There’s a Sociological Explanation for Why People Rush in to Help Communities Struck by Disaster
"Mass assault" may sound like a felony, but it's actually an exercise in mass healing.
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After Typhoon Haiyan, Ask Yourself, ‘Why Not Volunteer?’
The benefits of volunteering to help strangers in distress in faraway places accrue both to the victims—and to the helpers.
Can Compulsory Service Reunite the Nation?
An off comment by a conservative pundit has reignited the idea of having young Americans do a stint of service for their nation.
Volunteer Work Prolongs Lives of Frail Elderly
New research finds that among the elderly, functional limitations are associated with an increased risk of dying — but only for those who don’t do volunteer work.
Godfather of National Service Sees Bright Future
Interview with retired legislator Harris Wofford, who helped birth such organizations as the Peace Corps.