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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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