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Volunteers in US – 25.3 percent did it at least once between September 2013 and September 2014
The volunteer rate was little changed at 25.3 percent for the year ending in September 2014, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. About 62.8 million people volunteered through or for an organization at least once between September 2013 and September 2014. The volunteer rate in 2013 was 25.4 percent. These data on volunteering … Continue reading
Canada / About one in five full-time workers aged 25 to 54 volunteered five or more hours per month in 2010
In 2010, about one in five full-time workers aged 25 to 54 (or 2,036,000 persons) volunteered five or more hours per month on a regular basis. In comparison, about one third of part-time workers and nearly one quarter of those who were unemployed volunteered with the same frequency. Among full-time workers with flexible work conditions, that is, those who can choose their … Continue reading
UK | Youth | Year Gap | 7,000 To Be Subsidised By Government
The government is set to hand out huge subsidies to 7,000 students and young people who want to take time out with a gap year within the next three years. The overseas volunteer gap years include work in water conservation, teaching and improving awareness about HIV. Charities involved in the placements include the British Red … Continue reading
4 résumé additions to boost job-hunting success – Money – TODAY.com
You sit down to craft your résumé, write that first draft — and it still feels empty. When you’ve had only one job or just a handful of college internships, how are you supposed to show off your personality and set yourself apart? Here’s a hint: Start by looking beyond the positions you’ve held and … Continue reading
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