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This #DoSomethingGoodForYourNeighborDay, discover the joy of giving back. Check out these tips from State Farm on how to volunteer and love it! Let’s make our community stronger together. https://lnkd.in/eXh2Pcni

https://lnkd.in/eytMm7Nb Monday Motivation: Are you sitting at your desk while your mind wanders about the countless ways you could make a difference? If volunteering has been on your mind lately, and you can't shake the feeling that it's time to step up and give back to your community, sign up for one of our June Volunteer Orientations. #Volunteer #MakeADifference #MondayMotivation"

It's not about how much time you have, it's how you spend it. One of my team members had a goal to volunteer, but couldn't figure out when to do it even with Volunteer Time Off time allowed. I suggested they pick a day, request the time off now and plan to volunteer at that time. This morning, I volunteered at Hope Helps to pack bags of food for local children so they can have food during spring break. We packed 182 bags. How do you find ways to turn time into quality time? #volunteering #timemanagement #qualitytime

You probably already know that volunteering is a great team-building activity and that it feels pretty darn good. But did you realize that when you volunteer you actually increase a nonprofit's capacity to serve our neighbors in need? Capacity building is a technical term for helping a nonprofit better serve its clients and its mission. By taking on a piece of the labor, like packing snack bags or hygiene kits, you as a volunteer are creating time for nonprofit staff to stay focused on other parts of their work, often the parts that require their specialized skills or knowledge. When you volunteer, you make that organization stronger--you add value to their mission and to your community. When your organization is ready to build capacity for your community, just contact United Way of Kaw Valley and we'll work with you to find the perfect volunteer connection! We are always ready to help you #LiveUnited! #volunteer #LawrenceKS #KawValley #capacitybuilding

Geng Wang returns to the SnapCast. Geng Wang is the CEO and Cofounder of Civic Champs. We celebrate the return of Volunteering. Among the many things we discuss: * Despite popular belief based on the census (old data from 2021), #volunteerism is back and appears to be above pre pandemic levels.  * Multiple data points show this including Civic Champs data (both actual anonymized data from our customers but also surveys we have conducted), Volunteermatch data, and also Google search trends. * In addition with individual #giving continuing to go down, this gives organizations a great additional reason to lean into building up their volunteer programs.  * #Volunteering is the number signal for affinity or the willingness to donate https://lnkd.in/ecU4EkH4

Geng Wang returns to the SnapCast. Geng Wang is the CEO and Cofounder of Civic Champs. We celebrate the return of Volunteering. Among the many things we discuss: * Despite popular belief based on the census (old data from 2021), #volunteerism is back and appears to be above pre pandemic levels.  * Multiple data points show this including Civic Champs data (both actual anonymized data from our customers but also surveys we have conducted), Volunteermatch data, and also Google search trends. * In addition with individual #giving continuing to go down, this gives organizations a great additional reason to lean into building up their volunteer programs.  * #Volunteering is the number signal for affinity or the willingness to donate 

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re highlighting our Older People’s Services (OPS) and the many, rewarding ways that volunteers can get involved with this area of our work. Glenda, our Director for Older People’s Services, (pictured top left) shares more: “Volunteers can help to connect an older person with their community and create meaningful relationships that they would otherwise miss out on. They enable us to provide the variety and level of care and support that we do and without them, we would be so much poorer and as a result so would the older people in our communities.” There are so many practical ways that volunteers can help older people to experience a rich and full life be that in our residential home or our Churches some examples are: - Craft and hobby-based clubs e.g. book clubs - Lunch clubs and CAMEO clubs (come and meet each other) - Our community choirs or singing by heart (our dementia friendly singing programme) - Day trips, outings or assisting somebody to go on a short walk - Reading to people, sitting and chatting to them and spending time with them. Interested in helping older people connect with their local community? Check out our current volunteering opportunities with our Older People’s Services: https://bit.ly/TSAVOLC

Have you chosen a place to volunteer for Thanksgiving yet? 😍 If not, take a look at our list of places to volunteer and choose one that speaks to you. Every little bit helps, so make a difference this Thanksgiving by volunteering your time.💜 #ashleypunsellsflorida #yourcentralflrealtor #denizrealtypartners #realestate #residentialrealestate #realestatemarket #thanksgivingvolunteering #floridavolunteering #givethanksbygivingback #volunteeringmatters #makeadifference

Day 4: Volunteer your time to help others. Challenge: Volunteer your time to help others today. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of others. It's also a rewarding experience that can make you feel good about yourself. Research has even found that when we volunteer, we live happier and longer! Comment below and tell us about a time when you volunteered your time, what did you receive from doing that? #Volunteerism #BeamAdventCalendar #Wellbeing

🌟 Giving Back to Our Communities Through Community Service 🌟 Community service is a powerful way to make a positive impact and foster connections. Here are some tips to get involved and make a difference: 1. **Find a Cause:** Choose a project that resonates with your team and addresses a local need. - **Example:** If you love animals, consider volunteering at the humane society to help care for pets in need. 2. **Get Involved:** Volunteer your time, skills, or resources. Every little bit helps! 3. **Collaborate:** Partner with local organizations to maximize your impact. 4. **Share Your Story:** Inspire others by sharing your experiences on social media. Giving back enriches our lives and builds stronger, more connected communities. Let’s make a difference together! 🌍❤️ #CommunityService #GivingBack #Volunteer #TeamSpirit #MakeADifference