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Volunteers from BNP Paribas and UBS Help Prepare Camp Liberty for a Summer of Fun
This spring, volunteers from BNP Paribas and UBS rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty at Camp Liberty, a nonprofit summer camp operated by the Educational Arts Team in Jersey City. Their efforts helped ensure the campgrounds will be safe, welcoming, and beautiful for hundreds of local children to enjoy this summer. BNP…
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Sparking Summer Fun for New Jersey’s Youth
As a kid, nothing was more exciting than hearing the last school bell ring on the final day of classes. It meant one thing: summer was finally here. As each school year closes, children throughout New Jersey eagerly transition from the confines of classrooms to the excitement of summer camps and programs. However, not every…
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Global Volunteer Month: Can One Person Really Make a Difference?
Despite the endless challenges we face as a global society – poverty, food insecurity, climate change, pandemics, and others – there is hope for a better future. A hope that lies inside each and every one of us. But can one person really make a difference toward the world’s greatest challenges? The short answer is,…
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Volunteer Management: Enhancing Impact
Did you know that the benefits of volunteering extend well beyond the nonprofit? Not only does volunteering impact the individual volunteer, but companies that offer volunteer opportunities for their employees see a direct correlation between retention and leadership development. Check out other benefits below! Impact on Nonprofits: Impact on Businesses: Impact on Individuals: Volunteering,…
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Virtual Volunteering and the Future of Service
Coming on the heels of the most unprecedented year in recent history, civic-minded companies and individuals across the country enter 2021 with an appetite for service as the new year offers a chance for the rebirth of traditional volunteerism. As we’ve witnessed since the beginning of last year, the initial spread of COVID-19 has prevented…
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