http://www.sunset-blvd.org Volunteer programs and other information ... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:59:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi everyone! I’ve attached the agenda for the Advisory Panel meeting in Nottingham on 10th March 2010. Nottingham Advisory Panel Meeting Agenda 10.03.2010 http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/advisory-panel-agenda/ Well that time is upon us. Whilst Kathryn Bigelow is winning Oscar’s for her stunning feature length The Hurt Locker and heartwarming tale Up snatched a BAFTA for best animation film, SUSU have released their nominations for the most prestigious awards ceremony at Southampton University, the EVA’s. The EVA’s (Excellence in Volunteering ... http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/evas/ Dear friends, family, former co-workers, strangers who (for some bizarre reason) read this blog: I will be volunteering for Wilma Chan’s campaign for Alameda County District 3 Supervisor starting this Friday, March 12th.  Wilma is being politically re-introduced to the East Bay (after a brief hiatus from serving), and through conversations ... http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/a-call-for-volunteers/ The title says it all really. The organisation behind the volunteering bits of legendary Derby 10K run have launched their new website where, among other thigs you can sign up to volunteer at this high profile event. Click onto www.sporting-futures.org.uk to find out more about being part of the 10k crew on Sunday April 11th. 2010 10K ... http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/sporting-futures-new-website-and-10k-run-volunteering/ You may have noticed that there’s been a bit more activity with our chapter recently. After a bit of a hiatus, we are revitalized, retooled and growing!  For the latest on what we’ve been up to, what we’re doing and what we’re cooking up, please keep checking back here, or ... http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/thinking-about-getting-involved/ By PJ Pitts When I got here I mentioned to one of the OB/GYNs that I’d love to see “the miracle of life”, and last night, Tipu sent one of the physician assistants for me. The mother came in late in the afternoon, and had been having contractions since the morning. We ... http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/healthy-full-term-baby-born-at-project-medishares-hospital/ If I told you, I’d have to shoot you. Well, probably not, but I could be fired from my volunteer job at the Stanford Emergency Department. Last night I experienced a series of firsts. Some trivial, some interesting, some fascinating and many protected by confidentiality. In this blog entry, I’ll discuss ... http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/if-i-told-you-id-have-to-shoot-you/ The Summer is upon us. The perfect time to volunteer. The Summer is a time for people to get out, have fun, enjoy the sun and all the activities that go along with it. As people do, so do nonprofits. Local nonprofits hold a LOT of activities in the summer and ... http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/summer-volunteering/ Everyone likes team players, people who are just looking to get the job done: complete the project, stay on budget or remain on schedule. Team players are the cogs making up the well-oiled machine that meets business or organization needs, the conventional wisdom goes. But the fact remains that teams often ... http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/staying-focused-demonstrating-leadership/ Young professionals, those of us that are 25 to 44 years of age, can really make a difference in our communities. Being from a very charity oriented community, I know the power that young professionals have and their ability to impact their community. Here in Denver, it’s just being realized. The ... http://www.sunset-blvd.org/volunteering/young-professionals-and-how-they-can-make-a-difference-in-their-communities/