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paulam23
i WISH SOME OF THE VOLUNTEERS WERE EDUCATED OR STRRET WISE BEFORE ALLEDGING TO CARE AND TO VOLUNTEER WHEN DISTRIBUTING TOYS DONATED BY TOYS FOR TOTS. i WITNESSED OUR LOCAL CHRISTMAS CHEER PROGRAM REFUSING TO ALLOW NEEDY FAMILIES TO RECIEVE ANY ASSISTANCE FOR THAT HOLIDAY SEASON, AND GIVING SHABBY , SELECTIVE GIFTS TO THECHILDREN WHILE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF TOYS WERE BEING BOXED AND STORED...2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Logo: 2010 Nat'l Conference on Volunteering and Service
The National Conference on Volunteering and Service has begun this week in New York City. The annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired through a wide range of exciting workshops and special events. Guest speakers include NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, NY Governor David Paterson, and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. President...
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A new federal report shows that Americans spent 100 million more hours helping their communities last year. The number of people getting involved increased to 63.4 million, while volunteer rates of women jumped by a staggering 1.2 million alone. This reflects the biggest increase in volunteers in a single year since 2003. In part, the increase in volunteerism may be attributed to President...
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There are simply so many ways for kids to help their country...big and small. If your kids ever, ever, ever say they are "bored"...tell them you have something for them to do!• AmeriCorps is the Corp. for National & Community Service where you can input your interests and your zip and they'll let you know of a range of community...
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Candy stripers need help! If your teenagers (age 13-18) feel like being "sweet" they can volunteer at the local children's hospital and cheer up patients who would appreciate something "nice."• National Children's Hospitals have Junior Volunteer Programs for teens -
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Teach your kids that when things go sour, they can turn them around. If you kids take an interest in an issue (anything from saving lost puppies to supporting kids with cancer) encourage them to do something to brighten someones day. Take your kids to the store for some supplies - paper cups, lemonade mix (or squeeze your own), have them figure out how much to charge...
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