( )1. Laurie Scott and her husband have just moved to Las Vegas. They are looking for a way to get
connected and involved in the community. Since their son is far away from home in college, they really want
a member at their house to fight off the loneliness.
( )2. Kate So is a teacher of 38 years who also practiced law early in her career. She enjoyed being with
children, so she left law and courts behind her and became a teacher. Now she wants to use her special
knowledge to protect and help those abused children.
( )3. As a successful real estate agent, Molly Morris is now looking for a place to get involved with local
youth and inspire others in her community, but also ones that encourage her to learn and grow on her own.
( )4. Being a victim of home violence herself, Pasty Wincher wants to provide services to those women
who suffer from the same misfortune. She wants to use her own experience to tell them how to protect
themselves and create their own happiness.
( )5. As a busy communications major at Northern nlinois University, it isn't easy for Joy Perryman to
find a volunteer opportunity that would work out. However, she is anxious to use her energy and majorrelated
skills to help where she could. |
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Media volunteer
Media volunteer is helping hundreds of
nonprofit groups get their stories covered in the
media through the innovated strategy call
"distributed work". With a commitment of just
a few minutes, volunteers can sign up to update
Media volunteer's Media Contact Database and
provide media contact information to help
organizations campaign for positive changes.
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American Red Cross of
Greater Los Angeles
The American Red Cross is the
leading humanitarian organization in the
world, providing relief to victims of disaster
and helping people prevent and prepare for
emergencies. The American Red Cross of
Greater Los Angeles is the second largest
Red Cross Chapter in the nation and the
largest on the West Coast | C D
EF Foundation for Foreien Study
EF Foundation for Foreign Study connects
talented, enthusiastic high school students
form around the world with caring families
across the country. Together, the organi-
zation builds friendship trust that has the
power to change the world. Since 1979, Ef's
team of dedicated volunteer families, local
coordinators, and staff has helped over
100 000 students from nearly 40 countries
participate in international exchange programs.
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Voices for Children
Voices for Children tries to ensure that
abused, neglected and abandoned children who
have become dependents of the San Diego
County Court will have a safe and permanent
home. Through its network of trained and
educated volunteer Court Appointed special
advocated (CASAs), Voices for Children
works with key agencies, legal lawyers and
community resources to identify and protect
the best interests of each child inside and
outside of court. | E F
Domestic Abuse Helpline
for Men and Women
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and
Women (DAHMW) is dedicated to provid-
ing support and services to victims of home
violence. The organization works to educate
the public at large as well as those who work
in the domestic field and its goal is to end
home violence for all victims so that families
can live in peace and safety in their homes. |
Heart House Austin
Heart House is dedicated to raising academic
achievement levels for low income and at-risk
children in inner cities and to encourage them
to become active and contributing members of
society. Heart House also has a free summer
program in which children participate in fine
arts classes, sports, swimming and more. The
agency's main goal is to ensure healthy, happy,
and confident children. | |
