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The word volunteer is a noun. Volunteer means (1) a person who performs voluntary work, (2) (military) a person who freely enlists for service.
Volunteer is also a verb that means (1) tell voluntarily, (2) do volunteer work, (3) agree freely.
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word volunteer.
- Peace Corps
This is the official website for the Peace Corps, which began in the 1960s under President Kennedy. To date there have been 187,000 volunteers serving in 139 countries. The oldest volunteer is 79. The website provides information about the Peace Corps and how to become a volunteer. There are also links to sites for former volunteers to stay in touch and for families of volunteers.
https://www.peacecorps.gov/
- Apache Software Foundation
ASF is a foundation that was created to support Apache software products. Software is produced by a collaborative of experts who volunteer their expertise. The Foundation sponsors meetings, projects, and information about software developments.
https://www.apache.org/
- CheapTickets
This website is primarily a place to find the best deals in air travel and book flights, but it also is a site where users can make hotel and car reservations, and get tickets for live events. The site also offers special deals, vacation packages, cars and rail, cruises, last minute trips, and more. They also offer special rates for volunteer programs.
https://www.cheaptickets.com/
- Directgov
Directgov, launched in 2004, provides public service information and access to public service sectors. The website contains a guide to the government including the monarchy, directories for contacts for public service organizations, charity and volunteer groups, health and well-being, calculators for determining the cost of raising a child, and much more.
https://www.direct.gov.uk/
- Girl Scouts of the United States
This is the official website for the Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts were founded by Juliette Gorden Low in 1912 and chartered by Congress in 1950. Today there are almost 4 million Girl Scouts, girls and adults. The website features news, how to join, donate, and volunteer, plus a shop for buying girl scout apparel and other items. There is also a section on Girl Scout history, which is available in several languages.
https://www.girlscouts.org/
- Idealist.org
Idealist.org is a project of Action Without Borders, which was founded in 1995. Their mission is to connect people, organizations and resources to improve the world. The site lists over 62,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 165 countries. It also lists volunteer opportunities locally and around the world. The history of the organization and much more on the website.
https://www.idealist.org/
- Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation was founded in 1993 to connect Americans with opportunities to volunteer their services. There are three major programs within the Corporation: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. All three programs are described on the website as well as news stories, special projects, and how to get involved.
https://www.nationalservice.org/
- Network for Good
The purpose of this website is to bring together donors, volunteers, and charities online to accomplish good. Users can donate to more than 1 million charities and search from more than 36,000 volunteer opportunities. Network for Good was founded in 2001 and is located in Bethesda, Maryland. Users can search by charity name, type of charity, or by state.
https://www.networkforgood.com/
- American Red Cross
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881 as an emergency response organization. Today the Red Cross also helps the needy, supports military families, collects and distributes blood, provides educational programs, and works abroad. The website provides a history of the organization, news about Red Cross activities, volunteer opportunities, a museum, a store, publications and more.
https://www.redcross.org/
- Tennessee.gov
The state capital of Tennessee is Nashville. Find out about the Tennessee state government departments, agencies, and services. Browse the Tennessee travel information, and read about employment, education, and business in the Volunteer State.
https://www.tennessee.gov/
- American Hiking Society
As the national voice for America's hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience. The Society's vision is that hiking, foot trails, and their surrounding natural areas inspire Americans to get outdoors, volunteer, and protect trails. As the national voice for hikers, American Hiking Society strives to promote hiking, build a nationwide constituency of hikers and trail stewards, and advocate for hikers in the nation's capital.
https://www.americanhiking.org/
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