Volunteer Work

How to Make Martin Luther King Day Meaningful for Your Family

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In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service. Here are some ideas to help your family make this holiday a day of service instead of just a day off... more »

How to Make the Most Out of Volunteering

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Nonprofit organizations rely on the work of volunteers to provide valuable services to the community. Volunteering can be an eye-opening and rewarding experience. However, a poorly executed volunteer project can leave you feeling unproductive and ... more »

How to Manage Volunteers

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Once you find yourself in the midst of a volunteer organization, you're likely to be appointed a chair of one thing or another. But how to manage the myriad personalities and schedules? Read on to learn how to manage volunteers... more »

How to Measure Volunteer Success

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Most nonprofit professionals recognize the difficulty of applying corporate standards of success to charity efforts. The products offered by nonprofit organizations are ideas and action instead of cars and televisions. You need to find a ... more »

How to Motivate Volunteers

By Heather Walsh

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So you have a volunteer project in the works and a base of people to help. The next part is making those people feel good about why they are there. Whether it is a one-day event or an ongoing project you need assistance with, motivating ... more »

How to Organize a Charity Walk for Asthma

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Organizing a charity walk is a great way to sponsor a fundraiser. Asthma is an important cause you can advocate for during Asthma Awareness Month in May or anytime of year. You can successfully organize a charity walk by finding an appropriate ... more »

How to Organize a Children's Writing Contest

By Margo Dill

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Children love to write. If you belong to an organization that wants to provide a community service project and promote literacy, think about sponsoring a writing contest for kids. You can also do this as an individual or with some of your ... more »

How to Organize a Garage Sale Fundraiser

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Garage/Yard/Rummage sales are a great fundraiser for your group. Not only can you earn a significant amount of money for your group but it also represents a fun event where members can get acquainted and make a difference. Though more difficult ... more »

How to Organize a Ladies Tea at Chruch

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A Ladies Tea with your church family can be an enlightening experience filled with laughter and friendship. It can also be a lot of work. Consider the following items to help the event come together with ease... more »

How to Organize a Local School Supply Drive

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Back to school time can be a burden on many low income families who have to provide school supplies and clothing for one or more children. You can help these families by coordinating a school supply drive for your local schools... more »

How to Organize a Lock-In

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No matter the cause or reason a lock-in may be the answer. Locki-ins can be held for charity, fundraising and just plain fun.Organizing a lock-in can be moderately easy. Follow these steps to make the project easier... more »

How to Organize a Neighborhood Cleanup

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It is important for people to take pride in their communities. If you have noticed a large amount of trash in your area, you may wish to organize a neighborhood cleanup. This event can bring area residents closer as well as preserve the beauty of ... more »

How to Organize a Sense of Place Project

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We all grow up some place. We live some place. We work some place. Who we are and how we live is in part determined by these places. When a group of people undertake a "sense of place" project, they set out to examine the cultural and ... more »

How to Pick the Right Volunteer Opportunity

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Many of us are motivated by idealism when we think about volunteer opportunities. But when settling on where you would like to volunteer your time, it’s important to select carefully, not only for your sake, but for the organization’s as well. If ... more »

How to Plan a Flea Market for Charity

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Holding a flea market or swap meet for a charity fundraiser is a popular idea. Usually seen at schools, churches, and fire stations, flea markets can make money for a cause or support of the institution. Organizing a successful flea market is ... more »

How to Plan a Project for Make a Difference Day

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Community projects bring the neighborhood together. Make a Difference Day is our nation's largest community project and is a way to put a smile on many faces. The event is for people of all ages. It is time for friends, family and neighbors to ... more »

How to Plan Fund-Raisers for Private Schools

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Raising money is vital to any school, especially a private school. Fund-raisers can help keep the cost of tuition in check, fund field trips and support extracurricular activities. Whatever the goal may be, proper planning is the key to a ... more »

How to Play Cow Chip Bingo

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Cow Chip Bingo, often called "Bessie Bingo," has been a popular fundraising event in rural areas for years, and it is a favorite at country fairs. It is a fun way to earn money for your organization, provided you can persuade a farmer to lend you ... more »

How to Practice Seva Yoga

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To practice Seva yoga is to practice the yoga of selfless service. The Sanskrit term Seva is made up of two words: “saha,” meaning “with that,” and “eva,” meaning “too.” Thus, Seva can be translated as “together with.” In performing service for ... more »

How to Publish a Community Project

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Sometimes a community project that starts as a single activity or idea grows to a point where other communities ought to know about it. If you have a grant from an organization like your state's humanities council or historical society, you might ... more »

How to Raise an Eco-Conscious Child

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Forget "PC" and say sayonara to “retro”. The new buzz words around the water cooler these days are "green" and "eco-friendly." Even as we see these ideals popping up in everything from groceries to cars, is it really so easy to incorporate it ... more »

How to Raise Awareness About Violence Against Women: Clothesline Project

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Every second a woman in the United States alone is affected by violence against her, whether it be rape, domestic abuse or sexual harassment. Although we all hear the statistics, many of us choose to ignore it unless we are forced not to. There ... more »

How to Raise Money at a Church Fair

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The church needs a new roof. Rather than asking for donations, the congregation decides to stage a church fair. It falls on your shoulders to organize the event... more »

How to raise money for March of Dimes Walk for Babies

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Thinking about walking for March of Babies?? This is a great cause that can help millions. This can also bring great credibility to your business, and make you feel great!.. more »

How to Raise Money for Your Favorite Non-Profit Organization

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Suggests quicky and easy things you can do to help your favorite non-profit organziation... more »

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