National Volunteer Week

University of Phoenix Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Celebrate Volunteer Opportunities During April

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星期五, 五月 24, 2024
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University of Phoenix is proud to announce that employee resource groups (ERGs) led the way for University employee volunteer opportunities during the month of April leading up to National Volunteer Week.

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  • University of Phoenix is proud to announce that employee resource groups (ERGs) led the way for University employee volunteer opportunities during the month of April leading up to National Volunteer Week.
  • The University ERGs engage in community building activities, mentoring and networking across departments as well as with external organizations and nonprofits.
  • During April they led an initiative to raise employee awareness about volunteer activity policies that promote employee engagement and volunteer contributions to their communities across the country.
  • “University of Phoenix now operates what is primarily a remote workplace,” states Julie Fink, vice president, Talent Management, and executive sponsor of the ERGs.

Community Care Corps Helps Caregiving Organizations with New Resources

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
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The new free public tool, called the Community Care Corps Effective Elements Library accessed here is an extensive guide that includes resources and practices utilized by organizations across the country in the development and implementation of their successful nonmedical volunteer assistance programs.

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  • The new free public tool, called the Community Care Corps Effective Elements Library accessed here is an extensive guide that includes resources and practices utilized by organizations across the country in the development and implementation of their successful nonmedical volunteer assistance programs.
  • “Caregiving is a priority for Oasis because the need is so great.
  • The Library offers a plethora of information that can be easily implemented by caregiving organizations to develop and right-size their own nonmedical volunteer programs to assist family caregivers and their care recipients.
  • Community Care Corps, with its 109 past and current grantees across the U.S., has logged over 140,000 hours of volunteer assistance providing invaluable support to older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers.

What attracts volunteers? RTOERO survey highlights desire to make a difference, use and learn skills, and build social interactions

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024
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It found that 79% of members surveyed currently volunteer, not including the time they give to RTOERO.

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  • It found that 79% of members surveyed currently volunteer, not including the time they give to RTOERO.
  • Our mission is to be a bilingual trusted voice on healthy active living in the retirement journey.
  • In advance of this year’s National Volunteer Week (April 14-20), RTOERO surveyed its 84,000 members about how and why they volunteer.
  • The survey showed that 73% of RTOERO members volunteered when they were in the workforce.

Volunteer Canada Champions Renewed Commitment to Volunteering Amid Urgent Need

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
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TORONTO, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During National Volunteer Week (NVW), April 14 to 20, 2024, Volunteer Canada celebrates Canada’s volunteers and their fundamental importance to our nation’s wellbeing.

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  • TORONTO, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During National Volunteer Week (NVW), April 14 to 20, 2024, Volunteer Canada celebrates Canada’s volunteers and their fundamental importance to our nation’s wellbeing.
  • By coming together and committing to volunteering, we contribute exponentially to the quality of life we all strive for,” says Volunteer Canada Board Chair Lisa Mort-Putland.
  • Volunteer Canada provides national leadership and expertise on volunteerism to increase the participation, quality, and diversity of volunteer experiences.
  • Since 1977 Volunteer Canada has collaborated closely with volunteer centres, businesses, non-profit organizations, government, and educational institutions to promote and broaden volunteering.

A Role Model in Her Community: Regions Bank Branch Manager Honored for Making an Impact on Others

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
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Regions Bank on Wednesday announced Kascia Polk, manager of Regions’ Villa Rica, Georgia, branch, has been awarded the 2024 Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award, Regions’ highest honor for community involvement.

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  • Regions Bank on Wednesday announced Kascia Polk, manager of Regions’ Villa Rica, Georgia, branch, has been awarded the 2024 Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award, Regions’ highest honor for community involvement.
  • Longtime Regions associate Lee Ann Petty served as volunteer services coordinator in Regions’ Community Affairs division.
  • Regions is proud to honor Kascia Polk with the award that pays tribute to Petty’s legacy.
  • “I’m honored and humbled to be recognized with the Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award,” Polk said.

National Volunteer Week: Storyteller Shares the Joy of Reading with Kentucky Families

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
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Campbell’s willingness to give back exemplifies the spirit of National Volunteer Week, which was established to celebrate Americans who dedicate themselves to bettering their communities.

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  • Campbell’s willingness to give back exemplifies the spirit of National Volunteer Week, which was established to celebrate Americans who dedicate themselves to bettering their communities.
  • Each week, a selected book (usually a Caldecott Winner), is read and then given to the families, allowing them to continue the experience at home.
  • “The funding for the program is provided by the Kentucky Humanities Council, with the Steel Reece Foundation as a dedicated sponsor.
  • His passion for promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading among Kentucky families has made a lasting impact on the community.

Happen Ventures Thanks Nonprofit Network for National Volunteer Week

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
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Happen Ventures, a leading beneficial reuse company, is thanking its nonprofit network for their extraordinary work ahead of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27, 2024).

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  • Happen Ventures, a leading beneficial reuse company, is thanking its nonprofit network for their extraordinary work ahead of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27, 2024).
  • Happen Ventures continues to grow an ever-growing national network of nonprofits because it understands the complexity of waste management and is diverting valuable resources to these agencies.
  • The nonprofits register for free to join the Happen Ventures network.
  • “Ahead of National Volunteer Week, Happen Ventures welcomed to its Beneficial Reuse Program more than 500+ nonprofit organizations to receive excess inventory and returns from grocery and department stores,” said Jessica Gonzalez, CEO & Founder of Happen Ventures.

Williams to Volunteer at nearly 100 Community Projects Across 17 States

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
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Williams (NYSE: WMB) employees will be volunteering in communities across the United States as part of the company’s third annual Volunteer Week, April 21 to 27.

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  • Williams (NYSE: WMB) employees will be volunteering in communities across the United States as part of the company’s third annual Volunteer Week, April 21 to 27.
  • With about 100 projects scheduled in 17 states, hundreds of employees will repair wheelchair ramps, clean up community parks, make meals and build ballpark bleachers, among dozens of other volunteer jobs.
  • “Williams Volunteer Week is truly a grassroots effort where individual employees work with community organizations to identify projects and recruit teams of volunteers to fulfill all kinds of needs.
  • Last year, employees recorded 35,282 volunteer hours, serving as advocates, youth mentors, coaches, nonprofit board members and volunteer firefighters.

Eventbrite Offers Nonprofits 50% Off All Pro Plans, Supercharging Their Individual Efforts to Drive Positive Change

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
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At Eventbrite , we firmly believe in the transformative power of live experiences to drive positive change and foster meaningful impact.

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  • At Eventbrite , we firmly believe in the transformative power of live experiences to drive positive change and foster meaningful impact.
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Clean Earth Challenge cleanup at Cascades Springs Nature Preserve Kicks off National Volunteer Week

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Wildlife Federation and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance kick off National Volunteer Week at the Urban Forest Festival by cleaning up the Cascades Springs Nature Preserve, a 135-acre preserve and one of the largest old forests inside Atlanta's city limits.

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  • ATLANTA, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Wildlife Federation and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance kick off National Volunteer Week at the Urban Forest Festival by cleaning up the Cascades Springs Nature Preserve, a 135-acre preserve and one of the largest old forests inside Atlanta's city limits.
  • Taking place April 20, the cleanup is part of the Clean Earth Challenge, a partnership between the National Wildlife Federation and Johnson Outdoors.
  • "This cleanup embodies the purpose of the Clean Earth Challenge and sets an example of what can be achieved when we all work together."
  • "The Clean Earth Challenge is about us uniting to improve our wild places and community through simple, repeatable acts of preservation.