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Rebuilding Together, Long Island

Volunteers perform the vast majority of the work we do and come from local companies, churches, synagogues, schools, other organizations, as well as retirees. In the last 15 years, RTLI has provided repairs to over 1400 low income ... More

rtgillam submitted 428 Days Ago, nfg.volunteermatch.org
1 comments, Tags: volunteer, New York, Long Island, (More)

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Foster Grandparent Program helping Elders to Share with the Youth

Interesting to read about a national program that links our elders with youth - particularly those kids who have had a bit of a tough go of it in life. I did a quick search and it seems the Foster Grandparent program is happening in quite ... More

rylan submitted 328 Days Ago, www.herald-coaster.com
4 comments, Tags: children, volunteer, youth, (More)

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California Creates Cabinet Post to Manage Volunteers

"California, like many states, relies on volunteers in natural disasters and other emergencies. The state, always on earthquake watch, is also prone to wildfires and mudslides. Last fall, over 10,000 residents registered to volunteer in ... More

clairity submitted 237 Days Ago, www.nytimes.com
2 comments, Tags: volunteer, california, natural disasters

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RockCorps

Every volunteer who gives 4 hours of service, receives a ticket to a concert featuring the hottest artists today. RockCorps introduces youth to service opportunities in their own neighborhood starting them on a lifelong commitment to civic ... More

brooklyn submitted 236 Days Ago, www.boostmobilerockcorps.com
2 comments, Tags: volunteer, art, music, (More)

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