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News Home » Category » Volunteerism Free Online Training Focuses On Building A Successful Hospice Volunteer Program   Posted in Volunteerism on Mar 26, 2011    0 Comments  The Hospice Foundation of America has developed "Hospice Volunteers: Recruiting, Retaining, Rewarding," a free online training program that examines the important role that volunteers play in hospice, and explores ways that hospices can recruit and retain volunteers. The programming provides hospices and other organizations the opportunity to educate staff and volunteers about the basics of hospice care, caregiving, and grief. The ...  More Independent Sector Announces New Estimate For Value Of Volunteer Time   Posted in Volunteerism on Mar 19, 2011    0 Comments  Independent Sector announced that the 2010 estimate for the value of a volunteer hour has reached $21.36, an increase from $20.85 per hour in 2009. The release of this important figure comes before National Volunteer Week, which takes place April 10 – 16, 2011. This week is meant to celebrate what people are doing to improve communities across the nation. “While the value of volunteers can be measured, we know that commitment volunteers ...  More Millions Of Volunteers To Lend A Helping Hand For Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup™ 2011   Posted in Volunteerism on Mar 6, 2011    0 Comments  With state and local budgets stretched to their limits, a growing volunteer movement is helping to fill the gap by engaging individuals in community service. A national nonprofit established in 1953, Keep America Beautiful (KAB) is encouraging people of all ages to rekindle their pride in their communities by volunteering for KAB's 2011 Great American Cleanup. Throughout the months of March, April and May, an anticipated 3.5 million ...  More Pearson Foundation Announces 2011 Pearson Prize For Higher Education Recognizing Exemplary Community Service Among College Students   Posted in Volunteerism on Feb 24, 2011    0 Comments  The Pearson Foundation announced that applications are being accepted for the 2011 Pearson Prize for Higher Education, the award that recognizes and provides support to student leaders who are distinguishing themselves by leading public service efforts that give back to their local communities while completing their undergraduate studies. Again this year, the Pearson Prize will recognize 70 students for exemplary community service, providing ...  More Call for Nominations: The Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame To Honor Individuals Making Positive Change   Posted in Volunteerism on Jan 31, 2011    0 Comments  Every day, we hear stories of people who live with the unstoppable energy of the Energizer Bunny®. The Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame was created to provide a place where the positive stories of everyday people can inspire others to make a positive change, a place where Energizer could honor those who match the enthusiasm and passion of our furry pink friend. Who belongs in the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame? We all know ...  More Deloitte's New Film Series Showcases The Power Of Skills-Based Volunteerism To Help Nonprofits Achieve Long-term Social Impact   Posted in Volunteerism on Jan 28, 2011    0 Comments  Deloitte has released a powerful documentary film series, "Making A Difference…Differently," that dramatically illustrates the impact that can be realized when people and companies contribute business skills to help nonprofit organizations achieve their goals. This documentary series is available for viewing at Deloitte.com. Told through the personal lens of professionals who have worked pro bono on issues such as urban poverty, ...  More Gitana Productions Seeks Nominations Of Volunteers For “2011 Extraordinary Ordinary Person Award”   Posted in Volunteerism on Jan 25, 2011    0 Comments  Gitana Productions is seeking nominations of volunteers who reach across racial, cultural and religious lines to support victims of domestic violence for their prestigious 2011 “Extraordinary/Ordinary Person of the Year Award.” Nominations will be accepted through April 15, 2011. Gitana Productions works to increase cross-cultural awareness in the St. Louis region through international music, dance and drama. Gitana will present the ninth ...  More Girls Inc. of St. Louis Welcomes UMSL Volunteers for MLK Day of Service   Posted in Volunteerism on Jan 17, 2011    0 Comments  Girls Inc. of St. Louis participated in the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) MLK Day of Service 2011 today. Over 32 volunteers worked at the Girls Inc. center to create two original pieces of artwork and transform simple school restrooms to powder rooms and lounges. Girls Inc. was one of twelve volunteer sites taking part in the program and the only site to participate with two projects. Volunteers worked at the Girls Inc. ...  More 'Do Good Get Rewards' Rewards Volunteers On MLK Day   Posted in Volunteerism on Jan 10, 2011    0 Comments  Do Good Get Rewards is supporting the 25th Anniversary of King Holiday by rewarding volunteers on January 17th, the National Day of Service. Volunteers earn points for the hours they work and redeem them for rewards such as vacations, hotel, restaurant certificates and more. It is the goal of the nation's first online volunteer rewards program, to increase and sustain volunteering all year round. At Do Good Get Rewards, Non-Profit ...  More Make Your 2011 Resolution To Volunteer A Reality   Posted in Volunteerism on Dec 31, 2010    0 Comments  Seventy-four percent of Americans say they would volunteer their time as a holiday gift to someone this year, according to a recent survey for The Responsibility Project. Resolving to extend that volunteer commitment into and throughout 2011, however, may be the greatest gift of all. For those with inspiration and the best intentions to make a local or global impact, knowing where and how to start volunteering can make all the difference. ...  More St. Louis' Leonard Johnson One Of Four Allstate 2011 Give Back Day Heroes To Be Honored On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day   Posted in Volunteerism on Dec 8, 2010    0 Comments  As a tribute to the heroic public service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Allstate Insurance Company honors exemplary heroes who make a difference by giving back to the African American community. Allstate's 2011 Give Back Day Heroes program, now in its second year, encourages all Americans to be everyday heroes by volunteering locally on MLK Day 2011 (January 17), and throughout the year. St. Louis' Leonard Johnson is ...  More Want To Help Families Survive The Economy? Volunteer.   Posted in Volunteerism on Dec 6, 2010    0 Comments  With debt, foreclosures, unemployment and heating costs on the rise, low-income families are falling behind financially—and fast. To help bring some relief during the upcoming tax season, the Center for Economic Progress (CEP) is recruiting volunteers to help bring free tax and financial services to families who need them most. With little tax training, low-income families are among the most likely to leave money on the table at tax time. ...  More PREV  1  2  3  4  NEXT

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