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Apr
17
Posted by cmurphy to generationOn
Today’s guest post comes from Carly Bandt. Carly is a member of HandsOn Twin Cities Youth Advisory Board in Minneapolis. Carly and her 10 peers on the Youth Advisory Board aim to inspire meaningful volunteerism, develop youth leadership, and create innovative projects in the Twin Cities community.
Apr
16
Posted by cmurphy to corporate institute
Today's blog is republished from the CSRwire blog, part four of the Civic 50 series. Today's post is written by Jackie Norris, Executive Director of Points of Lights' Corporate Institute.
Apr
15
Posted by cmurphy to
“Service to a just cause rewards the worker with more real happiness and satisfaction than any other venture of life.” - Carrie Chapman Catt, American Women's Rights Activist
People often tout the altruistic nature of volunteering. It’s because we care for our fellow man. Because we believe in the societal benefits that occur when everyone lifts up those around them.
Apr
12
Posted by cmurphy to Friday Volunteer News
We made it to Friday again! This week the Save Service in America campaign was launched led by Voices for National Service and ServiceNation, and AmeriCorps Alums has launched the first ever “I Serve Because…” video contest.