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Dec 2, 2008:
December 5th is International Volunteer Day
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Nov 24, 2008:
We share the knowledge that animal companions are losing their homes and families at unprecedented rates.
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Oct 30, 2008:
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Oct 29, 2008:
Universally, people recognize the contribution of volunteers - in our animal shelters, in sport, health, emergency services, faith communities and the environmental lobby ...in fact volunteers are involved in just about every aspect of service delivery in all walks of life.
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Oct 2, 2008:
Team raises over $3200 for Best Friends and Atlanta Animal Alliance
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Oct 1, 2008:
Do you believe in the importance of adopting insteading of buying our new furry family members? We are offering a unique and exciting volunteer opportunity in the Los Angeles area that could be right for you! This is a chance to make a difference once or on an ongoing basis. Know of a group of students or employees looking for a community service project? Please consider this!
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Sep 25, 2008:
The Hon. Graham West MP Minister for Juvenile Justice Minister for Youth and Volunteering Member for Campbelltown
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Sep 22, 2008:
An amazing example of “the Network at Work”
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Sep 3, 2008:
Louisiana Network and Ambassador Team Leader Patty M has been in contact via her Blackberry to say that she and her critters are safe after Gustav roared through her area on Monday.
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Aug 25, 2008:
When New Yorker Kathy Whyte received a Network message that Best Friends was looking for ambassadors in her area, she answered the call, completed the required paperwork, and attended the training.
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Aug 22, 2008:
Our wonderful experience volunteering at Amra
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Aug 12, 2008:
Best Friends' Tennessee Team Leader, Marylee Miller, and Ambassador Tracy Clark continue to lead a group of dedicated people in the rescue of the Dunlap dogs. View their latest slide show-
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Aug 11, 2008:
Two-Hour Season Premiere Friday, September 5, at 9 PM ET/PT;
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Aug 4, 2008:
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Aug 4, 2008:
One volunteer suggests an additional volunteer duty that can help get animals into their forever homes.
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Aug 4, 2008:
There might be a new community for you to join that's even closer to home...
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Jul 1, 2008:
Led by Tennessee Ambassador Marylee M.
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Jun 26, 2008:
By Beth Marzo, Best Friends Network Volunteer
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Jun 19, 2008:
More and more employers are recognizing the value of supporting their empoyees' charitable giving.
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May 2, 2008:
Ever wonder what some of the Network volunteer positions entail, exactly?
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Apr 28, 2008:
Network comes through for rescued baby duck
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Apr 24, 2008:
Thoughts and impressions from a recent visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
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Apr 4, 2008:
Each month I would like to take the opportunity to highlight a Network volunteer (or two!) that have gone above and beyond the call of duty, have put forward a really interesting idea, or have done something else to really stand out.
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Apr 4, 2008:
Ever wonder what some of the Network volunteer positions entail, exactly?
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Mar 12, 2008:
Capturing this touching image of the bond between her father, Chris, and his cat, Ramblin’ Jack, dedicated volunteer Kim Cady of Nashville, Tenn.
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Jan 21, 2008:
Green buildings aren't just for humans anymore!
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Jan 3, 2008:
A local volunteer in Kanab, UT and Fredonia, AZ continues his series on volunteerism by taking to the road to help with an adoption event.
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Oct 23, 2007:
Fredonia Humane Society gets some help from local volunteers.
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Oct 16, 2007:
Volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is fun for all ages.
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Oct 3, 2007:
A follow-up to Volunteering 101
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Sep 25, 2007:
A first hand account of volunteering at Dogtown.
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Oct 2, 2006:
What does burnout look like? Grief, stress, guilt, confusion between worth and work, keeping score, eroded physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational health...
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Jun 19, 2006:
This column will look at the more practical elements of HOW you can transition into your new career once you've determined exactly what that new career might be.
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May 24, 2006:
Summary: Basically none. 501(c)(3)s are not permitted to do anything to help or hinder the election of any candidate to public office.
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Apr 22, 2006:
Questions to ask yourself before you volunteer- from spcaLA
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Apr 10, 2006:
Capitalizing on volunteer and service experiences can be very helpful if youare looking for your first job after school, planning a career move, or returning to work after a hiatus. An important part of the job search process is communicating qualifications to potential employers. For most people the resume becomes the major communication challenge! Ronald and Caryl Rae Krannich, Dynamic Resumes, say: "At the very least a resume represents the unique you to others who may or may not know much about your particular mix of goals and capabilities."
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