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62) Volunteering
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"In this book, readers will learn about one of the important duties of active citizens. Why should we volunteer? What are organizations you can support? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
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Travel industry experts report that more and more people are combining vacations with volunteer work-the growing phenomenon called "voluntourism." Professionals predict this will be a key growth area for years to come; the voluntourists themselves find it a rewarding activity, good for body and soul.
And nobody provides such a fun, inviting overview of the possibilities as savvy travel writer Pam Grout in the latest title in our 100 Best Vacations...
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Your gifts connect you to a world of giving Americans are generous with their pocketbooks, but trying to make a difference and actually making a difference are two different things. Where Am I Giving? by New York Times bestselling author Kelsey Timmerman takes you on a journey to meet people who will inspire you to live a purpose-filled, generous life and make the greatest impact you can through your career, time, consumer dollars, and donations....
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Jasmine Arroyo loves volunteering with her veterinarian mom at the Kew Gardens Animal Shelter. When Jasmine learns that the shelter will have to turn away new animals unless it can raise funds to expand, she is determined to help in any way she can. The shelter is throwing a fundraiser and the girls decide to create a kids craft corner. They can draw pictures of all the shelter animals to help them find their forever homes.
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In the last decade, it has become increasingly difficult for a student to leap directly from college and into a career. Opportunities are harder to find, so it is very important to have an edge on the competition. A way to do this is to gain experience beforehand through volunteer or internship programs. Students going into the digital field are no exception. Readers are provided guidance on finding opportunities and learning how to network, as well...
69) Step by step
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Shake it up volume 3
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CeCe Jones and Rocky Blue are best friends, neighbors, and background dancers for the hit television show, "Shake It Up, Chicago." The show cast is headed to Alabama for an environmental cleanup project but CeCe rather go to Los Angeles to audition for a new dance-themed reality show. Rocky will spend her days doing volunteer work if CeCe does not convinces her to do the audition.
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One of the easiest ways to be an active and involved citizen is to volunteer your time and services in your community. Readers will learn about the importance of community service and volunteering. This interesting social studies subject is brought to life through primary sources and full-color photographs. After reading this informative text, students will have a better understanding of ways they can become active citizens, such as by volunteering...
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Introduces readers to Mark's day volunteering. Discusses the concept of citizenship by showing that volunteering and helping the community are ways to be a good citizen. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Extended Learning activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
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"This year, over ten million people will go abroad, eager to find the perfect blend of adventure and altruism. Volunteer travel can help you find your place in the world--and find out what you're made of. So why do so many international volunteer programs fail to make an impact? Why do some do more harm than good? Learning Service offers a powerful new approach that invites volunteers to learn from host communities before trying to 'help' them. It's...
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"For many volunteers, fundraising is a necessary evil, a dirty F-word that compels them to have uncomfortable conversations with their families and friends... "
Through her work with countless female philanthropists, Diane Lebson discovered that there was no definitive guide volunteers and activists could turn to for guidance in navigating the day-to-day activities associated with doing good, in the world, so she wrote one. Leveraging the skills...
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What if your church had more volunteers than you knew what to do with? Sound far-fetched? It doesn't have to be. Now consultant, pastor, and author Nelson Searcy unveils his secret to doubling your volunteer base in as little as one day. Yes, you read that right. This step-by-step guide shows church leaders how to create a culture that attracts, keeps, and grows volunteers. Taking a comprehensive approach to the often frustrating issue of finding...
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For teens hoping for a career in music, an internship or volunteer opportunity is a great way to get a foot in the door. Serving as a valuable guide, music lovers are introduced to the wide variety of work experiences available to them, including positions in music performance, music publishing, music production, music education, music therapy, instrument tuning and repair, and more. Readers learn how to find and land an interesting internship or...
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Tras un terrible trauma Melinda lucha por volver a ser feliz y darle sentido a su vida. En corazón de la selva encontrará el amor apasionado que cambiará su vida. Una historia de aceptación, pasión, deseo, amor y calma. Melinda acaba de terminar la carrera de Magisterio y se dispone a celebrarlo disfrutando de unas vacaciones junto a su familia y su novio de toda la vida. Pero todo se verá truncado al sufrir un terrible accidente de coche,
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