Topic: Volunteering

Gifts Teachers Really Want for the Holidays

By Sue Freeman Culverhouse | November 20, 2009 |

You have one to five children, each of whom has one to six teachers. You want to do something nice to say thanks to each teacher, but you’re definitely on a limited budget. Here are some ideas that may help you out:

First, never underestimate the power of a hand-written note that expresses your appreciation. Of all the gifts I’ve received from parents, those heartfelt notes mean the most.

When I was a young teacher in Florida, I included every child in the Christmas program. (This was in ancient times when everyone in the community had grown up there, had gone to church together, and it was still politically correct to mention “Christmas” as the reason for the program.) At the end of the evening all the kids entered the auditorium, filled the aisles holding up tiny flashlights that resembled candles, and sang together, “Let There Be Peach on Earth.” It was a moving experience that I, for one, never forgot. «Read the rest of this article»

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Give back to your community join the Clarksville, TN Volunteers Network

September 22, 2009 |

This is an invitation to come check out the newly formed Clarksville,TN Volunteers Network. Take part in their first public meeting in the large meeting room at the Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library on October 1st, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. The speaker for the program will be Ellen Hingst, the  Director of Education from the Center for Non Profit Management.

Clarksville,TN Volunteers is an organization that was was created to help citizens find meaningful opportunities to give back to their community in a way which makes a difference, and helps enrich the lives of others. We are also a networking hub for volunteer coordinators of charitable organizations seeking to build capacity for effective volunteering through support, peer mentoring and professional training opportunities. Participants in the organization include both individuals interested in volunteering, and community service organizations looking to find that perfect volunteer.

Hope to see you there! If you are planning to attend, please RSVP with Rita Arancibia at 931-551-5450 «Read the rest of this article»

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GoClarksvilleTNVolunteer organizational meeting on July 9th

June 24, 2009 |

Inspiring Community volunteerism, innovation and change!

Over the past six years I have been blessed and fortunate to work with so many local non profit providers in our Community. It was through these relationships, collaborations and partnerships that I came to realize first hand how volunteering and community service makes such a difference in the lives of individuals and families right in our own community. Volunteers make Clarksville a better place!

What I know for sure is that working together cultivates even greater community support, stewardship, lasting relationships and long lasting partnerships and these are the essential elements for building strong, healthy and viable communities. «Read the rest of this article»

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Technology: A powerful tool in Obama’s presidential campaign

By Terry McMoore | October 19, 2008 |

Your vote is your voice

I know you’ve all been volunteering tons of time for a long, long time now.  But, I just read something from Barack Obama that I think we should all take to heart!

“Don’t underestimate the capacity of Democrats to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory …  I want everybody running scared. Over the next 18 days, other than your family and your job, I want you to make a decision that there is nothing more important than bringing about this change that we need.” — Barack Obama «Read the rest of this article»

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Friends of Dunbar Cave spread the mulch

By Debbie Boen | April 1, 2008 |

On March 29th, Friends of Dunbar Cave and other volunteers spread Christmas tree mulch to areas around the dam, parking lot and picnic tables at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area. They started this job at 9 am and were done by noon. The 39 volunteers included members of Den 11, Pack 509, Tiger Den, Pack 565, and many other lovers of the park.

The rain held off in the cool weather. The young worked with the old, all sharing pride in their hard work and accomplishment. The Friends of Dunbar Cave send out a hearty thanks to all who volunteered. «Read the rest of this article»

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