Gorillas On The Verge Of Extinction

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Victor

The Gorillas are the world’s most endangered ape and considered as the gentle giants of our world. Gorillas are charismatic and fascinating animals, able of demonstrating human-like emotions and behaviors such as happiness and sorrow. They are also fierce and strong as they lift objects that man would find impossible. Nevertheless, their force and intelligence presents minimal defense against man’s havoc of destroying and encroaching their natural habitat. Continue reading →

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Discover the Best Getaway Experience

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Anndy

Are you looking for great ideas on how to enjoy your weekend or an upcoming vacation? Why not invite your friends or officemates to join you in the most enjoyable and meaningful getaway.
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Volunteer Jobs in Delhi, India | Spend 3 Weeks Abroad

Posted on January 26, 2012 by AJ

Volunteer abroad in Delhi, the capital of the land of snake charmers and magicians. Volunteering Solutions offers wonderful volunteer jobs in Delhi working either with street children or the Orphanage Project. Continue reading →

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Teach English and Learn to Surf in Cost Rica

Posted on January 25, 2012 by AJ

In today’s post on volunteer organizations, bestvolunteer.org is highlighting Kaya and the opportunity they offer to teach English in Costa Rica. It’s important to know that Kaya offers opportunities not just in Costa Rica, but all over the world. You can get a complete list of their destinations here. We also want you to know that teaching English is just one of the many programs you can participate in with Kaya. Continue reading →

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Volunteer Work in Africa: 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by AJ

The first step in making a difference in this world is setting goals. Not just setting goals but putting a deadline on them really helps keep you accountable. That is what we love about Volunteer Africa’s HAPA Singida Rural Development Programme. Continue reading →

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65 and Healthy. What’s My Secret?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by AJ

Hey all you volunteers, I found a great articel on blog.aarp.org that I wanted to share with you.
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SOPA and PIPA Explained

Posted on January 20, 2012 by AJ

What is SOPA and PIPA?

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Google Pleads, “Congress Don’t Sensor the Web!”

Posted on January 18, 2012 by AJ

Google loves to play with their logo on http://www.google.com, especially around holidays and other important calendar days. Well, today I was shocked when I went to Google and saw a black sensor bar over their logo (Google logo is back to normal. View image below to see what it was.). At first I thought the page had loaded incorrectly, then realized it wasn’t when I read the alt text when mousing over the black censor bar, “Tell Congress: Please Don’t Censor the Web!”

Google pleads, "Tell Congress: Please don't censor the web!"

Image of Google's logo on Jan 18, 2012 from http://www.google.com

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Attention Athletes Looking to Make A Difference: Team World Vision

Posted on January 17, 2012 by AJ

This past Sunday, Jan 15, 2012, I completed my first half marathon in santa Monica. It was the 13.1 half marathon and it was a blast. The vibe and energy of running with 3000 other people was amazing.

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6 Realistic Tips to Help Reach Your Volunteer Goals

Posted on January 13, 2012 by AJ

There are a lot of people who want to volunteer but just cannot seem to find the time for it. This is not unexpected, considering how busy life can get with children, family, work and other obligations. Fortunately, there are a few helpful tips you can use to reach your volunteer goals and stop putting it off any longer.

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