Volunteer Work

Curtis M. Wong

Encouraging Youth To Take Humanitarian Action In Their Communities

HuffingtonPost.com | Curtis M. Wong | Posted 11.01.2011

Read More: Kids Change America, Volunteers, Kids Change the World, Humanitarian Work, Good News, Humanitarian Aid, Christopher Yao, Long Island, Kenya, Youth Volunteer Work, Ny Impact, Volunteer Work, Kids Volunteering, Greatest Person of the Day, Kids Charity, Impact News

Christopher Yao's resume reads like that of any established humanitarian nonprofit official. He's organized local fundraisers, helped found educationa...

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Teenagers Are Making Social Change A Social Effort

Priyanka Jain | Posted 08.01.2011

Read More: Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Change, Volunteering, United Nations, Volunteer Work, Teenagers, Impact News
Priyanka Jain

Sadly, giving back has been deemed a 'chore' that many students are forced to do and trained to resent. I have made it a personal goal to change this.

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PHOTOS: How To Sustain A Pro Bono Design Practice

An Xiao Mina | Posted 07.10.2011

Read More: Social Action, Ngos, Slidepollajax, Design, Nonprofits, Social Engagement, Business, Pro Bono, Volunteer Work, United Nations, Los Angeles, Matthew Manos, A Very Nice Design Studio, Arts News
An Xiao Mina

In the two years since Matthew Manos founded A Very Nice Design Studio, the firm has worked for clients as diverse as a Canadian high school and the UN. About 3/4 of their work is pro-bono.

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Global Activism Expo: Volunteer Around Chicago

| Erin Chan Ding | Posted 06.30.2011

Read More: Chicago Volunteer Work, Global Activism Expo, Chicago Impact, Volunteer Work, Chicago News

Those headed to the UIC Forum on Saturday will not be drawn to the expo there for food or music but out of hearts seeking to serve others. The free, s...

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Jobless Volunteer Makes Time For Those Needier Than Her

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jobless, Annette Arca, Volunteering, Family Promise, University Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House, Volunteerism, Volunteer Work, Impact News

Annette Arca always wanted to help others through volunteering, but didn't have much free time. She was too busy juggling motherhood with a full-time ...

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Looking To Volunteer? Find A Service Event Near You!

USA Service | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: National Day of Service, Giving Life, Find Service Events, Service Events, The Giving Life, Usaservice Events, Volunteer Work, Healthy Living News

Communities and non-profits across the country are gearing up for what will undoubtedly be a record number of volunteers on this upcoming Martin Luthe...

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The Greatest Christmas Gift

John W. Whitehead | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Poverty, Homelessness, Charity, Recession, Compassion, Christmas, Food Drives, Soup Kitchen, Volunteer Work, Non-Profits, Homeless Shelters, Christmas Commentary, Healthy Living News
John W. Whitehead

If there is any lesson for this time of the year, it is sharing with those in need and showing compassion to our fellow human beings.

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