I have a group of 70 people interested in spending a morning or afternoon doing hands-on volunteer work ... in Boston in early December. We can break them into smaller groups, but everyone would be spending the same chunk of time doing this. What are some good volunteer activities for groups?
posted by spindrifter
on Jun 18, 2013 -
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I'm going to have two weeks' holiday time in September and I'd like to spend some of it volunteering on some kind of useful project. What should I do?
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posted by neilb449
on May 19, 2013 -
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An non-profit organization with staff and volunteers has been non-union for its existence. Because of proposed changes by its board of directors, staff have applied to unionize. Some staff perform the same tasks as volunteers, but volunteers perform the overwhelming majority of the core work of the organization. The ratio of volunteers to staff is about 35 to 1. First, can a non profit unionize? And second, if it becomes a union shop, what will be the status of the volunteers?
posted by CollectiveMind
on Apr 26, 2013 -
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I have been tasked with finding a web solution for a volunteer group associated with a university.
There are already pages on one of the departments' websites, however, it will be months before any changes can be made to that as it's under the rule of a CMS which is about to be migrated and to which we won't be able to really do anything until November. We want all the usual stuff like a blog and a Twitter widget and latest news and yadda yadda, but anything we add - and possibly anything we remove - would have to wait till November if we use the existing hosting arrangement. This is why I want to stick up another web infrastructure for us somewhere else, probably not hosted by the university.
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posted by tel3path
on Apr 11, 2013 -
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I expressed interest in leading a Lego club for younger kids, which will take place at a local library. While I have a Lego fan at home, I have never led formal building exercises, and I'd be happy to hear your ideas for manageable, fun group activities.
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posted by MonkeyToes
on Mar 26, 2013 -
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I am looking to do volunteer work in New York and was hoping to do something that would engage me like teaching. This could include tutoring, GED classes, SAT classes, job hunting, etc. I have a BFA and an MBA so I think I could be fairly versatile. I am hoping for specific suggestions I could pursue. Thanks!
posted by azoth
on Feb 19, 2013 -
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Pimp My Resume: Mommy Edition. How can/should I describe these volunteer things I've done at my kid's schools on my resume?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Feb 12, 2013 -
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I'm between jobs and looking to spend some of my time volunteering with a non-profit to do substantive work that involves my professional skills. How do I best approach them to propose this?
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posted by Colonel_Chappy
on Feb 8, 2013 -
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I am a recent PR/communications graduate. I was wondering if there was a place to find freelance/volunteer opportunities in order to build my resume and experience?
posted by dfc5656
on Jan 24, 2013 -
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Are there any Sandy-related volunteer efforts happening in the NYC area on Thanksgiving? I'm looking to do some volunteer work for a few hours, and it would be great to know which groups/organizations are accepting volunteers on short notice.
posted by helios410
on Nov 20, 2012 -
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Can you all recommend a great volunteer management software for a non-profit?
I'm an AmeriCorps volunteer coordinator and we have over 200 volunteers that I have to track, including their hours, activities, etc.
If it's a free software, that would be even better.
What software have you guys had a great experience with?
Thanks!
posted by Kombucha3452
on Nov 13, 2012 -
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I want to volunteer with an organization that introduces young people to outdoor experiences that they wouldn't otherwise have -- hiking, camping, rock climbing, etc. I've had a look at Outward Bound but it doesn't look like they take volunteers. What are some similar organizations I could check out? I'm in the New York City area.
posted by rsk
on Nov 9, 2012 -
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Year off between undergrad and dental school. Optimally, I would like to go to South or Central America for the purpose of learning Spanish. Best way to do this?
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posted by mellosphere
on Oct 11, 2012 -
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Have you ever manned a booth at a carnival, fair, or expo? I'm running a booth and selling items at a weekend fair that will benefit a volunteer organization. What do I need to know?
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posted by Fairchild
on Oct 5, 2012 -
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I have an interview this week for an assistant volunteer coordinator position at a local organization. I've done some volunteer management before but haven't had a position like this. If YOU have, or do, what's it like? Any advice for an interview?
posted by trillian
on Sep 26, 2012 -
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I need a place where 50-75 people can spend a
weekday (not weekend) volunteering in the Seattle area in late October. The only
unacceptable answer is "go clean up this trail / move these heavy rocks / pull these blackberry bushes."
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posted by kthxbi
on Sep 16, 2012 -
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What's the best way to ask people to do what they say they will do and to answer emails?
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posted by Fairchild
on Aug 14, 2012 -
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I am shooting a music video next month. It's a personal portfolio project and while my social group has stepped in beautifully, I still need people with certain traits/looks. Is there a place online I can post a listing to while also being upfront that it is an unpaid/volunteer gig?
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posted by The Whelk
on Jul 31, 2012 -
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I would like to be a teacher. Snowflake: of technology, to adults, in San Francisco, during evenings.
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posted by nominal
on Jul 31, 2012 -
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Can any of you suggest some situations in the world, in another country ideally, that need the help of a strong, courageous, smart, big-hearted young man and where there is at least one adult in charge of things who might command the respect of my son? These would have to be situations that do not expect payment from people coming to help. He would see that as a total scam. Long explanation inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 7, 2012 -
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What kinds of volunteer work could I do that might give opportunities to get to know others, particularly in the Pittsburgh area?
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posted by Ryogen
on Jun 4, 2012 -
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I'm trying to find information about taxes and volunteer paid experimental (non-clinical) studies. I work in a lab, and one of our participants told us a week ago that if a study pays (the volunteer) over a certain amount, it gets taxed. Can anyone tell me if this is true and give me an official link? We're in Philadelphia, PA, USA. I can provide any other relevant information you need. Thanks!
posted by two lights above the sea
on May 24, 2012 -
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I'd like to create a sign-up form on my Wordpress site where when someone signs up for a task then that task disappears from the list of options. Possible?
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posted by al_fresco
on May 23, 2012 -
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Can you think of volunteer projects that would make good use of the skills of a jack of all (academic) trades?
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posted by muhonnin
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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How do I bow gracefully out of this volunteer project with a professor that just isn't working out? And should I even?
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posted by Conspire
on Apr 2, 2012 -
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I'm very angry about what's happening in the UK right now, including-but-not-limited-to: the unnecessarily savage and unequal budget cuts, the privatisation of our education, health and police systems, the scapegoating of vulnerable groups and the dishonesty and cynicism of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat politicians involved.
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posted by Kirn
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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This political campaign season has brought it to my attention that sexism is alive and well in America. Instead of sitting around with my blood boiling, what can I
do?
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posted by ootandaboot
on Mar 1, 2012 -
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Have you or anyone you know ever been a United Nations Volunteer? What is it like?
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posted by naoko
on Feb 24, 2012 -
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Help me sort out the best way to approach language preservation, as an academic interest and as a guideline for volunteer work.
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posted by mammary16
on Feb 21, 2012 -
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Junior in high school wants to do something "meaningful and impressive." She likes the intersection of science + culture/society + writing/journalism. Ideas?
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posted by jingle
on Feb 4, 2012 -
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I'm thinking of quitting my job to join Americorps, a program where you volunteer for a non-profit for a year and get paid a small living stipend. Am I completely out of my mind? Here's my background. I graduated from a small liberal arts college with a degree in a social science about 6 years ago and took an office job just to be able to pay my student loans and get health insurance.
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posted by aka_anon
on Jan 19, 2012 -
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What should I do now? I have no job, no child, no B.A., no debt, no mortgage, am female and am in my 40s. Help me see the possibilities! I have both no idea and every idea.
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posted by goofyfoot
on Dec 30, 2011 -
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What are some good social clubs / activities / volunteer-type things in the Seattle metropolitan area? I want to make more friends.
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posted by lockstitch
on Nov 21, 2011 -
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What are some volunteer opportunities in NYC that involve working with the LGBT community?
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posted by Tin Man
on Oct 25, 2011 -
12 answers
Can you help me navigate a conflict situation regarding differing expectations for my responsibilities as a volunteer?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 4, 2011 -
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Are there any options for getting research lab experience long after completing my undergrad degree?
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posted by pilibeen
on Aug 3, 2011 -
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Do I do the smart thing or the desired thing? Volunteering at a place I love (with no money) or getting a full-time job (with money)...while working on a dissertation. Part-time jobs that pay a livable wage are few and far between, apparently.
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posted by amyshmamy
on Jul 18, 2011 -
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