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VOLUNTEERISM - Be a "Volunteer for Life!"
Links
BE a VOLUNTEER! - Check out these Volunteer Organizations
Volunteers of America
Volunteers of America is a national, non-proft, faith based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
Community Build Day
The Financial Services Roundtable assigns this day to be the physical manifestation of what its member companies do all year to build the communities they serve.
Points of Light Kids Care Clubs
Their mission is to develop compassion and the spirit of service and philanthropy in elementary and middle school aged youth.
West Tennessee Healthcare
If you live in Jackson, Tennessee or the West Tennessee area, check out the opportunities for volunteering with West Tennessee Healthcare.
JOIN HANDS DAY
Sponsored by America's Fraternal Benefit Societies, JOIN HANDS DAY gives fraternal benefit societies and volunteer organizations the opportunity to reach out to people they don't know, to connect generations and develop new relationships.
VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch is a leader in the nonprofit world dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer.
CMT One Country
You have the power of one, volunteer now.
Youth Service America
Supports youth on a life-long path of service and civic engagement, and educates the public, the media, and elected officials about the role of youth as community leaders.
Hands on Network
Hands On Network brings people together to strengthen communities through meaningful volunteer action.
USA Weekend "Make a Difference Day"
America's largest day of doing good, Make A Difference Day, is the fourth Saturday in October.
Volunteer Resource Centers - Family Volunteering Guide
This is a great resource for families to get connected to volunteering. Information includes why is it so important for your family to volunteer and suggestions to help your family decide what type of volunteer opportunity to pursue.
Points of Light Foundation
The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers who are helping to solve serious social problems in thousands of communities. Through a variety of programs and services, the Foundation encourages people from all walks of life — businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, low-income communities, families, youth, and older adults — to volunteer.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Volunteers
Provide information for those individuals interesting in volunteering their time and money to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Benefits of Helping Articles
Kindness: How Good Deeds Can Be God for You!
Helping Others Helps You
By Vijai Pl. Sharma, PhD
What is "Helper's High"?
Indiana University School of Medicine
Helper's High: The Psychological Benefits of Volunteer Tourism
Article by Jenni Lukae
ABC News 20/20
"Doing Good, and Feeling Better - Why Giving Back Could Make You Happier...and Healthier" by John Stossel and Sylvia Johnson. This is a transcript of the 20/20 news program regarding the benefits of helping others.
Books
Main Street Publishing
COMING SOON! You may purchase my recently published book, "Chester's Helping Paws", encouraging young children to help others when they are young and to become volunteers as they age. The illustrations are colorful and playful as Elizabeth Wilson, illustrator, brought Chester to life.
Tennessee Volunteer Heroes 2001
You may order the "Tennessee Volunteer Heroes 2001" book at this site. This book honors oustanding volunteers in Tennessee and features stories and who's who information on outstanding Tennessee volunteers.
Children's Miracle Network
Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital was created to give children a place to hope and a place to heal.
Children's Miracle Network
The alliance of premier hospitals for children founded by the Osmond Family in 1983.
LeBonheur Children's Medical Center
LeBonheur Children's Medical Center is a leading children's hospital in the Mid South, providing pediatric care to children.
Other Web Sites
Pageant Shape
The experts in personal training! Created by Blaire Pancake and Wade Koehl.
Character Counts!
CHARACTER COUNTS! is the most widely implemented approach to character education, reaching millions of youth. CHARACTER COUNTS! is:
A framework based on basic values called the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Joann's Gowns
Paige Burcham Carlton takes great care of her customers!
Miss Tennessee Scholarship Organization
Educational achievements and public service are the primary objectives for the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Organization.
Advantage Model & Talent
Miss America Scholarship Organization
The Miss America Scholarship Organization makes a difference in many lives. Each individual who competes for Miss America is required to have a platform. This not only benefits her, but countless individuals who are benefactors of her service
Jackson Madison County Humane Society
The Jackson-Madison County Human Society relies mostly on the generosity of individuals through donations, volunteers and fundraising events. Please help by getting involved.
Get your Own Free Web Site from zoomshare
Get a free home page like this one, including a photo album, blog and email from www.zoomshare.com. It's really easy to use and there are no pop-ups on your website.
State of Tennessee
State of Tennessee - Volunteer Tennessee
VISION: The State of Tennessee is the national leader in the promotion of volunteerism, community service initiatives and partnerships in which its citizens of all ages and backgrounds engage in services addressing the educational, public safety, environmental and other human needs of the state and nation. MISSION: To encourage volunteerism and community service.
Miss Tennessee Character Education Materials
Miss Tennessee assists the State of Tennessee/Department of Education speaking to students about the importance of building strong character and being drug free.
State of Tennessee - Character Education Links
Character Education Links
Support our Troops!
USO (United Service Organizations)
AdoptaPlatoon
Any Soldier
TroopsSupport.com
Provides an index of US Military Support websites for members of the military and anyone interested in assisting them.
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