Sentences with phrase «volunteer action at»

Volunteer organizations can be brokers of civic engagement, connecting institutional initiatives with volunteer action at local, national and global levels.

It speaks to each of us to play a role, one volunteer action at a time.

Not exact matches

Orissa State Volunteers and Social Workers Association / Center for Research and Community Action Workshop — Bhubaneswar, India Gifted Citizen at La Ciudad de Las Ideas — Puebla, Mexico Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference — Halifax, NS MIT Climate CoLab's Crowds & Climate Conference — Cambridge, MA DiscoverE Engineering Global Marathon

Stop Hunger Now distinguishes itself from other aid / relief organizations with a focus on engaging volunteers in a hands - on activity to produce meals that are used strategically to support development programs, while at the same time fostering the growth of a movement to end hunger by educating those volunteers about the need and giving them an opportunity to take action.

What I do know is that both of my children, one whom never experienced the CIO method, and one who may will be in align with the rest of my family as adults based on our all around parental methods and regardless of whether one CIO or not: Educated at the graduate degree level or higher, married with NO divorces, able to afford to maintain themselves and family with no outside financial help, respectful, grateful to our parents, loving, kind, compassionate, often volunteering and donating our time to numerous charities, RESPONSIBLE and ACCOUNTABLE for all of our actions, independent, close to each other and our friends and most importantly HAPPY!

Be a part of the action at Boston Book Festival events throughout 2018 by signing up to volunteer.

Seriously, with an unprecedented number of people politically activated this year, and with the campaigns as well as outside groups like my friends at the New Organizing Institute training campaign workers and volunteers in the essentials of political action online and off, I can't help but think that we're going to be left with a ton of new people fired up about politics and armed with the tools to put their ideas to work.

She also volunteers her time at numerous local charities and serves on several boards, including the Wayne County Action Program, the Wayne County EMS Advisory Board, and the Wayne County Soil & Water Conservation District.

And taking part in social action — things like campaigning, fund - raising and volunteering in health and social care - means young people benefit at the same time as improving the lives of others.

Thomas Aldrich, a Democratic volunteer, said Thursday that while he was before the grand jury at the county courthouse he was told his testimony was part of the investigation into the actions of City Council President Clement Campana, Councilman John Brown and operative Dan Brown, the councilman's brother.

Erin Stamper, member of Indivisible Chatham and an organizer of the canvass action in Hudson, NY shares, «We had the largest turnout in the district, more than 100 volunteers turned out in Hudson to learn how to knock doors — we've been amazed at the ground swell of energy for this first voter registration effort — canvassing 20 months before an election is pretty much unheard of.»

And Council Member Cohen has sprung into action allowing new programs and services to take off at RNH, including our expanded efforts to engage volunteers.

At first glance, one might guess that Danny has volunteered for a Hollywood survey: Who's your favorite action hero?

She is very involved in her community and at her school, through volunteering at Massachusetts General Hospital and holding leadership positions with Asian - American Students in Action (AASIA) and a professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi.

At Princeton, she was an active member of the Woodrow Wilson Action Committee organizing volunteer and funding drives, and participated in the Petey Greene program as a tutor for incarcerated juveniles.

Voluntary action, free from direct economic benefits, is characterized by intrinsic motivations which promote, primarily by altruism focused towards the improvement of the social situation of certain human groups that are generally at a disadvantage against the human group which comes from the volunteer.

I was a Harvard undergraduate at the time, dabbling in social reform and social action via a slew of student - volunteer programs in schools, settlement houses, public - housing projects, and hospitals; not studying very hard; and expected by my family to join my father and grandfather in their Dayton law firm.

Prior to joining IEL, Sarah volunteered as a teacher and consultant for United Action for Children - Cameroon and worked as a research intern at the Institute for Employment Studies.

In just three years, Tarver helped DPTA achieve high academic marks in both English and Mathematics while also volunteering in as many ways as possible at CCSA, including as a Capitol Advocacy Leader, a CCSA Member Council representative, and very active member of the CCSA Inland Empire Political Action Committee and Advocacy Council.

Since 2013, the subcommittee has orchestrated several successes and positive outcomes, some of which include: • Collaborating with the PIJAC Zoonosis committee to update the Healthy Herp Handling poster promoting healthy reptile and amphibian handling practices; develop the Zoonotic Disease Prevention Series for Retailers; draft informative store signage on how to prevent zoonotic diseases; participate in meetings on rodent and reptile disease transmission with the Centers for Disease Control; and produce and revise best management practices (BMP) documents; • Collaborating with the United States Association of Reptile Keepers on past and current attempts to pass legislation, ordinances, and regulatory activity that may impact herp ownership and related businesses; • Attending Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) meetings with reports and summary of actions affecting import and export of reptiles; • Addressing the 2013 Center for Biological Diversity petition to list 53 herp species under the Endangered Species Act; • Reviewing and commenting on the recent US Fish and Wildlife status review on the proposal to list wood turtles under the Endangered Species Act; • Submitting comments on proposed listing of flat - tailed tortoise and spider tortoise under the Endangered Species Act; • Introducing federal legislation in 2013 to allow for the export of certain constrictors listed as injurious in air shipments with aircraft that land in a state for refueling; • Providing volunteer support for auctions at 2013 National Reptile Breeders Expo and several North American Reptile Breeders Conferences; • Providing extensive consultation on constrictor caging standards in Ohio.

As an animal lover I call out to others to step up and take action and adopt your next pet from a shelter and volunteer at one whenever you can.

When the HSI / Canada Rescue Team responds to a law enforcement action, volunteers are called in to help out at our emergency shelter.

To see Antje and Wade in action, check out the following video about their volunteer and adoption experiences at Best Friends:

«Our volunteer veterinary team members put their oaths in action for cats in need at every Operation Catnip Clinic, and we're glad to have this special day to put a spotlight on their dedication.»

«Spaying or neutering your pet, adopting rather than purchasing pets, licensing your pet, volunteering at one of our shelters or donating funds — every action can help ensure the success of a no - kill Atlanta by the end of 2016.»

I do by these presents release the Routt County Humane Society, its employees, officers and volunteers from any and all injuries and damage to me and my property, or my death, arising out of or related to any happening or occurrence while I am engaged as a volunteer at the Routt County Humane Society, and for the same consideration, I promise to release and convenient not to sue said persons and the Routt County Humane Society and agree to forever hold them, and each of them, harmless from any such liabilities, claims, demands, actions or causes of action.

At this point, the first plan of action in building her business is for Courtney to do some volunteer work with a dog sled musher in Alaska and gain some experience working with that population.

Safety: Ensure a safe work environment; following all safety guidelines, including PPE, and modeling safe work practice Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk

Led by Dr. Mark Colicchio, a veterinarian in the area who had been working diligently for quite some time to close this operation, ESRA volunteers jumped into action and in a few hours time gathered twenty crates and met law enforcement at the breeder's home where 21 lucky Springers were taken in to ESRA's care.

«Several years ago, I started researching common sense ways to address climate change at the local level and decided to focus on food,» says Radow, a lawyer, professor of Sustainability Action at Manhattanville College and member of the Mamaroneck Sustainability Collaborative, a volunteer committee created to advise the Town on environmental issues.

All of us at Seventh Generation dedicate our time to volunteering and taking action on initiatives that matter most.

At the University of Denver College of Law, Mollie served as Managing Director of Social Justice Action Group (S - JAG), a volunteer organization that provides free legal research and writing assistance to public interest attorneys who are actively pursuing social justice.

During this time Mary also volunteered at the Workers» Action Centre, where she provided assistance with employment standards matters and took part in worker and advocate - organized campaigns to raise the minimum wage and achieve systemic legal reform.

I longed to put my love of animals into action, so as soon as I was old enough I began volunteering at the SPCA.

In my second year, I volunteered two mornings a week at a primary school through Community Action, but I also had to hand in two essays a week and I worked at a supermarket for eight hours a week.

Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey supporters, staff, and volunteers will join legislative leaders for a press conference at the State House in Trenton to underscore how critical these funds are to women's health.

ASBURY PARK, NJ — After more than 900 volunteer hours logged, nearly 5,000 dials made during phone banks, millions of social media ad impressions and emails delivered to supporters» inboxes, and thousands of leaflets and conversations shared at train stations and volunteer house parties across the state, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey's (PPAFNJ's) get out the vote efforts paid off.