volunteerism

Three people sitting on front stairs of house (© Zeenie Malik/Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services)

Welcome Corps empowers everyday Americans to sponsor refugees

Learn how Welcome Corps helps Americans from every walk of life support refugees who are resettling in the United States.
Praying Asian woman with forehead marked with cross (© Scott Olson/Getty Images)

American Christians find renewal during Lent

Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, is a time of spiritual renewal for Christians that includes prayer and giving to others.
Young women dancing during parade (© Albin Lohr-Jones/Pacific Press/LightRocket/Getty Images)

Ringing in the new year with Nowruz

The Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz, begins on the spring equinox. Read on to find out how it's being celebrated in the United States.
People in uniforms with writing saying 'USAID' looking through earthquake rubble (USAID)

Meet the U.S. search teams who helped save lives in Türkiye

U.S. search and rescue teams helped rescue survivors in Türkiye after the recent earthquakes. Learn how these teams operate.
Women in Kyrgyz cultural clothing smiling and looking at each other (Courtesy of Peace Corps)

Peace Corps celebrates spirit of volunteerism

The Peace Corps celebrates more than 60 years of volunteerism March 1. Learn which country recently welcomed its first group of trainees.
Search and rescue crews working to find survivors in Nepal (Chris Schaff/Fairfax Fire and Rescue/USAID)

U.S. rescuers stand ready to find earthquake survivors

When earthquakes strike and countries seek help rescuing survivors, USAID knows who to call: urban search and rescue teams in Virginia and California.
Man carrying large bag past high stacks of bags and boxes (© Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

People across U.S. rush to aid Türkiye, Syria

People across the United States are donating supplies to Türkiye and Syria. Learn about how they are assisting earthquake survivors.
People looking at exhibits (Shawn Miller/Library of Congress)

Exhibit explores how Americans work together for a cause

Volunteering is one of the pillars of American democracy. Learn about a Library of Congress exhibit that explores voluntary associations.

Defending Ukraine: Yana Zinkevych and Hospitallers

This installment in a series focuses on a group of volunteer paramedics who respond to the medical needs of civilians and soldiers.