Volunteer Ideas for College Majors and High School Volunteer Credit

Volunteer Ideas for Education Majors
Volunteer opportunities abound but the following volunteer programs allow education majors to obtain hands-on teaching practice. Read more for some great volunteer ideas! Read More

How to Raise Generous Caring Kids


How to Raise Streetwise Kids: Safe and Fearful vs. Open and Vulnerable?
'Street wise' or 'Street smart' is an old expression meaning, 'savvy to the ways of living on the streets and those who dwell there.' Must we choose between kids be 'safe and fearful' or 'open and vulnerable?'
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ADA: Should Obese People Get Handicapped Priveleges?

1990 ADA Revisited: Should Obesity Qualify People for Americans with Disabilities Act Benefits?
In 1991-1992, I worked on our school's ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) committee to create protocol for the implementation of the ADA. Since those days, the ADA has begun to include obesity as a disability. Should obesity qualify for ADA benefits?
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Giving and Receiving in an Online Writing Community

How to Make Associated Content Work for You: You Get What You Give
Perhaps this is a non-traditional article for a blog on giving, but I've read many threads asking AC for higher upfronts, more ad revenue, Rising Star awards, Best of AC, etc. I've asked AC for things myself. Here's some tricks I learned about giving and receiving in online forums and writing venues, like AC. Sources: common sense and practicality.
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Mud Volleyball Tournament to Support Epilepsy Foundation


Mud Volleyball Tournament Celebrates 25 Years
The 25th Annual Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio's Mud Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for July 31, 2010. Register a team to play or sign-up to volunteer.
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Homelessness Awareness Update in Indiana


Services and Programs for Homeless and Hungry in Bloomington, Indiana
Homelessness and hunger are worldwide problems. This is a short list of services and programs available for individuals suffering for these things in Bloomington, Indiana.
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Hair, Fur and Feathers Donations for Gulf Oil Spill


Hair, Fur, Fleece, Feathers, Nylons Donations for BP Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
The BP (British Petroleum) oil well explosion has been leaking oil into the Gulf of Mexico at a rate of 5,000-70,000 barrels per day. BP is using toxic Corexit to 'dissipate' the oil. Are there safe oil spill clean up methods? Yes. Hair, fur and nylons.
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50+ Mother's Day Gifts Under $10


Inexpensive Mother's Day Gifts Under $10
Mother's Day, the second Sunday of May, often finds loved ones long on love, but short on cash. How can you honor your mother and show her that you care when the pennies already being pinched? Here are dozens of great gift ideas for mom under $10.
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Why I am a Vegetarian; Solidarity with the Poor

Why Am I a Vegetarian? Health Benefits, Weight Loss, Consumerism, Solidarity with the Poor
For my Lent observances this year, I gave up eating meat. By Easter, I was very comfortable with a meatless diet and decided to become a vegetarian. Here's why: health benefits, weight loss, environmental issues and solidarity with the poor.
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