National Study of 2,300+ Women Finds Social Connection Shapes Volunteer Experience Amid Competing Work, Caregiving, and Life Demands

But a new national study of more than 2,300 women found that it only works when volunteers also feel genuinely connected to the people around them. When social connectedness is low, more ...
Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Announces 2026 Volunteer Training Program

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — At the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), every visitor, exhibit, and harbor memory is part of a larger ...
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Offers Community and Purpose With Its Volunteer Training Program

A gathering at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum for a special event overlooking the harbor, celebrating the museum’s mission and community impact. (Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Photo) The Santa ...