by Mickey Gomez on January 17, 2010
Helping the People of Haiti: Make your response count
As we continue to see images and hear reports from Haiti in the wake of the devastating magnitude 7 earthquake that hit the island nation on January 12, we are moved by compassion to respond.
We want to collect things that we believe would be useful and send [...]
by Mickey Gomez on January 6, 2010
What better way to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. than through service to others?
In 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday as a national day of service, asking people to consider it “a day on, not a day off.” According to Coretta Scott King,
“The greatest birthday gift my [...]
by Mickey Gomez on December 30, 2009
Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.
Starting on January 1, 2010, Disney (in partnership with the HandsOn Network) will begin distributing free one-day passes to eligible volunteers. That’s right – FREE.
How does this work?
It’s pretty simple. If you’re interested in the program, you can search and sign-up via Disney’s website. Once you find an opportunity, [...]
by Mickey Gomez on December 31, 2008
Why not ring in the New Year by resolving to volunteer?
If you already volunteer, please consider sharing your experiences and encouraging others to volunteer!
There are so many opportunities out there just waiting for the right person to come along and help. There are boards and committees seeking new members, non-profits looking for people to [...]
by Mickey Gomez on December 4, 2008
Welcome to the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County’s Volunteer Blog!
Our hope is to keep you informed and inspired about issues related to volunteering, everything from local needs and efforts to national news and trends.
We also plan to spotlight what volunteers are doing in our community, so please let us know if you have a great [...]