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Volunteer of the Week: Mark Bentley
This week’s volunteer of the week is Mark Bentley of Las Vegas, N.M. Bentley started officially volunteering eight years ago, yet community and lending a hand have always been a part of his subconscious.
A 2nd Grade Service-Learning Project Was My Turning Point

Laura Saldivar pictured on the right at the 2011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service
My Turning Point Happened When I Signed Up To Be A Big Sister
The theme for this year’s National Conference on Volunteering and Service is “Turning Point.” At Points of Light, we are highlighting turning point stories – stories about the moment or moments that inspired your service.
Friday Volunteer News Round Up For AmeriCorps Week!

AmeriCorps Works Here! Alums Jill (2010-2011), Francine 1997-1998, 1999-2000), Bryn (2008-2010), and Amanda (2007-2009) working for the greater good at Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County.
Mark Snaer: Volunteer Of The Week
Mark Snaer Volunteer of the Week of March 12, 2012.
Volunteerism is the Real Extension of the American Heart
Evaluate Your Surroundings, Then Take Action
Today's Turning Point story is written by Dallisa Hocking, Director of Sustainability and Community at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Dallisa is on the Advisory Council for Communities in Schools and an officer for the Las Vegas Business Academy. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and traveling with her grandma Eloise.
My Turning Point Was Influenced By Strong Female Role Models
Today's Turning Point story is written by Eileen Bostwick, Director of the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs in northern California. In Eileen’s spare time she enjoys traveling, spending time with her 6 grandchildren, and volunteering at their school fund-development events. She also serves on the National Association Fo
Friday Volunteer News Round Up!
Happy Friday to our readers! We can't believe it's almost March already- where did the time go?! See below for some great resources for nonprofits, your own mental health, and volunteer recruitment. Have a great weekend!
