AIDS
1 week ago
a killer disease
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It made me
rewarding
 "rewarding and fun"
How I did it: I was offered at age 16 to do leadership training for a new chronic illness support organisation that was establishing itself in sydney 5 years ago. I did a 4 day leadership course and then went on to start co leading and facilitating support groups for teenagers who are chronically ill. I am now on the reference committee and also speak at conferences about the importance of this organisation on teens living with illness. I have now been a leader and group facilitator for 5 years and dedicate 2 days a week to this organisation. I love it Lessons & tips: just go out there and do volunteer work, if u have a look around there are SO many places in need of different variations of work and in different areas...there is nothing as rewarding in this life than helping other people get by |
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It made me
Happy!
How I did it: My friends and I decided to help out at Red Cross for the victims of Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy. Sorted through clothes and tied bags. After this experience, I decided to get my First Aid and CPR certification to become a permanent volunteer for Red Cross. Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: I signed up with Youth Volunteering Warrington! It's not that difficult, is it? I've done a few projects now & it's mostly really good. xx Read how I did it…
It made me
fulfilled :D
How I did it: I signed up for my company's tree planting program. Since it was june, we were just up for mulching -- trying to protect the existing seedlings by weeding the perimeter, and putting the detached weeds under the seedlings to protect any exposed root from the harsh May sun, and help retain the little moisture that they can get. The weeds wilt in the process and gets turned into fertilizer. Nifty, huh? :) Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: Found out that my work had a group of volunteers that used to organize events and participate. Signed up for it but could not go the first few times due to work commitments but finally decided to go and re-organize my work schedule. Read how I did it…
whirring_mind is re-prioritising
It made me
warmer
How I did it: In doing my practicum for my counselling studies, I began volunteering at a drop-in centre in a hospital. Really, the majority of what I do is provide a warm place in an otherwise cold environment, and offer assistance and a "place to land". And I listen. What I hear is amazing. There's so many people living so many lives - and we've each got common threads between us.. and not-so-common threads. Within the common threads we build rapport… Read how I did it…
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I’ll sign up at the Dogs and Cats Adoption group. I would sign up more then one Sunday, but I have a lot going on this month with going out of town for Thanksgiving.
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2 months ago
My friend needed someone to take pictures of a play she put together at her church, I volunteered.
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2 months ago
Fundraising; PR/hosting; researching.
Work for local NPR, PBS, theatres, children shelters.
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2 months ago
I’ve been looking for volunteer opportunities here and there, and found Kythe, a volunteer group that provides support for critically ill cancer patients. I don’t know if I can cope emotionally, but I’ll try my best.
I’ve also been looking into volunteering at CISV as a counselor. I miss working with kids!
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Saturday
2 months ago
Saturday I will be doing my monthly volunteer work and I’m really looking forward to it.
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Again
2 months ago
I’ll be doing more once the weather changes. I really have a hard time volunteering more than one Saturday a month. It feels like I don’t get to do enough of the things I want to do if I volunteer two Saturdays a month. Or maybe I could do one weekend a month, farmers market, (food shelter) and then Sundays do the lost pet thing.
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Farmer's Market
3 months ago
I volunteer once a month at the farmer’s market, I like it.
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“I want to do voluntary work.I would like to get away from home town maybe for one or two months.How I do get more information on volunteering but I am not sure what I want to do.I live in the UK,who do I contact?”
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