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Meridian Swift
Meridian Swift is a pen name. She has managed volunteers for 20 years, is the author of The Volunteer Shelf Life, blogs on volunteerplaintalk, has written for Energize Inc., Canadian Journal of Volunteer Resources Management, and Engaging Volunteers. She has held the CVA since 2005, and has presented on the state and national levels on volunteer management topics.
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Volunteer or You’ll Lose Everything!
As long as we are truthful about our ads, why can’t we use some marketing techniques to recruit volunteers?
Latest opinions
For some people in vulnerable situations, the arrival of Christmas can become a bitter period that further accentuates the social and economic inequalities they are experiencing.
Europe’s economy and wellbeing of its citizens depend crucially on a healthy and resilient natural environment, a stable climate and long-term sustainable use of resources. As Europe’s new policy cycle begins, Commission President-elect’s political guidelines and mission letters to future Commissioners reaffirm the course towards sustainability, while adding extra focus on competitiveness and security to boost Europe’s resilience to current and future crises.
The natural environment and environmental factors are key aspects for improving health, which must be promoted and ensured for both personal enjoyment and that of future generations.
