volunteers

wellbeing

Want to keep your brain sharp in old age? Helping others could be key

Helping people in both organised and informal ways could boost older adults’ brain health, the study found.

15 August 2025

Scenes

Watch: Volunteers in Bangladesh feed and unite thousands this Ramadan

In partnership with Media City

The Bidyanondo Foundation is not just about food. They foster unity and aim to dismantle societal divides while inspiring compassion and service.

7 April 2025

Moments

How to tell if your wildlife volunteering holiday is actually helping

Selecting the right project is crucial to ensure your efforts are genuinely making a difference.

2 March 2025

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Wildfires devastate Patagonia's forests, threatening El Bolsón

Wildfires have been raging in Argentina's Patagonia for 12 days, destroying over 3,000 hectares of forestland and several homes near the town of El Bolsón.

10 February 2025

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Syrians are beginning to rebuild their homes

Activity is picking up in Homs, the war-torn city of Syria. Returning residents have started repairing their homes and businesses.

14 January 2025

Europe News

Meals served at Christmas charity event in Budapest reach thousands

The Hungarian Krishna community delivered 2,500 hot meals and gift packages, offering warmth and hope to thousands, from the homeless to struggling families.

25 December 2024

Europe News

Valencians press on with cleanup effort after historic floods

Citizens, volunteers and thousands of soldiers and police officers pressed on with their gargantuan clean-up effort to clear out mud and debris following devasting floods in eastern Spain.

5 November 2024

Ukraine

What was Trump's alleged would-be assassin doing in Ukraine?

Ukrainian soldiers and other sources revealed Ryan Routh was repeatedly warned against his "illegal" actions in Ukraine, while others labelled him as a "grifter".

16 September 2024

Culture news

Profile: Dwayne Fields, Britain's new Chief Scout

Here's a quick lowdown on Dwayne Fields, the British explorer who was named as the 11th Chief Scout this week.

7 September 2024

Europe News

Paris Olympics: How some volunteers spent their own euros just to help

Neither housed nor paid for their job, ​​the 45,000 volunteers for the Paris Games have been contributing to the festive and light-hearted atmosphere of the capital since the start of the event.

8 August 2024

Travel News

This couple left the city to build their dream eco-community life

Their adventures in France and Portugal taught 'Growing Greener' how to create an eco-lodge built around nature, sharing and community.

9 March 2024

Israel

Meet the Israeli charity supporting Palestinians amid the Gaza war

Road to Recovery has been helping Palestinians get to hospital appointments across the border into Israel for years – but Hamas' attack on 7 October has made its volunteers' work much harder.

13 January 2024

Earth News

Inside the repair cafe making the world a ‘happier place’

How much does it cost to run a repair cafe? Here’s how to cut waste while raising money for charity.

1 January 2024

Scenes

Meet the volunteers bent on rebuilding communities across Portugal

In partnership with Media City

"I was amazed when I saw 'Just a Change' tackle a very big problem in Portugal." Rundown homes and their occupants are being given much needed tender loving care by the volunteer group which aims to actively involve beneficiaries with repairs and renovations.

27 November 2023

Scenes

Meet the Syrian woman extinguishing discrimination in Beirut's refugee camp

In partnership with Media City

"I want to prove to people that I am like anybody else who can help others. I sacrificed my fear and broke through all the barriers to face society."

16 October 2023

Spain

Up to €3,400 per month: Spanish company recruits fighters for Ukraine

A Spanish company recruiting volunteers to fight in Ukraine claims to be in contact with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, offering contracts for up to €3,400.

8 September 2023