Social Science, Volunteer Work
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How to Adopt a Village in Africa
A Story of Joy, Pain, and Purpose by Sheena Ashdown
How to Adopt a Village in Africa: A Story of Joy, Pain, and Purpose is the memoir of how author Sheena Ashdown started a small NGO, the Africa Village Project Association (AVPA). As a young adult, Sheena travelled around West Africa, doing almost...
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10 Days in February... Limitations & 10 Days in March... Possibilities
A Memoir by Eleanor Deckert
As a child in the 1960s, my biggest and happiest influences were: • living in the mountains of Colorado • experiencing Brownies and Girl Scouts • Laura Ingalls Wilder’s ‘Little House’ books • Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan •...
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North Shore Rescue
If You Get Lost Today, Will Anyone Know? by Allen Billy
The North Shore Rescue Team has existed since 1965 and has performed thousands of search and rescue operations on the North Shore Mountains and other locations throughout British Columbia and Washington State. Team activities have assisted at...
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How to Prepare for Everything
Empowering you to Face Disruption with your Community, and to Feel Good about the Future* by Aaron Titus
There are an endless number of disasters to worry about. Preparing for every possible disaster leaves you with a long, disorganized list of things to buy or do, which may not match personal needs. Preparation can seem unattainable. We check off...
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Good Work Done Better
Improving the Impact of Community-Based Non-Profits by Sam Watts
Is it possible that the organizations that serve the most vulnerable people in our communities are merely applying temporary patches? Why are most North American cities unable to deal with the root causes of the social challenges they are...
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The Essential Volunteer Handbook
by Mark Winfield
The Essential Volunteer Handbook provides all the help you will need to find a rewarding volunteer experience in your local community. Easily read in one sitting, information is provided on locating and selecting opportunities that will make a...
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