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11/5/2009 |
Learn and Serve Challenge - Service-Learning Webinars - November 12, December 3
ServiceWire
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This series is intended to provide an in depth look at how organizations might begin or possibly improve upon existing service-learning programming. Throughout these webinars, we will explore how a new and exciting online professional development network known as the Generator School Network (GSN) a for educators working in service-learning can help educators on their journey to improve the quality of their learning practices. While each webinar is intended to build upon the previous, feel free to join any one or all sessions.
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11/5/2009 |
RSVP honoree a tireless worker at 86
Trib Total Media
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Love was honored as Volunteer of the Year by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Allegheny County at a luncheon last week. RSVP, sponsored by the Red Cross, helps link prospective senior and retired volunteers with agencies that need them. The organization has honored volunteers with awards since 1987. Love was nominated by Amy Gold, JCC's volunteer coordinator.
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11/5/2009 |
NAU Foster Grandparent Emma Rivadeneyra named Mentor of the Month by the Mentoring Partnership of Arizona
Mentoring Partnership of Arizona
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Emma Rivadeneyra has been a mentor through the NAU Foster Grandparent Program of Maricopa County for six years. After retiring from her career as a preschool teacher, Emma continued her service to the community by working at the Peoria Senior Center. She was elated when she found a flyer about volunteering as a foster grandparent in the local schools. Since that time, Emma has worked at a number of schools and has served as a mentor for third graders, second graders, and kindergarteners.
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11/4/2009 |
Senior Transportation Volunteers Honored
Westport Now
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Volunteers for the RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Medical Transportation group were honored today at a ceremony at the Westport Center for Senior Activities. The group collaborates with Westport/Weston United Way to provide volunteer medical transportation services for seniors of the two towns. Westport First Selectman Gordon F, Joseloff handed out certificates of appreciation and joined the volunteers for a group photo. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo.
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11/4/2009 |
White House adviser: Range of organizations needed to tackle social issues
Crain's Detroit Business
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Government alone can’t solve the country’s social issues, said Melody Barnes, domestic policy adviser to The White House, during an opening speech at the national conference of Independent Sector in Detroit this afternoon.
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11/4/2009 |
YOUR VIEW: Restored faith in young people
South Coast Today
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After my experience with the AmeriCorps volunteers, I would encourage young people in New Bedford who are uncertain of what to do with themselves, perhaps discouraged because they can find no jobs, to go to AmeriCorps.gov and check it out.
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11/3/2009 |
Community :: Conservation Upkeep
Daily Eagle
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Friends, neighbors, AmeriCorps, student and service groups, local businesses and clubs have generously supplied their time, talent and resources to help revive the natural resources, Parks, and recreation resources (e.g., boat ramps).
Total Volunteer Hours: 15,726 Hours
AmeriCorps Volunteer Hours: 5,522
NEG program: 9,143
Friends, 4-H, School Children, Campers: 1,061
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11/3/2009 |
Nov. 6: Attorney General Beau Biden to welcome new class of Public Allies to community service
UDaily
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In the first public keynote address since his return from a tour of duty in Iraq, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden will address the incoming class of 30 Public Allies at a breakfast Nov. 6.
Public Allies Delaware is an AmeriCorps program of the University of Delaware's Center for Community Research and Service in the College of Education and Public Policy.
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11/3/2009 |
UGA group joins national United We Serve campaign
Red and Black
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The Volunteer UGA Community Retreat for participating organization leaders on Oct. 17 was one of the events. Volunteer UGA organized in light of United We Serve's mission to assist student organizations in achieving their goals.
"We had representatives from almost 30 service organizations and were able to collaborate on planning events and service opportunities, discuss potential solutions to issues all service organizations on campus are facing, share ideas, and inspire one another," Alongi said. "We also plan to do similar events that embody the vision of Volunteer UGA and the United We Serve Initiative."
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11/3/2009 |
Southeast Louisiana Chapter Disaster Teams Head to Shreveport
Good NOLA
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The National Preparedness Response Corp (NPRC) is a national direct program sponsored by the American National Red Cross and funded by an AmeriCorps grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The mission of the NPRC is to provide vital emergency assistance to communities affected by disaster and increase preparedness in the areas of greatest need before disasters strike by recruiting, training and supporting young adults who will provide integrated community outreach and education through Red Cross service activities focusing on homeland security.
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11/3/2009 |
School helped on Make A Difference Day
Rankin Ledger
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Piney Woods Changing the World Team AmeriCorps program extended helping hands for Make A Difference Day by participating in three community service activities across Rankin and Hinds counties in late October.
"These youths are leading the way through community involvement and volunteer service. The Make a Difference Day projects are just the beginning of change ... one community at a time." said Arnetha Shoto, Piney Woods AmeriCorps program director.
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11/3/2009 |
The new 'awkward age'
The Baltimore Sun
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IBM has been a leader, with its Transition to Teaching, Bridgestar initiative and FedExperience Pilot Program to provide money and training to help older employees transition into new careers. Other employers should be much less averse to people 55 and older contributing their experience or retooling themselves and starting new careers. Community colleges also have been leaders for older Americans who want to redefine themselves in their careers. Federal initiatives such as the Senior Corps volunteer program could be significantly expanded.
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11/2/2009 |
2010 MLK Award Recipients Announced
HandsOn Network
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Thanks to the support of the Corporation for National and Community Service and our corporate sponsors, HandsOn Network is pleased to announce the MLK 2010 grant awards.
We received more than 45 applications, and the review team selected the following sites. These organizations represent different regions and communities across the country that will be engaging volunteer leaders, commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. King, partnering with low-income communities and providing opportunities for continued service for volunteers.
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11/2/2009 |
ElderCircle RSVP recognizes volunteers
The Daily Journal
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ElderCircle RSVP recently hosted its 28th annual volunteer recognition event to honor the dedicated RSVP volunteers of Koochiching County that give their time, energy, skills, talents and wealth of experience to help out wherever needed in their local communities. Their volunteer efforts and dedication help strengthen our communities and have a positive impact on the lives of others.
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11/2/2009 |
Day of Service New Orleans
Ameriblog
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We volunteered with an organization known as The Porch last Saturday. The cultural center acts as a resource and activity area for kids that live in the area, and its right here in the Marigny. Our own Team member DK organized the event, which entailed four NCCC teams that currently reside in New Orleans coming together to beautify a community garden here in addition to cleaning up trash in the neighborhood.
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11/2/2009 |
Caring for our seniors
Casper Journal
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Jim Kauffman works through Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. as coordinator for the state’s Senior Companion and Family Caregiver Respite programs. Senior Companions is a free program that provides non-medical help for such things as grocery shopping or trips to the doctor and social outings such as visits to the Senior Center. Respite care is available on a sliding fee scale for those who are providing care. A respite worker comes into the home once a week so that the care giver can leave. Again, there is no medical component to the service.
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11/2/2009 |
Michelle Obama: Mentor-In-Chief
Jake Tapper's Political Punch - ABC News
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I really want kids, young people in this nation to know that when they think of the White House that they think of a place that is open to them. A place where there are folks who really care about their development and want to listen and be part of your growth and want to invest in you as a resource," she said
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11/2/2009 |
Volunteers honored for service to community at Visalia Convention Center
Visalia-Times Delta
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The trio are Volunteers in Police Service with the Visalia Police Department and between the three of them, have more than 20 years of volunteer work as VIPS.
Dicks, Scofield and Landes were among hundreds of volunteers who were honored Friday during the annual volunteer appreciation event hosted by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at the Visalia Convention Center.
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11/2/2009 |
Take Control of Your Health Program Starts Nov. 5
Central Jersey.com
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FRANKLIN - The Somerset County Office on Aging and the county Retired & Senior Volunteer Program are cosponsoring a health education workshop, titled “Take Control of Your Health,” at the Franklin Township Senior Center, located at 505 DeMott Lane.
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11/2/2009 |
Increased Demand Tempered by Phenomenal Resurgence of Volunteerism
Carolina Newswire
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The survey shows the “civic engagement by Triangle’s citizens as playing a significant role in keeping its health and human service nonprofits from completely eliminating or cutting back programs” right now. The charticle also suggests nonprofits build this volunteer infrastructure through the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
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