volunteering

Sweetest Day Celebrates Random Acts of Kindness

Cheryl Phillips — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:44:01 -0500

Sweetest Day originated during the 1920s and is a day to show your appreciation for those who are less fortunate, in need or just to honor special people in your life. It is truly about good deeds, not gifts and is not at all similar to Valentine's Day. Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October every year and is very popular in the mid-west region of the United States.

Obama's Call On United We Serve

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:29:17 -0500

Barack Obama today sent a message to supporters about the kick off of United We Serve calling on people to volunteer to be part of this effort.

1,800 Volunteers Servicing In Beijing Hotels During Olympics

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:41:41 -0500

"The Games of the XXIX Olympiad will receive 52,000 registered guests, including 17,000 athletes and team officials who will reside in the Beijing Olympic Village," said Xiang Ping, deputy director of BOCOG Games Services Department.

Georgia Sex Offenders Will Not Be Allowed To Volunteer At Church

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:45:28 -0500

Sex offenders are suing in Georgia for the right to help out at church. The Southern Center for Human Rights based in Atlanta filed a lawsuit on Tuesday on behalf of 15,400 sex offenders on Georgia’s state registry.

Canon Clean Earth Crew Land Hand In Sand

harminka — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:57:09 -0500

Canon U.S.A., Inc., employees, family and friends volunteered their time to help clean up litter and debris at Jones Beach State Park on Saturday, September 15, as part of the 21st Annual International Coastal Cleanup.

September anounced as National Preparedness Month In Pensylvania

harminka — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:45:33 -0500

Governor Edward G. Rendell today encouraged all Pennsylvanians to recognize National Preparedness Month in September in three simple ways: be prepared, be aware and volunteer.

Ford Volunteers Make Difference in Communities Worldwide

harminka — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:24 -0500

Ford Motor Company employees and retirees around the world are volunteering their time and talents during the week of Sept. 3-11 to make a positive impact in the communities where they work, live and play. More than 8,200 people have committed to participate in volunteering their time.

"Individual Pathways in Participation'-New booklet published

harminka — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:58:17 -0600