How to Support Those Directly Impacted by Covid-19
Since the beginning of 2020, the world has experienced a dangerous outbreak of the COVID-19. A virus that started in Wuhan, China, has spread worldwide, killing people as it disrupts people's social, economic, and political lives. The numerous deaths and changes of...
Tips for Volunteering Overseas
Helping your own community comes with its own benefits, but there is a whole world out there that needs help. There are parts of the world that are far much less fortunate than us and could greatly benefit from eager and dedicated volunteers. Taking the time to help...
Why Volunteering in College is Important
Going to college marks a very important stage in a person’s life. It is the time when they grow from adolescence into adulthood while figuring out who they want to be in life. This is the time of new experiences and finding discoveries about oneself. This is why...
How to Find the Right Volunteer Opportunity for You
Do you have a desire to make a difference in your community through volunteer work? Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to begin. Here are some tips to help you find volunteer opportunities that are perfect for your unique skills and interests: Consider what...
How Attorneys Can Give Back This Holiday Season
Who knows what exactly it is, but we can all agree that there is a particular type of magic in the air during the holidays. People gain patience, offer compassion, and smiles can be seen in all directions. So naturally, the holidays are a time when people want to give...
Volunteering Opportunities for Law Students to Make a Well-Rounded Lawyer
To become a well-rounded lawyer after graduation, students in law school need to study more than just the material found in the classroom. They also need diverse, real-life experience found in the form of volunteer work. Pro Bono Work A priceless fountain of...
Volunteerism in Action: Ashley Hrenak
The Ebenezer Foundation is a United States-based 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization which provides support to the Ebenezer Child Care Trust in Zambia, Africa. This organization serves impoverished and orphaned children living in Livingstone through the assistance...
Volunteerism in Action – The Botsfords
Supporting volunteerism can take many forms. There are numerous critical roles a Board Member can assume if volunteering on a Foundation Board. These can range from writing thank you letters to donors and organizing and overseeing funding campaigns to visiting the...
A Decrease in Volunteerism Among the Younger Generation
Although almost every state requires students to take a civics class in order to graduate high school, studies reveal that there's been a steady decline in youth volunteerism. In 2005, about 28 percent of high school students were regularly performing some form of...
Inspirational Commencement Speeches: Jeff Bezos
After coming across a list of the greatest graduation speeches of all time the other month, I felt inspired and reflective. So far, I’ve written about Joyce DiDonato’s four truths and Ellen DeGeneres‘s inspiring story of success. This month, I’m writing about...