For several years, the Deloitte Volunteer Impact Research series has sought to measure corporate community engagement, like volunteering. Last month, the professional services firm published an ...

Youthful job seekers don’t have much work experience per se, so they don’t know what to put on their first resume. They may have an asset they don’t realize that is just as experienced as “real” or ...

Military family members and service members transitioning or retiring from the armed forces should not underestimate the power of volunteer experiences as they seek paid employment in the civilian job ...

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 ...

In 2011, social entrepreneur Nancy Lublin had an aha moment: Millennials don’t dial into help lines when they’re in crisis because they hate speaking on the phone. Two years later, Lublin launched the ...

At its heart, volunteering is about presence; showing up for others and yourself. So plant a seed, build something, or serve ...

I first saw the value of volunteering when I joined a small volunteer team to mentor teenagers. I was paired with a teenager to teach her English and prepare for job interviews. The mentorship program ...

Volunteering in retirement allows you to give back, socialize and stay active without spending much money. You may also learn new skills and build friendships while you help organizations in your ...

Like many animal lovers moved by the devastation and tragedy left behind by Hurricane Katrina, Debby Winters of Gardnerville jumped on a plane to volunteer with the U.S. Humane Society last September.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RANDOLPH COUNTY — Some parents with students ...