All natural-disaster relief efforts are important, but assistance and monetary contributions from individuals and non-governmental and quasi-governmental organizations are indispensable to helping a region recover after a hurricane, earthquake, tornado or flood. The statistics related to giving are impressive. But we can´t rest on our laurels.
Words: 557 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: Claudia CosgroveThis article discusses three ways to give to the Red Cross: through blood donations, through community volunteering, and through donating money to the Red Cross mission. It is not tied to any specific disaster and so is not time sensitive. The article includes statistics drawn from the Red Cross website that detail its mission and annual service delivery.
Words: 493 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: Evelyn FieldingNational volunteer associations have been surprised at the upswing in non-profit organization volunteerism during the recession. This is a positive turn of events, but it also can be a minefield for managers who are most experienced in dealing with employees on the payroll. This article describes what managers need to know about volunteers and their needs and motivations.
Words: 525 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: gigiGap years used to be the province of the young, off to make their mark on the world before becoming fully fledged adults. No longer. The recession has led to a burgeoning trend of sabbat-packers, travellers who see the world, build schools and teach, all on unpaid leave offered by their employers. This 376 word article describes three major benefits for employers looking to offer sabbaticals to their staff.
Words: 376 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: Peggy TeeLook on volunteering as an exchange of your time for something you wouldn’t necessarily get elsewhere. There are many reasons to volunteer. Here are just five.
Words: 585 Downloads: 1 Category: Volunteering By: JDAmerica is full of organizations that need membership for a variety of causes. These causes could be political, professional, or merely social. Various opportunities exist for people to join organizations in order to contribute to their community and enrich their own lives simultaneously.
Words: 668 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: Kent LaCroix