Tag: Volunteering

One Year Volunteering in Paris

Volunteering is well-known and worthy in France. Based on statistics, one out of every four French citizens volunteers at some point in time. There are many reasons that cause someone to volunteer; one may feel useful, acquire skills, develop oneself, and fulfill his/her civic duty. After a quick...

Four steps for nonprofits to increase volunteering and giving

How we can strengthen collective purpose and relationships. How other sectors and individuals can help “Americans of all ages, all conditions, all minds constantly unite. Not only do they have commercial and industrial associations in which all take part, but they also have a thousand other...

Why Volunteering Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be

Olivia stared sullenly ahead when I asked her about her day. She hadn’t exhibited any interest in the mentoring material. Our word of the day was excellence, and there were several age-appropriate activities to spur a discussion. Olivia didn’t want to do any of them. Setting...