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Volunteer Overseas the Right Way

Posted on May 30, 2007
Previously filed under: Volunteering
An Interview with Zahara Heckscher, a longtime volunteer and lecturer on international volunteering to college campuses around the world.
Keywords: Volunteering, student resources, Zahara Heckscher

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Volunteering

Posted on May 29, 2007
Previously filed under: Volunteering
Tom Green, the editor of Do-it, a UK-based internet database of volunteer opportunities, offers helpful volunteering advice.
Keywords: Volunteering, Tom Green, student resources,

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Tips and Practical Advice for Potential Volunteers

Posted on May 29, 2007
Previously filed under: Volunteering
Thomas Pearmain offers up ways to gain the most out of donating your time for a cause.
Keywords: Volunteering, Advice, students, student resources

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Making the Most of Volunteer Service With the Peace Corps

Posted on May 29, 2007
Previously filed under: Volunteering
A former volunteer offers proactive ways to improve your experience.
Keywords: Volunteering, Peace Corps, For Students, student resources

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Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 19:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 19:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

In Departure, China Invites Outside Help

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:39
As its earthquake death toll rose, China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan, neighbors it has long shunned.

The Caucus: Edwards to Endorse Obama

New York Times - Wed, 05/14/2008 - 15:38
The Obama campaign is hoping that John Edwards’s endorsement will be taken as the start of a coalescence around Mr. Obama as the nominee.

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