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2002-06-16 | Getting Past the Helplessness
The feeling of helplessness is one that I wish nobody ever had to feel. It took a lot to get me past the feeling and feeling that I was back on track to fulfilling my purpose of life. |
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2002-06-16 | Mentoring: "the art of understanding"
Ever considered mentoring? Clayton Smith tells us about the art of understanding and shares a bit about Mentors, Inc. |
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2002-06-16 | Dogs from Heaven
Carla Suzanne Spearman-Reily gives us a friendly look at the ways that dogs are helping others thanks to specialized training. These dogs are truly "Dogs from Heaven".
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2002-06-03 | When There's Nothing You Can Do
Ever feel like you are being bombarded with situations where you feel the need to help but can't? Tina L. Miller shares her way of dealing with just this type of situation. |
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2002-03-25 | The Queen of Ketchup
Ever wonder why you volunteered to help someplace after you told them you would? |
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| 2002-01-20 | Pets As Therapy
Pets are a very important part of older people's lives. What happens when they can no longer get the care they need? |
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| 2002-01-18 | A Home for Faro
A puppy in training to be a seeing eye dog loses his site. |
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| 2002-01-14 | Sapphire and Outreach Programs
Chiara Petro takes us into the world of volunteering with pets. |
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| 2002-01-07 | Is Volunteering only a thing of the past?
Volunteering today is different from helping others of the past. |
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| 2002-01-01 | Time to Become a Better Person
New Years, Spring, and other special times in our life are wonderful times to make life changes. |
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| 2001-11-05 | Minister to Poor Children in Chile
Lynda Coats takes the education and well being of children to heart. Here she tells of only one of the many projects that keep her busy. |
| 2001-10-22 | Winter Weather Donation Drives
Does your local area have donation drives for coats, shoes, or blankets? |
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| 2001-09-26 | Accepting Donations Respectfully
Everyone wants to feel that their donation is appreciated. |
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| 2001-09-25 | Promote the Right Image for Your Goals
You have your goals set, but you aren't meeting them if your image isn't up to par. |
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| 2001-09-24 | Fund Raising Public Relations
Starting an organization isn't a guarantee of having donations. You have to earn what you get. |
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| 2001-09-23 | Make a Difference with a Letter
Being away from home, family, and friends can be a very trying time. You can help make the seperation easier. |
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| 2001-09-12 | Don't Cower in Darkness and Fear, Extend Your Hand and Show Your Strength
Don't hide in fear, explore how you can help and show the world how strong you are. |
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| 2001-09-05 | Why Do We Need a Fund Raising Plan?
Think your organization can afford to be laid back and not plan adequately for fund raisers? |
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| 2001-09-01 | The Altruistic Web
Heard any good news lately? Come explore The Altruistic Web where good news abounds. |
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| 2001-08-31 | Inspiring Site: Greyston Bakery
Even for profit business can extend a hand to help others. This business started by helping others. |
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| 2001-08-30 | Volunteering In the Special Education Classroom
Volunteering in a Special Education Classroom can be a very big help if done in the right ways. |
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| 2001-08-29 | Listen to VOICES and help others
Listen to VOICES can sometimes be a very rewarding experience.San Antonio students prove this to be true. |
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| 2001-08-28 | Educational Volunteering Opportunities in the Peace Corps
Volunteering in the education field can still provide you with some unique opportunities. |
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| 2001-08-27 | Health Care for the World's Poor
Health care is sometimes difficult for those that have insurance, imagine how difficult it can be if you are poor and have no insurance. |
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| 2001-08-26 | RSVP Chapter Adopts Special Project
Cathy Brownfield shares a look into a very special group of volunteers helping to make a big difference. |
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| 2001-08-15 | Philanthropy Promoting Research and the Natural World
Ann Hattes takes us along on a trip to Australia where she explored some wonderful volunteering opportunities. |
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| 2001-08-14 | Doing What I Can - I Just Do It
Lately it seems that our lives simply continue to get busier, so where is the time to volunteer supposed to fit in? |
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| 2001-08-08 | Visiting Someone in a Care Facility
Continueing the topic of volunteering with the elderly, Lisa Petsche shares some wonderful tips about visiting. |
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| 2001-08-07 | How a Friend Adapted an Idea to Work for Her
What do you do when you hear of a wonderful idea for volunteering that just doesn't quite fit your lifestyle or ability? |
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| 2001-08-05 | Overcoming Barriers to Communication
Lisa M. Petsche shares some tips on communicating with those that have acquired problems communicating. |
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| 2001-08-04 | Taking the High Road
Sometimes when you volunteer, you may not fully know what you are getting into. |
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| 2001-08-02 | 10 VOLUNTEERING TIPS FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
Homeschoolers have a wonderful opportunity to spend time volunteering. |
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| 2001-07-28 | Mayfair Gardens
Bea Sheftel volunteers with several groups such as the one at Mayfair Gardens. Let her take you along on one such day of volunteering with her article. |
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| 2001-07-27 | VOLUNTEERING AT THE TOWN SHELTER ( a personal viewpoint)
Bea Sheftel takes us along for a day of helping out at the shelter. |
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| 2001-07-18 | Help Win the Battle against Domestic Violence
Got an old cell phone you aren't using? Put it to use helping to win the battle against domestic violence. |
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| 2001-07-11 | Modernizing the Bake Sale
Do you remember the good old days when fundraisers meant bake sales and car washes? |
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| 2001-07-10 | Service-Learning, A Step Beyond Community Service
Do you dream of the good old days when children and teens actually helped others? |
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| 2001-07-09 | Getting the Word Out
What use is having a support group if you don't get the word out to those that need it? |
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| 2001-07-08 | Making A List . . . And Checking It Twice
When you volunteer sometimes your dedication to the volunteer activities causes other areas of your life to suffer. |
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| 2001-06-27 | Starting a Support Group
Have you thought about joining a support group but not found one that meets your needs? Consider starting your own. |
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| 2001-06-21 | Parental Involvement in Education
A small help today can make a huge difference in our future if it is put forth in helping our children. |
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| 2001-06-21 | Thank You for Helping
You give of your time and energy so unselfishly. You don't ask for much but you deserve more thanks than you have gotten. Here it is. |
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| 2001-06-21 | Helping Out as a Friend
Think the only way you can volunteer and make a difference is by being part of a large group? Think again. |
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| 2001-06-20 | Helping Others Because You Care
Even one person can make a big difference in someone's life if they help out of care for others. |
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| 2001-05-14 | Philanthropic Vacations - Donating Time and Energy
Ann Hattes shares a wonderful opportunity for volunteering and taking a break from every day life at the same time. |
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| 2001-05-13 | The people I have to thank for helping me...
In my life, many people have helped me. The list is long, but I appreciate each and every one of them. |
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| 2001-05-05 | But It Doesn't Pay!
Tenna Perry shares a gut wrenching account of how her world turned upside down and her true job developed into a reality. |
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| 2001-04-21 | Volunteer's Pet Projects
Do you have a pet project that you like to volunteer for? |
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| 2001-04-15 | Foster Parenting - A brief look at the pros and cons
Foster parents are a very under appreciated volunteer group. |
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| 2001-04-07 | Who do you consider a role model?
When you think of a role model, do you think of an actor, musician, teacher, or parent? |
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| 2001-03-29 | Tips for Volunteering Online as a Chat Host
Do you have the gift of gab? Consider volunteering in a chat room for a volunteer opportunity you can do in your pj's. |
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| 2001-03-21 | So What? What? Now What?
Using service learning in a youth group can be a very rewarding experience for all. |
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| 2001-03-19 | HELP THE HOMELESS
Have you ever been without a place to stay? What if woke up tomorrow and you no longer could provide a home for you and your family? |
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| 2001-03-18 | One School's Shining Example : School Fund-raiser's
Looking for ideas on how to raise money for your school? Take a look at this school's example. |
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| 2001-03-16 | Online Volunteering: Volunteering without the commute
If you would love to help others but prefer to dress more casually, consider volunteering online. |
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| 2001-03-13 | Why Volunteer?
If you haven't volunteered lately, you may be in for a surprise. |
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