Employee Volunteering Extends To The Polling Booth

Excerpt: “…Part of community impact is engaging in the civic life of communities, and that starts with electing national and local leaders. Holding elections hinges on the help of volunteers, so this area is one that’s ripe for employee involvement….” Author: Ryan Scott Date of Article: February 19, 2016 Source: Forbes Website: http://www.forbes.com/sites/causeintegration/2016/02/19/employee-volunteering-extends-to-the-polling-booth/#42c475b52cca

Volunteering Abroad Doesn’t Have to Be an Introvert’s Nightmare

Excerpt: “…Voluntourism has a bad reputation. It’s supposed to help vulnerable communities, but often it seems like the only people to benefit are the volunteers, who get new content for their resume and photos for their Instagram….” Author: Corinne Pinfold Date of Article: February 18, 2016 Source: Huffington Post Website: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/corinne-pinfold/volunteering-abroad-doesnt-have-to-be-an-introverts-nightmare_b_9254852.html

Involver- Social Volunteering: An App That Brings Together Humanitarians, The Gamification Way

Excerpt: “…Co-founded by Chad Smalley and Kevin Chua in December 2015, Involver – Social Volunteering is a platform that connects volunteers to social causes and help corporations and non-profits run data-oriented structured CSR programs economically….” Author: Sindhu Hariharan Date of Article: February 16, 2016 Source: Entrepreneur Website: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/270827

3 Reasons Why Volunteering In Retirement Is Good For Your Health

Excerpt: “…1. Older adults who volunteer tend to live longer. Scientists aren’t sure of the causal relationship between volunteering and a longer life span, said Erwin Tan, MD, director of Senior Corps, a program of the CNCS that connects volunteers ages 55 and older with organizations they can help….” Author: Sonya Stinson Date of Article: February 15, 2016 Source: Forbes Website: http://www.forbes.com/sites/northwesternmutual/2016/02/15/3-reasons-why-volunteering-in-retirement-is-good-for-your-health/#4d5a810c4f7e

Volunteers come forward to repair vandalized Halifax cemetery

Excerpt: “…The restoration group that looks after a historic south-end Halifax cemetery is heartbroken that their years of hard work has been undone by vandals, but they’re also happy with the turnout of volunteers offering to help clean up. The group is calling for the cemetery to have better security so this does not happen again….” Author: Matt Woodman Date of Article: December 10, 2015 Source: CTV Atlantic Website: http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/volunteers-come-forward-to-repair-vandalized-halifax-cemetery-1.2695533

‘I was a refugee and I had no future’: Halifax students, YMCA plan to help Syrian refugees

Excerpt: “…HALIFAX – For the young Syrian refugees who will be arriving in Halifax, adapting to school in Canada will likely be a challenge. Aside from the language barrier, there’s also the pressure to fit in or find friends….” Author: Rebecca Lau Date of Article: December 10, 2015 Source: Global News Website: http://globalnews.ca/news/2393687/i-was-a-refugee-and-i-had-no-future-halifax-students-ymca-plan-to-help-syrian-refugees/

Mayann Francis named first Dalhousie public service fellow

Excerpt: “…Halifax students looking for advice or insight to a life in the public service can now look to a former lieutenant governor on campus. On Thursday, Dalhousie University announced Mayann Francis as their first Distinguished Public Service Fellow by the School of Public Administration….” Author: Haley Ryan Date of Article: December 10, 2015 Source: Halifax Metro Website: http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2015/12/10/mayann-francis-named-dalhousie-fellow.html

‘Tis the season for giving: Holiday program spreads Christmas cheer to seniors

Excerpt: “…Be a Santa To a Senior is a special program that ensures lonely or financially-challenged seniors receive a bit of holiday cheer. Artificial trees are set up each year in nursing and seniors homes throughout the Halifax area. Hanging from the trees are cards that represent a gift for a senior. “The person is asked to take a card, buy the item, return it here to Northwood, (or other participating homes) and we’ll have a whole crew of volunteers put together those gift bags,” says John Verlinden, community engagement director….” Author: Ron Shaw Date of Article: December 10, 2015 Source: CTV Atlantic Website: http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/tis-the-season-for-giving-holiday-program-spreads-christmas-cheer-to-seniors-1.2695475

Spreading compassion with Me to We at New Waterford school

Excerpt: “…The Grade 4 student has organized a Me to We group at Mount Carmel Elementary School and has recruited fellow students to work on local as well as global issues. “What do you all want to do with this money we raised?” he asked the Me to We group, during a recent meeting….” Author: Sharon Montgomery-Dupe Date of Article: December 8, 2015 Source: Cape Breton Post Website: http://www.capebretonpost.com/section/2015-12-08/article-4369414/Spreading-compassion-with-Me-to-We-at-New-Waterford-school/1

‘Santa Paws’ comes to town: Dartmouth animal shelter hosts pet pics with Saint Nick

Excerpt: “…While some people brought their kids to malls to see Santa over the weekend, others brought their fur-kids to meet Santa at a Dartmouth animal shelter. It was the second year for Homeward Bound City Pound’s Pet Pictures with “Santa Paws” event, which gives dog owners the chance to bring in their pets for a portrait with the big guy. In exchange, the dog owners were asked to make a donation of toys, treats or money to the shelter….” Author: Zane Woodford Date of Article: December 6, 2015 Source: Halifax Metro Website: http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2015/12/06/dartmouth-animal-shelter-lets-pets-get-pictures-with-santa.html