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Olympic volunteers prepare to provide services at a street stall on Niujie. (Xinhua)
14 August 2008
Olympic volunteer roundup 
Bonn, Germany: The 2008 Beijing Olympics is one of the biggest volunteer-involving events in history. On every street corner and in every venue, there's an army of volunteers meeting, greeting, translating, giving directions and helping visitors in every way imaginable. For an insight into what being a Beijing volunteer is all about, here's a selection of news, views and links - and a space for your own comments.  Read article

15 August 2008
Doit-on apprendre aux jeunes à dénoncer les violations ?  by Mario Rizzolio
Les éducateurs de la REJEDH, une organisation de volontaires, apprennent aux jeunes à reconnaître les violations de droits en Haïti. (Programme VNU/Mario Rizzolio)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Chaque dimanche après-midi dans la région de Grand’Anse, plus de 150 jeunes issus de plusieurs établissements secondaires ainsi que leurs professeurs d’éducation civique se réunissent pour discuter des défis que représente l’édification d’un état de droit en Haïti et des problèmes auxquels doit faire face la collectivité, particulièrement les jeunes et les femmes.  Read article
12 August 2008
The Yin and Yang of China's Olympic Volunteers by Susan J. Ellis
There are hundreds of thousands of volunteers working at the Beijing Olympics, screened from millions of applicants. But what kind of volunteers are they? This author has mixed feelings, and challenges readers to get back to her with their responses and observations.  Visit site
From: Energize Inc.
More about: China  Culture & sports  Policy
20 August 2008
Volunteers quench workers’ thirst 
More than 70 volunteers have signed up to distribute free drinks to construction and road workers in Bahrain toiling in the blistering summer heat. By the end of this month the volunteers will have distributed 10,500 cans of refreshments and over 7,000 bottles of water.  Visit site

From: Gulf Weekly, Bahrain
More about: Bahrain  Health

13 August 2008
"I love you and I love me": Volunteering with the Stairway boys by Meghann Aurea Villanueva
Manila, The Philippines: The volunteers at Stairway are what we call 'ate(s)' and 'kuya(s)' (big brothers and big sisters), who devote their time as teachers, as well as friends. I was very impressed with how the volunteers have become really close to the boys. They believed that these children need love. They believed that their presence would not only make a difference to the foundation, but make a difference in their lives as well.  Read article

Unite For Sight 6th Global Health Conference 
Unite For Sight's conference convenes a committed vanguard of thousands from more than 60 countries. The conference challenges students, professionals, educators, doctors, scientists, lawyers, universities, corporations, nonprofits, and others, to develop innovative solutions to achieve global goals.  View event

20 August 2008
iVolunteer (Israel) 
The mission of iVolunteer is to increase volunteering activities in Israel by publishing relevant information about volunteering in one central place: the portal. By doing this, the entire volunteer sector will benefit from increased professionalism and increased awareness about volunteering in Israel.  Visit site
More about: Israel
19 August 2008
Sport Volunteers 
Sport Volunteer's goal is to promote, organize and inform volunteers about national and international sport events. Members put their own experiences at the disposal of others and are updated on requests for local and international events.  Visit site
More about: Culture & sports

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