Bend National Park. Volunteers clean up items ...

In a world where everything seems to move at lightning speed, finding the time to volunteer may seem like an overwhelming commitment. However, the decision to give back to your community can do more ...

Last night, I sat around a fire at the Tshemba Lodge situated in the Moditlo Game Reserve in the province of Mpumalanga, South Africa. The medical volunteers had returned from their work at the rural ...

While juggling classes, assignments, and social life might seem overwhelming enough, incorporating volunteer work during college years can significantly impact your future success. Career development ...