From Rubbish to Responsibility: Volunteers Tackle Inner City Litter with Heart and Hustle Who says cleaning up can’t be cool? This past weekend, the streets of the inner city got a much-needed refresh thanks to the passionate hands (and full black bags!) of our incredible Volunteer Now crew — all part of a dynamic cleanup […]
Skates, Smiles & a Whole Lot of Heart: 200 Volunteers Hit the Ice for a Cause! ⛸️💙 What do you get when you mix 200 enthusiastic volunteers, a slippery ice rink, and a mountain of non-perishable food donations? You get a volunteering event like no other — full of fun, friendship, and a few graceful
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Packing with Purpose: 200 Dignity Dreams Packs Thanks to You! On a mission to empower young people and restore dignity across South Africa, Volunteer Now joined forces with Dignity Dreams for a heartwarming and high-impact day of giving back — and we’re still buzzing from the incredible energy! Thanks to the generosity and hands-on spirit
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Snare You Later! A Wild Day of Anti-Poaching Volunteering in the North West If you’ve ever spent your Saturday untangling a wire snare from a thorn bush while side-eyeing a curious wildebeest, you know volunteering in the wilds of South Africa is never boring. That’s exactly what happened when a group of enthusiastic animal lovers
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10 May 2025 #PonchoProject @SensorySpace CMI 70 Ponchos, Volunteers, and One Beautiful Day of Giving: The #PonchoProject Magic Who knew that fabric, scissors, and a bit of laughter could keep winter’s chill at bay? On Saturday, 10 May 2025, a joyful group of 10 volunteers — ranging in age from a sprightly 7-year-old to a
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Volunteering: A Skill-Building Journey for Life. In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, there’s a quiet revolution happening—one that doesn’t make headlines but is quietly shaping communities, minds, and futures. It’s the act of volunteering, and it is proving to be far more than just charity. For many, volunteering has become a powerful journey of personal growth,
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The Future of Volunteering: Trends and Opportunities In a world marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting social values, and increasingly urgent global challenges, the concept of volunteering is also evolving. What once involved traditional hands-on activities carried out in person, often within a local community, has grown into a diverse, dynamic, and deeply impactful global
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Part 2: The Health Benefits of Volunteering In the first part of this series, we explored how volunteering improves physical health, reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, promotes happiness, encourages a healthier lifestyle, and fosters connections to combat loneliness. In this second installment, we’ll dive deeper into how volunteering helps combat stress, promotes mindfulness, boosts
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Part 1: The Health Benefits of Volunteering Volunteering is more than just a way to give back to your community—it’s also a powerful tool for improving your overall health and well-being. Engaging in volunteer activities can positively impact your physical and mental health while fostering deeper connections with others. At VolunteerNow.co.za, we believe in the
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RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS When last did you do something for someone else that wasn’t expected of you? I’m talking about a completely random act, like paying for someone’s groceries or helping them pack their packets into the car and returning the trolley. Or running a bath for your mum because she had a long
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