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- Factors Influencing Level of volunteering Services - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from go volunteeringThe number of youths engaged in volunteering services is increasing day by day. According to motivational theories, volunteering persists depending on the extent to which experience fulfills relevant needs and motives. The article will help you to understand the major factors that influence ...
Views: 1000 - Find Beneficial Aspects of Volunteering Services - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from go volunteeringA number of organizations are there that can be found delivering a range of services which are beneficial for service providers as well as clients. But, volunteering services are counted among those services in which people are involved without any benefit motive or of getting paid. They work ...
Views: 1013 - Westport news: Don't let great get in the way of good - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Thomas HenskeFor those of you who know me personally, this seemingly settling for mediocrity in the title might have caught you by surprise. And while I am a huge fan of striving for greatness in everything one sets out to do, the reality is that often times such an attitude can get in the way of making ...
Views: 1200 - Realizing the Significance of Volunteering Services in Today’s Society - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from go volunteeringIn this article, you will come to know the diverse aspects of volunteering services and how they virtuously contribute to the well-being of the humanity. Before we throw some light on volunteering services, let’s define what exactly volunteering is. In simple words, “volunteering” is the act ...
Views: 1052 - Sources of Volunteer Grants - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Mark AVolunteer grants for community service are offered by many large corporations today as part of their CSR programs. For example, Duke Energy encourages their employees to engage in volunteer work by offering financial support through the Duke Energy Foundation volunteer grant program. The grants ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Tips on Paid Volunteer Work - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark AOrganizations like ProWorld can help people find paid volunteer work opportunities abroad. ProWorld volunteers and interns get to participate in hands on projects around the world, where they assist in a variety of activities that boost community development in Latin America, Africa and Asia. ...
Views: 940 - Tips for Volunteer Programs - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark ARSVP is the largest volunteer program for senior citizens in the US. This program is open to those aged 55 and older, and gives them many opportunities to put their lifetime of experiences to good use helping others. Over 500,000 people across the country have joined RSVP in order to tackle some ...
Views: 831 - Volunteer Holidays Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark AVolunteer holidays are available through organizations like Globe Aware, which specializes in organizing, coordinating and leading volunteer trips, service vacations and working holidays to countries like Peru, Cuba, Romania and Laos. Globe Aware offers one week volunteer vacations which are ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Volunteer Community Service Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark AVolunteer community service ideas include projects that kids and their families can get involved in together. For example, there are many ways for families to get involved with helping the homeless in their communities. They can organize or participate in a canned food drive, or a drive to ...
Views: 996 - Tips for Medical Volunteer Opportunities - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark AWork the World is an organization that provides international medical internships and volunteer positions overseas. The focus of this organization is to provide safe, high quality placements and top quality accommodations for students in their communities of choice. As part of the program, Work ...
Views: 1028 - Tips to Volunteer With Animals - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark AMany organizations offer great opportunities to volunteer with animals in your local community. For example, the Montgomery County SPCA in Missouri operates an animal rescue that is entirely dependent on volunteers for all of it's services. Volunteers who are interested in working with cats and ...
Views: 820 - Orphanage Volunteer Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark AWorldwide Helpers is an online volunteer network that helps connect non profits around the world with volunteers who want to help out on a variety of projects. Their online projects database is searchable by country, location, assignment duration and cost. They also offer ratings for many of the ...
Views: 1701 - UN Volunteer Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark ARegistering to be a UN volunteer is the first step in the process of joining more than 7,000 volunteers each from all over the world who serve with UN agencies in hundreds of different countries. These professional volunteers have an important role to play in the UN effort to promote peace and ...
Views: 2138 - International Volunteer Work Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark AInternational volunteer work is available via organizations like Volunteers for Peace (VFP), which operates a variety of work projects in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the USA. This organization offers placements for volunteers in over 100 countries, and offer the benefits of working ...
Views: 808 - Tips for the Environmental Volunteer - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark ANo matter how much busy your schedule is, it is possible to find some time for environmental volunteer opportunities. There are many opportunities to make positive changes that benefit the environment, whether you have only a few minutes each day or several hours per week to devote to the issue. ...
Views: 929 - Volunteering Tips For Newcomers - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Mark AWhen considering which volunteer opportunity is right for you, following some basic volunteering tips can help you to choose the best option. You should begin a search for volunteer options by thoroughly researching the issues and causes that are most important to you. This will help you locate ...
Views: 752 - Program Types for Volunteering for Different Causes - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from go volunteeringVolunteering in simple words can be defined as the activity or practice to improve or promote human quality of life. These days, the volunteer services are also getting used by the individuals for several purposes like skill development, making contacts for employment, fun and lots more. ...
Views: 884 - Child Abuse in the United States - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Nancee KemperChild Abuse in the United States The statistics of the number of children abused and neglected in the United States are staggering. And as the economy worsens, child abuse is on the rise. Here are some of the facts: Every ten seconds a report of child abuse is made. Five children a day ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - With live penny auctions the tedious shopping days are a matter of the past - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Gerard TannerIf you are looking for a bargain, you will want to come and visit the best penny auction site. For those that are not aware of the new trend in online auctions, penny auctions feature bidders competing for a right to purchase a product. Bidders purchase bids from the live penny auctions website. ...
Views: 1022 - Westport News: Raising Money for Others - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Thomas HenskeA common thing we all do on the weekends is to try and get our families together. Typically, this is squeezed in between sporting events and either happens at a kid-friendly restaurant here in town or sometimes at each other's home. You know that gig. The hosting family stresses out ...
Views: 1074 - What Will My Tax Deduction Be if I Donate My Car? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Karen CampeseWhen a person calls a charity to ask about car donation, they usually ask what their tax deduction will be is they do donate car. The answer is a little complicated. When you donate car to charity the amount you can claim on your taxes depends on two things; the fair market value of your car and ...
Views: 1519 - 9/11 - A Blessing In Disguise - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Eve RojasDon’t hunt me down and shoot me, but I see 9/11 as a blessing in disguise. It helped us to remember our capacity for great things as humans. The loss, fear and anger we felt that day gave rise to something greater – compassion and community. I lived in Manhattan at the time and was asleep when ...
Views: 2257 - A Tribute for Those Who Care - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.If you’re walking in a store you might not notice them, or in a checkout, or at the ball field. But they are right there and if an emergency ever happened, you would be seeing them up close. They are the ones that care. I have always been truly amazed at how one person can steal the clothes ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - Between rejection and perseverance - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Birgit WilhelmHave you ever noticed that as soon as you try something out of the ordinary, every body and their Dutch cousin seems to come out of the woodwork trying to discourage you. "Are you crazy, you can't make it on the Internet, that's for those techie people, you're just wasting your time and money." ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - The Increasing Popularity of Online Fundraising - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Barry FranstonThere are many different ways to do fundraising. If you are looking to raise some quick money, online fundraising is the way to go. The popularity of online fundraising has increased greatly. It is, by far, the fastest and easiest way to raise money for whatever your cause may be. When you put ...
Views: 903 - Green Fashion: Fair Trade Scarves A Great Look for Fall - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Joan RaschAs the daylight gets shorter and nights become chillier, a fair trade scarf is an excellent way to warm up your wardrobe. Transitioning your summer wardrobe to fall can be rather simple. When short sleeves go to long sleeves, adding a scarf can help keep you stay warmer and more stylish to boot. ...
Views: 1424 - If you like electronics, auctions and help the noble causes… then this is your site - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Gerard TannerIf you like getting a good deal for yourself while helping people in a tough spot at the same time, you will love shopping at our charity online auctions at Outlawbidder.com. We promote online charity auctions by donating a set percentage of our net proceeds to deserving local and national ...
Views: 992 - Donating A Vehicle: Why Would You Do That? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Curt EliotIt is time to do something wonderful with that additional automobile sitting on the side of the house or out back within the shed. It's time to obtain rid of the additional expense that has carried out little more than collect dust within the garage. It is time to help a family in need and ...
Views: 781 - Volunteer Work in Asia - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Paul CollinsYou may have volunteered overseas before, travelled extensively or this could be your first exhibition. Whatever your circumstances, Asia is probably the best place to really get the traveller experience. Dipping in and out of westernised areas (in case you feel a little home sick) you will be ...
Views: 857 - Finding A Way of Fundraising for Your School During the Recession - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Barry FranstonRaising money for one's school is a great way to get involved. Money raised from school fundraisers can be used for field trips, yearbooks, assemblies, clubs, extracurricular activities, and so much more. Unfortunately, the recession has made raising money hard for any institution. However, it ...
Views: 699 - Are You Looking For Alternative Fundraising For Your School - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Barry FranstonHaving alternative fundraising ideas for schools can help ensure that different methods of raising money are being used. By using various methods of fundraising, a school can become more efficient thus raising more money. Some types of fundraisers are season specific, so alternatives must be ...
Views: 1116 - How Important is Charity Awareness? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jake EdmundEvery charity focuses on a different need within society. Some focus on trying to eradicate certain diseases, while others focus on helping a particular group of people who are disadvantaged in some way. Still more aim to raise awareness of a particular plight, whether it exists in just one or ...
Views: 2514 - How to Support a Local Charity - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jake EdmundLots of people are open to the idea of helping their local community in some way. One great way to do this is to find a local charity that needs some help. There are several ways you can do this depending on how you want to proceed. Firstly you can help them by donating money to the local ...
Views: 854 - The Benefits of Getting Involved in Charity Programs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jake EdmundCharities depend on people supporting them to keep going. They accept support in all kinds of ways. It could be a monetary donation or a donation of time. It could also involve donating the skills that someone has in a particular are so they benefit the charity in some way. But while various ...
Views: 1910 - How Outlawbidder's charity online auctions help the most needed - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Gerard TannerOutlaw Bidder is a penny auction site where all bids for electronics and other items start at just once cent. We are one of the best known online penny auctions due to the ability of our customers to get great products for a very low price and for our charity online auctions which donate a ...
Views: 1147 - Westport News: Sowing Seeds of Philanthropy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas HenskeWhile April usually means showers to you, it's a good time for those in financial literacy -- it's Financial Literacy Month. And an important component of teaching our kids financial literacy is introducing them to philanthropy. A reader came to me a few weeks ago and asked about the ...
Views: 1091 - Donate Charity - Extend Helping Hands For The Homeless - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Kiran KasturiHomeless is the scariest word for every person. Over the past few decades homeless people are increasingly evident in many countries. in. No one really wants to be homeless. However, many charitable organizations and individuals offer love and kindness towards helping homeless people who are ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - Donate Charity - Extend Helping Hands For The Homeless - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Kiran KasturiHomeless is the scariest word for every person. Over the past few decades homeless people are increasingly evident in many countries. in. No one really wants to be homeless. However, many charitable organizations and individuals offer love and kindness towards helping homeless people who are ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - CHRISTIANS IN A STORM - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Robert CrutchfieldTuesday June 5, 2001 marked the beginning of a very interesting time in the history of my beloved Houston. We have seen thousands loose everything, and thousands of others ( Christians included ) rise to the occasion. That early summer day, Tropical storm Allison came to visit. There was some ...
Views: 1354(3 votes) - WORKING PARTNERSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASST.TO SUPPORT GFFC FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Sammy EdWORKING PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT GFFC FUNDRAISING DRIVE. Global Forum Foundation Canada (GFFC) is a legally registered in Alberta as a charitable, International, nonprofit and voluntary organization in dev and wish to establish good working relations with your org to support GFFC charity ...
Views: 1199 - Why we need a charity for hunger - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Megan JacksonPoverty is the principal cause of hunger in Australia and the level of poverty is unacceptable. The wealth gap between the rich and poor in Australia has grown over the past decade. Despite more than a decade of continual economic growth, this prosperity has left many in middle Australia ...
Views: 847 - Youth Charities: Creating Awareness At An Early Age - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Gregory RogerWe all know that there are some forms of inequality in the world today. While some are living comfortably, there are some that do not have the opportunity and the luxury to even have the basic needs. However, no matter what the disparities are, some good came out of this through the forms of ...
Views: 1167 - Honeyteering - Volunteering for Newly Married Couples - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Stephen KnightWhile many newlyweds spend their honeymoon backpacking through Europe or jetting off to a far away tropical location, very few kick off the rest of their lives by working in meagre conditions without pay. But that’s changing, thanks to a growing trend amongst 21st century honeymooners called ...
Views: 2466(2 votes) - Special thanks to the RED CROSS - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Timothy SmithSpecial thanks to the RED CROSS... This past week I had the pleasure and the HONOR to attend the 12th annual Real heroes Breakfast, put on by the Syracuse American Red Cross. It is an annual tribute to some of the community’s local heroes. Their tagline ‘Ordinary people…Extraordinary ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - Just Be - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Micaela Bellopede28 years ago, I got my first job teaching children. I loved working with kids, singing songs, playing games, doing art, learning, growing. I did not know at the time that taking care of children would become the theme of my life. Over the years, I have been a mentor and teacher to thousands ...
Views: 1061(2 votes) - Every Ministry Needs Helps - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Judy MillerAnd God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. -- 1 Cor 12:28 NKJV According to 1 Cor 12:28, the Ministry of Helps is one of the supernatural gifts God has ...
Views: 1729 - Donate Your Vehicle To Charity - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Irvin McelreathDonating automobile to some non-profit organization is and has now been an overlooked opportunity to benefit on sides of this contribution for a large number of several years. The vehicle donor as well as the recipient benefit concurrently. The individual who provides their automobile to charity ...
Views: 918 - The Gift of Giving - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Paul HoodI have been reading The Healer’s Way, by Earnie Larsen. Larsen has the gift of story, as do I. I did not know I had this gift until I was given the greatest gift of my life other than life itself, sobriety, freedom from addiction through a spiritual path. The best stories come from my ...
Views: 1088 - Charity Fundraising Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Gregory RogerWith the tough economy that we are currently experiencing, most of us are holding on to every penny that we have. Charitable fundraising can become difficult to organize and donations can become hard to come by. There are simple ideas for a charitable fundraising that has been around for many ...
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