With expertise and time in their hands, most retirees refuse to slow down and "fall prey to the rocking chair." Here are some tips from a "hipster" on what to consider when recruiting senior volunteers.   Read article

In a society in which people are increasingly living solitary lives in modern cities, the safety and mutual aid of the village community is past. Amid mounting modern anxieties people are increasingly inclined to take responsibility for their own safety. This impulse is giving rise in Japan to voluntary efforts to prevent disaster and crime.  Read article

You can basically purchase anything from anywhere around the world in the Internet. In the web world, you'll also find missing highschool classmates, create virtual communities and make friends. Yet, how come we still can't find a reasonable site that makes volunteering easier? One that does away with making tedious phone calls or awkward face-to-face visits?    Read article

Florida, USA: A recent Florida Hurricane Preparedness Survey found that two-thirds of Florida residents are stocked this season with at least 72 hours' worth of food, water and other vital hurricane preparedness supplies. But being ready for hurricanes doesn't stop with stocking up. Make volunteering an integral part of your disaster preparedness plans.  Read article

For the past two summers, it has taken an overwhelming outpouring of volunteer labor and donated supplies to get Guam's public schools ready for the next school year. While it's wonderful that so many people from the community are willing to help out, the question is why is it necessary for them to do so? What if, for whatever reason, the school system doesn't get the needed level of volunteer work? What's the plan then?   Read article