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A resource for change makers and hour counters! Look here for tools and tips from Power of the Hour, Get Involved, and Volunteer Canada.

May 2010
31

What’s New at Get Involved!

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At Get Involved there are tons of volunteer opportunities that are constantly being posted. Here are some highlights of great opportunities posted this week:

Youth Assisting Youth is looking for youth mentors to help out this summer.

Women’s Health in Women’s Hands is looking for a board member.

Evergreen is looking for a community volunteer gardener.

Check out over 1000 more opportunities!!


May 2010
31

Cancer is Hard, Walking Isn’t.


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The Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women’s Cancer is a 40-60km walk over 2 days to raise money for research & survivorship. On September 11-12, thousands will join together to walk in the battle against all women’s cancers.


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May 2010
28

Funding Opportunity for Small Charities

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AtlasCare’s Care to Share program provides local initiatives and organizations with an opportunity to receive $1,000, as well as promotion through Atlas Care’s many media tools (ie website, press releases, ect).

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May 2010
21

Volunteer Abroad!

Cross-Cultural Solutions - Morocco

With Cross-Cultural Solutions, you’ll volunteer with local people and experience another culture like never before. The CCS experience also includes cultural activities, so that you can learn about the local culture. Think of it like a travel vacation, to some of the most beautiful and remote places in the world, with a purpose!

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May 2010
18

What’s New at Get Involved!

At Get Involved there are tons of volunteer opportunities that are constantly being posted. Here are some highlights of great opportunities posted this week:
The Dorothy Ley Hospice Residential Care Program needs nutrition preparation services.
Liz Haines needs an individual with strong business skills to assist with a start-up company.
The DeafBlind Ontario Services is looking for events volunteers [...]

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May 2010
13

Amanda’s Lemonade Stand

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Looking for a way to spend this beautiful Sunday (May 16th) with your kids, friends or family? How about enjoying a cool glass of lemonade, munching some cookies, meeting sports celebs and supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation all at the same time!? Head to Amanda’s Lemonade Stand from 11-2pm located at 33 Post Road.

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May 2010
11

The Robin Hood Tax

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It has been given different names in different countries – the Robin Hood tax in the UK and ‘ steuergegenarmut’ in Germany, but we are all talking about the same thing. A tiny tax on big banks that could deliver billions to help fight poverty around the world.

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May 2010
06

Power of the Hour Campaign Featured in Strategy Magazine!

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Check out Strategy Magazine’s article on the Power of the Hour Campaign! The article features interviews from business heavy hitters and of course the exectuive producer & creator of Get Involved, Dorothy Engelman!

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May 2010
04

What’s New at Get Involved!

At Get Involved there are tons of volunteer opportunities that are constantly being posted. Here are some highlights of great opportunities posted this week:
Dignitas International needs volunteers to help out with their Race for Dignity Event.
Art of Time Ensemble is looking for a video editor to assist with piecing together a promo video.
Gilda’s Club Toronto [...]

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May 2010
03

Become a facebook fan of Get Involved!

Get Involved Fan Page

Get Involved has a brand new facebook fan page! Receive live volunteer postings, links to our newest videos & volunteer events that are happening around Canada!

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