Over the last 6 months, countries including Colombia and Sierra Leone have taken a historic step forward to ban child marriage. HOWEVER, people here in the U.S. are surprised to learn that child marriage isn't illegal here. While 37 states are working to end it, roadblocks stand in their way. So, we THANK YOU for signing a petition to help end this practice in the U.S. You made this the "Most Popular" Opportunity (in "Children").
It's never too late to add your name in support. Details at 🔗☝️
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We want to extend a mega Thank You! 🙌 560 of you have gotten involved in virtual volunteer opportunities.....and we're so thankful for the impact that you're making! 🎉
Whether you have oodles of time or very little, you can find opportunities to take part in at home (or anywhere!) when you use our 🔍 search functionality with keywords: virtual volunteer
PS - You can find our 🔍 search functionality in the upper right corner.
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Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, find (simple + no-cost) ways to make a difference.
A 55-year-old dad has bravely donated his kidney to save an 11-year-old girl who reminded him of his own daughter, who passed away from kidney disease. Andy Emmott and young Amber are both doing well. ❤️
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3d5vdeeenxo
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Chicago-based artist Bill Crisafi has collaborated with us on socks and sweaters that give back to homeless youth. To-date, Hippy Feet has donated $80,000+ to help! Learn more about us - link in bio.
Known as one of the brightest stars in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has earned plenty of well-deserved attention. But on a random night having dinner out in Florida, her kind gesture to autograph a basketball raised $1,000 for the Pinellas County Toys for Tots.
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Virtual Volunteer: Decipher Cursive Writing In Old Documents
Anywhere
Reading and writing in cursive is becoming somewhat of a lost art, a trend that began with the introduction of the typewriter. Today, some states are reintroducing cursive into public school curricula, but the skill is now considered a “superpower,” at least according to Suzanne Isaacs with the National Archives.
The Washington, D.C., agency is currently seeking “citizen archivists” who can read cursive, and thus help decipher archival documents ranging from Revolutionary War records to 19th-century immigration papers and the 1950 census.
👉 There's no application to apply. You can spend as little as a few minutes a week volunteering your time from home (or anywhere!). Find out more at: https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/get-started-transcribing
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Visitors will be welcomed this year to 10 must-see museums opening up around the world. From a museum dedicated to artificial intelligence, West African art, barbeques and more find out what's new to explore!
Of specific note in the United States, be sure to consider these in your travel plans:
🇺🇸 Museum of BBQ in Kansas City, Missouri
🇺🇸 Dataland in Los Angeles, California
🇺🇸 National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas
For more details: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/ten-must-see-museums-opening-around-the-world-in-2025-180985814
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We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision for a better world. Dr. King believed in action and equality, and that change is possible when we support each other. That's what we're working toward when we show up to protect the people and places we love.
Whether it's volunteering to protect our wild spaces or supporting your local community, there are many ways to be part of something greater. If you're looking for where to start, connect with a nonprofit organization near you through Patagonia Action Works at the link ☝️.
Image above: Research interns, volunteers, and coordinators gather data at The Rodale Institute's Farming Systems Trial, the longest running side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional farming methods in the United States. Photo: Johnie Gall
