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Gulf Coast's New Orleans to Host World's Largest Conference on Volunteering and Service in 2011
NEW YORK, June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The world's largest gathering of service and volunteer leaders will hold its 2011 conference in New Orleans, organizers announced today. With the Gulf Coast reeling from its second disaster-driven economic blow in five years, Patrick Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and Michelle Nunn, CEO of Points of Light Institute and Co-Founder of the HandsOn Network, declared that the region's largest city was not just the natural choice to host the 2011 gathering -- it was the only choice.

International Volunteering and Service Leaders Launch VOLiNTEER
Global knowledge network supports volunteer leaders and their efforts to help empower communities worldwide to contribute to local and global wellbeing. NEW YORK, June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- VOLiNTEER, a new international non-governmental, non-profit volunteer network, connecting over 100 leaders from over 97 countries, was officially launched today at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in New York.

New Organization Makes Volunteering Even More Rewarding.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Volunteer Advantage, a new web-based startup based in Cambridge, MA has launched a platform that uniquely meets the needs of the 61 million Americans that participate in volunteer activities, the 1.5+ million nonprofit organizations in the US and the over 25 million businesses in existence today. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100625/NE26697LOGO ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100625/NE26697LOGO ) The premise is simple: volunteers earn points based on the number of hours they volunteer.

New Federal Report Shows Greatest Spike in Volunteers Since 2003
WASHINGTON, June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite difficult economic times, the number of Americans volunteering in their communities jumped by 1.6 million last year, the largest increase in six years, according to a report released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Forum: 'Weed Warriors' prove beauty of volunteering
It's a cold Saturday morning in January; overhead the clouds are clearing, and a bright blue winter sky is opening up. We're handing out shovels, picks and gloves to 25 folks, ranging in age from 6 to 68, who have shown up in their hoodies and fleece vests to eradicate English ivy, pull up Chinese privet, and wrench shrub honeysuckle and Chinese wisteria from the ground.


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	Home - Site Map - This Site Is For Sale Gulf Coast's New Orleans to Host World's Largest Conference on Volunteering and Service in 2011 NEW YORK, June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The world's largest gathering of service and volunteer leaders will hold its 2011 conference in New Orleans, organizers announced today. With the Gulf Coast reeling from its second disaster-driven economic blow in five years, Patrick Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and Michelle Nunn, CEO of Points of Light Institute and Co-Founder of the HandsOn Network, declared that the region's largest city was not just the natural choice to host the 2011 gathering -- it was the only choice. International Volunteering and Service Leaders Launch VOLiNTEER Global knowledge network supports volunteer leaders and their efforts to help empower communities worldwide to contribute to local and global wellbeing. NEW YORK, June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- VOLiNTEER, a new international non-governmental, non-profit volunteer network, connecting over 100 leaders from over 97 countries, was officially launched today at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in New York. New Organization Makes Volunteering Even More Rewarding. CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Volunteer Advantage, a new web-based startup based in Cambridge, MA has launched a platform that uniquely meets the needs of the 61 million Americans that participate in volunteer activities, the 1.5+ million nonprofit organizations in the US and the over 25 million businesses in existence today. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100625/NE26697LOGO ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100625/NE26697LOGO ) The premise is simple: volunteers earn points based on the number of hours they volunteer. New Federal Report Shows Greatest Spike in Volunteers Since 2003 WASHINGTON, June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite difficult economic times, the number of Americans volunteering in their communities jumped by 1.6 million last year, the largest increase in six years, according to a report released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Forum: 'Weed Warriors' prove beauty of volunteering It's a cold Saturday morning in January; overhead the clouds are clearing, and a bright blue winter sky is opening up. We're handing out shovels, picks and gloves to 25 folks, ranging in age from 6 to 68, who have shown up in their hoodies and fleece vests to eradicate English ivy, pull up Chinese privet, and wrench shrub honeysuckle and Chinese wisteria from the ground.		Number of African-Americans Volunteering for Military Service Drops Drastically Navy diver-turned on-line pundit says those who don't consider enlistment may be doing themselves a disservice. Volunteering for a Networking Group When is it appropriate to volunteer to take a position in the group?Have you heard the saying that "the fastest way to get anything done is to ask a busy person"? It is very true. What it actually boils down to is the fact that busy people are often very well organized and have the ability to delegate some of their tasks. Volunteer Abroad: Opportunities Of A Lifetime Volunteer Abroad: Are you looking for an occupation where not only do you get to explore many cultures and learn new things, but also glove trot? Have you explored the option of volunteering abroad yet? Volunteering abroad is rapidly becoming a career option for many youngsters across the globe. Volunteering has always been associated with social causes like rescue work during earthquakes, Tsunami, war, saving the planet, creating eco habitats, educating slum children etc. What a volunteer can really derive out of an overseas work is experience, understanding the different communities and geographical or demographical requirements. A sense of pride, inspiration and this kind of work is good for character building. New Federal Report Shows Greatest Spike in Volunteers Since 2003 WASHINGTON, June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite difficult economic times, the number of Americans volunteering in their communities jumped by 1.6 million last year, the largest increase in six years, according to a report released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service. i-to-i Launch Campaign to Reach 400 Years of Volunteering by End of Year Volunteer Travel - Be Part of It. Subscribe to our Monthly Email Newsletter