Multi-generational volunteers are working together to maintain and clear historic canoe travel paths in northeastern Ontario, preserving traditional Indigenous waterways.

Non-profit and community organizations in Northland are struggling to recruit volunteers as financial pressures force many residents to prioritize paid work over unpaid civic engagement.

Severe drought conditions have drastically lowered water levels along the Danube River, enabling volunteers to uncover and excavate mammoth bones in northern Bulgaria. The event highlights both environmental extremes and paleontological opportunities.

Authorities and volunteers continue searching for 36-year-old Kristina Buneta Facko, who was last seen on August 25 wearing a blue swimsuit in the Novo Čiče area.

The four-day national sporting event draws thousands of athletes and volunteers, utilizing historic venues previously hosting European athletics championships to showcase adaptive sports and community spirit.

Hundreds of volunteers worked together to physically pull and reposition a massive, centuries-old Japanese castle structure back into its original foundation using traditional methods.

Uzbekistan's Ikhlas association, backed by Rosatom, is launching the EcoDay project to engage young volunteers with disabilities in local green initiatives.

The historical dig operates primarily through dedicated volunteers who willingly pay to participate in uncovering the site's past.

The pharmacy chain's 'Žar za budućnost' initiative showcases local volunteers turning their skills into community support, featuring young advocate Antonela.

As major fires increasingly rely on unpaid volunteers who leave their jobs to respond, new guidelines emphasize that employers must legally grant time off for emergency deployment.

Emergency crews and volunteers continue fighting a hillside fire descending toward the Gučina neighborhood, working to protect dense pine forests and residential areas.

Vietnamese authorities and organizations are calling on former youth volunteers to preserve their historical traditions, uphold community solidarity, and maintain their commitment to public service.

Approximately 1,800 volunteers successfully shifted a massive historic structure over a weekend through synchronized chanting and coordinated rope-pulling efforts, showcasing remarkable community teamwork.

The city of Hofheim has released a sustainability report, largely compiled through the dedicated efforts of volunteers.

Volunteers in Litomyšl dedicate over a thousand hours annually to managing a charity wardrobe that has been operating for 30 years, sorting and distributing clothes.

Sohlberg has permitted Ben-Gvir to attend an appreciation event for Israel Police volunteers, despite concerns about potential election campaigning.

Students and volunteers in Alabama are restoring fragile sand dunes by placing discarded Christmas trees along the coast to trap sand and planting native vegetation.

Angola is conducting a polio vaccination campaign, aiming to vaccinate 9.2 million children. The campaign, involving over 72,000 professionals and volunteers, is being carried out door-to-door and at fixed posts, following a previous round in May that vaccinated over 8 million.

Entergy New Orleans volunteers are assisting local residents in New Orleans to cope with high temperatures and "beat the heat."

The city of Kronberg is paying a bonus to its volunteer firefighters as a token of appreciation, a practice suggested to be adopted more widely, especially given the increasing frequency of wildfires, though volunteers still require further support.

Four volunteers returning from a YMCA summer camp were among the latest fatalities in a series of accidents on the N-122 road, bringing the summer death toll to 12, including a four-month-old baby and a 17-year-old.

The City of Dakar has responded to reports of delayed payments to municipal volunteers, rejecting responsibility and attributing the issue to a technical problem.

Hospitals in Hungary reportedly learned from the press that 'baby cuddler' volunteers were being recruited for them, causing confusion and overwhelming inquiries. The National Hospital Directorate General (OKFŐ) requested prior consultation for such initiatives.

Following a devastating fire in Omiš, numerous volunteers and services are working to repair damage and restore electricity, with aid arriving from across Croatia and accommodation being secured for those affected, amidst warnings of potential landslides.

A report highlights that volunteer 'heart runners' in Denmark achieve an average response time of 3.30 minutes to cardiac arrest incidents. Region Midtjylland has the highest number of volunteers per capita, while the capital region boasts the fastest response times.

Volunteers from the Lough Derg RNLI assisted a rower suffering from fatigue to safety on Lough Derg, Ireland.

A group of volunteers from Luxembourg has transported over 50,000 liters of water to the High Fens nature reserve in Belgium, demonstrating solidarity and support for the ongoing firefighting efforts against blazes in the area.

Volunteers are actively searching for and assisting injured animals in the fire-affected area near Omiš, while the city has announced procedures for residents to report damage and receive temporary roofing materials.

Metropolitan Joanikije of Montenegro and the Littoral visited firefighters and volunteers in Herceg Novi, thanking them for their efforts in extinguishing fires in Bijela and Baošići.

Residents of a Greek village in Evros are demonstrating solidarity by collectively building a house for a young couple. This act of community support highlights the spirit of humanity and mutual aid.

Salvamont Brașov explică de ce este dificil de organizat o operațiune de căutare cu participarea voluntarilor pentru tânărul dispărut în noiembrie 2025, în zona Văii Țigănești.

In Los Angeles, educators and volunteers are patrolling streets at the start of the school year to warn families about potential immigration sweeps by ICE, aiming to protect children from enforcement actions.

Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has volunteered to donate his brain for CTE research, aiming to help scientists develop methods for diagnosing the neurodegenerative disease in living individuals. Currently, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed through a posthumous examination.

Abhijeet Dipke of the CJP stated that a meeting for CJP volunteers was canceled after the banquet hall revoked the booking, attributing the cancellation to threats from the BJP.

A fragile sword, dubbed 'Excalibur,' was discovered by volunteers in a lake at Chiddingstone Castle, Kent, after water levels dropped significantly due to a heatwave.

Police in Marijampolė County, Lithuania, have launched a search for Violeta Triponienė, born in 1952, who went missing after going berry picking on Sunday in the Kazlų Rūda area. A large number of officers and volunteers are involved in the search.

Dundalk Dog Rescue organized a barbecue event to show appreciation for its dedicated volunteers.

A Dutch article discusses the role of volunteers, highlighting that their contributions often go unnoticed until they are no longer present.

Students blocking the University of Niš have called on citizens to donate aid to firefighters and volunteers currently extinguishing a fire.

Volunteer activities have fully commenced in the earthquake-affected areas of Kumamoto, with 1,751 people working as volunteers as of Saturday afternoon.

Tech-led relief efforts are underway in Assam, India, where new AI and community platforms are connecting flood-affected people with volunteers, NGOs, and relief providers to coordinate aid and rehabilitation.

Students in Pančevo, Serbia, announced an aid collection for firefighters and volunteers battling a blaze in the Deliblatska peščara (Deliblato Sands) region.

A Houston resident's solo initiative to clear dumped trash has blossomed into a vibrant movement with 100 dedicated volunteers working to remove illegally dumped waste.

Hundreds of people, including authorities, lifeguards, volunteers, and citizens, formed a human chain on Poland's Stegna beach to search for and rescue a two-year-old boy who had gone missing in the sea.

Volunteers from the Hellenic Red Cross Samaritan-rescuers saved dozens of domestic and wild animals found in the fire-affected zones of Western Attica, transporting them to safe locations.

Nearly 2,000 volunteers from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) provided rescue, food, and essential supplies to over 40,000 flood-affected families across three districts in Assam, also organizing medical camps.

Mozart, a cat missing since 2009, has been reunited with its owner after being found by volunteers assisting with the recent fires in Gironde, France.

As wildfires ravaged thousands of acres in southern Boeotia, Vilia, and Megara, volunteers fought a silent battle to rescue animals, which are now being housed in a temporary shelter with a great need for support.

Alexandra Sdovou, New Democracy spokesperson, emphasized the implementation of a significant prevention plan, thanking firefighters and volunteers.

Volunteers with Helsinki's wildlife rescue service receive daily reports of birds entangled in fishing equipment, highlighting a concerning issue for local wildlife. An expert from the service expressed sadness over the perceived insignificance of bird lives to some people.

Slovenia is highlighted as a country with a strong culture of volunteerism, emphasizing the widespread participation of its citizens in voluntary activities.

Firefighters and Civil Protection volunteers were dismayed to discover the origin of a fire in Burgohondo, Ávila, was illegal machinery work, which they knew local ranchers had commissioned.

The Greek Fire Service has issued a call for new volunteers, outlining who can apply to join. This comes as immediate compensation and damage restoration are prioritized.

Seven family members, including a husband and six children, were located and rescued after suffering heat exhaustion in the Nahal Gov area of southern Israel. Volunteers initiated a search after a woman lost contact with them.

With a hot summer drying out Syston Brook, volunteers have taken action to clear the waterway. Their efforts aim to prepare the brook for anticipated rainfall and reduce the risk of flooding.

US historian Michael Ignatieff emphasizes the strength of democratic institutions and civil society's role in preventing electoral fraud, noting that while manipulation risks exist, a robust system of volunteers, poll workers, and lawyers defends democracy.

Firefighters and volunteers in Agios Nektarios-Vilia are forming a "human wall" to halt the destructive advance of a wildfire and protect the settlement.

Communities in southwestern France have spent a week battling wildfires, with volunteers aiding firefighting efforts, and are now transitioning from crisis response.

Russian diplomacy has issued a warning to Panamanian citizens, urging them to consider the consequences of participating in the war in Ukraine, following reports of Panamanians being recruited into Russian armed forces.

Following a fatal accident on Alp Kohlschlag that resulted in two deaths, volunteers have stepped in to assist with farm work to ensure the animals are cared for.

A man reported missing in Concepcion town in Romblon, Philippines, was found alive on Wednesday after an eight-day search and rescue operation involving police, emergency responders, local government units, and volunteers.

James C. Reynolds shares his extraordinary experience joining volunteers to fight wildfires in France, describing columns of people battling the blazes.

Young Adrián Guerra traveled from Móstoles to La Adrada to deliver collected aid, including diapers and gluten-free food, to residents affected by recent wildfires.

Facing staffing shortages in the east, Green Party members from across Germany are traveling to cities like Halle to actively campaign against the far-right Alternative for Germany.

Members of the Greek Red Cross Samaritan Volunteers in Elassona performed emergency resuscitation twice to save a man in his fifties who suddenly collapsed in the town square.

Volunteers from the Elassona branch of the Hellenic Red Cross successfully performed CPR twice to revive a 50-year-old man who fainted and collapsed in the town's main square.

The state environment agency, aided by volunteers, has been keeping track of common crane numbers as they prepare to migrate.

In a small, hot room, sandwiches are being made and colorful plastic cups are being filled with juice. Sudan's award-winning grassroots organization has saved many lives.

Volunteers in Amsterdam showcased a specialized water drone designed for rescue and logistical missions, confirming its upcoming delivery to Ukrainian forces to aid operations along contested waterways.

Emergency crews from the Czech Republic, Romania, and Slovakia have deployed to assist Serbian volunteers in battling widespread forest fires. The Mozzart Foundation is simultaneously providing logistical support to frontline responders.

Latvia has confirmed the death of its fourth volunteer combatant serving alongside Ukrainian forces, marking another casualty in the country’s unofficial military support. The loss has prompted renewed domestic discussion regarding the scale and risks of Latvian volunteers participating in the conflict.

As part of a major reconstruction effort, thousands of residents successfully shifted a centuries-old castle structure over two meters back to its original foundation using traditional rope-pulling techniques.

President Ruto's administration is advancing legislation to transition Community Health Promoters from temporary volunteers to permanent state employees.

Using the traditional hikiya technique, approximately 1,800 people successfully pulled the historic castle keep by hand to facilitate repairs on its earthquake-damaged stone walls.

The political party has introduced a zero-fee service to provide legal support to volunteers and supporters encountering intimidation or harassment.

Predrag Matović, president of a volunteer fire brigade association, revealed that the government cut budgetary allocations for volunteers following their public solidarity with student demonstrators.

Volunteers in Karlovy Vary are transforming a neglected plot near the upper station into a park featuring a children's railway, preparing the track bed for miniature trains that can carry several children.

Palacký University is establishing a crisis response team, mobilizing 700 volunteers to assist in various emergency situations. The initiative draws on experiences from floods, tornadoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

Saurav Das of CJP rejected Mohandas Pai's suggestion regarding school inspections, following an alleged attack on CJP volunteers during their attempt to inspect a school in Jaipur.

Anna Gunnarsdóttir, chief physician of the pediatric surgery department at Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, annually volunteers in Rwanda to perform surgeries on children.

Newly installed winter marking poles leading to Titov Vrv, which were set up between November 2025 and July 2026 with the help of local volunteers and businesses, have been destroyed.

Arvind Kejriwal has accused BJP supporters of assaulting volunteers from the Cockroach Janata Party during their inspection of a local school, with reports indicating violence and vehicle damage.

Alexis Tsipras has released 'The Hope of Overthrow,' the second of three political documentaries created by volunteers about the formation of ELAS, focusing on youth taking control of their lives.

Hundreds of young volunteers play a crucial role behind the scenes at the Sarajevo Film Festival, with many stating that the event has been a significant part of their upbringing and lives. This highlights the festival's impact on the local youth community.

Volunteer rescue teams in Norway's Breheimen and Jotunheimen mountain regions have experienced a record-breaking number of rescue operations this summer, leading to significant physical and mental strain on the volunteers.

Volunteers and priests have rallied to clean up Kyiv's Dormition Cathedral, which still smelled of smoke from a massive blaze caused by a Russian drone strike. The cleanup was in preparation for an anniversary celebration.

Frankfurt is set to begin its first-ever pigeon count in September, seeking volunteers, as other larger Hessian cities also undertake similar initiatives to monitor their pigeon populations.

Analyst Oleg Ignatov suggests that if Russia decides to mobilize again, it would look different from 2022, with Moscow relying on volunteers in a unique military experiment.

Hundreds of volunteers participated in a two-week campaign to clean the North Sea coast, collecting nearly 80,000 cigarette butts. The director of the 'De Noordzee' foundation warned about the quantity of collected waste.

A Czech volunteer shared a photo of a bomb's aftermath, showing a bloody trail, as Aktuálně.cz reported from Ukraine. The articles highlight the direct impact of the conflict through the eyes of those assisting on the ground.

A wildfire remains active near Dragov Dol in Macedonian Brod, with local firefighters and a team of 25 volunteers from the Protection and Rescue Directorate on the ground to extinguish it.

Massachusetts beaches, particularly in Cape Cod, have become a hotspot for mass strandings of sea turtles, leading to the growth of an annual rescue effort by an 'amazing network' of volunteers and veterinarians.

A team of volunteers successfully cleaned numerous graffiti drawings, including the prominent 'ANNA heart,' from the scenic Transfăgărășan road in Romania.

A dramatic rescue operation was mounted by locals and volunteers on a Kerry Gaeltacht beach after dolphins became stranded, with reports indicating the animals are straying closer to shore due to a lack of food in deeper ocean waters.

Volunteers are actively working to reopen Newchapel Observatory, a facility considered revolutionary when it was built in the 1960s.

The Greek island of Syros is looking for volunteers to help care for its stray cat population, with a local shelter offering free accommodation and breakfast as part of the program organized by Syros Cats.

Residents and volunteers in Baguio City and Benguet province have demonstrated the 'Binnadang' tradition of mutual aid, providing support and relief to victims affected by heavy monsoon rains.

On the coasts of Hauts-de-France, agents and volunteers are working to raise awareness among tourists about the need to respect the tranquility of marine mammals, as France's largest seal colony is being disturbed by visitors.

Animal protection organizations and volunteers in Moldova are planning a protest near the government building, demanding stronger measures against animal cruelty and better management of the stray animal problem.

A wildfire that broke out in low vegetation in Kokkinochoma, Kavala, Greece, was extinguished late Monday afternoon following a large mobilization of aerial and ground firefighting forces, aided by volunteers and residents.

A group of 59 volunteers has created a fix for global artificial intelligence models that have difficulty recognizing and processing the unique sounds of Indian wildlife.

Students in Niš are organizing an event to collect aid and support for firefighters and volunteers, emphasizing community solidarity.

Hundreds of volunteers have gathered at Spain’s Fuente de Piedra lake to begin the annual flamingo-ringing initiative. Since 1984, over 200,000 flamingo chicks have hatched at the nature reserve.

The Polish charity 'Szlachetna Paczka' (Noble Box) is actively recruiting volunteers, with over five thousand positions still needing to be filled. The organization is looking for individuals of all ages and experience levels to help with their initiatives.

Volunteer activities have officially commenced in Hikawa Town, Kumamoto, to aid in recovery efforts following the recent earthquake. The full-scale volunteer operations began on the 8th of the month.

The government is facing criticism over its handling of a recent plastic spill, with volunteers urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to declare it a 'national disaster' and intervene.

The Winterthur Music Festival has managed to secure a thousand volunteers, demonstrating its resilience over fifty years despite facing multiple threats of closure, contrasting with many other large events struggling to find enough volunteers.

Hundreds of citizens, police, and lifeguards formed human chains on a famous beach in Stegna, Poland, to search for a missing two-year-old child after the family reported the disappearance.

A former 9/11 rescue worker, Adam Lake, is now volunteering with the Balcón de Mar team, a group of 23 volunteers founded in 1981, to help fight wildfires in the Mediterranean region.

Scientists and volunteers in Italy are actively working to protect and conserve displaced bat populations, as documented in recent photos.

One hundred volunteers are being deployed to a forest in Virolahti, Finland, to search for dead pigs, with training for hunters beginning today.

Volunteers in South Bohemia, in cooperation with the České Budějovice diocesan charity, are organizing discovery programs and trips for foreign children, especially from Ukraine, during the holidays to help them explore the region and make new friends.

Volunteers in 30 countries participated in a global beach clean-up event organized by an Irish student environmentalist group, collecting a diverse range of items including drugs, flip-flops, and a fridge.

An application developed by a seasonal worker has significantly improved the organization of volunteers fighting a fire in Gironde, France, by efficiently allocating resources like pickups and water tankers.

Evangelos Tournas, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, visited the areas of Psatha, Loumba, and Megara late last night to meet with firefighters and volunteers and receive updates on the wildfire situation.

Organizers of the Kilchberger Schwinget, a traditional Swiss wrestling festival, are desperately seeking volunteers for cleanup efforts, raising questions about the state of Switzerland's militia system.

A review reveals that the Russian e-commerce platform Wildberries has been increasingly used by Russian war volunteers to send goods, leading to Ukraine almost daily attacking the company's warehouses since mid-July.

Jelgava City Hospital has become the tenth hospital in Latvia to implement the "Hospiss LV" project "Svētku galds," where volunteers visit long-term or terminally ill patients with treats and spend time with them.

Estonian volunteers purchased a Humvee in Canada, named it after late Estonian journalist Teet Korsten, and are sending it to Ukraine's front lines for use by an assault battalion.

Volunteers from the Order of Malta have organized a fundraising quiz night in Dundalk to support their activities.

Interfaith volunteers are working to rebuild a Catholic monastery in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Lebanon, which was damaged during wartime.

Thousands of volunteers have mobilized to painstakingly gather plastic pellets, known as nurdles, washing up on beaches in north-east England following a ship collision on July 19.

Firefighters, park management, foresters, and volunteers are continuing to battle a fire burning under Sharlia Peak in the Pirin mountains of Bulgaria.

The wildfire situation in Rethymno, Greece, has improved, with authorities praising the significant contributions of volunteers. Aerial firefighting efforts were hampered by adverse conditions.

Firefighters and volunteers are engaged in a desperate and often futile struggle against forest fires in France, particularly in the Gironde region, where anger is growing over alleged government failures.

Civil society representatives and volunteers from various countries have formed the Palestine Convoy, embarking on a land journey to draw attention to human rights violations in Palestine.

A young seal that had wandered alone deep inland into the Willebroek canal, connecting Brussels to the Scheldt river, was caught by volunteers and transported to a rehabilitation center.

One person was killed and five others, including two CRPF personnel, were injured during a gunfight between security forces and Naga volunteers in Bitiang, Manipur, during a search operation.

Medan skogsbränderna fortsätter att rasa i sydvästra Frankrike rycker hundratals frivilliga civila in för att hjälpa brandmännen.

Moscow billboards are promoting lucrative government defense contracts to attract volunteers, highlighting increased efforts to bolster military recruitment amid ongoing conflicts.

The local voluntary organization celebrated five decades of grassroots service, recognizing the original volunteers who established the group.

Park rangers and volunteers are scouring the area for Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak, whose vehicle was discovered inside the park after he failed to return from a hiking trip.

Local authorities and volunteers are sustaining ongoing cleanup operations to restore infrastructure and public spaces after recent weather-related impacts.

Approximately 1,800 workers manually hauled the historic Japanese fortress structure back into position using traditional rope-pulling methods, preserving cultural heritage through community effort.

Archaeological volunteers in the Gailtal region of Carinthia have successfully excavated the remains of a Roman villa, revealing significant historical artifacts through community-led efforts.

Firefighting teams and village volunteers in Jambi province are utilizing strategic firebreaks to control a spreading peatland fire, highlighting local disaster response efforts.

Thousands of workers and volunteers have joined forces to manually realign and restore a historic Japanese castle using traditional techniques. The large-scale effort highlights ongoing preservation efforts to maintain the nation’s architectural heritage against natural wear and seismic risks.

European Union aerial firefighting units remain deployed alongside local volunteers and firefighters to contain ongoing wildfires in the Deliblato Sands nature reserve.

Facing challenges from broken displays and reduced visitation, the Tongariro National Trout Centre in New Zealand is seeking community volunteers to help sustain its educational programs and ensure its long-term viability.

Social care facilities across Latvia are opening their doors to the public for the first time, inviting citizens to sign up as volunteers to improve elderly care services.

A backyard project initiated in 2022 has expanded into a one-hectare community garden in Lenasia South, employing around 40 volunteers to grow vegetables and raise livestock for local food security.

An appeal has been made for volunteers to participate in a significant litter collection effort across the streets of Drogheda, Ireland.

At Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston, Ontario, a dedicated auxiliary corps of volunteers provides friendly greetings, finger puppets, and other support to help maintain a small-town atmosphere and assist patients.

A large fire is spreading rapidly on Stolovi mountain in Serbia, with thick black smoke visible from the air. Volunteers and firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze.

Community volunteers in Senegal, represented by their Secretary General Alioune Diassé, have expressed anger and concern over six years without training or recruitment, stating that 'silence solves nothing'.

On Mount Lemmon, volunteers are repurposing rocks to help control erosion, giving them a new role in environmental conservation efforts.

Volunteers in Wexford have expressed outrage after vandals damaged community toilets by stuffing them with dirt and wood chippings. The incident has drawn criticism from local residents.

Four Australian volunteers have arrived in Papua New Guinea to collaborate with local organizations, sharing skills and supporting community development in various regions.

A witness, Aistė, has spoken out about the tragic death of a 17-year-old Polish youth who drowned in the sea near Palanga bridge on the evening of August 15. Many people gathered at the scene, and volunteers, including Aistė, rushed to help.

The National Hospital Directorate in Hungary has requested cooperation from volunteers responding to an online recruitment drive to help babies left in hospitals, noting a significant increase in interest.

Volunteers in Louth have been targeted by new acts of vandalism, occurring just weeks after a hanging basket was previously ripped from a bridge.

Dozens of international volunteers are currently assisting with wetland restoration efforts in the Šumava National Park in the Czech Republic. Their work, including clearing reeds from peat bogs, helps retain more water in the protected area.

Volunteers have begun planting 30,000 trees as part of an initiative to rebuild a wetland forest.

Energy company Certa is set to provide significant donations to support the volunteers of Wicklow RNLI.

The Russian army in Ukraine is reportedly close to 700,000 strong, raising questions about how this number is maintained and whether Russia faces challenges in recruiting new volunteers to fight.

In the Vysočina region of the Czech Republic, volunteers are constructing small dams in drainage ditches to retain water in forests, helping to mitigate the effects of drought.

Twenty-three American Peace Corps volunteers have taken an oath in Chisinau, Moldova, committing to two years of service in rural schools, youth centers, or local development projects, leaving behind their lives in the US.

A new cleanup project in Monterrey, Mexico, involving Tec de Monterrey researchers and volunteers, has removed 21 tons of waste from the Arroyo Seco-San Agustín waterway since late 2022, addressing the country's significant trash-dumping issue.

ZAKA volunteers have opened a temporary clinic in Colombia to assist with search and rescue operations after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Choco province. The earthquake, which occurred on Monday, has killed at least 250 people.

Italy's tax agency has issued new guidelines for sports societies regarding VAT, refunds, and volunteers, with exemptions up to 15,000 euros, to clarify fiscal obligations for amateur sports entities.

Interviews have commenced for volunteer candidates from more than 60 countries for EXPO 2027. This marks a significant step in the preparations for the international event.

Volunteers in a virtual reality experiment learned to fly with virtual wings, prompting Peking University researchers to investigate how the brain processes the sensation of having 'grown' wings.

Laura Petek, a 30-year-old emergency medicine resident from Slovenia, has voluntarily traveled to Ukraine's 'death zone' near the front lines to provide medical assistance.

Fifty-eight firefighters, including volunteers, battled a 25-hectare fire near Felsőpakony, Hungary, with the assistance of the Pest County Search and Rescue Service.

Volunteers from the "Kovin, humano srce" association have been preparing food and other necessities for firefighters battling blazes in Deliblatska Peščara, with donations coming from across Serbia.

Individuals are voluntarily traveling to the occupied West Bank to act as human shields.

Birthright Israel has initiated a project to build gardens in four educational institutions in a Druze town, two years after a Hezbollah strike, with approximately 1,000 volunteers expected to participate.

A day camp in Kyšice near Plzeň, Czech Republic, has invited international volunteers from several countries to teach children languages and introduce them to different customs and games.

Multiple active wildfires are burning across Serbia, with the largest and most challenging blaze located in the Deliblatska Peščara region, leading to evacuations and extensive firefighting efforts from air and ground. Despite some areas showing improvement, the fire in Deliblatska Peščara has re-ignited in parts, prompting local students to organize aid for firefighters and volunteers.

Udruženi pančevački studenti su najavili da će u subotu, 8. avgusta, organizovati akciju prikupljanja pomoći za vatrogasce i dobrovoljce koji gase pož

Volunteers are calling for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and declare a recent plastic spill a 'national disaster,' criticizing the government's handling of the environmental incident.

Volunteers are expressing anger after being prevented from participating in the clean-up of a massive spill of plastic nurdles into the sea, which has already led to fish being found with plastic pieces inside them near a vital seabird colony.

Actress Sydney Sweeney is volunteering in her hometown of Spokane, which has been impacted by wildfires, and confirmed her family was evacuated.

Volunteers in Leitrim were recognized for their decades of effort and commitment during a visit by the President.

Volunteers are busy with preparations for Singapore's 61st birthday celebrations, including creating giant flag displays and rehearsing for the National Day Parade.

Due to extreme heat and drought, Hungary has introduced first-degree water consumption restrictions in 465 localities, with the army and volunteers assisting in water distribution.

Japan's Chinju no Mori Project has planted over 680,000 native trees to enhance coastal protection against future tsunamis, complementing existing seawalls built after the 2011 disaster.

The Icelandic Red Cross emergency response team and volunteers will be on standby for the solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, in case of danger or emergency.

A bird flu outbreak at the St Kilda colony in Australia could lead to the loss of up to 40% of its 1,400 little penguins, according to volunteers.

Volunteers participating in an experiment inside a French cave spent 40 days underground but believed only 30 days had passed, highlighting the impact of isolation on time perception.

The Assam film and music fraternity, including Zubeen Garg's wife, continued its flood relief fundraising drive, with artists and volunteers seeking public support for families affected by recent floods in Upper Assam.

A report indicates that war volunteers in Ukraine have been consistently using an e-commerce giant's warehouses for supplies since mid-July, as Ukraine has been attacking such facilities almost daily.

State Secretary Gyurkó Szilvi urged the public to seek information and connect with civil organizations whose volunteers are authorized to participate in programs to comfort hospitalized infants, clarifying that unauthorized individuals cannot simply enter hospitals.

A secret workshop in Brussels, run by the 'Wings for Europe' association, has been assembling drones for the Ukrainian army for three years, with volunteers meeting weekly to maintain secrecy.

Finland requires a joint volunteer register for readiness and preparedness, which would enable the rapid deployment of volunteers for various national security tasks during crises.

Animal shelter volunteers encountered an extreme case of animal hoarding after a resident, overwhelmed by his cats, sought help, revealing a shockingly high number of felines in his home.

Young volunteers in Portugal are working to repair homes affected by Storm Kristin, bringing hope to residents in areas like Ansião.

Thousands of firefighters and volunteers are battling major wildfires near Bordeaux, France, and Madrid, Spain, as scientists warn about the consequences of rural depopulation and monocultures.

A Greek political group, ELAS, issued a statement to Diamantopoulou, asserting that they do not burden the Greek people with millions in debt, contrasting themselves with parties that rely on bank loans. The statement emphasizes their reliance on volunteers and online campaigning.

The 'LikeMinds Volunteers for Tinubu' group has declared its commitment to President Bola Tinubu's re-election in the 2027 general elections and announced a nationwide mobilization program.

In less than two hours, the monster fire raging in southwestern France made enormous progress toward a residential area. Firefighters and local residents, with help from the air, managed to halt its progress at the very last minute.

Daudzviet Dienvideiropā notiek cīņa ar grūti kontrolējamiem mežu ugunsgrēkiem. Tikmēr Centrāleiropu sasniedzis jauns karstuma vilnis.

Public figures in Abkhazia are urging authorities to postpone the installation of a monument dedicated to volunteers killed in Ukraine, deeming the timing 'premature'.