By Maria Perry |Staff Writer| We tend to spend so much time emphasizing what we want to get during the holidays that we forget about giving and volunteering. I think that volunteering has become viewed as a seasonal activity because we tend to think more about giving to others during the holiday season than throughout the rest of the year. “I think it is the time of year when people think about what they are grateful for,” said student Kathleen Ashbaker. “And they want to help people that are less fortunate than themselves who perhaps don’t have as much.” One of the main problems that makes volunteering hard during other times of the year is that people have to devote more … [Read more...] about Volunteering is not seasonal help out year around
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CSUSB gives back during Coyote Cares Day
By Kandyce Hall |Staff Writer| It was a day to lend a hand. More than 280 participants from CSUSB fanned out to 15 local organizations that service the disadvantaged in San Bernardino. “This was a great chance for coyotes to give back to the city of San Bernardino,” said Christa Bowers, member of Community University Partnerships. CSUSB’s first annual Coyote Cares Day was held Saturday, April 27 as a part of National Volunteer Week. Coyote Cares Day, an event created and planned by Community University Partnerships at CSUSB, was dedicated to volunteer service within the City of San Bernardino. Students, faculty, staff and alumni began arriving on campus at 8 a.m. to check … [Read more...] about CSUSB gives back during Coyote Cares Day
Obtaining life changing experiences
By Jhonsie Hamilton |Staff Writer| Volunteering is not only about giving your time to others, but it can also be life changing. A few organizations that you could volunteer for are the Habitat for Humanity, the Youth Action Project and the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (HSSBV). The Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to eliminate poverty housing. They plan to reach this goal by providing low income families with decent, affordable housing. Volunteers, experienced workers, suppliers, city and government officials all work together to help achieve this main goal. The Youth Action Project is also a non-profit organization established … [Read more...] about Obtaining life changing experiences