Sentences with phrase «volunteer like in»

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Not every group is a fit, so I find it works best for me to find a few I really like and get involved in those as a volunteer, board member, etc. - Michelle Garrett, MichelleGarrett.com

On the day of its launch in April 2014, Cotopaxi held a competition called Questival in Utah that asked teams to compete for prizes by completing challenges like hiking or volunteering at a local soup kitchen.

Whether they were feeling something strongly positive, like joy, or strongly negative, like anxiety, the volunteers reported that their time in the chair reduced the intensity of these feelings.

Like most companies offering perks, GlaxoSmithKline's Canadian division mandates a yearly charity day in which staff get paid to volunteer with an organization of their choice.

Another fascinating study recorded physiological reactions like pupil dilation in volunteers as they looked at their Facebook accounts to find that browsing Facebook can evoke what they call flow state, the feeling you get when you're totally and happily engrossed in a project or new skill.

In previous years, the campers have built their own websites and apps to solve problems like treating ADHD, helping volunteers finding projects that fit their skill sets and connecting students with mentors.

«Like many of our social impact initiatives, the innovation and inspiration comes from our partners who are volunteering in and contributing to their communities,» said John Kelly, senior vice president, Starbucks Global Responsibility, Community and Public Policy.

I think volunteering and doing something outside one's job description is very strong here in WA (I think staff really appreciate it and like to be seen doing it).

The university's contributions go well beyond funding, as evidenced by the affordable housing it provides for community residents; the program it sponsors to allow university staff to serve as volunteer firefighters in Princeton; the students who help staff the first aid and rescue squad; the auditing program it offers to community residents; the intellectual, cultural and athletic events it makes available to community residents; and it supports entities like McCarter Theatre and Garden Theatre.

Resumés are combed for real - world examples, like volunteer work or school projects that demonstrate a passion to help people in general and individuals in particular, as Baylis goes above and beyond to save every possible life.

Then all the volunteers were given a task designed to test executive function — a fancy term for skills like selecting tasks and staying focused, that help us get stuff done in the real world.

Whether you're part of a company like Hartsock, an individual who volunteers or mentors in your community, represent a university that hosts on - campus events geared toward boosting entrepreneurship, or involved with an entrepreneurial financing firm that's expanding to include more entrepreneurial ventures, there are many ways to get involved.

In the study, over 58,000 volunteers consensually provided their Facebook likes, detailed demographic profiles and the results of several psychometric tests.

A survey conducted by WeSpire, an employee engagement platform provider, shows that although only 33 % of employees over 60 and only 44 % of employees over 50 say they'd like to get more involved in their organizations» volunteer, sustainability, well - being or social responsibility initiatives, a whopping 71 % of employees under 30 say they do.

Now, in addition to raising money for things like vet bills, personal emergencies and whatnot, people can also raise money for travel (community trips or for medical needs), family - related causes (adoption, etc), religious events and volunteer supplies.

Hurricane Harvey flooded the homes of thousands in the Houston area — but it also revealed heroes like Wil Scott who didn't only help in the immediate crisis, but continue to volunteer, long after the waters receded, to help others rebuild their lives.

Pet Friendly PR in alliance with Pedigree Puerto Rico will source the funds and volunteers needed to satisfy current needs like: food, water, shelter reconstruction and canceling veterinary bills.

Our efforts represent the single largest block of community support in the history of New Orleans, contributing more than 54,000 volunteer hours and investing more than $ 1 million in local projects like painting, landscaping, and building playgrounds.

Delta started this practice back in 2011, and it works like this: When passengers on overbooked flights check in online or at the check - in kiosk, they're asked what the dollar value of the travel voucher they would accept as compensation for volunteering their seats.

The students should go to local, try to ramp up security, get more video coverage at these schools, maybe would with some veterans groups to see if we can get a volunteer program like Neighborhood Watch in areas 20 years ago that had high crime.

Don't even pretend like you know something about Christianity until you've walked a mile in the shoes of a Christian missionary, a Christian pastor, a military chaplain, a christian volunteer at a homeless shelter, etc..

«And the thousands of volunteers in our country who will give up their time to make someone else's Christmas that little bit better: from faith inspired projects like the Churches Together initiative in my own constituency - to aid workers helping those in war - torn parts of the world.

They are members of a nationwide group known as The Initiative Collective — a volunteer crime prevention outfit that encourages people to fight back against violence using self - defense, armor and theatrics — in addition to doing general good deeds like fundraising, feeding the homeless and offering free martial arts training to anyone who wants it.

He is well - liked by his peers, volunteers with University Big Brothers and Sisters, is involved in his church (he is an adult convert to Mormonism), is a member of the University's interfaith Religious Life Council, and has compiled an impressive academic record.

I liked to believe that, had it been me, I would have marched right up to those intimidating disciples, Rainbow Bright lunchbox in hand, and volunteered my lunch for the good of the people, fully trusting that Jesus had the situation under control.

usually run by some inept volunteer leader... I like to call them «lack of Care Group» — out in the «world» people receive a lot of training to care for others — but in Church it's something of a free for all.

Those who practice the true sence of Christianity, must practice it plainly and humbly... like the Amish, others surrender their comfort to help others like getting up very early to volunteer to help feed others not as fortunately, go where disaster strikes like hurricanes to assist those in need.

Just like I wouldn't volunteer myself to participate in an activity I am not interested in or surround myself with a group of people who are completely different than myself or my family, I don't want to make worship uncomfortable and unfamiliar.

I was involved in mental health issues (volunteer), and I come to the conclusion (being brought up in the Catholic religion) that some people treat religion like an addiction and compulsion perhaps one reason being is that they have addictive personalities!

Meanwhile, the all - volunteer army has emerged as an ever more separate institution in our society, its profile less and less like that of the general populace.

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

Some volunteers find that they like working in a field which has no direct relation to their illness, as they do not want to be reminded of how serious chemical sensitivity can be; but others will want to work with consciousness - raising groups.

The volunteer slots filled up quickly, but the farm decided to host a «Goatapalooza» for the public on April 3 for «anyone who would still like to come get some goat love in.»

The young volunteers and leaders of UCE in places like Uganda or Tanzania are not purveyors of sober sexual control.

Helping could take several forms, from something quick and easy like donating money to an established charity working in the New Orleans area to gathering a group of friends and spending a few days volunteering with a charity on the ground, working to clear debris from homes and to start to repair the damage.

Sara Harding (with 50 «likes») wrote: «I was a volunteer in my single days at a family camp for those with disabilities.

We strive for our greatest volunteering impact through the execution of a Global Volunteer Week, during which we arrange for all employees who would like to participate in volunteering together, to do so in one week.

The clothes, bags, tablecloths, jewellery and so many unique and beautiful pieces that they make are sold in Barcelona and London every year by volunteers like my friends Alvaro and Fred.

Teams of baristas (in on - theme red and green aprons) will be traveling to «community celebrations, like tree lighting ceremonies, caroling, and events featuring local pillars, like volunteers, veterans, and teachers,» per Food & Wine, and handing out millions of dollars worth of $ 20 Starbucks gift cards.

If you are interested and would like to offer your services in an event that will bring a unique carnival atmosphere on the 13th October fill in your details on the volunteer sign up form.

The two teams opened conference play and the Volunteers took home the victory 67 - 56, just three games after the Gators had fallen to Rutgers in overtime (guard Mike Rosario's old team, no less), and it seemed like Florida was on the way down.

I think I'd like to volunteer like that by taking a 17 (allegedly) or 18 year old girl to a prom (or we could just stay in with movies / wine coolers if my car ran out of gas).

SB Nation's making an effort to make sure we are not asking volunteers to do the work of contractors, which is good, but there is room for people who just want to pop in occasionally and write something without any sort of obligation, and I'm happy to have contributions like that.

Stevens recalls one of his first days at work as a volunteer assistant at Butler in 2000, driving around with Matta as he passed on two pieces of advice — think like a head coach every day and be proactive in making easier the lives of Matta and assistant coach Todd Lickliter.

«As an athlete, I'm always delighted and amazed that lots of wonderful people are willing to give up their time to come and help out at a major event like the IAAF World Indoor Championships and it is great news that so many people have already applied to be a volunteer at this event in March.»

Although she hasn't been able to volunteer as much as she'd like, she still found ways to get herself and her children involved in this election.

Why do women — and, sorry, but this is a woman thing, not a guy thing, because I have never seen a «surviving Valentine's Day» column in a magazine or website for men — believe Valentine's Day is something to survive, alone or creatively (like volunteering, or having a gals» night, or loving ourselves by getting a facial or massage, etc.)?

I volunteered to stay back with the baby on the day the rest of the family chose to visit the volcano because of the 2.5 hour drive in each direction (much longer than my son likes to be strapped into the car seat).

If you would like to volunteer to take part in the study as an IBCLC, it would involve completing a questionnaire:

«In the long run, cases like this end up being positive because it gets people talking and gives us an opportunity to get accurate information out,» said Amy Robison, a volunteer with La Leche League of Champaign - Urbana.