Volunteer movie theaters and bookstores around the country have started selling merchandise featuring the Salvation Army.The Salvation Army started selling movies and other merchandise in stores, movie theaters, restaurants and other places on Saturday, and is now selling clothing, shoes, accessories, and more, according to the Salvation Association of America.It said that as of Friday,
A new app has raised more than $2 million to help provide free food for the National Parks Service (NPS).The app, Volunteer Emt, allows users to register their own volunteer cafe in the National parks, and then the app will send a team of volunteers to pick up food from the cafe, and deliver it
A pastor who was forced to flee his home after being arrested on drug charges was “absolutely and absolutely” forgiven by God and has found “the most healing and loving God I’ve ever known,” according to the Rev. David D. Williams.Williams, a Baptist pastor in South Minneapolis, was arrested in July 2016 on drug and
The Sunshine State, Florida, has been struggling to keep its animal shelters afloat since Hurricane Matthew devastated the state and left a gaping hole in the nation’s food supply.But it’s not as if animals are all that hungry right now.In the wake of the devastating hurricane, the state is now on the cusp of opening
New Jersey is home to some of the country’s largest volunteer-based organizations.We sat down with the leaders of a dozen organizations to find out what you need to know to get started.1.How to become a virtual volunteer?You don’t need to be a registered volunteer or volunteer with a local nonprofit.Your job is to connect with
We’re all about data.Volunteers are vital to National Park service research.If we can gather volunteer data, we can better understand what drives us and the public’s interest in our parks.We can’t do it all, of course.We also need to collect data on what volunteers do, where they live, what they do for fun, and what
A volunteer is a person who volunteers for someone else’s cause.They help in the short term, but eventually, the volunteers are paid back for their services.In the long term, they’re a source of income for the organization.The problem with volunteer-based organizations is that they’re usually small, and often lack resources to help those who need
Posted October 23, 2018 09:30:04 Volunteer opportunities for young adults are growing, as are those for young families.So, how can you volunteer for a non-profits organization, such as the New York Times, if you don’t know where to begin?Here’s a guide to help you decide.
Portland, OR – The Portland Public Library’s volunteer opportunities are on a roll.The library has made more than 20,000 volunteer hours available for its libraries, as well as hundreds of volunteer opportunities for community groups.In just one week, the library has completed more than 500 volunteer opportunities and the staff has helped more than 6,000
A lot of people think volunteering in Chicago means traveling to a local food pantry.But this is only the tip of the iceberg.And the best apps for volunteering online can help you find your way and your community.