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So says new research published in a 2012 issue of Psychological Science and conducted by the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard Business School and the Yale School of Management. Essentially, it’s a trick on your mind. “In short, we propose that spending time on others makes people feel like they have...
According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, in 2011, 31.7 percent of people in Austin and Round Rock volunteered, ranking Austin 9th among the 51 largest MSAs. Take a look at more information about our social connectedness, civic engagement and more here. You can also view more about where Austin ranks in...
Get inspired! The new issue of GivingCity Austin is ready! INSIDE THE NEW ISSUE: The Impact of Austin’s Nutcracker Why Austin is Still Fighting AIDS 20+ Ways to Give Back This Season A Beautiful Story from Komen Meet Austin Supermom Volunteer And a lot more! Thank you to our sponsors:
There are so many opportunities to share in Austin this year. And these nonprofits and drives make it easy. If your office, class or group is looking for a giving opportunity, consider adopting a family. Children and teens can learn a little about giving (and appreciate what they get) when they adopt a senior...
Big thanks to Brett Barnes and Lifeworks for letting us observe during its Home Improvement Challenge last Friday. Scores of volunteers form teams led by a volunteer designer to raise money, create a design and, in one day, completely redecorate the apartment of a Lifeworks client. Lidia, one of the clients, was clearly stunned...
Directors of Volunteers in Austin will host its second Serving U Conference on Friday, August 10, at St. Edward’s University in South Austin. It’s an almost full-day of speakers and networking, all around the topic of managing and getting the most from volunteers. If you’ve ever had a great volunteer experience, you were probably...
Last week, nonprofits across town recognized National Volunteer Week, which was conceived by the Hands On Network and the Points of Light. One of the warmest, most heartfelt thanks came from Jane Rose, volunteer services coordinator at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin. “I created something of a ‘love letter’ to all volunteers, not...
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Volunteering is a purely selfish act. Just take a look at these folks: smiling, having fun with friends, learning something new and having it all be for a good cause. Keep sending us your volunteering photos! Thanks.
We know you’re out there, volunteering as a group, as a family, as an individual. Well, we want pictures! (Oh, by “shoot” I mean “photograph.” Sorry.) Please send me your photos of volunteering in the Central Texas community. We’ll post them and share them on the GivingCity Austin Facebook page for all to see....
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