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How to volunteer this season without leaving your desk
by Sarah on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 | No Comments
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house...was disastrous mess of wrapping paper, unfinished projects, shopping lists, reminder notes, and preparations for relatives coming for a visit. Is it any wonder that eggnog is the drink of choice during this crazy time of year? You might think that there is absolutely no way to ... [read more] -
How to find time to volunteer even if you’re really busy
by Sarah on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 | 2 comments
Maybe we'd have fewer incidents like the bus driver abuse we saw last week if more families made volunteering a regular part of their week. But we know: you're busy. And yet, we bet the 64.3 million Americans who rolled up their sleeves last year and volunteered their smarts, brawn, and/or empathy to benefit ... [read more] -
Guest Guru- Angela Costley Harris of ACH Consulting
by Alicia on Monday, May 25th, 2009 | No Comments
Your Volunteer Life, Buttoned Up A nonprofit organization has approached you to become a volunteer committee or board member, otherwise known as “tapping your time, talent and treasure.” So how does a buttoned up person get involved in worthy causes without becoming … unbuttoned? First, be ruthless. Only take on board or committee roles that really fuel ... [read more] -
Finding Room to Volunteer
by Sarah on Monday, May 25th, 2009 | 2 comments
This summer, don’t just roll up your pants, roll up your sleeves…and volunteer! Adding your efforts, no matter how small or big, to the work of others enriches everybody. If you think you’re too busy, or can’t imagine where you’d find the energy, read on and get inspired. Sarah on “Find a Cause Close to Your ... [read more] -
Getting Organized to Pass on the Value of Community Service
by Sarah on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 | No Comments
This time of year, the “spirit of giving” starts to make its way into our lives. With a little advance planning, you can extend that spirit of giving beyond your close circle of loved ones to a broader community. It’s one of the best times of year to introduce your family to the importance ... [read more] -
Get Organized to Volunteer this Holiday Season!
by Sarah on Monday, November 26th, 2007 | No Comments
This time of year, the 'spirit of giving' starts to make its way into our lives. With a little advance planning, you can extend that spirit of giving beyond your close circle of loved ones to a broader community. It's one of the best times of year to introduce your family to the importance of community ... [read more]
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