Volunteers and priests rallied to clean up Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, still smelling of smoke from a massive blaze, for an anniversary celebration.
Category: Volunteers and Community Service
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Deadly Hong Kong Fire Is a Test of Beijing’s Rule in the City
After Beijing reshaped the political order in Hong Kong in its image, the fire has become a test of how well that new system can govern in a crisis.
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The Volunteer Buglers Giving 24-Note Salutes
Thousands of musicians — civilians, veterans, teenagers, retirees — are playing taps at military funerals in a rebuke of technology.
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Meet the Volunteers Who Help Keep U.S. National Parks and Public Lands Running
Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the weeding to a retired rear admiral who keeps people — and animals — safe.
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How to Find the Best Travel Bargains
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:The key is to adopt an “off-travel” mind-set and use off-season, off-peak, off-road and other offbeat strategies.
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How to Find the Best Travel Bargains
The key is to adopt an “off-travel” mind-set and use off-season, off-peak, off-road and other offbeat strategies.
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6 Remote Places for a Volunteer Vacation
The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.
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Help! I Couldn’t Take My Tall-Ship Voyage, and I Want My Money Back.
When an injured traveler has to back out of a $1,450 volunteer gig aboard a historic ship, the company says it’s just the middleman and the terms and conditions on its website don’t apply.
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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: If You Want This Kind of Love, Don’t Expect It to Be Easy
After a difficult divorce, Samaiya Mushtaq found the love of her life — and the courage to support his volunteer work in Gaza.
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Perry the Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies at 30
As Perry’s health declined, fans rallied behind the animal and his companions living in a Bay Area park.
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How to Choose a Volunteer Trip
Hoping to leave a place better than you found it? Here’s what to look for when signing up for a program that combines purpose with travel.
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Stories About What Retirement Really Means
We asked readers to submit their stories of retirement — to share their experiences, as well as their advice.