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Northeast Iowa Food Bank invites community to take action during Hunger Action Month | Local https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/3750/ #food #FoodBank #FoodSecurity #FoodTruck #hunger #Iowa #IowaDining #IowaFood #IowaGroceryStores #IowaRestaurants #malnutrition #Nutrition #poverty #prevention #volunteering #waterloo

Northeast Iowa Food Bank invites community to take action during Hunger Action Month | Local https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/3750/ #food #FoodBank #FoodSecurity #FoodTruck #hunger #Iowa #IowaDining #IowaFood #IowaGroceryStores #IowaRestaurants #malnutrition #Nutrition #poverty #prevention #volunteering #waterloo

Northeast Iowa Food Bank invites community to take action during Hunger Action Month | Local https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/3750/ #food #FoodBank #FoodSecurity #FoodTruck #hunger #Iowa #IowaDining #IowaFood #IowaGroceryStores #IowaRestaurants #malnutrition #Nutrition #poverty #prevention #volunteering #waterloo

Northeast Iowa Food Bank invites community to take action during Hunger Action Month | Local https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/3750/ #food #FoodBank #FoodSecurity #FoodTruck #hunger #Iowa #IowaDining #IowaFood #IowaGroceryStores #IowaRestaurants #malnutrition #Nutrition #poverty #prevention #volunteering #waterloo

Pa. food bank highlights hunger relief during Hunger Action Month https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/2003/ #27CountyServiceArea #advocacy #CentralPennsylvania #CentralPennsylvaniaFoodBank #CentreCounty #ChildrenFoodInsecurity #ColumbiaCounty #donating #FoodBank #FoodInsecurity #FoodPantries #HungerActionMonth #HungerRelief #HungerReliefPartners #Lancaster #LebanonCounty #NourishingNeighborsTogether #pennsylvania #PennsylvaniaFood #volunteering #Williamsport #YorkCounty

Pa. food bank highlights hunger relief during Hunger Action Month https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/2003/ #27CountyServiceArea #advocacy #CentralPennsylvania #CentralPennsylvaniaFoodBank #CentreCounty #ChildrenFoodInsecurity #ColumbiaCounty #donating #FoodBank #FoodInsecurity #FoodPantries #HungerActionMonth #HungerRelief #HungerReliefPartners #Lancaster #LebanonCounty #NourishingNeighborsTogether #pennsylvania #PennsylvaniaFood #volunteering #Williamsport #YorkCounty

Pa. food bank highlights hunger relief during Hunger Action Month https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/2003/ #27CountyServiceArea #advocacy #CentralPennsylvania #CentralPennsylvaniaFoodBank #CentreCounty #ChildrenFoodInsecurity #ColumbiaCounty #donating #FoodBank #FoodInsecurity #FoodPantries #HungerActionMonth #HungerRelief #HungerReliefPartners #Lancaster #LebanonCounty #NourishingNeighborsTogether #pennsylvania #PennsylvaniaFood #volunteering #Williamsport #YorkCounty

Pa. food bank highlights hunger relief during Hunger Action Month https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/2003/ #27CountyServiceArea #advocacy #CentralPennsylvania #CentralPennsylvaniaFoodBank #CentreCounty #ChildrenFoodInsecurity #ColumbiaCounty #donating #FoodBank #FoodInsecurity #FoodPantries #HungerActionMonth #HungerRelief #HungerReliefPartners #Lancaster #LebanonCounty #NourishingNeighborsTogether #pennsylvania #PennsylvaniaFood #volunteering #Williamsport #YorkCounty

Country Women's Association celebrates 90 years in outback town
By Charles Geary

Founded when there were fewer than 50 women in Tennant Creek, the town's CWA branch is celebrating 90 years of service.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/cwa-tennant-creek-90th-anniversary/107136280

#RuralandRemoteCommunities #Women #Agriculture #Volunteering #CharlesGeary

Θέλεις να συνεισφέρεις στις tech κοινότητες αλλά νομίζεις ότι πρέπει να γράφεις μόνο τέλειο κώδικα; Στην πραγματικότητα, χρειαζόμαστε άτομα για content, οργάνωση events, design και documentation! Ο εθελοντισμός χτίζει γνώσεις, ομαδικότητα και δυναμώνει τα communities μας.

Δες γιατί αξίζει να ξεκινήσεις σήμερα και πώς μπορείς να βοηθήσεις: https://eiosifidis.blogspot.com/2026/08/ethelontismos-omades-pliroforikis.html
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#FOSS #OpenSource #TechCommunity #Volunteering #CommunityBuilding #Tech

Θέλεις να συνεισφέρεις στις tech κοινότητες αλλά νομίζεις ότι πρέπει να γράφεις μόνο τέλειο κώδικα; Στην πραγματικότητα, χρειαζόμαστε άτομα για content, οργάνωση events, design και documentation! Ο εθελοντισμός χτίζει γνώσεις, ομαδικότητα και δυναμώνει τα communities μας.

Δες γιατί αξίζει να ξεκινήσεις σήμερα και πώς μπορείς να βοηθήσεις: https://eiosifidis.blogspot.com/2026/08/ethelontismos-omades-pliroforikis.html
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#FOSS #OpenSource #TechCommunity #Volunteering #CommunityBuilding #Tech

Θέλεις να συνεισφέρεις στις tech κοινότητες αλλά νομίζεις ότι πρέπει να γράφεις μόνο τέλειο κώδικα; Στην πραγματικότητα, χρειαζόμαστε άτομα για content, οργάνωση events, design και documentation! Ο εθελοντισμός χτίζει γνώσεις, ομαδικότητα και δυναμώνει τα communities μας.

Δες γιατί αξίζει να ξεκινήσεις σήμερα και πώς μπορείς να βοηθήσεις: https://eiosifidis.blogspot.com/2026/08/ethelontismos-omades-pliroforikis.html
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#FOSS #OpenSource #TechCommunity #Volunteering #CommunityBuilding #Tech

Θέλεις να συνεισφέρεις στις tech κοινότητες αλλά νομίζεις ότι πρέπει να γράφεις μόνο τέλειο κώδικα; Στην πραγματικότητα, χρειαζόμαστε άτομα για content, οργάνωση events, design και documentation! Ο εθελοντισμός χτίζει γνώσεις, ομαδικότητα και δυναμώνει τα communities μας.

Δες γιατί αξίζει να ξεκινήσεις σήμερα και πώς μπορείς να βοηθήσεις: https://eiosifidis.blogspot.com/2026/08/ethelontismos-omades-pliroforikis.html
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#FOSS #OpenSource #TechCommunity #Volunteering #CommunityBuilding #Tech

Θέλεις να συνεισφέρεις στις tech κοινότητες αλλά νομίζεις ότι πρέπει να γράφεις μόνο τέλειο κώδικα; Στην πραγματικότητα, χρειαζόμαστε άτομα για content, οργάνωση events, design και documentation! Ο εθελοντισμός χτίζει γνώσεις, ομαδικότητα και δυναμώνει τα communities μας.

Δες γιατί αξίζει να ξεκινήσεις σήμερα και πώς μπορείς να βοηθήσεις: https://eiosifidis.blogspot.com/2026/08/ethelontismos-omades-pliroforikis.html
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#FOSS #OpenSource #TechCommunity #Volunteering #CommunityBuilding #Tech

🎉 Our Mapper of the Month for September is Fortunatus Ogwachi from Kenya 🇰🇪

Fortunatus was one of participants of the Youth Climate Mapping Externship* initiative in Kenya, and the top mapper of the cohort group.

We asked Fortunatus about his experience in the externship, his goals to strengthen his open mapping skills, and advice for new mappers to grow in the community.

Read 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/un-mapper-month-september-2026

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #UNMapperoftheMonth #volunteering #opendata #community

🎉 Our Mapper of the Month for September is Fortunatus Ogwachi from Kenya 🇰🇪

Fortunatus was one of participants of the Youth Climate Mapping Externship* initiative in Kenya, and the top mapper of the cohort group.

We asked Fortunatus about his experience in the externship, his goals to strengthen his open mapping skills, and advice for new mappers to grow in the community.

Read 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/un-mapper-month-september-2026

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #UNMapperoftheMonth #volunteering #opendata #community

🎉 Our Mapper of the Month for September is Fortunatus Ogwachi from Kenya 🇰🇪

Fortunatus was one of participants of the Youth Climate Mapping Externship* initiative in Kenya, and the top mapper of the cohort group.

We asked Fortunatus about his experience in the externship, his goals to strengthen his open mapping skills, and advice for new mappers to grow in the community.

Read 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/un-mapper-month-september-2026

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #UNMapperoftheMonth #volunteering #opendata #community

🎉 Our Mapper of the Month for September is Fortunatus Ogwachi from Kenya 🇰🇪

Fortunatus was one of participants of the Youth Climate Mapping Externship* initiative in Kenya, and the top mapper of the cohort group.

We asked Fortunatus about his experience in the externship, his goals to strengthen his open mapping skills, and advice for new mappers to grow in the community.

Read 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/un-mapper-month-september-2026

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #UNMapperoftheMonth #volunteering #opendata #community

🎉 Our Mapper of the Month for September is Fortunatus Ogwachi from Kenya 🇰🇪

Fortunatus was one of participants of the Youth Climate Mapping Externship* initiative in Kenya, and the top mapper of the cohort group.

We asked Fortunatus about his experience in the externship, his goals to strengthen his open mapping skills, and advice for new mappers to grow in the community.

Read 👉 https://maps.un.org/news/un-mapper-month-september-2026

#UNMaps #UNMappers #OpenStreetMap #UNMapperoftheMonth #volunteering #opendata #community

Fred Hollows built something remarkable but its future is under threat
By Catherine James and Rachel Kelly

Sixty years after Fred Hollows ventured into the outback to save the sight of thousands, a devoted team of specialists fears the life-changing work he started might not survive if governments cannot see past a funding blind spot.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-05/fred-hollows-outback-eye-service-clinic-funding-crisis/106447280

#Health #Eyes #Charities #IndigenousAustralians #RuralandRemoteCommunities #Volunteering #CatherineJames #RachelKelly

Volunteers maintain historic cactus garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1938359/volunteers-maintain-historic-cactus-garden/ #arizona #ArizonaCactusGarden #beauty #cacti #california #Cancer #chemotherapy #ChristySmith #Colours #community #connection #design #enjoyment #garden #GardeningArizona #Hospital #JaneStanford #JohnPriola #LelandStanford #meaningful #NaomiMier #nature #plants #preservation #public #restoration #Stanford #style #succulents #survivor #victorian #Volunteering

The Reason Many People Don’t Volunteer (It’s Not Time)

Last week I was sat in a room filled with a load of really passionate people who had come together to discuss creating a Community Newspaper. The ideas were flowing. The questions were flying about and the enthusiasm was there. But when it came to the crunch; “Hands up who wants to be part of the initial steering committee?” all that momentum came crashing to a halt. The hands did not come up.

It’s easy to think “Nobody has the time” and that’s the problem, but there is a bigger issue that holds people back. People don’t like to let other people down. Not wanting to let people down is perhaps a bigger barrier to getting people to volunteer than time.

This morning I got a very similar response talking to a gentleman about a regeneration project in my local park. He was initially reluctant to sign up because he just didn’t know if he could commit the time needed to the project. When I explained that he wasn’t obligated to come to every event and he could pick the ones that suited him, he was happy to sign up.

This is not a new observation to anyone working in this field. It’s called “commitment anxiety” or “anticipatory guilt.”: the fear that saying yes means taking responsibility for others’ expectations. When people worry about letting down their neighbours, friends, or community members who are counting on them, the social cost of failing outweighs the benefit of contributing.

On top of this there are a few other dimensions to this problem.

Social Risk vs. Practical Constraint: The “no time” explanation is socially safer. It’s concrete and feels less personal. Admitting fear of disappointing others would mean admitting vulnerability. So “time” becomes the convenient public reason while the real barrier sits beneath the surface.

Diffused Responsibility Paradox: Ironically, the stronger the group enthusiasm, the harder it can be for individuals to commit. When everyone seems passionate and capable, each person may think “someone else will take this lead.” The momentum of collective excitement can actually suppress individual action because nobody wants to stand out or fail publicly. This feels very much like what I experienced in the Community Newspaper meeting.

Perfectionism in Community Projects: Community initiatives carry emotional weight beyond transactional tasks. People worry they’ll damage relationships if the project struggles, not just that a deadline might be missed. That stakes-raising makes the ask more daunting than a typical volunteer opportunity.

So, is there anything we can learn from this? Are there any tips or tricks to get people to volunteer that sidestep these issues?

Small, time-bound trial commitments: EG “It’s just for 6 weeks, then we reassess” This lowers the perceived risk and gives people a really clear escape route, after 6 weeks. And then they can say “I don’t have time…” Instead of “join the steering committee,” try “come to one planning session next Thursday.” Each micro-commitment builds identity alignment and people start seeing themselves as someone who shows up. Once that self-image forms, larger commitments feel like a natural extension rather than a leap.

Making roles modular rather than monolithic: Let’s people contribute pieces without owning outcomes. Let’s people decide what they do, and when, so they feel like they are in control. Instead of giving people a task, ask them “What do you want to do?” and invite them to commit on their own terms. Also in an established organisation you can create a Shadowing Option so people can understand the scope before committing, offering a “shadow” role first.

Explicitly naming the fear: “I know saying yes feels daunting right now but…” This can reduce its power. Make it clear that quitting in 12 weeks is better than contributing nothing at all. Normalise exit on-ramps. Make leaving frictionless and guilt-free from the outset. Something like: “Anyone who joins the steering committee can step back at any point, no explanation needed.” When people know the door swings open both ways, commitment feels less like a trap. The irony is that making it easy to leave often makes people stay longer.

So that’s it. I wish I had all that in my head last week! For my Regen project simply getting people onto a mailing list is the big thing. Allowing people to passively sit in the background as potential volunteers until the day comes when they are in a position to volunteer pays off.

‘I’m giving people a happy space’: the man clearing gardens for free – and letting light into strangers’ lives
When he saw a messy yard being criticised on social media, Stephen Jalland grabbed his trimmer and decided to #help. An overgrown garden, he discovered, often hides an overwhelmed owner.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/11/clearing-gardens-for-free-stephen-jalland

#142holdheap #volunteering #people #society

‘I’m giving people a happy space’: the man clearing gardens for free – and letting light into strangers’ lives
When he saw a messy yard being criticised on social media, Stephen Jalland grabbed his trimmer and decided to #help. An overgrown garden, he discovered, often hides an overwhelmed owner.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/11/clearing-gardens-for-free-stephen-jalland

#142holdheap #volunteering #people #society

‘I’m giving people a happy space’: the man clearing gardens for free – and letting light into strangers’ lives
When he saw a messy yard being criticised on social media, Stephen Jalland grabbed his trimmer and decided to #help. An overgrown garden, he discovered, often hides an overwhelmed owner.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/11/clearing-gardens-for-free-stephen-jalland

#142holdheap #volunteering #people #society

‘I’m giving people a happy space’: the man clearing gardens for free – and letting light into strangers’ lives
When he saw a messy yard being criticised on social media, Stephen Jalland grabbed his trimmer and decided to #help. An overgrown garden, he discovered, often hides an overwhelmed owner.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/11/clearing-gardens-for-free-stephen-jalland

#142holdheap #volunteering #people #society

Gardening, Mentorship Growing Together at Boys & Girls Club of Watertown | Local News https://www.allforgardening.com/1901789/gardening-mentorship-growing-together-at-boys-girls-club-of-watertown-local-news/ #agriculture #Boys&GirlsClub #Boys&GirlsClubsOfAmerica #child #community #culture #food #garden #gardening #kxlg #mentorship #parks #plants #RaisedBedGardening #SouthDakota #Vegetable #Volunteering #watertown #Youth

From SWOP LA:

> We are looking for volunteers to join our Massage Worker Outreach team!

> The goal of the program is to outreach to Asian migrant massage workers to assess their needs and mobilize support systems. We are meeting Mon at 6:30pm on Zoom.

> Email [email protected] to join us!

#SexWork #SWOPLA #LosAngeles #USA #Outreach #Volunteering

Atm there are not that many people in the neighbourhood centre so it's the perfect time to draw. Especially after a eventful week it's a nice way to process al the information and emotions. #volunteering #communitycentre #drawing #doodleart

Sometimes people tell us to "get a job" as if it's that simple.

There are multitudinous good reasons why we:
1. Consider our work for Vulpine Labs and the local community more important than any run of the mill "job".
2. Cannot seriously be expected to attain traditional employment.
3. Shun traditional models of pay in favour of Mutual Aid.

And we won't let capitalism grind us down.

Today, Atha:
Reset the mouse traps in the bus
Cleared snow off the bus and car (altitude does not care for your "seasons", mere mortals)
Got a new phone from a good friend
Set up an LELink LeafSpy OBD2 device to help diagnose and fix the car
Did some reading at the library to get back in the mood for learning Python

And Inara:
Did trans HRT injections
Did some cleaning and tidying
Took the car to do a slow charge session
Did some phone setup
Will likely cook food for us and a homeless friend, and do some VR.

If you want to fling us some currency to keep the mardy old system at bay and fill up the bus's thirsty diesel tank, feel free to send to
https://ko-fi.com/athakitsune or
https://PayPal.me/athamanatha or
Cashapp $athamanatha
Wise and some limited bank transfer options also available on request.

#buslife #poor #mutualaid #pleasedonate #helpfolkslive2026 #helpthehomeless #share4reach #boost4reach #queermutualaid #homeless #queer #homelessmutualaid #trans #transmutualaid #hrt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbtqia2plus #electriccar #diagnostics #EV #nissanleaf #snow #library #books #python #programming #syntax #code #androidphone #unemployable #unemployed #underemployed #volunteering #community #fuelprices #communesandconvoys

Come on out & #volunteer for fun #signmaking at #WellandCommunityOrchard with me & others!
There's 2 days for new signs making work to be done. I'll be there on both days 😊

Monday, July 21st, 10am-12pm.
Sunday, July 27th, 1pm-3pm.
Join in as we start on a new project of creating some beautiful and engaging #signage in the orchard. Together we will be working on sanding, painting and varnishing wooden signs to label each fruit tree in the orchard! Artistic skills are welcome but not required.

You can register for all volunteer shifts on the Gleaning Hub:
https://gleaning.lifecyclesproject.ca/index.php

The Monday sign making #workparty is followed with an afternoon orchard work party - we need help with pruning fruit trees, weeding & general orchard care duties.

#HelpersWanted #Volunteering #CommunityBuilding #CommunityWork #LifecyclesProject #Grassroots #nonprofit #FoodSecurity #ViewRoyal #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #stewardship #CommunityPark #CommunityOrchard #orchard #MakeSigns
#Contribute #VolunteersWanted #LendAHand #NoExperienceNeeded #HelpingHands #VolunteersCall

#WellandCommunityOrchard #workparty.
We added more enriched soil to vegetable garden beds, pruned tomato plants, sowed more food/herbs plant seeds, added 2 new fig trees, weeded out lots of bindweed & harvested sour cherries. Some new #volunteers came out to help this weekend 😀🙌👩‍🌾👨‍🌾❤️

#LifeCycles #YYJ #ViewRoyal #Saanich #FoodSecurity #CommunityOrchard #CommunityWork #FreeFruits #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #CommunityPark #VictoriaBC #Volunteering #teamwork #DiverseTeam

Hey folks in #Saanich #VictoriaBC & surrounding areas - come out for 2025 #StrawberryFestival 🍓
I'll be out there, volunteering at the event. Helping to raise funds for the LIFE program which provides a subsidized pass for disabled & low income people to access local recreational centres & programs. Come & see me there 😀

Join Saanich in celebrating the 58th annual Strawberry Festival. This #FamilyFriendly, fun, #FreeEvent features live music, kids' activities, bouncy castles, information booths, arts and craft stations and, of course, the traditional servings of #strawberries and ice cream. Scroll down to see information on vendors, music, activities and more!

When: Sunday, July 6, 2025, 11 am - 4 pm
Where: Beaver Lake Regional Park, 728 Beaver Lake Rd, main parking lot.

https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-community/community-services/events-and-festivals/strawberry-festival.html

#Wsanec #PublicEvent #CommunityEvent #Volunteering #YYJEvents #FreeParking #YYJ #SummerEvents #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #FunForEveryone #FreeFun

I’m #volunteering to help elect Debra #Shigley for State Senate! I’ll be there this weekend! Will you join me? 👉 https://www.mobilize.us/shigleyforgeorgia/event/792628/ @cherokeedemsga.bsky.social @votesaveamerica.crooked.com #canvass #CantonGA #vote #Georgia

Canvass In Canton - Debra Shig...

Cornell Chronicle: Student spins spreadsheet into online hub for wildfire relief. “Johan Michalove is nearly 3,000 miles from the Los Angeles wildfires, but that didn’t stop him from pitching in. A doctoral student in the field of information science currently based in New York City, Michalove developed an interactive map… that has become an online hub for thousands of people in the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/02/02/cornell-chronicle-student-spins-spreadsheet-into-online-hub-for-wildfire-relief/

#Meanwhile...

#TheGhostOfMisterDen has #GoneViral... #NoticeNotNews

#Quote: "... #Volunteering... Is a fantastic opportunity to #NotGetPaid for your #Work..." | #YouAreWelcome

#DontForget; #HashtagAllTheThings...

🧙⚔️🤖:wolfparty:🤖⚔️🧙 | :fediverse:🦹🍪🐻🍪🦹 :fediverse:

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09387980

This it’s a great way to help people get a leg up. #volunteering #reuse #CivilTech

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41608025

I'm in charge!
Promoted to be the sole adult (?) in the house with the two #grandchildren

Mrs Mike has been called out to her #volunteering job.

It's a bit of a pity that mum is due to be collecting them soon or we could get up to some silly stuffs.

That's the thing about being a #grandparent - you can do the ridiculous things with a clear conscience

Looking for a new #volunteering opportunity in #Banbury or #NorthOxfordshire? Why not join Radio Horton🎙️?! Here are some of the vacancies we're recruiting 👇 http://radiohorton.co.uk/volunteer
@[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] #InternationalVolunteerDay #community #hospitalradio

Update: begpost resulted in like 6 more new volunteers so far. Gosh am I relieved.

And is another example of a thing I continue to observe: if you want people to do a thing, don't ask for them to do that thing. Instead, ask for something slightly adjacent to what you actually want them to do. I don't know why it works but it continues to.
#CommunityManagement #VolunteerManagement #Volunteering