Want to Volunteer Abroad? Learn From My Mistakes
Since pouring over Gloria Whelan’s “Homeless Bird” at 9 years old, I knew I had to travel to India. Growing up, I devoured Indian culture…
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5 Practical Ways to Help Your Homeless Neighbors
When I first walked through the doors of my new job, I was excited and nervous. I had just been hired at Nashville Rescue Mission,…
5 Reasons to Start Volunteering After College
After graduating from college, I was living in Omaha, Nebraska and working at a small private doctor’s practice. It was a tough stretch at work…
Make a Difference: Volunteer With Your Friends
I know in my heart that community service does immense good, but finding the time among other priorities — work, family, friends — feels daunting.…
How to Give Back This Holiday Season (Even if You’re Busy and Broke)
The holidays are a magical time of year, but also a busy one. We’re trying to fit in time for friends, family, and faith, and…
5 Ways to Respond When Disaster Strikes
Refugee families scattered across the globe following bombing after bombing in Syria. Entire communities decimated in the extreme flooding after a storm. Children left without…