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The Paralympics Games

Paralympic Celebration

The Olympic Games are  thrilling, heart-breaking, uplifting – pretty much all around amazing! But did you know that there are two Olympic Games? The first games, happening in Vancouver as I write this, are the ones we have all watched and been moved by. The results cover the news, the papers and the web. But I would love to draw some light on the less-known Paralympic games, where some truly amazing and inspiring athletes are constantly pushing the limits of their physical and mental abilities.

Go Public with local televison

Go Public CampaignTVO is changing the face, and the name of the “idiot box”. TVO has proven time and time again that public television can be a powerful force for good. It fosters literacy, celebrates diversity, and brings communities together and inspires them. Unfortunately, it’s tough times for TVO, as they need $10 million dollars annually, to continue and expand their initiatives.

Feb 2010
17

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:

Volunteer Abbotsford is looking for tutors to work with adult learners in math, reading and writing.

Salt Spring Center of Yoga is offering a work exchange: skilled trades people to assist with building a new facility in exchange for free-use of all the facilities and amenities.

Laurie K is looking for volunteers to help out at her event “National Mom 2 Mom Day” – May 1st, in hopes to break a world record by raising $250,000 for Unity for Autism.

Check out over 1000 more opportunities here! Also, let us know how you Get Involved through Twitter or by joining ourFacebook Group.


Dec 2009
01

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:
Youth Assisting Youth is looking for volunteer mentors aged 16 to 29 to mentor our juniors aged 6 to 15. Head to their volunteer information and training session on Tuesday, December 1, [...]

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Dec 2009
01

Generation We

Generation We

Youth are often portrayed in the media as disengaged, but the reality is that youth across Canada are taking action in their communities to make positive change.

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Nov 2009
28

Season 2 of Get Involved Launches!

Meet 25 more individuals who have changed the world one cause at a time! This year’s season branches out in all directions as we meet Tom Olson: the Bison Man who has created the largest open bison range landscape, EchoAge: two moms who turn childrens’ birthday parties into fantastic nonprofit fundraisers, Brady Thrasher: a young designer whose T-shirt designs promote conversation about what “affects” us, and 21 others!

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Nov 2009
09

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 is looking for students to join their Dignitas Youth program to run advocacy events on campuses.
Aphasia Institute is looking for a volunteers to assist with aerobic and cardio exercise support classes [...]

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Oct 2009
27

What’s New at Get Involved!

Find great volunteer opportunities all across Canada!

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