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💻 Putting your "Out of Office" on for a good cause. Working for a company that values the greater community should be a prerequisite! 🏡 I have visited this underprivileged school twice with a team of staff and students from The IIE Varsity College. We spend a full day painting the school to create a better environment for the children. 🎨 🌳 The concept of caring for other people is more important than we realize. To give of our time to help another may leave us with dirty clothes, missed calls and the need to work a little bit harder when we return to the office. The greatest realization I made was considering that I work for a company that doesn't mind you missing a few calls to spend a day in the community. This kind of corporate culture is what #peoplefirst really means. Putting your staff first is one thing; putting your community first is another. #community #uplift #CSI #socialresponsibility

🎉 I am thrilled to share that I’ve been appointed to the cultural council for North Attleboro, a local chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council! (I’m talking “raise your right hand”, three-year term, official). 🙋♀️ This is: -Voluntary -Unpaid -Going to consume a portion of my already busy schedule So why am I thrilled? Because I’m passionate about community engagement and when asked why I applied for the position, my simple answer was, “We could do better”. 💪 As a marketing professional, I’m naturally inclined to observe interactions and identify areas of opportunity. And it’s really hard to keep good ideas to myself. 😏 Having a mindset of “if it doesn’t exist, make it happen” has given me tremendous leadership and growth opportunities, from establishing professional networking groups to getting involved with charity organizations. Usually, I’m “making it happen” for the first time with little to no experience, but I am confident I can make a difference. And the organizations that bring me onboard agree. 🎨🤝 🔬 Culture works through the arts, humanities, and sciences to enrich communities, grow the economy, increase accessibility, and foster individual creativity. Here’s your reminder to learn continuously, be confident, and do good things. #communityengagement #volunteering #dogoodfeelgood #leadership

"Through the lens of Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), I discovered a wealth of untapped potential." Read Felix Orwaka's latest blog #SustainableDevelopment #youthshapingthefutureofafrica #volunteering #thisiscorpsafrica

Even the smallest seeming projects contribute to the community economic development of your area. What groups, projects or initiatives are you a part of? We'd love to hear! #CommunityEconomicDevelopment #CED #Volunteer #CommunityProjects #EastKootenays

Whether you've tutored underprivileged children or organized community clean-up drives, showcasing your volunteer experiences demonstrates your commitment to social responsibility and personal growth. Learn how to highlight these impactful contributions effectively to stand out to admissions committees. ✨ #StudyAbroadPrep #VolunteerExperience #ApplicationTips #StudyAbroad #YourEduAdvisors #OverseasEducation #Counseling #CareerCounseling #CommonApp

Updates from our recent Volunteer Flagship Training Program batches. This short one-week training program equips young college and university students with the essential skills needed to become effective volunteers. They gain a strong foundation in volunteerism, preparing them to use their knowledge and abilities to make a positive impact on our society. #PCA #PakistanCitizensAlliance #volunteerflagshiptraining #DevelopingLeaders #changemakersoftomorrow #volunteerism #Basicsofsocialwork

Behind the Scenes: Transforming Communities. Join us on a journey of change as we work tirelessly on the ground to uplift and educate our community. What It Takes: - Empathy 💙 - Collaboration 🤝 - Education 📚 - Resilience 🌟 📢 Join Our Mission: Be part of the change! #CommunityTransformation #EducationForAll #ChangeMakers #JoinOurMission#Ngo #volunteer

Did you know that school governors and trustees are one of the largest volunteer collectives in the country? Staggeringly, over a quarter of a million people volunteer to support their community & improve the quality of education provided to young people! #VolunteersWeek #Education #CommunitySupport #Volunteerism #SchoolGovernors #Trustees #QualityEducation #CommunityEngagement #VolunteersWeek #MakingADifference #EducationalExcellence

How do you know that your community is exhausted and what should you do? #Communityexhaustion is a topic that has been ignored for long. For organizations that use Community-Led Development (#CLD) approach and #HCD where people involvement is key, a deeper understanding of the community and their elasticity is key to avoid and prevent exhaustion. Here is an amazing article that would help in deeper understanding of the topic. #Communityexhaustion #communityengagement #communitydevelopment #volunteerism #CLD #HCD #hcd2023 Garrett Mason Michael Muiya Raymond Abaifaah CorpsAfrica

Something to think about at this time of year. #Community #CommunityConsciousness #CommunityBuilding #teambuilding #groupdynamics #communitydevelopment #lonelinessepidemic. #griefatChristmas https://lnkd.in/gJsgUGCC