Volunteerism and the Internet by Sarah Kuck
Our willingness to work on behalf of others is on the rise. One of the reasons for this noticeable boost in volunteerism is that the Internet is making it easier for organizations and volunteers to connect.
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09 January 2009
Visit siteDemocracy and volunteerism: A viewpoint
A volunteer in Botswana explains why they think democracy and volunteerism are fundamental components of the United Nations system and the development of humankind.
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Read articleVolunteer collaboration: are we ready to harness the power of the people?
The present crisis challenges us to new ways of using our resources; hopefully, wiser. One of the most abundant and underused natural resources is volunteer collaboration power. Let’s broaden our minds and rethink volunteerism as something embedded in every aspect of our lives.
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06 December 2008
Visit siteLe 5 décembre, la journée mondiale du volontariat plongée au cœur de l’univers «non profit».
Il y aurait 140 millions de personnes en moins sur la planète, l'économie mondiale perdrait 400 millions de dollars, le PIB diminuerait de 3 à 7 % et des millions d'employés du secteur tertiaire perdraient leur travail… Les bénévoles : le 5 décembre, ont fêté leur journée mondiale.Ce serait probablement un monde plus triste où le chacun pour soi et le règne de l'argent primerait sur tout. Bien qu'étant un phénomène social économique et humain très important, le volontariat est souvent peu considéré par le public et les politiciens.
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Read articleRain in Rio: Sharing ideas on corporate volunteering by Sarah Hayes, Consultant Director of IAVE Global Corporate Volunteer Council
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A little rain in Rio couldn’t stop representatives from seven international companies from sharing good practice, brainstorming new ideas for collaboration in the years ahead, and supporting one another’s volunteer programme goals.
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