Here are some great tips for volunteering that came from the www.nationalservice.gov website: Research the causes or issues that are important to you, then find an organization or group hat deals with that issue. Consider what you have to offer, and look for a volunteer opportunity that will utilize your special skills. Think outside the [...]
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Ten Ideas for Sharing your Gifts and Talents During National Volunteer Week
Published April 12th, 2011 by Candy Taylor
Ten Ideas for Sharing Your Gifts and Talents During National Volunteer Week Organize a Car Wash and give the proceeds to a charity. Clean out your closets, basement, cupboard and garage, then sign up to host a Garage Sale during the Goods for Good community garage sale event (April 29th & 30th, 2011) and give [...]
Altruism becomes second career for retiree
Published June 8th, 2009 by Sara Thatcher
Altruism is second nature to Carol Carlson; her favorite things include making pajamas for underprivileged families in Northfield, packing meals for Feed My Starving Children and preparing carts for same-day surgeries at the Northfield Hospital. Carlson believes that volunteering supports communities by making each individual member stronger. At 79-years-old, Carlson is extremely active within the [...]
