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Need for volunteers won't disappear with coronavirus
As we enter into the fourth month of this COVID-19 era, volunteer opportunities are fairly rare. While food banks are still operating, and can use support in the form of donated... — Updated 6/19/2020
Now more than ever, your help is needed
"Every man is guilty of all the good he didn't do." – Voltaire You can do some good this way: Help a Neighbor - There is no fancy or cute way for me to describe this... — Updated 4/20/2020
YOU can make a difference
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” — William James You can make a difference in these ways: State Health Insurance Benefit Advisor – All insurance companie... — Updated 2/21/2020
Feeling guilty? Do some good!
“Every man is guilty of all the good he didn’t do.” — Voltaire You can do some good this way: Help a Neighbor- There is no fancy or cute way for me to describe this... — Updated 1/21/2020
Nothing beats the joy of giving
The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” — Helen Keller You can bring some cheer this way: Help Someone by... — Updated 12/20/2019
Make yourself happy; make yourself useful
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ― Ralph... — Updated 11/15/2019
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” Erma Bo... — Updated 7/19/2019 Full story
You can make a difference just giving your time
As we work our way through the spectacular (usually) summers we get here in the Northwest, it’s good to remember that people all around us struggle with things we might take for... — Updated 7/25/2018 Full story
Timeshare: Washingtonians are big on volunteering
These are just a few of the many volunteer opportunities that exist in Snohomish County. No matter where you live we can find something for you. Questions? Call me at 425-374-6374.... — Updated 11/16/2017 Full story
You can make a difference
These are just a few of the many volunteer opportunities that exist in Snohomish County. No matter where you live, we can find something for you. Questions? Call me at 425-374-6374. What are the benefits to volunteering? According... — Updated 9/15/2017
Volunteering: Develop a healthy lifestyle while helping others
These are just a few of the many volunteer opportunities that exist in Snohomish County. No matter where you live, we can find something for you. Questions? Call me at... — Updated 8/17/2017
Volunteering It’ll cure what ails ya!
In this initial column I thought I’d write a little bit about why I’m qualified to write this column. Kind of a “getting to know you” article. I have been recruiting and pla... — Updated 6/21/2017 Full story