A program that brings together older adults and elementary school students gives children academic and social support and lets the volunteers see how they can help the next generation.
Our group, the Pokhara 31 we call ourselves, start off piled into two rickety buses bouncing around the dusty roads of Nepal climbing higher into the hills for the small village of Dhikurpokhari.
As hundreds of volunteer groups prepared for a day of work around the country, President Obama, Vice President Biden, and families set an example on National Service Day.
The first-ever I Love My Park Day will take place this Saturday, when volunteers across the state will be called upon to help beautify parks and historic sites.
Getting out in the spring sunshine brightens the spirits, and getting the hands dirty for a good cause is a rewarding feeling. To that end, The Epoch Times compiled a list of outdoor springtime volunteer opportunities.