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Volunteering Discovery takes you behind the scenes, exploring how volunteers make a real difference in health and care across Norfolk and Waveney. Episodes dive deep into inspiring volunteer stories, expert interviews, and practical advice on building successful volunteering programmes. From planning and evaluation frameworks to improving patient experience and boosting community wellbeing, we uncover what it takes to create impactful initiatives. Whether you’re a volunteer looking to make a bigger impact, a healthcare leader designing volunteer strategies, or simply curious about the ...

Thank you so much for joining me here today. We are taking 30 minutes to complete a traditional Loving Kindness or Metta meditation as I know it. We repeat phrases to ourselves, sending them to different groups of people. I use the phrases: May you be happy, may you be healthy, may you be safe, may you live with ease. You can choose your own phrases, which ever feel best to you. We send these phrase to 5 groups of people. First ourselves, then a loved one or teacher, followed by someone in the public, then someone who is difficult for you, and lastly all beings everywhere. During this practice...

Connecting volunteers worldwide through conversations with individuals, leaders, and organizations that have volunteering as a core value.

Our show delves into the whys, wherefores and outcomes of volunteering, both spiritual and concrete for all involved. Compassion should lead to action driven by a desire to make a difference. When you invest your time, your energy, and a belief in making a difference in the world, you walk away with pride and fulfillment. When you see your contribution lift people up and give them a better life, it is awe-inspiring. We examine the backgrounds of diverse volunteers and leaders, where they come from, why they volunteer and continue on this path. Project Mercy has worked with hundreds of ...

The Do Good Podcast is a powerful and heartfelt series that shines a spotlight on the incredible stories of volunteers who have traveled to Israel over the past 18 months to uplift and support its people during challenging times. Each week, listeners are invited on an inspiring journey through the eyes and voices of those who chose to bring light where there was darkness. Whether you’re seeking hope, strength, or a call to action, The Do Good Podcast reminds us that one act of kindness can spark a movement. Because when we do good, we inspire others to do good too.

This is the official podcast of Volunteering Queensland. Each month, we travel to regional and remote Queensland to meet some of the larrakins and heroes doing their bit to keep their communities alive by volunteering. From heartwarming to downright hilarious, the stories of these regular Aussies and what makes them love their hometowns will open your eyes to the wonder of these communities, what makes them special and how you can bring the simplicity of the country into your life. Settle in as Lauren Exton takes you around Queensland to meet volunteers from every corner of this integral but ...

The podcast about geospatial innovations and people doing great things with geospatial technology in Africa.Africa Geoconvo is a podcast that invites you to experience the geospatial industry from the African perspective. We invite the voices of people that have always been there in the unexplored corners of history through interviews, to share insights about their careers, their greatest achievements, and their motivations. We also bring you conversations with geospatial startups in Africa and career specialists, in an attempt to introduce you to ideas and innovations in the geospatial ...

Welcome to Local Life Leaders, hosted by Janessa Storlie, a dedicated community leader with over a decade of experience in local engagement. In this podcast, Janessa shares her invaluable insights and lessons learned from years of community involvement, aiming to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to make a positive, sustainable impact in your neighborhood. Each episode of Local life leaders dives into the essentials of volunteering and economic development, helping listeners understand the building blocks of creating and sustaining community projects without facing burnout. ...

In 2014, Flint, Michigan, was a cash-strapped city that had been built up, then abandoned by General Motors. As part of a plan to save money, government officials decided that Flint would temporarily switch its water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Within months, many residents broke out in rashes.

The wonder of the natural world surrounds us - from the Amazon rain forest to the snowy peaks of Mount Everest to the green spaces in big cities. And as the threat of climate change grows, it’s more important than ever to show appreciation for our planet by taking action. The first audiobook in a middle-grade series for young environmental activists and nature lovers, The Wild World Handbook offers a road map for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors, alongside surprising facts and hands-on activities.

A stirring look at nonviolent activism, from American suffragists to civil rights to the climate change movement. We Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to change the world.

Volunteering and community work is not 9-5 and often done around paid work and raising families. The pressures of time and empathy can take its toll on our hauora / wellbeing. Tātou tātou is a collection of interviews with community champions who share their challenges and ups and downs with a focus on how they manage their wellbeing and support others they serve to do the same. Hosted by Tuihana and Rochelle. Proudly brought to you by Hui E! Community Aotearoa, Volunteering New Zealand, Centre for Social Impact, and Woo Wellbeing.

We share this beautiful planet we call home with countless living creatures, from monarch butterflies and falcons to koalas and dolphins. And just like us, animals everywhere are faced with the growing threat of climate change. Featuring seven categories of animals, this book offers a roadmap for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors with fascinating facts, hope-filled stories, and hands-on STEAM activities. Each section includes biographies of adventurers, scientists, and artists from all over the world who used their passion and skills to become bold allies for nature.

Der har altid været fattige, for fattigdom opstod for mange tusind år siden. I denne bog kan du læse om fattigdom i gamle dage. Men bogen fortæller også om nutidens fattige om, hvordan de får hjælp - både de fattige i Danmark og i andre lande.

In the late 1970s, grain prices had tanked, farm auction notices filled newspapers, and people had forgotten that food didn't grow in grocery stores. So, on February 5, 1979, thousands of tractors from all parts of the US flooded Washington, DC, in protest. Author Lindsay H. Metcalf, a journalist who grew up on a family farm, shares this rarely told story of grassroots perseverance and economic justice.

Fighting Censorship: A Handbook for Pushing Back on Book Bans equips listeners with arguments against the common reasons that are given to ban books in schools and public libraries. In September 2021, the school board in York, Pennsylvania, voted to remove many books from school libraries in its community. The Panther Anti-Racist Union (PARU) at Central York High School, comprised of four students and two advisors, successfully fought the ban by organizing protests and media interviews to raise awareness.

The women’s suffrage movement was decades in the making and came with many harsh setbacks. But it resulted in a permanent victory: women’s right to vote. How did the suffragists do it? One hundred years later, an eye-opening look at their playbook shows that some of their strategies seem oddly familiar. Women’s marches at inauguration time? Check. Publicity stunts, optics, and influencers? They practically invented them. Petitions, lobbying, speeches, raising money, and writing articles? All of that, too.

In addition to slave uprisings and escapes on the Underground Railroad, enslaved people also resisted their mistreatment through small acts in their everyday lives. Discover the many forms of resistance to slavery. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people who are not white, provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage listeners to take action in their community.