volunteering

Community & Human Services

The Rwanda experience: More than giving

When SheKnows videographer Ted Willis had the unique opportunity to document his trip with Food for the Hungry to Rwimbogo, Rwanda,...

Travel

Coolest volunteer abroad opportunities

Want to get more out of your next trip and lend a helping hand while you're at it? We're rounding up some of the most fun and...

Mom & Dad

Secrets of involved moms

You know those moms who always seem to be helping in the school library, planning a school event and coaching soccer? They are...

Activities for Kids

How to support your local library

In honor of National Library Week from April 14 to 20, we encourage you to rally around your local book nook. You don't have to...

Kids Activity Center

5 Ideas for Big Help projects

Taylor Swift may have scored The Big Help Award at last year's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, but with a little inspiration, your...

School Age Kids

The politics of parent-teacher organizations

Joining the parent-teacher organization at your child’s school is a great way to be actively involved in your child’s education. But...

Mom & Dad

5 Socially responsible family New Year's resolutions

It’s pretty easy to come up with New Year’s resolutions that target your wallet or your waistline. Resolving to give back can...

Tweens, Teens & College

4 Holiday volunteering opportunities for teens

Get your teens involved with holiday giving this season. Volunteering offers teens a rewarding, enriching way to make the most of...

Tweens, Teens & College

Giving back: Holiday charity projects for teens

School is out and the holidays are in full gear. Your teen may have visions of being lazy dancing in his head, but isn’t there...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Work with your kids to support victims of superstorm Sandy

As millions of Americans struggle to recover from the devastating effects of superstorm Sandy, learn what your family can do to help...

Arts & Culture

Volunteering app Cause.it rewards do-gooders

Cause.it, an interactive mobile app launched during SXSW Interactive in Austin, hopes its rewards will encourage users to do good.

Family Fun

Why do you volunteer in the classroom?

With school budgets under ever increasing stress, and cuts happening in even the wealthiest of school districts, volunteering in the...

Community & Human Services

The Trevor Project prevents LGBTQ teen suicide

Regardless of political or religious beliefs, hearts will break when we read the headlines that someone has taken his or her own...

Food & Recipes

8 Ways you can help fight hunger

Millions in America are hungry, but even one person can help make a difference.

Animal Welfare

Volunteer with your local animal shelter

People aren’t the only ones who need help and care at shelters. There are literally thousands of owner-less dogs that need love and...

Tweens, Teens & College

Volunteering opportunities for teens

Most teens must complete community service requirements for graduation and school organizations. Help your child find meaningful...

Family Activities

Get your kids off the couch and involved in charity work

We all want to raise respectful, kind children who are willing to help those in need. You can instill the idea of helping others and...

Dogs

How (and why) to volunteer with your dog

Think about the warm and fuzzies your pooch brings you -- and share that feeling with others!

Children's Health

Teen addiction: Volunteering decreases substance abuse in teens

Having trouble with your rebellious teen? Get them involved in community volunteer work. A new study from the University of Missouri...

Travel

Top 5 volunteer trip destinations

Studies show that volunteering can increase an individual’s sense of well-being, alleviate chronic pain and reduce depression....

Living

Teaching compassion through the holidays

As the holiday season moves into full swing, it's often the time of the year that brings to mind what you can get, get, get... and...