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How to Be Socially Conscious Like George Michael

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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George Michael had a rise to celebrity in the 1980's in the music industry. Most people know him for his music, although he does not put out new albums frequently anymore. But what you may not know is that he is extremely socially conscious. Find ... more »

How to Beautify a Vacant City Lot

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Vacant city lots are often eye sores, but they represent a great potential for improvement. A lot can be done with a city lot, provided the local government will allow it to be renovated and the local population supports the change. Read on to ... more »

How to Become a Foster Grandparent

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Foster grandparents work with children of all ages in various programs across the United States. They provide mentoring, support and tutoring. Seniors age 60 and above qualify for the program and volunteer for a minimum of 15 hours a week. They ... more »

How to become a Jedi

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How to Become a Member of The Civitan Club

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If you'd like to get involved in some kind of community service, consider joining the Civitan Club. What began in 1917 as a businessmen's civic group has grown to an international organization with over 40,000 members in 24 countries. You'll be ... more »

How to Become a NOAA Conservation Steward

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NOAA stands for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It is a branch of the U.S. government involved in areas such as weather, climate and conservation of oceans and coastlines. To become a NOAA conservation steward in your area, ... more »

How to Become a Polar Bear for Charity

By Serafina

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You can dress any way you want: in a tutu, Hawaiian outfit, bikini or just about anything that makes you feel warm and fuzzy. That's considering you are going to take a plunge in the freezing cold creek, lake or river in your area. Being a polar ... more »

How to Become a VIP Volunteer

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Volunteers in Police Services (VIP) are part of Citizen Corp and Freedom Corps which were started shortly after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The mission of the VIP program is to allow people to volunteer in their community with ... more »

How to Become an AARP Senior Advocate

By eHow Legal Editor

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Getting involved in society as an AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) senior advocate can be rewarding, not only for yourself, but many other senior citizens needing a voice outside Washington or your state capital. AARP is a force of ... more »

How to become an AIDS educator

By Ashia Sims

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AIDS is a terminal disease that affects millions of people every day, whether it is people who have the disease or people whose loved ones have the disease. As more people are affected by HIV/AIDS, education has become very important. There are ... more »

How to Become an Armchair Activist

By everending

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Armchair activism allows many individuals to change the world from the comfort of their homes. If you have a cause you want to support, but lack the time or money to travel the country, the life of an armchair activist could be the perfect for you... more »

How to Become an Environmental Advocate

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You feel very strongly about environmental protection and you'd like to be an environmental advocate. You could get a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and then a Master's degree specializing in Environmental Education and Advocacy. ... more »

How to Best Conduct an Informational Interview for a Newsletter Article

By BrettOppegaard

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Without training, the idea of interviewing a person for a newsletter article can seem daunting. Where to begin? What are the formalities? The good news is that a great interview is simply like a pleasant conversation. The difference is that you ... more »

How to Choose a Service Organization to Join

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Volunteering your time and energy to a service organization is a great way to help your community. With so many service organizations and non-profit agencies needing help, though, how do you know where your time is best spent? The following steps ... more »

How to Complete an American Red Cross Volunteer Application Form

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Completing an American Red Cross volunteer application form has become much easier in the last few years, thanks to the Internet. Whether you choose to apply in person at a local chapter of the American Red Cross or log on to their official ... more »

How to Conduct a Religious Service in a Nursing Home

By Sandra Choukroun

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These days nursing home residents are often in very poor health, but a brief religious service can be a tremendous comfort. Remembered songs or prayers help them become, even if only briefly, the people they used to be before their illness. You ... more »

How to Contribute to and Enjoy Earth Day

By DrJewell

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Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year. This is a day for people to come together and unite as one family and one world. We should all find ways to contribute and do our part towards making the Earth a better place to live--and to preserve ... more »

How to Coordinate a School Rummage Sale

By kingofharts

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One man's trash is another man's treasure! A rummage sale is a great way to make the most of that collection of stuff in your basement, attic or garage or your neighbors' homes. It is also a great way to involve the whole community in a ... more »

How to Create an Agenda for a Volunteer Meeting

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To run a volunteer meeting smoothly and efficiently, it helps to have an agenda that everyone can follow. Keep your meetings on track by following these tips to create an agenda for your next volunteer meeting... more »

How to create change in the world, International Peace

By Giuseppe

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HI! Let us make it an epidemic... Petition for Peace everyday " Our mission is to petition the United Nations for the extension of the existing Resolution adopted by the General Assembly 55/282. International Day of Peace to include the ... more »

How to Crochet for Charity

By Cherie Burbach

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Like to crochet? How about turning your hobby into a way to benefit those in need? There are many places to submit a variety of crocheted items: everything from blankets to hats to sweaters. Here are a few ideas to get you started... more »

How to Decide What News Should Go in a Neighborhood Newsletter

By BrettOppegaard

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Some people put recipes in there, and some put jokes. You want your neighborhood newsletter to be more important than that. But where to begin? It starts with story choice and a local focus. Your newsletter covers your neighborhood best, so run ... more »

How to Design the Flag for Your Neighborhood Newsletter

By BrettOppegaard

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The flag of your newsletter is the top part of the front page, which states the name of the publication and a variety of important details, including the date and volume of the issue. This is your brand. So you want it to be eye-catching and ... more »

How to Determine what (and Who) You Need to Know to Tell a Newsletter Story About Any Subject

By BrettOppegaard

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You've just been asked to write a story for your neighborhood newsletter, but you don't know where to begin. You've heard something about the principles of: who, what, when, where and why? For a start, that sounds like a good list. Read on for ... more »

How to Donate disaster victims in Asia

By smilesatme1

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In time of disasters, some of us like to donate some money or goods to disaster's victims. But you have to be very careful where to click in sending your donations most especially if it is cash donation. You can easily click a charity site that ... more »

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