VOLUNTEERISM

The story of my brother being killed 9/11 in WTC and my eventual call to 9/11 volunteerism.

You've heard about the teenagers, who after getting into trouble in the community are thrown in Juvenile detention, but why let that happen? Avoid Juvenile detention by making volunteerism part of a family trait.

Our lovely, power-hungry, Federal government is up to it again. The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act, or, H.R. 1388 is nothing short of forced conscription of our children...

This article describes how helping your child volunteer at local animal shelters can foster a love for community service that lasts a lifetime.

Volunteering touches many lives; your own included. Giving freely of your time reaps the intangible rewards of lasting joy and self-satisfaction.

Managers emphasize the benefits of volunteering to the company, but also several benefits to the employees themselves.

Even though many of us argue that we can't volunteer due to time constraints, most of us can find small sacrifices to make time for our communities. I argue for an ideological shift away from American individualism that allows more room for collectivism.

Umpqua Corporation Bank has been doing its part to help the country get through this current economic challenge that we're facing.

Earl Stafford is spending $1 million to rent the JW Marriott Hotel, so that the "disadvantaged" can take part in the Obama inauguration.

Giving our free time to another is sometimes difficult, especially when we are faced with problems of our own. But it's necessary to see the big picture! Put a plan of action together and be prepared for an unpredictable yet rewarding experience!

This gives reasons for altruism and volunteering goes hand in hand. Also gives a historical background on Americorps.

G. Stolyarov II employs the histories of totalitarian regimes, both in actuality and in Orwell's 1984, to demonstrate the philosophical and material detriment of coerced servitude to the lives of the youth.

When you love to fly and you like to help people what do you do? You become a member of the Emergency Volunteer Air Corps or EVAC.

The Hands On Network facilitates volunteerism across the US and around the world.

Disney's unique program spotlights volunteerism.

Are you looking for volunteer acts that you can perform? Learn to give back and pay forward with these sample volunteer acts.

In the ten years since its inception, one organization has become one of the largest forces in getting children involved in volunteerism. Child volunteers are learning compassion, empathy and service through these hands-on learning experiences.

John McCain and Barack Obama appeared onstage to discuss volunteerism and service to America on September 11th.

Movie Review of a special Christmas Miracle.

Cub Scouts offers many wonderful activities for boys to learn and grow.