Getting Children Involved in the Community
Every parent wants to raise children who are thoughtful, kind, and considerate. Volunteering together as a family is an excellent way to communicate values to children and teach them to think about others. Even the smallest hands can make a big difference, and here...
How to Organize a Community Day
Community days are such great opportunities for businesses to hang out with their customers, or even interact with the targeted community in the neighborhood. The success of such events is highly dependent on how well organized and planned the event is. In case the...
The Link Between Community Involvement and Stellar Employees
Many companies are starting to recognize the link between community involvement and philanthropic events and the impact that this has on attracting and retaining employees. While the social and economical benefits of company-sponsored charity work is instrumental to...
Celebrity-Run Nonprofits
Although it is hard to remember sometimes, celebrities are just as human as anyone. Many celebrities are passionate about a number of societal causes and look for ways to be involved in nonprofit organizations that mirror their beliefs. One advantage that they do...
How to Recruit Volunteers for Your Nonprofit
The health of a nonprofit is based almost entirely on the work contributed by volunteers. As a very small portion of donations is used to fund employee salaries, nonprofits can find it difficult to recruit the help needed to make the social impact that they set out in...
Millennials and Community Involvement
Millennials are the most recent generation to graduate college and break into the working world, finally earning steady paychecks and influencing consumer spending. While the generation is quick to be judged and has been branded with some negative labels, there is one...
Four Qualities of a Great Volunteer
If you want to be more involved in your community, you might have considered volunteering at organizations working to improve your community. Before you commit to volunteering, you want to make sure that you have the qualities that make you a good fit. Below are four...
Four Books to Read Before Volunteering
For some people, community service is something they feel obligated to do. For others, it’s something that they feel passsionate about doing as a means to change the world. Those who are passionate about volunteering should consider picking up these four books to...
How to Plan a Volunteering Vacation
During the summer, many people like to take a break from their lives and go on vacation. Whether it’s to the beach, the mountains, or a bustling a city, vacations are a great time to unwind. For those who are passionate about civic engagement, a vacation can also be a...
Three Types of Volunteer Abroad Programs
Most often, when you consider volunteer opportunities, you think of nonprofit organizations that help your local community, such as soup kitchens or animal shelters. While those opportunities give you the chance to make a change where you live, there are also...