Global Volunteer Update: Information about volunteerism worldwide - June 2006 ==========================================

IN THIS EDITION
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I. NEWS
II. VIEWPOINTS
III. VOLUNTEER STORIES
IV. RESOURCES
V. TAKE ACTION
VI. UPCOMING EVENTS

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I. NEWS
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WIDOWS HELPING OTHERS
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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COST OF VOLUNTEERING BECOMING PROHIBITIVE
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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IN IRAQ, SMALL ACTS OF ALTRUISM
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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VISTA MARKS 40 YEARS OF FIGHTING POVERTY IN AMERICA
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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POLISH IMMIGRANTS BOOST VOLUNTEERING IN SCOTLAND
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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YOUNG VOLUNTEERS PROMOTE WORLD CUP PEACE
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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THOUSANDS OF LONDONERS SHOW THEY CARE
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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RED CROSS RED CRESCENT BOOSTS EFFORTS TO BRING GLOBAL HEALTH
INITIATIVES TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS LINKED TO VOLUNTEERISM: STUDY
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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II. VIEWPOINTS
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IN PRAISE OF VOLUNTEERISM
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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IT'S TOUGH AT THE TOP
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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THE MOTIVATION BEHIND DOING IT FOR FREE
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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III. VOLUNTEER STORIES
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VOLUNTEERING: DOES IT REALLY HELP?
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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SO GLAD TO BE OUT OF SCHOOL – AS A VOLUNTEER
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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20 TEENS WHO WILL CHANGE THE WORLD
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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OVERALLS AND MUCK BOOTS MIGHT SUIT
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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IV. RESOURCES
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YEAR OUT GROUP
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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YOUNG VOLUNTEERS, CYPRUS
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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PAN CYPRIAN VOLUNTEERISM COORDINATIVE COUNCIL
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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USING NETWORKS TO ENHANCE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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V. TAKE ACTION
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WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR PEACE ON 21 SEPTEMBER?
http://ennews.worldvolunteerweb.org/eletra/go.cfm?z=globalvolunteer%2C12782
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