Why do people volunteer? – Inspiration from Connie Conley
Jan 6, 2012 No Comments ›› adminElk Grove City Council member Steve Detrick, as part of his Community Involvement Program, asked me to answer a question: “Why do people do what they do in the community as volunteers?” How many times have we heard, “Figure out what you love to do and find a way to get paid for it.” In 1978 ...
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10 Simple Ways To Get Invloved In Your Community
Jan 6, 2012 No Comments ›› adminDuring the start of each year many of us are on personal quests to make newly adopted New Year’s resolutions as permanent routines in our lives. If one of your resolutions this year is get involved in your community then we have some simple ways for you to start on your journey to make a ...
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The Power of Volunteering (video)
Jan 4, 2012 No Comments ›› bdetrick7This San Francisco base video is an example of what people just like you and I are doing in the Bay Area! Click to view: "The Power of Volunteering" video Learn how volunteering can benefit your community and change lives - including your own! Real volunteers from the San Francisco Bay Area give advice on how to ...
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Engage with your community; change lives!
Jan 2, 2012 No Comments ›› adminOver 20 years ago I relocated to Elk Grove, California to find better opportunities and raise my family. One of the main reasons my wife and I chose Elk Grove was for the great quality of life offered in the community. As a family, we decided to take an active role in Elk Grove. Together, we soon ...
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