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N2thecalmb4thestorm too many headaches (literally) these days

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Volunteer 20 hours ago

I’ve always believed in the value and importance of community service; and that you typically get more out of it than you put in. But, with the arrival of my son (our first) last year, I cut back on many things; including volunteering.

He now sleeps through the night, amoung other milestones. So, I feel ready to re-engage in community service (amoung other things).



Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2009! 1 day ago

Friday I had an interview and submitted my application to volunteer for the CHOGM to be held here! I got accepted!! I’m so excited and it’s going to be a great experience. I’ll be lazing with the delegates who are here for the meeting from different countries…and there’s no place I’d rather be than in the heart of all the activity!

When we held the Summit of the Americas a couple of months ago, I just knew that a grand event of that magnitude is what I’d love to be involved in! I am so proud to welcome so many people to my country! I’ll be volunteering for nine days. The event is scheduled for November 23rd – 26th…but there’s a lot to do and prepare for with such an big and important event…a lot of protocol and security training! I’m going to be busier than a bee…but it’s what I want, so I couldn’t be happier!!!



katiethekettle has quit drinking too much

Untitled 4 days ago

wow it’s been over a year since i’ve written anything about this goal. i joined the volunteer thing at uni and emailed someone today about doing tutoring for little kids which i think would be good. would also help if i wanted to work as a tutor.



Untitled 6 days ago

Sent in my big brother forms, hounded linda from the bissell center for an interview (tuesday the 10th at 230), filled out the home care forms, no one was there to schedule an interview with though. this is progress i guess.



ClassiquelyElegant Shoot for the moon cause' even if you miss, youll land among the stars

I want to volunteer! 1 week ago

I have a few ideas at the moment…

1. Talk to my mom and tell her that I want to volunteer for my brother’s hockey team. Maybe I could do paper work, like my mom did last year. I really enjoy watching hockey and sitting in cold arenas! (Seriously!)

2. Go to the hospital and ask them if they need volunteers in any place. Maybe I can even visit some folks!

3. Call the prayer chain advisor and ask them if they can call me when they need someone to pray for. (This will be a secret though! Well, apart from 43 things, no one should know!)

4. Call the library and see if they need volunteers! Free work though. I always wanted to work in a library.

5. Go to the town office and see if there is any other causes, activities, and places that need volunteers!

If all goes well, I hope to be volunteering like crazy! When that happens, I need to be organized. I guess that will be my upcoming goal

Does anyone have any other ideas?



laika43 if you do what you've always done you'll get what you've always got

Untitled 1 week ago

I’ve contacted three different organisations but unfortunately they seem a little disorganised (which is probably why they need volunteers!) – if they don’t contact me soon I will probably have to phone again to see whats happening. I’ve been avoiding doing that as they are charity organisations who are probably a tad over-stretched so I don’t want to stress them out or anything.



N2thecalmb4thestorm too many headaches (literally) these days

Second turn at cleaning cages went well 1 week ago

Only three of the cats I saw two weeks ago while cleaning cages were there this time. I’m taking that to mean that the others were adopted since then. Way to go, kitties! Met six new cats today while cleaning their cages, five were kittens 3-6 months. I wanted to take home the new adult cat but knew that I had to resist that urge if I wanted to continue cleaning cat cages. My two cats at home seem to do quite well together and I don’t want to upset that balance.



jellybelly wishes for sugar and spice and all things nice!

I have a dilemma 1 week ago

I have the opportunity to do some volunteer work with an organisation that helps out young families that are struggling. The thing is, my family is struggling! As a result I’m not sure if I’d actually be of any help to them. I am very interested in this sort of work and would like to get in to it in the future, when my own family has grown and flown, but I just don’t know if it’s a good idea to get involved right now.

All opinions welcome!



love2u feeling great

I offered to volunteer my services to someone who... 1 week ago

had indicated a need for a trainer and the person refused. I guess the person isn’t ready to make a change after all.

I am considering volunteering at the children’s hospital.



love2u feeling great

maybe I should just volunteer to help a person 2 weeks ago

that needs help



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Southern California
LifeRenewed asks, “Anyone have experience with the organization, International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)? Reviews look good. Did you find them to be a reputable company? Are they always there for you? Are their programs well run? ”
— 1 month ago


6 answers

Bethesda
John M asks, “Anybody have any have any resources for finding volunteer work?”
— 2 years ago


17 answers

serenada asks, “I have wanted to try my hands at volunteering but I do not know how or where to start. I’m currently in Singapore and am interested in rendering my help towards the needy children and be involved in relief missions, locally and in Asia. Any suggestions?”
— 3 years ago


8 answers

Mississauga
JamesSweetie asks, “I live in Canada and would like to volunteer virtually, but am having a really hard time finding virtual opportunities, anyone know of a website with virtual listings (even if its international)?”
— 4 years ago


11 answers

Morrisville
brownie77 asks, “I would like to volunteer but may be moving when I finally find a job. Should I still volunteer somewhere until this time comes (if it comes)? Any suggestions for where I could do short-term volunteering?”
— 4 years ago


12 answers

Toronto
puppyzoe asks, “I've gone online and did some research. However, Where do I start? Too much organizations. How do I find the one I want to really help out in?”
— 4 years ago


11 answers

 

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