Essays on Volunteer

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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 its feeding Continue reading...

Introduction

Volunteer Fire Department refers to a fire department that comprises of volunteers charged with the responsibility of performing fire suppression as well as other emergency services related to this purpose with a local and urban jurisdiction. As opposed to the career fire departments, the volunteer firefighters are not fully compensated for the services they offer to the local and urban community, but they are recruited and work only voluntary basis. However, some members of the volunteer firefighters multitask as both full time compensated career firefighters as well as volunteers. According to a recent report released by the National Fire Continue reading...

Volunteer Initiatives and its larger Contexts: The case of New York Cares

Volunteer Initiatives and its larger Contexts: The case of New York Cares
New York Cares is a volunteer organization that boasts of a unique approach to volunteering. It was established in the 1980s in order to contribute to combating the social problems hounding American society. This volunteer organization capitalizes on its claim to broadness that enables it to welcome participants and volunteers from any class, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or persuasion. It is founded on the idea of uniting for making New York communities a better, more liveable place – arguably one of the more prominent calls of volunteer organizations Continue reading...

Women Accepted For Volunteer Emergency Service

Introduction
- WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) was formed in July 30, 1942. President of Wellesley College, Mildred McAfee, became the first commander of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
- The WAVES served as clerical and secretarial officers and other non-military roles before they were allowed to join the military.
- Prior to WAVES, there was Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WACC) that was planned to be launched.
- WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) was not disbanded after the Second World War.
- The Congress passed the Women’s Armed Integration Act in 1948. Continue reading...

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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 (I Cor. 3:11). He is the Savior of the church (Eph. 5:23). As the church belongs to Jesus Christ, the Continue reading...

Introduction

The militarization of the American foreign policy has is a great challenge to the future national security and political goodwill of the U.S. Most of the U.S. international affairs budget is being shifted to the military. This is the same case to the operational power of the U.S. foreign policy. Former generals have been appointed to major cabinet foreign policy posts. The military’s role in delivering of the foreign policy might be hefty for the military leading to an imbalance. It would result to too much reliance on the defense forces. The bias of the foreign policy on Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

Leadership is a role that is of high importance in any given organization. The leadership of an organization is charged with numerous activities and responsibilities related to goal achievement. The roles and obligations of any leadership position will vary in accordance to the provisions of respective organizations. Effective leadership has many definitions and understandings. However, the common factor regarding effective leadership involves the fact that goal realization is important in the organization in question. However, leadership is not the same as management. Rather, leadership and management are complementary but distinctive factors that influence organizational success.

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Volunteering relates to giving service to other people or participating in a cause to assist a certain project without expecting any form of remuneration or reward for the services rendered. Volunteer work can be rendered in a number of areas but the most significant is social work. Participating in volunteer work helps in instilling a sense of responsibility among students while at the same time helping others. Situations in the community that may require volunteer work may emanate in cases of disasters where humanitarian efforts may lack the sufficient work force to assist the affected people. Additionally, volunteer work Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

I have been doing volunteer work for a long time. In the past four years, I have completed 100 hours of volunteer work and I plan to complete more hours in college.
There are so many more activities that I’d like to participate in as I believe that there are many areas that could benefit from volunteer work. As I start college, I would like to do volunteer work in orphanages or in homes for the elder, as well as in schools. I would also like to participate in the organization of community events, as well as in Continue reading...

COVER LETTER

13423 Main Street

Jersey, NY 14545

(222) (111 -1661)

10-01-2014

RIVERSHORE, INC.
765 Cayuga Street

Lewiston, NY 14092

(716) 754-7272

Dear Administrator:

I am submitting my resume in response to the recently advertised position at Rivershore Inc. I believe that my training and experience closely match your requirements and my additional qualifications in support care will make me an asset to your nursing staff.

Some important things that qualify me for this position include:

- I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Hunter College

New York, NY in 2005 and my certification in support nursing in 2009.

- I have experience taking care of patients in situations including infectious diseases and life-threatening injuries, nursing children and the elderly is also part of my work.
- I have proven Continue reading...

Enjoying good health being the most important facet of life; in the process of acquiring a general knowledge about it, I observed that with the increasing technological advancement and its effects, people develop “Stress”. That the stress plays a predominant role in the life-style of population, be it in the youth or the older generation.
Besides the stress-related ailments like diabetes, hypertension, depression and the like; an array of health conditions such as public health, environmental health, policy health, epidemiology, global health and health education are the main focus for disease prevention and health promotion of wider population. In Continue reading...

Kramer Electronics Volunteering proposal

My proposal to the C.E.O of Kramer Electronics Company is to initiate a corporate volunteer program that will enable people to volunteer in other community projects as part of social corporate responsibility. I have endeavored to undertake a research, thus, it is my belief and prayer that introducing a volunteering program would be very beneficial not only to the organization, but the employees and the community also would benefit a great deal (JA Worldwide, 2009). A venture like the one I am proposing for the Kramer electronics would seek to add morale onto the job and also place the Continue reading...

Angel Food Kitchen: Volunteer Training

Description
Many members of our community do not have enough to eat so Angel Food Kitchen offers home cooked meals and a food pantry. We welcome volunteers from ages 16 to 60 but we do ask them to attend a training session for working in the kitchen and dining room. Unfortunately not everyone who volunteers will be able to join our staff members working in the kitchen and with clients in the dining room. Angel Food Kitchen is well-organized and certain routines need to be followed carefully so delicious meals will be served on time. We also have special Continue reading...

I have always had a firm belief in being an instrumental contributor to the upliftment of mankind’s welfare and condition. One of the most viable ways where I could fulfill this personal goal is through volunteer work. North York General Hospital (NYGH) has been especially close to one’s heart since I gave birth to my children here. As such, there is no other way where I could return the exemplary service provided during my stay except to join their volunteer programs, particularly the Adult Volunteer Program.
I am most interested to be included as a volunteer for Continue reading...

Management

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
This organization is a non-profit online and independent newspaper. This organization deals with the dissemination of information from various regions. We source information from different stakeholders including reliable sources, online researches and interviews among others. From this information, our target groups include various people in the society. We address all issues in the society, for this policy and procedures document, our target groups are our volunteers. They volunteer for work at a newspaper in order to contribute variously towards the development of the society. They also facilitate organizational functions.

INCORPORATION

The incorporation requirements for our Continue reading...

Introduction

Despite their small numbers and their hesitant relationship with the Canadian government, the Nation’s people contributed to the war. For many reasons, the exact numbers of the people who volunteered in the war cannot be ascertained. Nevertheless, the First Nation’s people volunteered during the war. Their number could be estimated at around four thousand members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. These First Nation’s people were accorded limited civil rights during the time before the war. The British government declared war on Germany in 1914. Since Canada was a member of the British Empire, it was automatically Continue reading...

- Is Steve's un-reimbursed commuting expenses an allowable deduction on his personal tax return if he is assigned to be a volunteer usher for the Church's Saturday or Sunday services?
If Steve is assigned to be a volunteer in the church on both Saturdays and Sundays, his tax position regarding the un-reimbursed commuter expenses can be explained as follows:
According to code 162(a), the un-reimbursed commuter expenses remain unallowable for tax purposes because of the following reasons: Such expenses are not incurred for a profit gain. Steve is not in any profitable business so as to be able to Continue reading...

Prior to applying to become a doctoral student in pharmacy, I began to do some extra reading on the subject to determine the types of careers and models of practice that are available, and how they fit with my own goals and experience. I have done volunteer work in a hospital setting and found that I very much enjoyed working as part of a team in a community or general hospital. I think I would like to be employed such a setting, following a patient-centered type of pharmaceutical practice and assisting patients with finding the most effective Continue reading...

The experiences I have had in my life have taught me important virtues that have not only given me more strength and vigor to pursue my dreams but also to cherish and respect the family unit and those who live around us irrespective of their socio-economic status. On a personal and professional note I’m a passionate individual with strong organizational skills and a positive attitude towards academic research, project management and community based programs and take great pleasure in volunteer programs with the aim of improving situations as they are. Involving and interacting with pertinent issues that affect the well being of communities and ones that pose great challenges to the existence of human beings have enabled me to take a more positive and pragmatic approach to life. I have in turn become a more flexible and determined personality who views challenges and problems as opportunities to make a difference (Yammarino, 2002).

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Introduction

The issue with blood donation in Canada, as well as around the world, is that the supply of blood peaks during times of crisis when the need for blood is at the forefront of the public’s attention. This often outpaces the demand and goes to waste due to the small shelf life of blood. There is a steady demand for blood donation year-round and is often under-supplied. Should Canada use a monetary incentive to improve the supply and demand imbalance for blood donation?Blood Donation In Canada Canadian Blood Services (CBS) looks after the blood donation efforts within all Continue reading...

Introduction

Parents who work often think about what activities they can allow their children to participate in, especially if the activity will occur after school hours. Most of them are looking for programs that can help their children academically, while some parents prefer that their children join these activities to keep them off the streets while they, the parents, are away. Many students from disadvantaged families or environments do not have the opportunities of experiencing activities that would help stimulate their emotional and intellectual development. As a result, these children end up either lacking in knowledge or becoming street-smart kids Continue reading...

Homelessness is a critical problem in the society today. There are several causes of homelessness and various ways through which the society may help the homeless. This paper seeks to analyses the causes of homelessness and the possible ways of helping them.
The first major causes of homelessness are poverty (Garry A. Morse, 1992). The people whose income is minimal cannot afford to purchase homes and, therefore, end up homelessness. Secondly, natural disaster that hit various parts of America leaves many citizens homeless. For example, hurricanes destroy homes in large numbers rendering many people homeless. In addition, according to Continue reading...

Volunteer Firefighters

According to the title, volunteer fighters, a crew member of the fire-fighters squad is addressing his fellow staff. These fire-fighters are not paid or appreciated for their risky live saving efforts. Instead, they are all volunteers.
Out of frustration and desperation, he inquires to find assurance of their course and motive in working so tirelessly for ungrateful people and without pay. The fire-fighter's fainting heart desires encouragement to continue with the tireless job. He is concerned that the people disregard their efforts even when their work demands risky options such as using dangerous routes to evade fires. After surviving, Continue reading...

Introduction

The choice to interview Sarah Cramer came after considering the leaders who have had international impact by changing lives. Before embarking on the interview, it became evident that she had touched and affected the lives of Chinese children considerably. Through her university years and thereafter, Cramer has offered voluntary teaching and training services as an individual and through the Half the Sky organization. Although Cramer has received prestigious education, which other people envy, she chose to pursue voluntary services rather than venture into her career. In addition, many children benefit and have benefited from Cramer’s services. She portrays Continue reading...

Thesis

This paper is on successful planning of Christmas Ball. We cover aspects of marketing & promotion, staff & volunteering and health and safety evaluation to make sure this event is as successful as possible.

Marketing & Promotion of Christmas Ball

The main of marketing and promoting Christmas ball is to ensure people attend. First thing we need to take is care is we need to give people a ‘reason’ to attend Christmas Ball. This reason can vary for different target groups as some customers might be interested in freebies, product demos and entertainment while another class of customers might relate to presence of celebrity, theme based party Continue reading...

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The 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG) was a branch of the Army, Navy and Air Force seconded to the Chinese Air force during World War II. Although they only existed from 1941 to 1942, this group, known as the “Flying Tigers” made a lasting impression upon air combat during the war.
The Flying Tigers were formed by President Franklin Roosevelt to help the Chinese against the superior air forces of the Japanese (Chennault, pp. 24) The idea for the group came largely from its first commander, retired U.S. Army Air Corps Colonel Claire Chennault. (Chennault, pp. 26) Col. Chennault Continue reading...

Working in Charitable Organizations

The society often faces numerous challenges socially and economically that affect people’s welfare. Charitable organizations are constituted of people who give their lives and resources to improve the welfare of others in the society. In most cases, charitable organizations obtain resources from members’ contributions in addressing challenges that face a society (Jacobson& Ragan 113). These organizations often obtain assistance from well-wishers who donate their resources for organizations to help the people facing such challenges in the society.The paper synthesizes the findings obtained after analyzing the activities of Boys and Girls club to explain aspects what motivate charity organizations, Continue reading...

Social care is defined as a profession wherein the practitioner is closely working with individuals that are disadvantaged or marginalized or those that have special needs. Social care workers are committed to deliver and plan for creating programs geared towards providing quality care for groups or individuals that with identified needs. For example, people with physical disabilities, children, homeless people, victims of abuse and drug and alcohol dependent need specific aid in order to re-integrate themselves to the society to live a normal life. Social work is necessary to alleviate the constraint that hinders the marginalized society in achieving Continue reading...

Research Question

Is faith based organization effective in solving social problems than secular organization?

Conceptual and Operational Definitions

The variables are faith based organizations, secular based organizations and social problems. The independent variable is faith based organization and secular based organization. The dependent variable is social problems.

Independent variable is those variables that can be manipulated by the researcher. The dependent variables are those variables that will be affected by independent variable. Continue reading...

Cross Timbers Church is a Texas-based church whose primary goal is to serve the community - there is a heavy emphasis on leadership and service both around the community and beyond. Their chief efforts are focused on professional Christian counseling, volunteer work, and humanitarian aid both domestically and internationally. The church itself is incredibly involved with the community, providing services of all kinds to those who request or need them. From running soup kitchens to giving supply-filled backpacks to students in the area, Cross Timbers has a loose commitment to generally helping people in the area through their resources. Continue reading...

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. Continue reading...

There are many reasons I wish to attend George Washington University, not the least of which being my commitment to a good education and to attending a diverse university. Given my intercultural experience, I feel I would be a very good fit for the George Washington University community. Being from South Korea, and living there most of my life until very recently, I have a great deal of knowledge regarding this unique and vibrant culture. I would consider it a great honor to offer this information and knowledge about my culture to those who would be interested, furthering the Continue reading...

Introduction

The main reason for going to school is to impact on one’s community positively. This can be achieved through several means. First, is the classwork which instil knowledge needed in helping learners to understand how to work with other people. Secondly, the means comes as outside class activities which expose a person to communities. Volunteering falls under the second means. There are many benefits for volunteering, these cut across the community being assisted as well as the person offering their services and time. Benefits that are basic through volunteer work include; making new networking contacts, development of ones Continue reading...

In many cases one sees people been called upon to volunteer in planting trees in various places. One may volunteer without even been called upon since there are various benefits associated with tree planting. Ever since man set foot on earth, the environment has never been the same again. It is worse if one considers the advancing technology and the human population that is rendering more harm in the environment. Many may not understand in details the benefits of tree either in the community park or anywhere else. This paper analyzes how volunteering to plant trees in a community Continue reading...

How ironical that you could be in a medical emergency at home but lack means of contacting your immediate neighbor for help? How many fresh graduates are intimidated to apply for a job because they lack demonstrable experience? These questions may sound rhetorical because they question everyday phenomena. However, the panacea to these humiliating scenarios that we choose to ignore until they catch up with us lies in one thing, volunteering. When did you last volunteer?
The World has unequivocally become a global village thanks to technology that has simplified business, communication and transport. Paradoxically, we have become engrossed Continue reading...

EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP: MY LEADERSHIP PLAN

My Leadership Plan
After the exercises conducted in this course and having seen my past experiences in leading and the styles and strengths I have developed as a leader, in retrospect, this made me look back on what I wanted when I was younger. I realized that those were the things that I still want for myself as a leader. One of the goals I want to accomplish is applying and institutionalizing accountability. As the leader of my school, I want to be able to show my staff, the students, and my parents that I am capable of accomplishing Continue reading...

I must admit that I had my own preconceived ideas and notions about the mentally retarded persons all along and before I had an opportunity of volunteering in a facility that provides care for the mentally ill. Even at the moment when we were given an opportunity to volunteer in a mental health facility, I had my own ideas of what I would see, experience, and what the patients or the mentally retarded would be like. These notions had been built into me and developed throughout my life through listening to popular opinions from people and readings from the Continue reading...

Habitat for humanity is a human service organization whose main aim is to eliminate poverty and homelessness from the world by building cheap and affordable houses foe needy people. This organization relies on volunteer work to carry out its activities. Its recruitment of volunteers would be much easier if they had a volunteer recruitment portal of their website. This would make it easy for people sympathetic to their cause to get specific information on how they can offer aid to the organization. This would also help the organization to acquire more accurate information on the exact amount of manpower Continue reading...