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We recently added an off-campus volunteer engagement opportunity to the Activate Good volunteer hub! This opportunity involves assembling hygiene and food bags for our participants at both campuses as well as individuals experiencing homelessness. Visit this link https://lnkd.in/eFaqE8T5 for more information on what items can go into these bags and how to get involved. If you're looking to get involved as a group, this is a great way to start! #HealingTransitions #Volunteer #LongTermRecovery #Recovery

✨8 tips for encouraging volunteers to support your early years setting on International Volunteers Day ✨ Volunteers can bring immense value to early years settings, enriching children's experiences and enhancing stronger community ties. When done well, involving volunteers can also support intergenerational connections while maintaining safeguarding standards. 1. Promote the benefits of volunteering 2. Reach out to all generations 3. Use clear and welcoming communication 4. Host a volunteer information day 5. Provide training and support 6. Celebrate the intergenerational value 7. Implement clear safeguarding measures 8. Show appreciation regularly Read the tips in full here: https://lnkd.in/eAbEmqvx By following these tips, you can create a warm and welcoming space for volunteers while ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved. #volunteers #volunteersintheearlyyears #internationalvolunteersday #earlyyears #earlyyearsinspiration #earlyyearsideas #theearlyyearscompany

Join me and LINC DSM on July 31 to build relationships while building move-in baskets! Just a few hours of your time can make a meaningful impact on an individual moving through a transitionary time. Interested in utilizing your resources to make a bigger impact? Click the link below to learn how 🧩🤝

Do You Volunteer? I often do voluntary service and always enjoy it and get to know many amazing people. Just last week, we helped organize a space for Fundacja Kocham Dębniki an incredible initiative in collaboration with EPAM Systems. Volunteering can positively influence our well-being 🙏 According to research, "Volunteerism is a key form of community involvement that can provide both physical and mental health benefits for volunteers as well as positive outcomes for the community. However, volunteers become involved for different reasons and recent studies suggest that other-oriented volunteers may accrue greater health benefits than self-oriented volunteers" (Stukas, A. A., Hoye, R., et al., 2016). Check it out for yourself 😎 https://lnkd.in/d6gV-Yas https://lnkd.in/dMTkYx2J #Volunteering #MentalHealth #CommunityService #SocialImpact #PersonalGrowth

Make a difference for foster children by signing up to become a CASA. As a CASA, you'll have the opportunity to profoundly impact a child's life by providing stability, support, and hope during critical moments. Every child needs a hero, and that hero could be you. Start your journey towards making a difference today: https://lnkd.in/ggAvkxnv #ChangeAChildsStory #childadvocate #volunteer #volunteeropportunity #powerfulvoice

Thinking about becoming a CASA volunteer? Ask yourself these five important questions: 1. Can I commit the time needed? 2. Am I emotionally resilient? 3. Can I advocate impartially? 4. Do I want to make a community impact? 5. Do I have a strong support system? If your answer is “yes,” you could be the difference in a child’s life. Learn more about how to get involved with CASA today!https://lnkd.in/gMF7iq-M #Volunteer #CASA #MakeADifference #ChildAdvocacy

Make a difference, one act of kindness at a time. Join our team of volunteers and help create a brighter future for those in need. Together, we can change lives and build stronger communities. #Volunteer #GiveBack #CommunityService #MakeADifference #Volunteering #ChangeLives #SocialGood #HelpingOthers #CharityWork #ServeOthers #BuildingCommunity #KindnessMatters #JoinUs"

Readers ask me all the time how I handle volunteering when I'm chronically ill. I've got some tips for you! Over the past decade I’ve found that as I’ve gotten sicker, I’ve struggled to find purpose and meaning in life after losing my 'healthy' body. A great number of us find satisfaction and purpose with volunteer and advocacy work. But what kinds of volunteer work are appropriate for those of us who are chronically ill? Is it possible to find volunteer work that won’t drain our already limited energy resources? The answer is yes! There are plenty of ways you can support while also keeping a firm hand on your health limitations. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gPmcWc2T #ChronicIllness #LifeWithIllness #FindingPurpose #Volunteering

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Street and Homeless Children for a Better Tomorrow! On this International Street Children Day, let's shed light on the realities faced by these resilient young souls. While 'street children' and 'homeless children' are sometimes used interchangeably, there are important distinctions between the two. Not all homeless children live openly on the streets; many find themselves in hidden circumstances, such as sleeping on floors or in temporary accommodations like hostels. Shockingly, in 2018, around 9,500 children in the UK spent Christmas in hostels or temporary housing, often facing cramped living conditions and sharing facilities with strangers. Join us in raising awareness about this issue and providing essential support to empower street and homeless children. Together, we can break barriers, create equal opportunities, and build a brighter future for every child in need. #StreetChildrenDay #HomelessChildren #BreakingBarriers #RaisingAwareness #SupportingChildren #BuildingABetterFuture #EmpoweringYouth #MakingADifference #ChildrensRights #EqualOpportunities #SocialImpact #EndChildHomelessness #CharityWork

📢 ATTN: those looking to hire folks in their 20s!?! "Half of Gen Zers would turn down a job that doesn't align with their beliefs." Companies that commit to volunteering can present a extraordinary pull for alluring new talent. --> Read more in this blog by the #Learn_It_All, Erin George 💙