Volunteering Reports Samples For Students

Paper outline

Critical evaluation of Minnie’s Food Pantry Volunteer Volunteer program
Introduction
As presented in the interview, Minnie’s Food Pantry was established on April, 1st 2008 (April fool’s day) with the volunteer program being set in October, 2008. The organization offers healthy meals to families that are in need, in addition to educating them to become positive contributors to the community. In order to make this possible, the organization partners with local grocery stores and market to acquire fresh fruits, vegetables and wholesome meals to the families served. Currently, the organization serves thousands of families via ...

Community service is an elemental aspect in the societies today. Community services encompass voluntary actions and operations by people in all aspects. Community services are continual activities in the societies that many people attach great importance. In many organizations and institutions today, it is an added advantage for employees and job seekers to have been participants in community services. As such, they suggest the contribution of people to their societies. I undertook my volunteer work as a community service at the Food Share Company. While at the company, I engaged fully with the operations of the organizations in volunteer work. ...

Record management is the efficient control of any organization’s record, throughout the lifespan in order to meet the statutory expectations. Managing risk in a modern business environment is complex and not easy. Good management of information records in an organization is significant in ensuring that the organization is functioning efficiently to support RGB’s activity while providing a source of efficient service delivery. However, the major issue associated with the process of record keeping in RGB is the volume of records that should be identified, accessible, kept or destroyed according to the organizations policies. With many volumes of records in ...

Introduction

The cardiovascular system consists of arteries, capillaries veins blood vessels and the heart. The heart delivers nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and caries waste products for elimination from the tissues (Hester & Lusha, 2012). The regulation of the cardiovascular system occurs through a complex interaction of both neural and non-neural mechanisms that aim at guaranteeing a constant internal environment (homeostasis) in organisms (Malliani 2000). The regulation of the cardiovascular system occurs through hemodynamics, through auto regulation, hormonal regulation and neural control (Khurana, 2008).
The most important of the regulatory mechanisms are closed loop reflexes like baro- reflexes, chemo reflexes and ...

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE REPORT: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE

1. Introduction
The present report is based on the writer's field experience as a volunteer of the church (Preach The word Evangelical Church). The report is basically based on the structure of the church as an organization, SWOT analysis, leadership challenges and an overall learning that occurred during the 6 week volunteering in the above mentioned church.

The following are the theoretical perspectives on some of the main aspects of the church as a non-profit making organization:

1.1. Organization of the Church
Cole cites, 'The church that Jesus built was HIS church. Jesus Christ is Himself its foundation ( ...

Research assignment

Abstract
The ambulance service needs recommendations on the characteristics and traits of potential volunteers. Previous research indicates that volunteers need to be risk-takers, emotionally stable and have the ability to get along with others. Recommendations were made to find suitable candidates with these traits through a group assessment to test group and individual risk, decision making, emotional intelligence through a psychological check and by finding a volunteer who fits the job search.

Introduction

Background information & outline of the problem:
The ambulance service is a valuable service that helps the community access treatment when sick, involved in an accident or when ...

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Overview
1-Private sector: local business (Gym)
2-Public sector: provided by the government (Park)
3-Voluntary sector: Funded by public community (RSL)
Introduction
This case study report will illustrate three activates that I have tried since the start of the unit course of introduction to leisure and recreation theory. The first activity I took part of is going to the gym near my local area. Gym facility is considered as a private sector that has been set for the community in some certain local areas. Secondly, I do some soccer training at a local park close to my home. The local ...

Part 1: Review of the Organization

The American Red Cross - Orange County Chapter, is a humanitarian organization in the U.S that comprises of a team of volunteers. The organization is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and its Congressional Charter. American Red Cross operates on a strategic plan that guides its efforts and activities for a period. It seeks to address the changing needs for the region’s residents. Additionally, the plan and objectives provides the necessary steps that the organization undertakes to achieve its objectives. Finally, it assists the organization to achieve its mission effectively.
The organization’s plans ...

Introduction

Different organizations have different ways of carrying out their activities. The different ways are influenced by the organization missions, the management, the environment the organization is in among others (Kettner, 2013). The following essay conducts an assessment of the organization The Mission Continues. The assessment includes; organizational marketing strategies, management, and structure, organizational policies, regulations to which the organization adheres, the leadership within the organization, how the organization handles change, their use of volunteers, funding streams and their fundraising strategies.

About the organization

The Mission Continues is an organization that was started to deal with post 9/11 era veterans. The organization assists ...

Completion Date

CONTENTS
1. Introduction..3
2. The Color Run: Event Management Profile4
3. The Color Run Lausanne: A Profile.5
4. The Color Run Lausanne: Sustainable Event Management Practice6
4.1. Stakeholder Analysis..7
4.2. Media Coverage..9
4.3. Community Implications10
5. Recommendations11
6. References.13

The Color Run Lausanne: Sustainable Event Management Report

1. INTRODUCTION
Festivity has become an integral part of social life in 2000s. In addition to conventional celebratory events – e.g. Christmas, Halloween and home coming in U.S, for example – events organized around athletic, charity or awareness-raising themes have come to capture attention of an increasing number of social segments beyond younger ones. For instance, sports events organized and/or sponsored by ...

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Career Target
My primary job target is that of a Marketing Manager. It is primarily responsible in the planning and execution of the most effective approach at promoting company products, service, or brand (National Career Service n. p.). This marketing plan should involve all marketing activities on a campaign. Employers are most likely interested in at least three years of skills, experience, and industry knowledge at the marketing executive level more than formal academic learnings. It is expected that good marketing knowledge and management skills are already in place before receiving a consideration ...

Community projects aim at making the community a sustainable place for each and every individual. The community project on focus is the Australian Football league that partners with administrators and community volunteers association in support of the differently abled children. AFL program shares a sense of companionship and belonging to the disabled children integrating them and making them feel important as other members of the community (KIM, EHRICH & FICORILL 2012). Similarly, with the help of the Adult Migrant English program, the Australian Football league program for the disabled children have been offering learning, social and recreational opportunities to the children, organizations ...

OVERSEAS ENGLISH TEACHER VS. GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTOR

This report discusses and evaluates the career paths for an overseas English teacher and a government technology contractor, with the objective of enabling the reader to identify the better and more appropriate career path for him or her.

In particular, this report discusses the career overview, career outlook, requirements, and salary ranges for each career path. It then concludes with a recommendation on what would be more appropriate for the reader based on his or her lifestyle and interests, given that both career paths are highly in demand and well compensated.

Career Overview

Overseas English Teacher

The job of an English teacher can ...

Co-operative

A co-operative refers the autonomous association of individuals joined voluntary to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs as well as ambitions with the help of joined and democratically controlled organization. The co-operatives in not only developed, but also in developing countries increase the income and employment opportunities for its members. According to United Nations’ Secretary General Kofi Annan, the movement of the cooperative is the biggest organized segment of civil society that plays key role in fulfilling the human needs. These organizations offer facilities like health, housing and banking. In addition, they are involved in promoting education ...

Overview: this career map report describes what my targeted career will be, what requirements are needed for this job position, the skills and gaps I currently have, and how to develop them.

Career Target:

My targeted goal is to become a Marketing Manager within the next five years. My preferred industry is banking, but I am comfortable working in any other industry where I will get a job. The position of a marketing manager requires one to have the right skills that can be beneficial in aligning the company’s mission objectives to realize goals pertaining to marketability and profitability.
The ...

Infanticide

Studies on criminal justice, especially as it relates to infanticide case have shaded more light on how to perform a wide variety of services which include crime investigative work, identifying suspects, among other duties for the benefit of the general public. A more multidiscipline team approach has been the prime factor to ensuring comprehensive response to myriad of problems relating to infanticide and putting face on the actions necessary to be taken. In this perspective, looking at the Smithville community, the society is violent to children. In fact, as the statistics suggest, children are at high risks of being in ...

Reflection

Learning is a continuous process of observing, acquire, understanding things, even the tiny things that may not keep importance as such, but give you a great deal of learning. I, as all human beings, have been through intense learning process, aiming to develop skills and acquire a perfect skill set of a law student. To attain this perfection, I strive to learn all types of skills that suit my profession at the best. Learning does not always mean to be from the educational perspective, it also holds outside the school. As I chose my profession in law, and got to the edge, I ...

Different companies have different vision/mission statements that have distinct messages. The following companies are given an insight in the comparison of their mission/statements. These companies include Barnhardht Manufacturing, Nokia, Toyota, New Red Cross, Ohio State University and Wounded Warrior Project.

The message of each mission/vision statement

The message mission statement of Nike Corporation is to enhance innovation and inspirations to the global athletes (Batchelor & Stoddart, 41). The message in the mission for the Ohio State University is to connect people in research-based programmes in order to improve their communities and lives (Goethals, Jones & MacGregor, 26). The Barnhardt Manufacturing Company’s mission is to lead in ...

1. Executive Summary
The importance of networking cannot be emphasized enough, especially in the corporate world. The main channels of networking for tourism professionals these days are; personal meetings, conferences, seminars, corporate events, volunteering activities and online networking. There are many tourism organisations such as UNWTO, TTRA and The Tourism society that present the tourism professionals with the opportunity for networking. One to one networking between students and alumni at a school is also valuable and can turn into profitable ventures and opportunities in the future.

Table of Contents

2. Introduction to the Importance of Networking
2.1 Point ...

Charity 1: School PTA

The Parent Teachers Association in focus is a charitable school organization in a primary school. It is made up of volunteers who consist of parents, guardians, alumni and teachers who come together to generate resources for school programs, events or the acquisition of resources that are not included or planned for in the school budget. The PTA’s committee is made up of five executive members and other volunteers selected during the School’s Annual General Meeting held every September. The Executive position on the PTA Board include; the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and the Vice Treasurer. The ...

Over the course of time, nursing has evolved as a profession whose ideals are embedded on the caring and therefore advancing the health of a population with diverse health needs. It is apparent that the role of the nurse has today become increasingly recognizable and that nurses today are regarded in a more approachable and respectable manner. In some quarters, nursing is defined as a calling but at the professional level it is more than just that calling. It is a dynamic role that involves caring for individuals, making decisions, critical thinking, problem solving and sustenance of a health ...

Recommendation Report

Tyrone T. Lewis
Abstract
Environmental pollution is a growing and enduring concern in New York City. Environmental pollution takes different dimensions. However, air pollution is particularly concerning with statistics from reputable bodies attributing it to premature deaths due to complications from respiratory diseases. Partnerships between the city authorities and community and volunteer groups have seen the implementation of programs and initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental pollution in the city. However, many of these programs are not sustainable because they fail to address the human aspect as a contributor to environmental pollution, and also as a resource towards the ...

Objective

The key purpose for the Make-A-Wish Foundation is to grant the different desires of children experiencing life-threatening illness, an aspect that gives them hope and joy in life. The organization helps to save the lives of children between the age of two and a half to eighteen years and their respective families with the burden of enriching their life experience. The rationale for the experience is a belief that through the concept, children in such conditions and their family are released from the immense stress and filled with hope in life that will surpass their illness. The foundation achieves ...

If Women Counted

Summary
While the work done by men outside the home is always acknowledged and included in the productivity figures of the economy, the contribution of women is always neglected and not cared for. Many economists have termed the neglect of women in the global economic activity as a sexist outrage that needs to be corrected. According to some analysts, neglecting the contribution of women to the society is equal to neglecting the intellectual property of a corporate entity. In both the developed and developing countries, a number of transactions are removed from the active economy and are do not involve any ...

Introduction 3

Park Profile 4
PEST Analysis 4
Political Environment 4
Economic Environment 6
Social Environment 7
The Impact of Technology 7
Analysis of Space 8
Marketing mix 8
Areas of Improvement 9
Financial Considerations 10
Estimated Impact of the analyzed solutions 11
Conclusions 11

References 12

Introduction
Environmental protection is one of the hottest issues on the contemporary political and social agendas. Although this priority has been challenged by many countries, the need to preserve wildlife and restore the populations of endangered species has been recognized by the international community ...

Report

In the dream, we spend a third of life. Sleep is a regular process of recovery. Healthy and proper sleep is the key to successful day and good mood. Scientists have estimated that the duration of sleep compared to the XIX century was reduced by 20%, and today about 60% of people suffer from chronic sleep deprivation, that is they regularly sleep less than genetically prescribed 7-9 hours. And according to researchers, chronic sleep deprivation was the result of the development of civilization.
Each person needs good sleep for normal functioning of the organism. Unfortunately, to present date, for various ...

Medical students returning from their global health trips often discuss about their experiences including patient information, health condition, photos, and test results that are supposedly shared only with the patient’s family members. This encompasses a significant risk for the patient in terms unreasonable exploitation of their medical condition and an apparent violation of professional ethical standard (IFMSA 1). This is just one of the concerns that arises in international global health experiences that make skeptics to question whether it does more harm than good. A month before summertime kicks in, university bulletin boards are crowded with posters inviting forward-looking ...

Analysis of the program “Getting Out and Staying Out”

Abstract
The ‘Getting Out and Staying Out’ program has received a lot of attention in the recent past for the role it has played in reviving and rekindling the lives of young males of New York who have served time in prison. This paper sheds more light on the role that the program has played in the by looking at the factors that have facilitated its success, doing a SWOT analysis and providing recommendations that could be implemented to improve the service delivery of the program. The paper also suggests the considerations that prospective studies could use to evaluate the ...

- Executive Summary
This paper explores into the annals of citizen science in relation with the use of tourists in community environmental monitoring in order to enhance the creation of sustainable destinations. The gist of the paper involves the exploration of a central theme of how tourists can be used as citizen scientists in community environmental monitoring. In advancing the theme, the paper analyses six citizen science projects that predominantly use tourists to collect data for analysis. The main project analyzed in the paper is the Fluker Post Research Project in Melbourne Australia. To back the analysis of the ...

Introduction

The primary objective of this report is to analyze the concept of flexible working and psychological contracts. Also, it aims at evaluating the influence of flexible working in an organization. The first part covers literature review of psychological contract and its impacts on business performance. Psychological contract is a notion that the employee and employer have a mutual relationship whereby both have expectations. According to CIPD (2016a) flexible working is whereby the employees have a degree of flexibility on work schedules such as working four days a week, part-time work, job-sharing, and annual hours. Flexible work improves retention and ...

Part A - For the Organization

Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholder analysis refers to the method uses qualitative data to know the interests and effects of different groups on the company. Internal stakeholders are the individuals within an organization, who are directly affected by the company’s activities. External stakeholders are the individuals outside the organization, but are indirectly affected by the performance of the company (Holland 126). The internal and external stakeholders of Cancer Council NSW are identified in table 1.

Scope of Risk Management

SWOT Analysis
Political: The government of NSW has taken various initiatives in relation to cancer prevention that indirectly also affect the Cancer Council NSW. For ...

1. Identify a problem and explain the problem:
Background: The project proposal is related to the prevention of fall among elderly. The incidence of falls is high among the elderly population. Studies suggest that elderly who fall once, are more likely to fall in the future. A number of conditions like poor eye vision or transient ischemic attacks or pets or general body weakness or other miscellaneous reasons, can increase the risk of fall in the elderly population. Falls can be particularly serious and life changing for elderly. It can make them dependent on others and also increases the ...

RE: Our Company’s Ethical Duties and Social Responsiveness

With the great efforts of our human resources, legal, and administrative department, I would like to announce the recent completion of our amended Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”). The drafting and implementation of the Code illustrates our commitment to ensure that all members of the Ruby Tuesday staff and corporate suite conduct themselves with “honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior” and in compliance with the law (Ruby Tuesday, 2015). A Code of conduct is essential for us to be the best organization that we can be.
While the Code provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of our ...

Librarian,

XX Library

Sub: Request for Weekly Help-A-Child-Read Day

Dear Sir,
I am an undergraduate in Education and my passion for teaching is only matched by my passion for making a tangible change towards equitable education. Through my students I have been exposed to issues that children face on a daily basis in their quest for education. Today many children are struggling to read and the most impacted are children who are living in poverty. They cannot afford compensating measures like extra tuition or technology assistance. I believe this is something that we can address as a community and that is why I am writing to ...

Introduction

The report is prepared to present a strategic marketing plan for Muscat Festival for the year 2017 to 2019. It includes short-term planning that needs to be implemented for ensuring the growth in this yearly event. The marketing strategies are addressed in this plan to identify what needs to be done this year for increasing the number of visitors. The management intends to plan something different in the next two years that will increase the number of visitors and people of Muscat will be able to enjoy more activities and fun in their city.
The changes are necessary to ...

ABSTRACT

The Hamas in a terrorist organization that has a long and diverse history. In this paper, I will examine this body and break down its organizational structure. Other sectors of key interest will be its ideologies, military involvement, and past atrocities. This will facilitate an in-depth understanding of the Hamas, its vindication as a terrorist organization and the role it plays in the Middle East.

INTRODUCTION

While all these definitions appear concise at face value, countries worldwide are confronted by a serious challenge of picking a comprehensive definition. With the State Department of the United States' definition, for example, sub-political ...

Identifying Competitive Environment for Fundraising in Canada

Identifying Competitive Environment for Fundraising in Canada
It is a known fact that assistance and contributions from profitable business organizations and affluent individuals are the lifeblood of any not-for-profit organization. However, reaching appropriate donors and contributors have become more challenging and difficult (Gierczak et.al, 2016). On one hand, there is a fierce rivalry and on the other hand, there are many issues pertaining to gain donor’s attention towards the issue on hand. Therefore, in order to grow in this competitive environment, not-for-profit organizations require to be more engaging with donors (Global Philanthropy, 2016). Although this has been the ...

This particular course has provided me a lot of insights about the ongoing environmental issues worldwide. With this, I have given the opportunity to engage even in the simplest ways that I can do to contribute a little change. As always, I am drawn to the issues particularly on waste disposal and the major damage it can cause in biodiversity as a whole. Thus, I have chosen to be one of the volunteers in a cleanup activity in our community.
As early as five in the morning, all of us volunteers gathered along the roadsides bringing our own garbage containers. We were ...

Abstract 3

Introduction 4
Recruitment Process in PepsiCo 4
Planning 4
The Process of Recruitment 5
Managing New Employees 6
Hiring Process (Applicant’s Actions) 7
Workplace Diversity in PepsiCo 7
Diverse Workforce Recruiting 8
Training of Applicants with Disabilities 8
Global Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy 9
Recommendations 9
Conclusions 10

References 11

Abstract
PepsiCo, as many other international companies, has a complex procedure of recruitment process that includes several steps: planning, process of recruitment and managing new employees. Each step includes many procedures that ensure compliance with the company’s regulations, ...

Introduction

Conflicts are disagreements between two or more groups of people. The parties could disagree on principles, interests or responsibilities. Conflict is very ordinary and expected when individuals with different values and ideas work together. Due to the inevitability of discord, it is important to recognize the conflict, address it and resolve it sufficiently. When conflicts are not resolved appropriately, undesired effects may arise. When conflicts are correctly handled, it strengthens the relationship and trust between the involved parties. There are many different methods of conflict resolution. Choosing the best conflict resolution method is crucial to resolving the conflict. In ...

The Ministry of Health for United Arab Emirates is mandated to employ UAE national health professionals that possess the suitable qualifications (Health Authority-Abu Dhabi, 2012). This is in accordance with Health Authority-Abu Dhabi Personal Qualification Requirements. This geared towards ensuring high-quality healthcare services are effectively delivered to patients. Moreover, the ministry is at the forefront in ensuring that UAE national health professionals employed are given most appropriate training and supervision that can facilitate the development of these professionals in their careers (Federal Department of Nursing: UAE Ministry of Health, 2011). Additionally, the ministry has to define benefits that are ...

Beach cleanup is a conservative way of keeping the environment clean. It helps in cleaning the habitat of small animals, insects, and birds that stay and feed at the beach. It is a preventive measure that ensures harmful waste products do not get into the ocean and spoil the marine animals’ habitat. Things like plastic bags cause harm to the fish when ingested since it does not decompose. Chemicals products used in cosmetic products pollute the water and harms marine life. Constant cleanup of the beach prevents these from happening. Different beaches have their way of cleaning up. They employ people ...

Introduction

The school of business sponsored the breakfast networking event held at the university. It was an event where students had free breakfast as they met and interacted with different potential employers from several companies. Some of these companies included Finning Cat, Tycrop, Hays, Pearson, Cintas, PepsiCo, Kalotire and Prospera Credit Union. I was very excited that morning and was full of energy and confidence. The employers who were present were very appealing, and I was eager to hear what they had to offer.

Part 1

The workshop began with an opening address by one of the event’s keynote speakers, Simon ...

Biology Lab Report

Abstract
Plant damage by herbiovry needs to be studied especially with potential negative impacts from climate change. The impact of caterpillars on cucumber leaves was measured under three different situations. Firstly when the leaves were damaged with holes, secondly when saliva was added or thirdly when leaves were both damaged and saliva was added. The hypothesis tested was ‘There will be an increase herbiovry on damaged and saliva treated plants compared to saliva and no damaged or damage and no saliva treated plants. The leaves were photographed before treatment and after, caterpillars were added to the leaves under ...

Introduction

United States federal government, Wisconsin’s local government, Department of Transportation, and all the safety partners need to move with speed to curb drunken driving menace in Wisconsin state. This problem can be achieved only if there is collaborative partnership between the government departments, private institutions and the local citizens. This research paper seeks to answer the question on; what should be done to reduce incidences of drunken driving in Wisconsin? I propose that there should be a collaborative effort between the government, private institutions, and citizens in coming with the proper programs to solve the problem. This is because ...

Geographical Location, Demographics and Cultural Mix

Sydney is the capital of South Wales and is considered as the most populated city in Australia. As of 2010 the city had a population of approximately 4.6 million. This city was established in 1788. Sydney is 881 km north east of Melbourne, 938 km South from Brisbane, 286 km north East from Canberra, 3970 km East of Perth and 1406 east of Adelaide (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2013a; City of Sidney 2013).
Statistics reveal that the city has a population of 4,119,190. Sydney urban center is said to have 3,641,422 million people. Statistics carried out ...

This book is so captivating because I found a lot of interesting sections that kept me keep on reading and analyzing it. However, the most interesting thing I learnt in this book is the commitments of the leading protagonists: Joe Ehrmann and Jeffrey Marx. These are two former friends who have been together for more than four decades now. What perplex me most are their amazing perceptions towards life. Even if they have taken different paths of life now, they shame a similar world view and are out to positively transform the lives of the youths.
It was so interesting ...