Volunteer Work

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915662750Author David PughFormat PaperbackPage Count 350Imprint Newfound FriendsPublisher Newfound FriendsWeight(grams) 467gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

* With a Foreword by Sir Bob Geldof *'Josh Littlejohn is a rockstar of social impact. Paying It Forward is a much-needed reminder about what is really important.' - Irvine WelshWhen Josh Littlejohn started a small sandwich shop in his home city of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781949183047Author Ted J RauFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Institute for Peaceable Communities, IncPublisher Institute for Peaceable Communities,...

Legacies and in-memory gifts are a crucial source of income for charities, as well as a fulfilling giving experience for pledgers. For fundraisers doing the asking it can also be highly rewarding, but you need to have the skills and know-how to hone your...

A warmly funny, intensely moving and startlingly personal account of the lives of an urban parish priest and his parishioners. Father Alex Frost was not always a man of the cloth. He found his calling while running...

Medecins Sans Frontieres, or MSF (aka Doctors Without Borders), was founded in 1971 by rebellious French doctors. It is arguably the most respected humanitarian organization in the world, delivering emergency aid to victims of armed conflict, epidemics...

This book looks at a number of charities in London between 1918 and 1979, and the ways in which they negotiated the growth of the welfare state and changes in the communities around them.These charities - the 'university settlements'- were founded in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782940485314Author Peter VogelFormat PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint IMD InternationalPublisher IMD InternationalWeight(grams) 558gDimensions(mm) 235mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620230589Author Sunny FaderFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Atlantic Publishing CoPublisher Atlantic Publishing CoWeight(grams) 466g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830844364Author Sam MetcalfFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 259gDimensions(mm) 205mm...

A collection of one-on-one discussions with 40 of the world's greatest thought and action leaders and prominent philanthropic figures. THE BUSINESS OF PHILANTHROPY features diverse insights into the power of strategic philanthropy to inform,...

The easy way to make a difference Despite tough economic times, rates of donations are on the rise. If you want to make a difference but don't know where to start, you need Charity & Philanthropy For Dummies. This is your one-stop, no-nonsense guide to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307948762Author Jon KrakauerFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Anchor BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 200mm *...

The Vulnerable Humanitarian challenges the prevalence of stress and burnout culture within the aid sector, laying bare the issues of power, agency, security and wellbeing that continue to trouble organisations and staff. Engaging and insightful, this...

Philanthropy has existed in various forms in all cultures and civilizations throughout history, yet most people know little about it and its distinctive place in our lives. Why does philanthropy exist? Why do people so often turn to philanthropy when we...

Want to help? First you must be willing to learn. This year, over ten million people will go abroad, eager to find the perfect blend of adventure and altruism. Volunteer travel can help you find your place in the world--and find out what you're made...

In May 2010, Britain's new Coalition government embarked on its journey to the Big Society. But how did we reach this point? Politicians and commentators have long bemoaned the supposed decline of civic life, fretting about its health and its future. In...

'Book InformationISBN 9780231053686Author Samuel TaylorFormat HardbackPage Count 442Imprint Columbia University PressPublisher Columbia University Press

The voluntary sector plays a crucial role in shaping place, and is in turn shaped by that context, yet this ‘place leadership’ role has been underexplored in research. This interdisciplinary book brings together leading scholars and practitioners to...

Heart of the Nation traces America's volunteer tradition-the golden thread of American democracy-and how Presidents from Washington to Obama have called on citizens to serve neighbor and nation. From the bunker below the White House on 9/11 to villages...

A modern-day Profiles in Courage about twenty people who are doing heroic things to improve the lives of their fellow Americans.Now available in trade paperback, Courage Is Contagious is a remarkable document about everyday people helping to reshape...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506493374Author Brian C. JohnsonFormat HardbackPage Count 205Imprint Broadleaf BooksPublisher Augsburg Fortress PublishersWeight(grams) 318g

Passionaries' thirty-five profiles describe leaders of volunteer organizations that are significantly impacting millions of lives. Each story chronicles the personal inspiration behind the organization, the obstacles its creator had to overcome, and...

In Creating Citizens, professors and administrators at Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts recount valuable, first-hand experiences teaching Community and Civic Engagement (CCE). They demonstrate that, contrary to many expectations, CCE...

The terms "civic engagement" and "community engagement" have various definitions, but they are united by the sense that individuals who are civically engaged not only are concerned about the quality of life in their communities but also take action to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781988025698Author Susan E. GibsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Barlow PublishingPublisher Barlow PublishingWeight(grams) 314gDimensions(mm) 228mm *...

The fast-growing phenomenon of volunteer tourism encompasses a diverse range of activities, from conserving environments to working with host communities to alleviate poverty. However, understanding the complex relationship between volunteering and...

This first of its kind, actionable and inspirational resource provides the tools and motivation necessary for pop culture fans to make a difference - while having fun! Fandoms are united as a community because of the power of story. And it's exactly...

Sport volunteering is becoming an increasingly popular motive for international travel. Many tourism organisations now advertise sport volunteering projects, with colleges and universities also offering students the opportunity to participate in similar...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679314448Author Frances WestleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 442gDimensions(mm) 228mm...

In recent decades, governments have promoted social enterprise as a means to address welfare and tackle disadvantage. Early academic work on social enterprises reflected this development and engaged with their ability to deliver and create jobs, work...

'During the last night at Boca de Tomates a violent tropical storm raged across the coast, stampeding through the camp and devastating our home. We watched in awe as the already-slanting structure swayed precariously around us, as chunks of the roof flew...

#1 New Release in Volunteer Work A Guide to Wealth, Health, Relationships, and Purpose During RetirementIncludes Worksheets on Finances, Time Management, Health, Self-care, Family, Relationships, Hobbies, Volunteering and much more! Make plans for the...

Women & Philanthropy Women's philanthropy has led the way in virtually reinventing the world of fundraising and ways of giving. When women make a gift, are in a leadership position, or volunteer their time to a nonprofit or charitable organization, they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781592409662Author William MacaskillFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Avery Publishing GroupPublisher Avery Publishing GroupWeight(grams) 249g

Finding new grant-makers is a time-consuming and intricate business. The Guide to New Trusts takes the legwork out of the process to help you beat a short path to new funders who might support your cause. The grant-makers in this guide, all registered in...

Gold Medal Winner; Philanthropy, Charities, and Nonprofits; 2012 Axiom Business Book Awards Giving 2.0 is the ultimate resource for anyone navigating the seemingly infinite ways one can give. The future of philanthropy is far more than just writing a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781942011750Author Faith FowlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Cass Community Publishing HousePublisher Cass Community Publishing HouseWeight(grams)...

At a time when uneven power dynamics are high on development actors' agenda, this book will be an important contribution to researchers and practitioners working on innovation in development and civil society.While there is much discussion of...

The voluntary sector was central to the COVID-19 response: fulfilling basic needs, highlighting new and existing inequalities and coordinating action where the state had been slow to respond. This book curates rigorous academic, policy and...