Sentences with phrase «local volunteer activities»

My local volunteer activities include working with my children's schools and with Families First Rhode Island as well as serving on the boards of Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association of Rhode Island and at our church.

Once the campaign is up and running in a given area, the professional staff will begin to direct more of the local volunteer activity, but even then MyBO usage does not appear to drop off significantly.

Not exact matches

A Facebook post of our volunteers packing bags or delivering books to the local hospitals always gets a ton of shares, comments, and activity.»

StartUp Local is a new initiative that allows enthusiastic and experienced volunteers across the nation to register as a Local Champion and shine a spotlight on the events, resources and activities that benefit startups and growing businesses in their area.

«Much of the volunteer work of Jewish young adults is comprised of local efforts to ameliorate disparities in economic resources and educational opportunity and often entails activities such as collecting, sorting, and distributing goods,» the polling analysis said.

1) Charities spend their income on necessities, such as food and utilities, which ever - so - slightly re-orients our economy toward recession - resistant products, rather than luxuries 2) Charities spend their money quickly, but on independent schedules, making for a smoother stimulus effect on the economy 3) Charities make purchases tax - free, meaning that $ 1 spent by a charity generates a full $ 1 of private economic activity; furthermore, much of those tax revenues are recovered as income tax on the grocery stores, utility companies, etc. that might not have received that income otherwise 4) Charitable giving is by far the most democratic way to improve society; from birth control to bombers, government assuredly spends money on something you don't like, and charitable giving restores your say - so 5) Charitable donations are tax deductible, meaning you keep those tax dollars in your local community 6) Charitable donations provide the funds necessary for volunteers to serve the needy, thus giving «the average citizen» a chance to meet and interact with the needy, breaking down stereotypes

«Whether through sponsoring local high school activities, being an active supporter of the county 4 - H program, educating youth through the dozens of tours given at the mill each year, providing flour for various service organizations» fundraisers, helping at the area health fair or providing equipment for the volunteer fire department, we believe that a healthy community builds strong, productive citizens.»

Kids Connect www.kidsconnectnc.org A virtual and actual community of kids and adults that creates and identifies local and global volunteer activities for young people.

On the left, volunteers see recent local activities, including people who updated their profiles or joined a volunteer team such as «Women for Obama.»

Perhaps the greatest example of this fusion is in how the web was used to recruit and funnel volunteers into traditional organizing and local activities.

Oneida County Youth Bureau Director Kevin Green has recognized youth volunteers from The Center for Family Life and Recovery, Cornell Cooperative Extension, The Neighborhood Center, Thea Bowman House, John Bosco House, Utica Safe Schools / Underground Café and Dodge Pratt Northam Art Community all performed community service that included assisting in a bicycle giveaway for Utica children, making Christmas cards to send to veterans and service members, soliciting donations, collecting money and walking in Utica's version of America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk, the Walk to end Alzheimer's, Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide, Making Strides to end Breast Cancer Walk, cleaning senior citizen's yards, preparing food and serving meals at local food pantries, youth mentoring and tutoring and other community activities.

On the volunteer front, he's served on a school board and been active with a local Chamber of Commerce, among other activities.

Oneida County Youth Bureau Director Robert Roth said youth volunteers from The Boys and Girls Club of the Mohawk Valley, Compeer of the Mohawk Valley, Cornell Cooperative Extension, The Center for Family Life and Recovery, The Neighborhood Center, Thea Bowman House, Utica Municipal Housing Authority, Utica Safe Schools / Healthy Students / Underground Café and the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley performed community service that included assisting in a bicycle giveaway program for Utica children, collecting and distributing clothing to the children who reside in Utica's Municipal Housing Authority locations, soliciting donations, collecting money and walking in Utica's version of America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk, the Multiple Sclerosis Walk and the American Cancer Walk, collecting food, preparing and serving meals at local food pantries, collecting donations and goods to aid animals at the Stevens Swan Humane Society and other community activities.

Oneida County Youth Bureau Director Bob Roth said youth volunteers from The Boys and Girls Club of the Mohawk Valley, The Center for Family Life and Recovery, Cornell Cooperative Extension, The Neighborhood Center, Thea Bowman House, Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Utica Safe Schools / Underground Café and the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley performed community service that included assisting in a bicycle giveaway for Utica children, making Christmas cards to send to veterans and service members, soliciting donations, collecting money and walking in Utica's version of America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk, the Walk to end Alzheimer's and Rome's Relay for Life, cleaning senior citizen's yards, preparing food and serving meals at local food pantries, folding and stuffing envelopes at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and other community activities.

The Madge Overhouse Volunteer of the Year Award is given to a Santa Clara County Democrat who has demonstrated, at the local level, leadership in organizing key grassroots volunteer activities.

We had over 40 volunteers from GBO staff, the Forest Service and the local schools serve as judges and activity leaders.

Roughly 85 residents, as well as an extended community of local and international volunteers, work in the spirit of selfless service to support all the activities of the mission.

The researchers surveyed 4,057 students from 52 high schools in Chicago to examine the influence of civil learning activities on a students» willingness to commit to volunteering and to learn about state and local issues.

For instance, service learning programs bring curricular activities outside of the classroom and into the local community, by encouraging students to engage in civic duty such as volunteering.

Working in partnership with your school's administration and parent organization, reach out to local entities that can connect your students with college graduates of color through volunteer activities, pen pal programs and college awareness programs.

PASA's Club AfterZone, located in Providence middle schools, gives students the flexibility to alternate their on - site enrichment activities with an additional «learning time» session, during which students receive individual help on schoolwork from volunteers, many of whom are students at local colleges.

NEA is encouraging everyone to get involved in American Education Week by participating in a local event, such as volunteering in after - school programs, attending a school activity, or organizing events.

While volunteering at the local animal shelter, she meets Claire, known as Peekay (preacher's kid), who becomes her first friend, and as a result, Alex begins to participate in senior - year activities.

Describe the breeder's rescue activities, e.g. taking in fosters, providing financial support, volunteer at local shelter, improved adoptability of dogs by grooming, exercising, helping retrain and rehabilitate, fundraising, providing logistical support (educational, web sites, etc.).

Danni was responsible for fundraising programs and development, day to day office operations, managing adoption events, coordinating volunteer activities, and working with local city and county animal shelters to save the lives of over 2000 dogs.

The success of LTCR ultimately depends on the support of dedicated volunteers who share our compassion to save homeless animals and engage in local community activities that help keep dogs and families together.

Ally Cat Allies, the city of Laurel and local volunteers working to reduce the local stray feral cat population are sponsoring a trap - neuter - return workshop Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Laurel Police Department's Partnership Activity Center, 811 Fifth St.

Carol is actively involved in the community assisting with local elections, volunteering for various church and other civic activities.

Activities to date include actively volunteering at local shelters, organizing fundraising activities and hosting adoptiActivities to date include actively volunteering at local shelters, organizing fundraising activities and hosting adoptiactivities and hosting adoption events.

You can call your local animal shelters and ask about kid friendly volunteer activities they may offer.

This is how the activities director of a local nursing home describes the days when Northeast Animal Shelter volunteers bring animal visitors as a part of our «Nursing Home Visitation Program.»

Aside from the tubing, other great activities are the caving, trekking and many volunteering opportunities with local communities in the area.

While surfing is the main focus, we do make available optional activities including a first - day visit to the colonial city of Granada, zip - lining through the clouds, horseback riding on pristine beaches, spa treatments such as Thai massage and body scrubs, yoga classes through Zen Yoga studio, pool - side lounging at Pelican Eyes, volunteer work, engaging in the local community, and more!

Beyond volunteering, VMI aims to deepen participants» engagement with each other and with the surrounding communities, by organizing other optional activities like weekly hangouts and dinners to try out new cuisines, and attending local lectures, cultural events and concerts.

Global Green is also urging the public to volunteer to help schools become greener by creating gardens (like they have at the White House), refurbishing classrooms, and participating in other volunteer activities in their local schools.

The organization also has a number of ideas for celebrating Arbor Day, including classroom activities, volunteering to help with local tree - planting organizations, and children's activities.

Collectively, lawyers are encouraged to enhance the profession through activities such as: (a) sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues and students informally in day - to - day practice as well as through contribution to professional journals and publications, support of law school projects and participation in panel discussions, legal education seminars, bar admission courses and university lectures; (b) participating in legal aid and community legal services programs or providing legal services on a pro bono basis; (c) filling elected and volunteer positions with the Society; (d) acting as directors, officers and members of local, provincial, national and international bar associations and their various committees and sections; and (e) acting as directors, officers and members of non-profit or charitable organizations.

Our lawyers also reach out and give back to the local community by supporting charitable, educational and professional organizations with extensive pro bono and volunteer activities.

To get you started, lots of well - known charities like UNICEF's volunteer corner have a lot of information about getting started in local volunteer projects, some of which include helping organize activities and initiatives.

Typical work activities include coordinating and assigning work to volunteers, organizing training and orientation for volunteers and new employees, assessing the severity of emergency situations, collaborating with local emergency workers and managing budgets and resource allocation.

LIFT, Evanston • IL 2009 — 2010 Site Coordinator / AmeriCorps * National Direct Provided overall management of 50 Undergraduate and Graduate students from Northwestern University facilitating community partnerships with social service organizations and local businesses for volunteer coordination of student activities on housing, employment and public benefits.

Southern Regional Health System (Riverdale, GA) 07/2004 — 03/2006 Public Relations Coordinator • Developed and implemented comprehensive public relations strategies for the hospital system, holding responsibility for various media relations tasks including news releases, media inquiries, and interviews • Acted as primary hospital spokesperson for television, print, and radio communications • Maintained internal communications including employee newsletters, physician newsletters, trade publications, internal advertisements, and the Prism magazine which was distributed to Clayton County residents on a quarterly basis • Facilitated effective relations with all internal and external audiences, including area residents and businesses, staff members, volunteers, and both state and county officials • Scheduled, planned, and promoted healthcare outreach and educational activities including fairs, tours, and local events • Solicited the input, review, and approval of various parties in the preparation of marketing plans and related budgets, as well as for the coordination and selection of qualified candidates to speak at community events on various health - related topics • Monitored patient complaints as appropriate, providing valuable feedback and guidance with respect to issue resolution • Exceeded educational requirements for fire safety, general safety, infection control, and hazardous waste management

Engaging in activities that you enjoy, that bring you into contact with others who have similar interests, can be an excellent way to explore new social networks and make new friends: take a cooking class, join a cycling group, look up the local chapter of the Sierra Club, volunteer for an organization you support.

She's been involved with the local parents association; helped organize and run extracurricular activities at her children's school; taught Junior Achievement classes; and volunteered at the Philbrook Museum of Art as a docent.

The criteria established for this award was simple but included three admirable qualities: professionalism, public relations and involvement in the local community with respect to volunteer activities.

Activities included multiple sponsorships and volunteering for local sports teams and events; a Heart & Stroke fundraiser, and a year - long weekly 50/50 draw with $ 1 per week per person donation to United Way.

Mary is passionate about organizing group volunteer activities with local non-profits.