Volunteer

Hats For Homeless October 25, 2008
Make A Difference Day at the Day Center for the Homeless
This is a pictoral journal of our expedition to hand out hats, scarves, mittens and gloves at the Day Center For The Homeless in Tulsa. This is the end result of the culmination of yarn donations and work making the items by people from all over the United States. It was a very good day. Thanks to all donors and volunteers and visitors. My grandchildren like to come with me when I hand out the hats to the homeless people at the Day Center in Tulsa. It gives them a whole new perspective with...

Volunteer in an Orphanage in Vietnam
Orphanage babies and children needing love and attention
Volunteers are greatly needed to help care for and play with gorgeous children in the orphanages in Vietnam. Many children are parentless or have been abandoned as their parents cannot afford to provide for them. These kids need love, attention, education and life skills to ensure they have a future free from poverty. Projects are available for you to work with orphans, street children, and mentally/physically disabled children in a variety of different orphanages, schools, daycare and socia...

Volunteer Gifts and Volunteer Appreciation Ideas
Ideas to help you thank your dedicated volunteers!
One thing all non profit organizations have in common are the scores of dedicated volunteers that help their organization run. Community theatres, school organizations, service clubs, churches and other religous organizations, art appreciation societies and many other types of non profits and community groups couldn't function without their volunteers. According to "Volunteering in America", 63.5 million volunteers in the US give 8.1 billion hours to non profit organizations each year for a ...

A Volunteers Handbook
How to be the best volunteer without losing yourself in the process
In the past, especially after my kids were of school age, I have been a chronic volunteer. I have also been a team leader and director of different programs where I needed to employ and recruit volunteers. In my experience I have had many a great experience, but also some not so great. Was it the cause? No, I have always believed in every cause I was a part of. Was my heart just not in it and just going through the motions because I had a sense of obligation? To this I would have to say somet...

Volunteer Teaching in Ghana
Make a lasting difference to children in Ghana
Many schools in Ghana are currently struggling with overcrowded classes and a lack of skilled teachers. As a volunteer you will help to empower girls and boys by giving them the skills they need for the future and to make their voice heard. The Global Volunteer Network has volunteer teaching opportunities in local schools throughout Ghana, teaching a variety of subjects through our partner organization. Volunteers will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in Ghananian communitie...

Non Profit Groups Headquarters
NON PROFIT GROUPS Do you know of, or run a non-profit group? ADD A LENS ABOUT YOUR NON PROFIT GROUP HERE - what they do, how many people involved, how many volunteers, etc. Go on, you've worked hard, brag a little! Please note, ONLY non-profit groups will be accepted into this group.

Volunteer in Panama
Provide love, affection, education and support to orphaned children
While Panama is a country of great beauty and culture, it is still in need of services offered by socially driven volunteer organizations. Extreme poverty is apparent in many areas in Panama; some are unable to afford education, food, clean water, basic shelter and clothing. Many groups are working diligently to improve the situation for the country, but your assistance is greatly needed and much appreciated. The skills, knowledge and talents volunteers have to offer are in great demand and ...

Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for Volunteeer Services?
Are you interested in being a volunteer? We would like to introduce to you all the volunteer options that are available to you. When it comes down to it, nothing allows you to feel better than volunteering. Whether you are doing the work as part of a program that you are in, or you are simply carrying it out by yourself or with a couple of friends, it's something which makes you really feel all warm and toasty inside.