Helping During the Holidays: Christmas Volunteering
The winter holidays are a joyous time of year. However, not everyone is fortunate enough to have the extravagant festivities others get to experience time and time again. For financial and psychological reasons, Christmas can actually promote the winter blues or...
Volunteering Myths Debunked
Nobody has ever argued that volunteerism is a negative thing. As a society, we have a soft spot for those who make a difference in the world without expecting anything in return. Charitable individuals volunteer their time, money, and effort to bring smiles,...
Making a Social Impact with Your Business
Larger businesses should understand the social responsibility they have to fulfill, particularly in societies in which they exist. Therefore, every business owner should strive to make a social impact in a unique way as part of a corporate social responsibility...
Volunteering Opportunities for Those That Want to Help the Environment
Environmental issues are prevalent in today’s world, making it a priority for many people to do their part in reducing their carbon footprints. While there are simple, everyday changes everyone can make to help the planet (such as recycling, boycotting plastic, or...
Best Volunteer Options for Teens
With the growing use of social media and popularity of internet, more and more opportunities are on the rise for people to help one another. Many communities have routine events for people to help others in the community or surrounding communities. There are usually...
The Best Fall Fundraisers
With fall just around the corner, now is the perfect time to begin planning a fundraiser for your nonprofit organization. After school and before Thanksgiving is the ideal window of time to make sure people attend your event and get excited about what you are doing....
How to Decide Where to Volunteer
Volunteer work is an excellent opportunity to get involved in your local community and help those in need. There is an overabundance of organizations that are always looking for me people to serve. The tricky part comes when you are trying to navigate where it is you...
Top Suggestions for a Company Volunteer Day
One way to get your employees more engaged in their local community is to host a volunteer day. On this day, everyone in your company will work together for a company-wide cause. Organizing a successful volunteer day for your company can be difficult given the...
How to Volunteer with Your Family
Volunteering is a great way to teach children the value of helping others. It encourages them to become compassionate, kind, caring adults that are passionate about giving back to their community. There are several ways to get the whole family involved with...
How to Get Your Business Involved in the Community This Summer
Businesses can provide great products and services, yet if no one knows what a business does, it's not likely to succeed. That's why it's important for businesses to get involved in their communities. Higher levels of visibility can lead to higher levels of revenue....