-Blog post by Reed Sandridge in Washington, D.C. Seven years ago Winston Duncan started an amazing organization that would send bicycles to needy individuals in Africa. Now in and of itself this is a tremendous idea and a worthy endeavor, but what makes it extra special is Winston. You see he was only 10 years [...]
Archive for January, 2012
Week 50 of Reed’s Year of Volunteering: Wheels to Africa
Posted in Volunteering, tagged Africa, bicycles, bikes, ideas, inspiring, leaders, nonprofits, students, transportation, volunteering, volunteers on January 17, 2012 | 5 Comments »
Week 49 of Reed’s Year of Volunteering: Condo Association Board
Posted in Volunteering on January 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
One way that you can volunteer your time and expertise is to join your home-owners or community association. I spent the last two years as vice president of my condominium association. This service typically takes a long-term commitment – at least a year. You get to be involved in a variety of activities. From shaping [...]
Week 48 of Reed’s Year of Volunteering: Washington Parks and People
Posted in Volunteering, tagged environment, green careers, nature, nonprofits, parks, service, trees, volunteering, volunteerism, Washington DC on January 2, 2012 | 2 Comments »
-Blog post by Reed Sandridge of Washington, D.C. December 5th marks the United Nation’s International Volunteer Day – a day where people and communities worldwide come together in service. I agreed to join a group of volunteers from Meridian International Center (you might remember them from Week 36) who were going to plant trees with [...]
