Happy Friday! What a busy week we've had between Make A Difference Day, the largest day of service last weekend, and supporting Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. We hope all are regaining power and staying safe up north. We are working with our HandsOn Network Volunteer Action Centers and partners activated across the northeast to help coordinate the volunteer response. We are currently supporting the American Red Cross and 211 operations throughout the region.

• To search volunteer opportunities: Points of Light Disaster Volunteer Opportunity Search
• To register your interest to volunteer: HandsOn Network Volunteer Action Centers Activated

Here are the volunteer news from the week, including some great recaps from Make a Difference Day:

• The Recovery Begins from Jersey Girl Sandy via Nonprofit Times
• How You Can Help After Hurricane Sandy via Buzzfeed
• Americorps Alums Are Here To Help
• Make A Difference Day 2012: The Top Volunteer Projects Nationwide via Huffpost
• Thousands Give Back To Community
• Wealthy Donated Less But Volunteered More in 2011 via New York Times
• A New Bank Lets you Choose Charity For Rewards via New York Times