It began as just a simple idea. What if the Friends of the Island Library could bring together, in one place at one time, representatives from nonprofit organizations that are looking for volunteers? It seemed that would be good for the organizations looking for support and continue their work, and great for the community at large because these organizations actively serve everyone throughout the entire region.

That kernel of an idea grew to become Project InVOLve (VOL is for VOLunteer), hosted annually by the Friends on Martin…