Joining a Nonprofit Board of Directors: The Why and How of It

Serving on a nonprofit Board of Directors can be a rewarding way of stepping up your community involvement, contributing to a cause you care about, and building your leadership skills. Learn what is expected of Board members, and how to discover opportunities for service in your community.

Submitted By Ken Goldstein

A Fundraising Carnival

Step by step plans for making money for your organization via an old fashioned, family oriented carnival.

Submitted By Olivia Hoff

Can"t get a job? Volunteer!

A look at why volunteering can be a blessing when you cant find work.

Submitted By Nessiee

Change Lives! Be a Mentor

Discover how you can help change the lives of at-risk youth by becoming a mentor. Learn about the different types of mentoring, what to do and what to avoid. Then find out how you can become a mentor in your community.

Submitted By jillgurr

Red Light Fever-Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter

This article looks at some of the personal challenges that are involved for volunteer firefighters. If becoming a firefighter is something that youve thought of doing, this will give you some points to consider first.

Submitted By Arlene

Volunteer: Its Not As Hard As You Think

Ideas for volunteering at schools. Tips on working with children.

Submitted By Stefaniec