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The circular economy of doing good: how Hero is building a self-sustaining impact machine

Hero commits 10% of net platform revenue to charities weighted by volunteer hours. Here is how the flywheel works — and why it scales.

28 April 2026·6 min read
Impact

How volunteering just 2 hours a week can transform your mental health

New research shows that giving just two hours a week to others produces measurable improvements in anxiety, depression, and sense of purpose.

8 April 2026·4 min read
For charities

Why Hero-listed charities see 3x more volunteer applications

We looked at the data. Charities with complete Hero profiles and verified status receive three times more applications than those without.

5 April 2026·5 min read
Community

Meet the Earth Champions: April's top volunteers on Hero

This month's highest-scoring environmental volunteers share what keeps them motivated and what they've learned on the way to legend status.

1 April 2026·3 min read
SDG Spotlight

SDG 13: How your weekend volunteering fights climate change

You don't need to fly to a remote country to make a global impact. Local volunteering connects directly to the world's most urgent climate goals.

28 March 2026·6 min read
For volunteers

From Recruit to Legend: one volunteer's 12-month Hero journey

How James went from his first tentative beach clean to legend status — and what he learned along the way.

22 March 2026·7 min read
For charities

You Okay, Doc? — how one charity onboarded 200+ volunteers in 3 months

A mental health charity for healthcare professionals used Hero to transform their volunteer recruitment — with remarkable results.

15 March 2026·5 min read

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