All articles tagged with #volunteer
Highmark Stadium is seeking volunteers over 18 for snow shoveling on January 3, 2026, offering $20/hour, with incentives like branded gloves and hats, and requiring pre-registration via a Google Doc for scheduling.
Marchand took a leave of absence to volunteer as a coach for the Hunters' game to support the team and raise funds for the family of MacCallum, reflecting the strong sense of community and compassion in Nova Scotia hockey.
The Vindolanda Charitable Trust is seeking new volunteers to participate in archaeological excavations at the Magna Roman Fort near Hadrian’s Wall, following the recent discovery of 32 ancient leather shoes, which has garnered significant interest and highlights the importance of local engagement with history.
Fred Grandy, an American artist and volunteer, was killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv while helping with debris removal after attacks, driven by his desire to support Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
An 18-year-old volunteer forest ranger, Dariel Vasquez, died while battling the Jennings Creek Fire near the New York-New Jersey border, which has burned 2,500 acres and sent smoke over New York City. The fire, part of several blazes in the region due to drought and high winds, threatens 25 structures but has not prompted evacuations. New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed condolences and highlighted the ongoing wildfire challenges due to dry conditions. An air quality advisory was issued for the area.
A woman used the Be My Eyes app to check her boyfriend's call history for signs of cheating, leading to a viral TikTok video where the volunteer recounts the unexpected request and the agitated reaction of the caller. The video has garnered significant attention and comments from people sharing their own experiences with the app.
A volunteer discovered a backdoor in the XZ Utils compression format used in Linux, potentially exposing countless systems to compromise. The volunteer, a Microsoft developer, noticed unusual activity during tests and uncovered the malicious code. The perpetrator, known as JiaT75, had infiltrated the project by posing as other developers and eventually gained authority to introduce the backdoored code. The incident highlights the reliance on unpaid volunteers in open source projects and the need for sustainable maintenance and support.
Christopher Silva, a 39-year-old from Pennsylvania, participated in vaccine research studies for dysentery and the flu, earning over $9,000. His participation erased his credit card debt and provided some extra cash. Despite spending weeks in a hospital ward and a hotel isolation area, he enjoyed the experience and felt safe throughout. Silva encourages others with flexible schedules to consider volunteering for clinical trials to help science and humanity while making some money.
Trevor Brown, a 45-year-old volunteer firefighter with the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company, was identified as the firefighter who died in a house explosion in Northern Virginia. He leaves behind a wife and three children. Four first responders remain hospitalized following the catastrophic gas leak explosion, which also injured 11 others. Loudoun County Fire Chief Keith Johnson described the loss as that of a family member and praised the responders for their bravery, emphasizing that it was a "miracle" that the explosion resulted in only one fatality.
Fran Itkoff, a 90-year-old volunteer at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, was dismissed from her 60-year volunteer position for not understanding the use of pronouns in an email signature, despite her dedicated service and awards. Itkoff's daughter expressed concern that the organization is prioritizing pronouns over its mission to support MS patients, while Itkoff herself was shocked and saddened by the dismissal after asking a simple question about pronouns.
A 90-year-old volunteer for the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society in California was asked to step down from her position because she didn't understand pronouns and failed to comply with the organization's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion guidelines. Fran Itkoff, who had been volunteering for 60 years, was confused by the request to incorporate pronouns into her email signature and was subsequently dismissed, despite her long-standing dedication to the cause.
A Polish doctor and a Mexican doctor were kidnapped from the Saint-Michel Hospital in southern Chad by attackers pretending to be patients, with the Mexican doctor managing to escape during an altercation while the Polish woman was taken away. Kidnappings for ransom are common in the region, and Chadian and French forces are currently searching for the woman, with Polish diplomatic and consular services in contact with local authorities and her family.
John Murtari, a long-time volunteer at a men's shelter in Syracuse, has teamed up with a local restaurant to cater a special Super Bowl event for the shelter residents, providing them with a first-class meal of barbecued ribs, chicken, baked beans, and more. Murtari hopes to show the men in the shelter that they are valued and hopes to inspire others in the community to give back.
Ryan Realbuto, a recent college graduate volunteering in Washington, DC, was fatally shot during an attempted robbery while walking home from a youth gathering. The 23-year-old was known for his passion for community service and had been volunteering with at-risk students at a high school. Police are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest, as the city has seen a surge in crime.
23-year-old volunteer Ryan Realbuto, part of a Catholic volunteer group, was fatally shot in Northeast D.C. during a suspected robbery. His family and organization expressed pride in his work, and police are seeking information on the suspect. This marks the District’s fifth homicide this year.