Posts Tagged ‘Volunteer’

Building Leaders Through Community Service Pt. 2

Posted by Dave "Gonzo" Kelly on February 24th, 2010 under Community Service Tags: , , , ,  •  1 Comment

In part 1 of this blog post, I discussed five of my reasons why you should want to get students involved in community service. But how do you get students to be involved in service to others? Here are five ways that have worked for me:

Building Leaders Through Community Service, Pt. 1

Posted by Dave "Gonzo" Kelly on February 22nd, 2010 under Community Service Tags: , , , ,  •  No Comments

I believe there are five reasons why you should want to involve your students in community service and five ways that you can implement community service into your student leadership programs. Part 1 of this blog post addresses the “whys” – the “hows” are covered in Part 2.

Pepsi and Social Conscience – a Refreshing Approach to the Super Bowl That Could Make a Difference

Posted by Troy Stende on February 9th, 2010 under Community Service Tags: , , ,  •  1 Comment

For the past 23 consecutive years they have run commercial during the Super Bowl…but not this year. In a decision that gives me hope, they are instead doing a social-media campaign to promote its “Pepsi Refresh” initiative.

Serving during Welcome Week at Cuyahoga Community College

Posted by Dave "Gonzo" Kelly on October 9th, 2009 under Community Service Tags: , , , , ,  •  No Comments

This blog is not about any of those programs, but, rather, about what I did on my “off” day in Cleveland on Thursday, September 10. It was really awesome for me to be called on to serve and to dive in and do it and have fun. I believe that service to others is one of the most valuable things we can do.

Scholarships for Community Service!?

Posted by Rick Sherrell on April 27th, 2009 under Community Service Tags: , , ,  •  No Comments

Now that the Serve America Act has been passed does it mean scholarships in exchange for community service? That’s what the president has promised. Is it a good idea? Will it work? What do you think that will mean to you?

Got Any FUN Ideas For Community Service?

Posted by Rick Sherrell on April 27th, 2009 under Community Service Tags: , , ,  •  No Comments

VIDEO: Obama Calls For Renewed Spirit Of National Service

Last year, I was dedicated to watching the presidential debates, avoiding the news and making an informed decision for myself. In the middle of it all I was pleased with the ‘time out’ both candidates took to turn the country’s focus to community service. I’m no longer interested in sitting on someone’s board and want to do something much more fun and interactive. Any suggestions?

Fundraiser or Service Project: What’s the Difference?

Posted by Dave "Gonzo" Kelly on April 9th, 2009 under Community Service Tags: , , ,  •  No Comments

Community Service on our College Campuses – President Barak Obama calls for each of us to get involved in community service as a way to usher our nation through thee trying times. In support of that initiative, I help student organizations plan and execute service projects that have lasting effect. In this blog let’s discuss and learn the practicalities of fundraising and volunteer work. I guarantee you’ll walk away some great tools for success. I invite your school, club or organization to get involved in the conversation.