Volunteer Needs

Swine Flu Vaccine Testers Needed in Kansas
Heartland Research Associates are looking for 25 to 40 children between 6 months and 9 years to test the swine flu and seasonal flu vaccines in Wichita:
http://www.kansas.com/living/health-fitness/story/942123.html


Iowa, Woodbury County in Serious Need of Volunteers
Rescue squads and local ambulance are at a critical point and in desperate need of volunteers to fill out their ranks: http://www.kcautv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10977706&nav=1kgl

Fun Day in the Forest Looking for volunteers
15th annual Friends of the Freetown-Fall River State Forest in Massachusetts is September 27 and volunteers are needed: http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090824/NEWS/908240319/-1/NEWSMAP

Volunteer Destination-the World?

Have you ever considered spending your time volunteering someplace in the world? My recommendation to you is go for it!

I had the opportunity to spend a summer in Belgium. I know you’ve heard it before, but it’s true. It was life changing. Besides proving a clearer understanding of God and how He works in the world, your view of the world changes. Your understanding of where you currently live and the rest of the world will take on a whole new meaning. Your view of service will change too because you will see first hand the difference small things can make in the life’s of others and communities.

The church also benefits because the people that come back from these short-term trips have a new vision and excitement that becomes contagious infecting the whole Body. Also those volunteering in this manner become serious about their personal walk with the Lord through practices such as prayer, Bible studies, involvement in leadership and long term ministry service.

The nationals get a huge boost in productivity and exposure when teams come for construction projects, Bible classes, medical/dental clinics, business/agricultural consulting, English camps, sports camps, drama, etc. They also notice when a group of foreigners come to give of themselves to provide knowledge of the God, better living situation, or physical health. Lives are changed affecting many now and into the future.

I would recommend for your consideration Face to Face International. This is a ministry that will assists you and/or your church, denominations, ministries, schools, etc. in a way to ensure you are fully equipped with necessary legal forms, shots, logistical support, language assistance, knowledge of the destination and people group(s), and spiritual prepared for a safe trip that will be beneficial for all.

Face to Face International has helped thousands to go to over 60 countries. Why not you? http://face.org

Christian Serve

Latest “Volunteering in America 2009” report shows a positive view of Christians and their willingness to serve their communities.

The report sites, “Over one-third of the nearly 62 million volunteers donate their time through religious organizations.

“Religious organizations are a key source of potential volunteers for nonprofit organizations,” said Nicola Goren, the corporation's chief executive officer. “Nonprofits looking to expand their reach and impact may find it beneficial to work more closely with religious organizations in their communities, especially in these tough economic times.”

To read an excellent article that provides a short overview of the report go to:
“Faith groups top others in getting volunteers” By Lindsay Perna, Religion News Service, Aug. 6, 2009, 6:06PM The Houston Chronicle, http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/religion/6563306.html

Volunteerism in American Key Findings

• In 2008, 61.8 million Americans or 26.4 percent of the adult population contributed 8 billion hours of volunteer service worth $162 billion, using Independent Sector’s 2008 estimate of the dollar value of a volunteer hour ($20.25).

• Despite the challenges of a tough economic situation, the volunteering rate held steady between 2007 and 2008, while the number of volunteers slightly increased by about one million.

• Over 441,000 more young adults (age 16-24) volunteered in 2008 than 2007, representing an increase from about 7.8 million to more than 8.2 million.

• Neighborhood engagement levels have risen sharply since 2007,with a 31 percent increase in the number of people who worked with their neighbors to fix a community problem and a 17 percent increase in the number of people who attended community
meetings.

• As the economy slows and nonprofit organizations struggle to provide services on smaller budgets, volunteers become even more vital to the health of our nation’s communities. Between September 2008 and March 2009, more than a third (37%) of nonprofit organizations report increasing the number of volunteers they use, and almost half (48%) foresee increasing their usage of volunteers in the coming year.1 Almost no nonprofit organizations are showing a decrease in their volunteer usage.

• Volunteers were much more likely than non-volunteers to donate to a charitable cause in 2008, with 78.2 percent contributing $25 or more compared to 38.5 percent of non-volunteers.

Source:
http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/index.cfm

Volunteer Needs

Here is a list of few volunteer needs.Check out the first one. Eat chocolate for a year. Oh yea!

Volunteers To Eat Chocolate Every Day for a Year:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/5892215/Wanted-volunteers-to-eat-chocolate-every-day-for-a-year-in-the-name-of-science.html

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Needed:
http://www.postindependent.com/article/20090803/VALLEYNEWS/908039993/1074

Senior Meal Delivery Needs Volunteers:
http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20090803/NEWS/308039983

Volunteers Needed for Buddy Walk:
http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0803-buddy-walk-promo

Mining Information Volunteers Needed:
http://www.entropiaforum.com/forums/mining/158166-need-some-mining-info-volunteers.html

If you have volunteer needs email me to have them listed. blessingmeadow@sbcglobal.net