Volunteer Work

How to Raise an Eco-Conscious Child

By writeminded

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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

By deannarjd

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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

By KyleeDean

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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

By dendiv

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

How to read books onto cassettes for the blind

By KatyJ

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Give directions for reading books onto cassettes for the blind... more »

How to Recruit Senior Volunteers

By akewrites

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Volunteers play an important role in today’s society, particularly in aiding non-profits. Statistics show that four out of five charities registered with the IRS use volunteers to help reduce operational costs, as well as improve the quality of ... more »

How to Recruit Student Volunteers

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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High school and college students make excellent volunteers for charities and organizations. Most students are eager to participate so that they can list their experiences on their resumes. Volunteer work gives students a chance to hone skills, ... more »

How to Recruit Volunteers for a Neighborhood Cleanup

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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You may think your are the only one who'd like to see that neighborhood eyesore cleaned up. However, with a little planning and effort, you can recruit volunteers from around your neighborhood and get cleaning. Coming together to clean up an ... more »

How to Run a Concession Stand

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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It's your turn to run the concession stand at the Little League game. There are mixed emotions to running a concession stand. You want to do your part to help out the team, but it can be hard work. However, if you plan your time well you can also ... more »

How to Run a Volunteer Meeting

By FPAEdit

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If you've become an officer of a local volunteer group, you'll need to run some volunteer meetings. These meetings are different than what you might be used to in the paid working world. It requires finesse and humor to lead them successfully... more »

How to Screen Volunteers

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Every charity and nonprofit organization needs to screen volunteer applicants. The narrow margins between success and failure in the nonprofit field increase the importance of a good volunteer workforce. Your volunteers need to be placed through ... more »

How to Sell Advertising for a School Play

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Raising money for school projects is an everyday task. When it's time for the school play, it falls to the students to sell advertising for the school play program so they can cover the costs of the play and possibly other projects. Here's how to ... more »

How to show that as AMERICANS we aren't licked!

By parvenue

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It would seem to most of us living in this country that the world is out to get us. Many things have been said and done over the last few years that have made us one of the targets for the rest of the world to take shots at and punch! Our gas ... more »

How to start a fellowship ministry

By countrycottage

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Our pastor recently preached a sermon on the 3S Christian. Saved...Satisfied.. and Sitting. As Christians we should NEVER be satisfied or sitting.... Put feet to your faith and start a fellowship ministry... more »

How to Start a Food Drive

By Rachel Burger

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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 13 million kids live in households that do not have an adequate supply of food. As shocking as this statement is, there are many things Americans can do to help. Everything from raising ... more »

How to Start a Hand-Chime Choir For Your Group

By WebScribe

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You do not need to be a musician to lead a Chime Choir, nor do your members need to have any musical training. Here's how to get your group playing beautiful songs in the first rehearsal!.. more »

How to Start a Petition Drive

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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If you want a new recreation park in your neighborhood or you oppose the mayor and want to remove him from office, a petition drive can show the decision makers that you mean business. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to make a difference in your ... more »

How to Start a Volunteer Fire Department

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Look at the histories of volunteer fire companies, and find many different stories on how they began. Start a volunteer fire company in a community by gathering support for the effort and the funds needed to get going. National fire organizations ... more »

How to Start a Volunteering Program at Work

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Community involvement is an integral part of many company cultures. Some large companies even have a formal program that includes a dedicated volunteer coordinator. Volunteering offers many benefits to both individuals and companies. Any size ... more »

How to Start an Inner City Youth Ministry

By Serafina

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The purpose of an inner city youth ministry is to reach teens before they get into trouble or are incarcerated. Inner city youths are statistically more prone to delinquency, truancy and other bad avenues. Churches are scrambling to start these ... more »

How to Start an online Outreach

By Lindseycl

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If you are wanting to start an online outreach like for example reaching out to grieving families, this article will show you how to start just that. Eventually you can make your outreach local as well... more »

How to Start an Oral History Project in Your Town

By Karen Hamilton Silvestri

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Preserving history through oral tradition has been around since the beginning of time. Today, however, we can preserve spoken histories and preserve in print or with electronic devices. Universities and sociologists are always looking for ... more »

How to Support Learn and Serve America

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Learn and Serve America supports service-learning for students from kindergarten to the university level. The idea is that the more young people can become involved in their communities, the stronger they'll become as both students and citizens. ... more »

How to Support Local Soldiers

By thndrstrck63

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Being a soldier is an exciting adventure. It helps to know that the people you are serving appreciate what you're doing. There are so many little things a person can do to show our enlisted men and women how much they mean to us... more »

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