Purple Day ® is a global initiative to raise awareness about epilepsy and support those affected by it. Also called World Epilepsy Day ™, Purple Day was created in 2008 by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan ...

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Local community groups may host events and drives, but big organizations like the Red Cross say it takes a bit of time before you can become a volunteer. It may be a week of training at least ...

They can work in the kitchen making meals. They can volunteer in our garden." Vatske said. "There really is something for everyone." If you don't have time to volunteer, you can also make a donation.

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an organization operating eight Code Purple shelters across Sussex County, are looking for more volunteers to help support those who are less fortunate. Community Relations Director Giovanni ...

If you’re not confident in your cursive deciphering skills, the National Archives has other tasks available, too—such as “tagging” documents that other volunteers have already transcribed.

To volunteer, all that’s required is to sign up online and then launch in. “There's no application,” she said. “You just pick a record that hasn't been done and read the instructions.