by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Jul 9, 2019 | Volunteering
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...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Nov 29, 2018 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
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...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Oct 15, 2018 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
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...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Sep 7, 2018 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
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...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Aug 20, 2018 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
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...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Jul 19, 2018 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
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...
