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Below are the slides presented in class covering the work my group and I have done after volunteering at the Community Corner. I hope you all will look into the Community Corner and visit them!

February wraps up, feeling like a year's end in just two months! How's your 2024 so far? Any lessons shaping your path ahead? This month brought valuable experiences: 1. Volunteering at a FairPrice outlet during CNY work highlighted the importance of every cent. What seems small to some is substantial to others. 2. Respect is earned. CNY volunteering witnessed customers handing food to our frontliners, showing that kindness matters more than material things. 3. At a community event, the majority assumed one choice was wisest, but a thoughtful minority's alternative proved best—a reminder to be mindful of choices. March awaits with these insights. In the words of Winston Churchill, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." 🚀 #FebruaryReflections #LifeLessons #WisdomThursday #GrowthMindset

If you ever look at the tags on our social media posts and wonder, "Who are they?" we'll tell you now. They're our partners, and we couldn't do what we do without them. There's a lot to running an organization like ours and while we greatly appreciate when people give us money, we also benefit from the guidance and steering that these groups give us. As a group barely a year old, we soak up all the tips and lessons that our partners can give us. It's also a sign of how things should be in the nonprofit world. We need to help each other. There is competition for resources, yes, but there's also plenty of opportunity for collaboration and referrals. A volunteer who may be unsuited for one agency could thrive in a different one. For example, someone who signed up to help at an animal shelter may find out the hard way that pet dander is not their friend. But walking dogs for a group like Elderdog is right up their alley. Our mission at Volunteer Peterborough is simple; we strive to match volunteers to the ideal organization, and make the recruitment process easier. Our partner agencies make that happen. Stop by our Partners page and see the full group of people that help us do what we do. And we love them for it. https://buff.ly/3JFesd7 #FanFriday #NonProfitLife #ValuableAssets #Partners #CommunityBuilding #Besties

Having a passion to help others can be incredibly fulfilling and impactful. Here are some ways you can channel this passion: 1. **Volunteering**: Join local or international volunteer organizations. Opportunities range from working at food banks and shelters to tutoring and mentoring. 2. **Professional Path**: Consider careers in healthcare, social work, counseling, or education where helping others is a core aspect. 3. **Community Involvement**: Participate in or organize community service projects, clean-up drives, and other local initiatives. 4. **Advocacy**: Get involved with advocacy groups that work on issues you're passionate about, such as human rights, environmental protection, or animal welfare. 5. **Everyday Actions**: Practice kindness in daily life. Small gestures like helping a neighbor, listening to a friend, or donating to charity can make a big difference. 6. **Skill Sharing**: Use your skills to benefit others, whether it’s teaching, offering professional services pro bono, or creating helpful resources. Following your passion to help can lead to personal growth, stronger communities, and positive change in

Farm work not only builds trust and communication among team members, but it also teaches the value of hard work and collaboration. So next time you're planning a team building day, consider heading out to the farm for a truly rewarding experience! #teambuilding #farmchores #collaboration #hardwork #teamwork

Today felt like the perfect time to jump back into LinkedIn. The last 10-12 months have been quite a journey both personally and professionally. This post isn't meant to relive the last year but to encourage everyone that when your life is turned upside down unexpectedly, it can lead to wonderful outcomes. I found through prayer, reflection, and unwavering support from friends and family, what was initially something extraordinarily difficult became a true blessing. Some will notice I have a "gap" in my work history now. About 4 months. 4 months to jettison a lot of baggage, get my mind and body back to neutral (thank you Brendan Ferns for recommending Getting to Neutral by Trevor Moawad), and to dream again. 4 months to reconnect with my wife and start to make decisions that are focused on me and my family first, not what a job might dictate or require. Call it a gap or a sabbatical or whatever you'd like; I knew in order to be the best for my family and for wherever I chose to go professionally, I had to reset. In October of 2023 I got to meet with some of the team at Grubb Ventures. I wasn't sure if I was ready to come off the sidelines yet. Was I mentally ready? Did I complete my "factory reset?" A few things were clear that were critical to me: 1. The leaders truly cared about the people there. It wasn't lip service or just some core value splattered on a wall. 2. They believed the company was ready to make smart, strategic changes in response to recent growth (I like leading through change believe or not). 3. Grubb cares about the community they live and work in. I joined Grubb as its CFO in November (I know I'm late posting about it). And today we sorted and packed eggs at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. We did it together. Just like we do each day at the office. I'm so thankful to the team at Grubb for choosing me. I'm grateful to everyone who supported me this last year, especially my wife and family. And while I know God doesn't ever have to reveal His plan for me, I'm blessed that He continues to orient my steps.

According to AP News, there's a growing trend of corporate employees seeking fulfillment through workplace volunteering. Here at WARM NC, we're grateful for the dedication of volunteers who help us provide safety-related home repairs for low-income homeowners. It's not just about fixing houses; it's about building a stronger, safer community together. Read more from this article: https://rb.gy/q423g5

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬...? ‎ Every member of our team has direct nonprofit experience. From animal shelters to scholarship programs and international advocacy, we’ve lived the mission. That’s why we don’t just support nonprofits—we’re part of the movement. Our values guide everything we do: 💜 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 in our team and the missions we stand behind. 💜 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 in every project and every outcome. 💜 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 from our nonprofit partners and the challenges they face. 💜 𝘎𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘦 to bring your mission to life with passion and purpose. ‎ At Elevation, we’re not just your partners—we’re your advocates 🙌

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SATURDAY MORNING (JULY 27TH) at 9:30 AM our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers in #Albuquerque will be having our next Community Clean-Up (ABQ)! For this Community Clean-Up our volunteers will be meeting up at and cleaning Tingley Beach. (Exact Meet-Up location still to be determined) NO OPEN-TOED SHOES Cleaning up loose trash is one of the best ways to pitch in for your community and the environment. Volunteering as a means to help conserve and protect the environment has a lot of upsides. Of course, the first is that you’ll be taking care of our planet, and it badly needs a little love given the myriad ways in which we’ve become adept at destroying it. But beyond that, volunteering for a cause you care about is a great way to meet like-minded people, make friends, and pull yourself out of the blues that sometimes accompany caring a lot about something important – especially if you feel alone in your endeavors. None of us like the sight of litter. Litter spoils the look of where we live but that’s not the only reason for picking up litter. There are a number of benefits from picking up litter that you may not have considered before. Volunteer-led projects such as these are one of the quickest, simplest, and least expensive ways to inspire more community spirit and civic action. A visually appealing community increases property values, attracts businesses, and improves the neighborhood's image. Beauty is one of the three most influential factors in community attachment, which means loyalty, to your particular town or city. Some research even shows that a nice-looking neighborhood promotes good behavior. Join us in keeping your community clean! For more information: https://lnkd.in/gFCcUaf5 #TeamWhoIAm_Albuquerque