Archive for February, 2010
Happy post-Valentine’s Day! On a daily basis, all of us combine our compassion, charity, and action to serve our communities and nation. I consider “service” one of the greatest sources of happiness. Nonetheless, one must fully take care of their well being before attempting to care for others’. For the month of February, focus attention [ READ MORE ]
Annie E. Casey Foundation staffer has been confirmed to lead Corporation for National and Community Service—Obama to sign his appointment. Late this afternoon Acting CEO of the Corporation Nicola Goren issued this announcement: While a record snowstorm has quieted much of official Washington this week, we have exciting news to share: the Senate today unanimously [ READ MORE ]
ServeNext— the organization whose mission is to expand opportunities in voluntary service as a way to address social ills and strengthen democracy— is participating in this month’s Pepsi Refresh Project. So is Atlas Corps, the international service corps with the online contest Midas Touch. And you can vote for them both every day in February. [ READ MORE ]
This week a new national service corps launches its website and application process. Blue Engine, based in New York City, aims to recruit a corps of about a dozen fellows to facilitate daily, differentiated, small-group instruction for high school freshmen. Nick Ehrmann—Blue Engine’s engine and a Teach For America alum—says that we know how to [ READ MORE ]
Maybe you’ve been thinking about volunteering abroad, but aren’t sure how to go about it. Where should you go? How long can you afford to stay? What is volunteering abroad really like? How can you be sure you’ll contribute to a meaningful and positive impact? If you live in New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington, [ READ MORE ]
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