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Category Archives: Volunteers

05.09.19

My Mom Introduced Me to Volunteering (by Tanya, Guest Blogger)

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When I was just 9 years old, my mom introduced me to volunteering at the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon event in Duluth, MN. I had to run back and forth with the donation cards. I remember feeling so important. … Continue reading →

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05.08.19

I Can’t Imagine My Life Without It

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Since I became a mom 31 years ago, my answer to “What do you do?” has always been “I’m a stay-at-home mom and a volunteer.” My job description on a resume might simply say: available. I have joy-filled memories of … Continue reading →

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05.07.19

Three of My Favorite Things in Life (by Laurie, Guest Blogger)

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Three of my favorite things in life are: to be surprised, to be challenged, and to be inspired. Never in a million years, though, did I think a cancer diagnosis would bring me all three of those things at once! … Continue reading →

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05.06.19

The Value of Giving Time to a Cause (by Deb, Guest Blogger)

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Mother’s Day is approaching. While not all of us get a warm, fuzzy feeling about our moms, is there someone in your life who offers you that loving, trusted mom-like presence? Someone in which: “Being a real parent isn’t in … Continue reading →

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04.30.19

Healing Through Hobbies: Volunteering

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It is fitting that we end April, Volunteer Appreciation Month, with a final blog in our Healing Through Hobbies blog series on volunteering. The health benefits of volunteering are numerous: it counteracts the effect of stress, anger, and anxiety, combats … Continue reading →

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