Sentences with phrase «service volunteerism»

by NWEI on January 22, 2013 0 Friends of Trees Hands On Greater Portland Martin Luther King Jr. service volunteerism

Eligible youth are those who have an economic need, dedication to the community evidenced by community service volunteerism or work history that directly is related to programs that encourage or foster positive enhancements in the community.

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Creative, dynamic, strong work initiate, civic service oriented and a team worker with a soaring spirit of volunteerism.

Also, the Foundation encourages volunteerism and outside resources that will enable enhancement to the Arlington Heights Park District programs while improving the quality of life for those who utilize its parkland, facilities and services.

The Foundation encourages volunteerism and outside resources that will enable enhancement to the Arlington Heights Park District programs while improving the quality of life for those who utilize its parkland, facilities and services.

Many elected officials were in attendance to show their support for Meng who described her respect and admiration for the volunteerism and community service demonstrated by the Italian - American people.

He added, «The intent of Oneida County Children Care was to teach our children the importance of community service through volunteerism.

Paul has a long history of service to this community in a plethora of leadership roles from civic activism to parish volunteerism.

PLATTSBURGH As part of their mission to lower the city's tax rate while balancing the quality of services, the Citizen's Finance Advisory Committee hopes to bolster volunteerism.

Astorino To Recognize Fujifilm Volunteerism And Encourage All Residents To Participate In Service As Part Of Sept. 11 Anniversary Week

Now in its eighth year, the civic engagement initiative was a collaboration between the Youth Bureau and The Center for Family Life and Recovery, Cornell Cooperative Extension, The Neighborhood Center, Thea Bowman House, John Bosco House, Utica Safe Schools / Underground Café, Dodge Pratt Northam Art & Community Center and The Salvation Army Utica Citadel to provide youth programing with the intent of introducing lessons of community service through volunteerism.

«The Oneida County Children Care Initiative helps youth experience the benefits of volunteerism so that as they mature, they strengthen their community roots and their commitment to service.»

«The company's annual event coincides this year with a broader call for volunteerism to coincide with the 11th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.»

The intent of the project is to teach children the invaluable lessons of community service through volunteerism.

WHITE PLAINS, NY — County Executive Robert P. Astorino announced that the Westchester County Youth Bureau is accepting nominations for the 2016 Rosemarie Siragusa Memorial Youth Service Award, which recognizes adults age 21 and over who have made major contributions towards the youth in their communities through volunteerism.

From Priyanka Chopra and Hilary Rhoda, to Kate Hudson and Joan Smalls, there was plenty of star power at the 2016 Golden Heart Awards, honoring Karlie Kloss, who received the The Michael Kors Award for Outstanding Community Service, chef Danny Meyer, who was awarded the The Golden Heart Award for Lifetime Achievement, and Wing Tat Leung, who received the Golden Heart Award for Outstanding Volunteerism.

Billig strengthens the argument for service learning by citing the benefits of volunteerism for quality of life.

Have students practice skills they've learned or topics they've come to understand in service learning, debates, leadership / volunteerism / community service, or by having opinions on «real» issues like education reform or the 2012 election (shriek!

In abstract, I consider volunteerism is the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community services.

Annually, for the past several years, USA Weekend magazine has promoted local volunteerism, encouraging citizens young and old to perform service projects that positively impact their communities.

Food drives, volunteerism, and «service learning» are encouraged.

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Nationally, somewhere between one - quarter and half of Americans volunteer every year.1 This spirit of volunteerism is one of the ways Americans are unique when compared with citizens of other nations.2 Perhaps this is why the idea of service opportunities for young people has been popular in the United States at least since former President John F. Kennedy called on his fellow Americans to «Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.»

In addition to these financial benefits, AmeriCorps members receive special training that prepares them to incorporate service learning and volunteerism into their teaching, including opportunities to participate in special activities such as AmeriCorps Week and the Martin Luther King Day of Service in their local commuservice learning and volunteerism into their teaching, including opportunities to participate in special activities such as AmeriCorps Week and the Martin Luther King Day of Service in their local commuService in their local communities.

At its best, service learning goes beyond volunteerism because it increases students» personal involvement in academic and civic life.

The school is modeled around a service learning philosophy, which incorporates teaching opportunities with service - oriented projects that demonstrate volunteerism and community awareness through real life examples of how the classroom relates to the world around them.

Shirley was a model of public service and volunteerism throughout her life.

This year, Arts@Large is pleased to offer a $ 1,000 scholarship to a student who is committed to volunteerism and community service.

Your volunteerism helps us build a stronger school community and reinforces the service learning curriculum of our school.

Corporation for National and Community Service The Corporation aims to engage all Americans by providing people - power to address emerging community needs; promoting volunteerism; and building character while creating career and educational opportunities.

We know that character education is working when students want to be in school because it's a warm and welcoming place so attendance numbers are high, volunteers want to support our work so volunteerism is off the charts, teachers work with students to connect as a school family so discipline referrals are decreased, students are taking responsibility for their own learning so state scores are up, and they want to give back so service learning is alive and well.

On June 9, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and NCWD / Youth hosted a webinar entitled Connecting to Inclusive Service and Volunteerism: Why Youth with Disabilities Should Engage in AmeriCorps.

Our goal is to transform the facility into a community - oriented full - service adoption center with expanded programs and increased volunteerism.

The Young Alumnus Award was established in 2003 to recognize recent alumni who have provided exemplary volunteerism and public service to The Cooper Union Alumni Association.

With its partners at the National Park Service and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, JBRPC works to expand public access; increase recreational and educational opportunities; foster citizen stewardship and volunteerism; preserve and restore natural areas, including wetland and wildlife habitat; enhance cultural resources; and ensure the long - term sustainability of the parklands, including the development of the Science and Resilience Institute.

Day as a day of volunteerism and service, and encourages staff to take action in the community in honor of Martin Luther King Jr..

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In fact, as part of my job with Pro Bono Net, a nonprofit that works with legal aid organizations, pro bono programs, and courts to improve access to justice through increasing volunteerism, collaboration, and effective use of technology, I've had the opportunity to work with Pro Bono Law Ontario and seen how adding technology to their service delivery (both as support for their programs and as information for the general public) has allowed them to be more effective and efficient in their work.

Our growing base of talent and experience has enthusiastically risen to the challenge: to improve our profession through mentoring, leadership, wellness, volunteerism, and community service.

In addition to the firm's commitment to programs that support the community at large, Sutherland gives generously of its time, talent and resources by regularly participating in local charity events and working with the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, which provides pro bono legal services to low - income men and women of Harris County, Texas, and promotes volunteerism among the legal community.

Since its founding, Sacks Tierney has distinguished itself through a tradition of cause - related volunteerism and legal involvement in local and national issues; the advancement to the bench by some of its members, including the late Carl Muecke and Robert Corcoran; litigation services and experience competitive with much larger firms; and expertise in legal areas of special value in Arizona, including construction law, healthcare law, Indian law and water law.

«Through volunteerism and associate board service, our young professionals will have the opportunity to transform their interests and passions into positive impact on the local community.»

One of Arizona's oldest law firms, Sacks Tierney has distinguished itself, since its founding in 1960, through cause - related volunteerism and legal involvement in local and national issues; offering litigation services and experience competitive with much larger firms; and pioneering expertise in legal areas of special value to Arizona clients.

To be clear, it is neither inappropriate, nor does it derogate from the charitable purpose of volunteerism, for counsel who have agreed to act pro bono to receive some reimbursement for their services from the losing party in the litigation.

Volunteerism and service have always been a big part of my identity, and while my pro bono work while in private practice was rewarding, it was not enough.

ient service, commitment to pro bono, volunteerism, charitable giving — they all run through the firm.

This site provides links to community grants, programs and services designed to assist non-profit organizations, communities, and volunteerism, as well as links to tools and resources to help.

The Corporation for National and Community Service — a federal agency that promotes volunteerism — found that volunteering while unemployed improves your chances of landing a full - time job by 27 percent.

Notice how he used the heading «Civic Leadership» instead of «Volunteerism» or «Community Service» to give his unpaid work even more value.