by GozAround | Dec 14, 2015 | Inspiration
One of the qualities that makes us human is our capacity for altruism—our ability to put the needs of others in front of ourselves. Of course, it is intrinsically rewarding to give to others, whether they are individuals, community groups, or organizations; however,...
by GozAround | Sep 17, 2015 | Inspiration
Today’s younger generation is more involved in giving back and volunteering than ever before. A poll by Associated Press found that those under the age of 30 claim they have a “very important obligation” to volunteer. This may be partially explained by the fact that...
by GozAround | Jul 6, 2015 | Inspiration
There are many great benefits and reasons to volunteer your time with non-profit organizations, some of which we have covered in our Power of Volunteering blog post. Out of the many benefits of volunteering, this particular one may be of value to job-seekers....
by GozAround | May 15, 2015 | Inspiration
We’ve all heard of people who volunteer. Maybe you have even gone out and given some of your time. But what’s the point of investing valuable time or money to become involved? What motivates people to do this? What’s to be gained from helping out? When looking at...
by GozAround | Dec 2, 2014 | Inspiration
With #GivingTuesday gaining momentum each year and the Ice Bucket Challenge just having set a new bar in viral fundraising it is impossible to ignore the influence exerted by social media on real-world social engagement. Both of these phenomenon successfully...
