Volunteer Work

Here, from Bill Clinton, is a call to action. "Giving" is an inspiring look at how each of us can change the world. First, it reveals the extraordinary and innovative efforts now being made by companies and organizations--and by individuals--to solve problems and save lives both "down the street and... More

"With detail and subtlety, Rosenblum brings out the moral and political ambiguities of associations in the United States. Her book is a great read!"--Iris Young, University of PittsburghIn recent years, membership has dropped in traditional voluntary associations such as Rotary Clubs, Jaycees, and b... More

Christine Battersby is a leading thinker in the field of philosophy, gender studies and visual and literary aesthetics. In this important new work, she undertakes an exploration of the nature of the sublime, one of the most important topics in contemporary debates about modernity, politics and art. ... More

Whether you are a student looking for gap year placements or wanting to take a sabbatical from work to do something worthwhile, this unique directory lists more than 950 volunteer organisations with over 300,000 annual placements and projects in over 200 countries lasting from a week to longer than ... More

This book brings together contributions by acknowledged British experts to examine the shifting relationship between welfare policy and the voluntary sector. Taking into account the fundamental reassessment of the role of the state in welfare and the funding and organization of the delivery of healt... More

Musician Bob Geldof first visited Africa in 1984. The following year, Live Aid inspired a generation to raise millions for the starving in Africa. More than 20 years on, passion undiminished, Geldof returns to what he calls the Luminous Continent. This is his personal diary. Unflinchingly honest, an... More

A complete handbook for building leadership skills within any type of volunteer organization.... More

Though voluntary association for the public good is often thought of as a peculiarly Western, even Christian concept, this book demonstrates that there are rich traditions of philanthropy in cultures throughout the world. Essays study philanthropy in Buddhist, Islamic, Hindu, Jewish, and Native Amer... More

While September 11th spotlighted heroic firefighters, the fact that most communities are protected by volunteers is not universally known. This book chronicles twenty-five years of emergencies, humorous situations, and volunteer firefighters encountered by the author in the line of duty.While Septem... More

Great to give as well as to keep, this ultimate idea-a-day handbook can help anyone make a difference through do-able acts of conscience and kindness.You want to make a difference in the world, but don't know where to begin. Now you can. Here is just the guide to lots of exciting ways that are more ... More

Intended primarily for use in congregations and by general readers who are interested in the issue of affordable housing and homelessness, Reckford tells the story of how Habitat has touched the lives of people around the world and is transforming not only those receiving housing but those who parti... More

Politics and Volunteering begins by painting a portrait of volunteering in Japan, and demonstrates that our current understandings of civil society have been based implicitly on a U.S. model that does not adequately consider participation patterns found in other parts of the world. The book develops... More