Today's blog is written by Amanda who is a blogger as well as a former newborn care nurse.
When it comes to volunteering most people immediately jump on the ‘feel good’ mission and choose an organization or task that makes them smile. For me, volunteering my time at the local animal shelter or the children’s hospital would be my ‘feel good’. I love anything that barks, purrs or had four legs and as far as children go, they have a spirit that puts a smile on my face. Do a little dance, read a book, throw a ball- children and animals are easy to please.
Today's blog is reposted from United Church Homes on Nov. 30, 2012.
Residents of Cherry Arbor affordable housing community in North Lewisburg, Ohio, are always looking for ways to serve others.
On Election Day they made chili and cornbread available to anyone who needed to come in, sit and get a bite to eat. Once a week they host a free exercise class that’s open to the North Lewisburg community. And every month they host a mobile food pantry that provides basics to about 60 local families.
Today’s post is written by Chelsea Murphy, Communications Coordinator at Points of Light. She loves neon colors, ultimate frisbee, photobooths, and social good, with an off and on obsession for pinterest. Find her on twitter @chelsmurph.
I love the holidays. A time for eating a lot and hanging out with family and friends and appreciating the people who mean the most in your life with the act of giving and receiving gifts. It’s the season of giving so why not give back to meaningful causes at the same time?
Family Volunteer Day, a Points of Light signature day of service, demonstrates and celebrates the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhoods, communities and the world. For 22 years, Family Volunteer Day has been held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to “kick-off” the holiday season with giving and service. This year Family Volunteer Day takes place on Nov. 17 and is being powered by generationOn and sponsored by Disney Friends For Change, a global initiative that inspires kids and families to take action to help people, communities and the planet. To learn more about family volunteering find resources on generationOn.
Happy Friday! Today we are in D.C celebrating inspiring people who best exemplify the American ideal of service and voluntary action at our Tribute Awards. Do you have a weekend of volunteering ahead of you?
Here are the inspiring news of the week:
Today's guest post is written by Laura Backes; she enjoys writing about all kinds of subjects and also topics related to internet providers in her area. You can reach her at: laurabackes8 @ gmail.com.
Today's guest post is written by Teddy Burrage, 22, a travel writer for ExcellentHotels.com.
Tiffany Korican, member of the Corporation for National and Community Service Youth Speakers Bureau.
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.
