Sentences with phrase «with citizen volunteers»

The SurfaceStations project was a crowd sourcing project started in June 2007, done entirely with citizen volunteers (over 650), created in response to the realization that very little physical site survey metadata exists for the entire United States Historical Climatological Network (USHCN) and Global Historical Climatological Network (GHCN) surface station records worldwide.

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For example, in Britain, one of the biggest providers of legal advice is the Citizens» Advice Bureau, which is staffed with salaried managers, trained volunteers, and professionals (including solicitors) available as backup or for specialized advice.

Red Cross volunteers are on the ground in the city assisting citizens with shelter and supplies.

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

Both the sanctuary and Living Observatory will be offering opportunities for volunteers to engage with citizen science monitoring efforts.

Prairie Ridge offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including maintaining the Nature Neighborhood Garden and other groundskeeping activities, assisting with educational programs, leading Saturday citizen science programs, and collecting and / or entering data for citizen science projects.

Frontier Days is organized and run each year by the Arlington Heights Festival Committee, a large organization of volunteer citizens, with the cooperation of the Park District, the Village and a number of local businesses.

If you enjoy reading, volunteering to read with senior citizens or children is an example.

Paula was involved with Citizens for Midwifery since 1996, when she volunteered to help with the CfM News, a simple black and white photocopied publication at the time.

Now, with blogs driving a lot of the political debate, hundreds of millions of emails sent by tens of millions of citizens to Congress, social networks boosting civil society, and millions of political dollars and volunteers being raised and organized online.

His campaign is funded primarily by small contributions from ordinary citizens, and runs primarily with the help of local volunteers.

[31] Maude argued that like most people he was doing things which could be defined as «volunteering with a capital V» but are part of being «an active citizen in an active community».

«We're asking citizens of Albany County to come and volunteer their time to come and assist us with these cases.

Collaborating with Citizen Scientists by Lucas Laursen, 25 June 2010 Scientists and industry professionals are not your only options for collaborators; volunteer citizens can also help you collect and even analyze data.

EYE SPY A new citizen science project needs volunteers to help identify protein molecules in micrographs (right image is the same micrograph as the left, except with the proteins circled).

Launched on April 15, Condor Watch is part of Zooniverse, a collection of of web - based citizen science projects that use the efforts of volunteers to help researchers deal with the flood of data that confronts them.

He collaborated with park managers, citizen scientist programs, and volunteer groups to obtain samples.

Could recalculating involve citizen / volunteers working with guidance from original authors?

PBH is a not - for - profit 501 (c)(3) educational foundation, with financial support from grants and volunteer contributions from the fruit and vegetable industry, the public health community, and concerned citizens.

When you volunteer in Fort Worth, not only will it make you feel good that you're doing something for the city, but you'll also come together with other philanthropic citizens.

Up north, Heineman follows Nailer Foley, an impassioned army veteran who patrols the Texas border for cartel members with a volunteer group of citizens, some traveling hundreds of miles to join his cause.

It's their hope that if they arm students with hands - on learning opportunities, those students will become more active, informed citizens — prepared to vote, volunteer, and engage in civic life.

Abstract: This joint paper was conducted by Issues without Borders (IWB) and Citizens Rights Watch (CRW), non-governmental organisations with aim to raise awareness on the ongoing European refugee crisis, inform the public about the «IWB Refugee Project», the value of volunteering and ask you to join us and contribute to our efforts towards bringing a positive change and improve the human quality of life.

Martin reaches out to senior citizens and high school students to increase the number of volunteers working one - on - one with students.

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.»

FundEducationNow.org is determined to arm children, parents, teachers and concerned citizens with the power to speak out against the Florida Legislature's plan to defund public education, disrespect professional educators and cause deep and lasting harm to the state's 2.6 million school children.Thanks to thousands of volunteer hours and in - kind donations, FundEducationNow.org quickly grew into a statewide non-partisan alliance of dedicated advocates.

At Citizen Schools, for example, citizen volunteers with specific skills teach the «apprenticeships.»

The Company volunteers with local charitable partners to gain an understanding of how it can impact the lives of local citizens.

Minneapolis had the highest rate, with 36.7 % of its citizens volunteering; Miami came in last at 15.3 %

CFDG has a long history of being a good canine citizen as we have cleaned up dog waste at Crissy Field for over 15 years as our volunteers regularly fill the doggie dispensers with poop bags that we provide.

If shelter volunteers and employees receive angry or threatening messages from upset citizens, the animal control facilities could be less likely to work with Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Inc. in the future.

Amy relocated to Katy, TX in 2000, and has since spent many years as a volunteer with Citizens for Animal Protection and Afghan Hound Rescue.

Our dedicated Senior Pet Wellness volunteers work hand in hand with senior citizens and their pets to ensure the animals are receiving the care, exercise, supplies provided for in the program.

«I look forward to working with our staff, volunteers, community partners, and local law enforcement agencies to enhance the quality of life for our community pets and citizens,» Seltz said.

Burlington Animal Services seeks to work with citizens, volunteers and community partners in accomplishing our mission.

Citizens for Animal Protection relies on volunteers for its 3.5 acre campus with a 21,000 square foot permanent facility.

English Springer Rescue America, ESRA, a non-profit all volunteer group, has a program to place senior dogs in homes with Senior Citizens.

The Center's heroes come from all walks of life — volunteers, educators, grassroots activists, concerned citizens, and more — with diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Established Golden Gate Raptor Observatory in cooperation with National Park Service; GGRO becomes a pioneering «citizen science» program that trains volunteers as hawk counters, banders, and trackers

Field interns split their time evenly between the banding and hawkwatch programs, and can expect to work with a large and dedicated group of volunteer citizen scientists on a daily basis.

The time that volunteers offer will not only provide senior citizens with a warm meal, it will also remind them that they are still a part of society, combating the feelings of isolation.

pUN consists of both an exhibition and a performance in the form of a two - day gathering of delegates — everyday citizens connected by birth or family ties to the 195 member and observer states of the United Nations who volunteer their time as participants and come together to experiment with peaceful problem - solving.

Wind Concerns Ontario is incorporated with Industry Canada, and receives no funding other than membership fees and donations.We are a strictly volunteer organization and, save for legal advisors, rely on the dedicated work of members of citizen groups throughout Ontario.

On December 12, 2012, volunteers from Citizens» Climate Lobby and I met with the editorial board of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to persuade them to endorse CCL's carbon fee and dividend.

Sherrill Rinehart has volunteered with Citizens» Climate Lobby since 2013 and is currently the Southern Oregon Chapter leader.

The Oregon Citizens» Climate Lobby (CCL) volunteers involved with the tour are very happy and pleased with the results.

After taking a rest day in Bend, Citizens» Climate Lobby (CCL) volunteer Brian Ettling traveled to Lakeview on Wednesday, where he met up with Sherrill Rinehart, leader of CCL's Southern Oregon chapter.

Luke is a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church and volunteers with St. Vincent dePaul serving the citizens of Baton Rouge.

He and his family began volunteering with Volusia County Parks and Recreation, assisting with events and activities that were held to benefit children and citizens of their new home.

External placements: students can volunteer with advice agencies such as the Citizens Advice, local law centres or the Personal support Unit.