Why You Should Adopt a Fur-Ever Friend in College
Owning a pet has several benefits, especially for stressed-out colleges students. According to the National Center for Health Research ,...
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How to Give Back to Your Community
As human beings, I think we all have an inner desire to one day change the world and make it a better place. Whether that’s fighting for...
My Experience Volunteering While Traveling
Until last month, I had never been to Washington D.C. This was always a talking point with my friends. No, I had never seen the White House...
Points of Light and the History of National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month. It was established in April 1991 by President George W. Bush as part of his 1,000 Points of Light...
My Experience as a Picnic Day Volunteer
Volunteering for anything is always fulfilling because you’re helping someone, usually with good intentions, and doing it of your own free...
What I Learned from Getting Involved
In high school, I always heard about how getting involved at a younger age will help you in the long run, but I never took it seriously. In college, everything changed.
How Volunteering Has Changed My Life
Community service will teach you so much more than you expect.
The Love of Volunteering
I volunteer on campus with the community-service group called the Literacy Initiative. The mission statement of the club is raise the...
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I Went to UIowa’s Dance Marathon as a First-Year Dancer & Here’s What Happened
The first weekend in February at the University of Iowa means one thing—Dance Marathon! As a first-year student, I found a few different...
The Rewards of Volunteering
I’ve never felt more joy in my life than the times that I’ve volunteered to make an impact in someone’s life. I’ve been volunteering and...
UF Students Receive Grant to Expand Non-Profit to Sierra Leone
The non-profit makes reusable menstrual pads.
A Few Key Areas to Focus on During Your Undergrad – Other Than Grades!
Being an undergraduate student can definitely be stressful. It is not uncommon for a student to be completely unsure of what program they...
An Anti-Consumerist Guide to Christmas
The holidays shouldn't only be defined by gift-giving.
5 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
For many of us, the holidays are the best time of year. They’re less than a month away, and that has lots of us pretty excited for all of...
5 Local Causes That Make This Season About Giving Back
Spread the love to others this season.
Service: The Best Gift You Can Give
How are you planning to serve this season?
The Easiest Ways You Can Help Camp Fire Victims
Here are the easiest and most effective ways you can help victims of the California wildfires from wherever you are
Learning when Not to Stay Mum: Female Empowerment at the Pregnancy Centre
Last year, I began volunteering with the Pregnancy Centre (the PC), a not-for-profit organization based in Kitchener since 1986. It acts as...
Want to Be Valiant? Volunteer.
In a world that constantly pushes the idea of independence and self-care, volunteering reminds us of working together towards a larger purpose in life.
Think Like F.A.R.M. Cafe and Help Feed All Regardless of Means
As Thanksgiving approaches, students are excitedly anticipating going home to enjoy the best parts of this holiday: food, staying cozy...
