Confidence
1) Operation Beautiful is a program that helps build the confidence of men and women alike. All you have to do is get a pad of sticky notes, and write something kind (ex: "you are beautiful" or "smile!") to brighten someone's day. It could really turn their whole day around!
http://www.operationbeautiful.com/
2) WARNING: SLIGHTLY EXPLICIT- Below is a link to this amazing documentary you should watch--it really opens your eyes to what our culture (primarily advertising) has done to alter our mindsets. It's a bit long, 45 minutes, but its worth it.
http://www.jeankilbourne.com/ (more info)
http://documentarylovers.net/killing-us-softly-4-advertising-women/ (documentary)
http://www.operationbeautiful.com/
2) WARNING: SLIGHTLY EXPLICIT- Below is a link to this amazing documentary you should watch--it really opens your eyes to what our culture (primarily advertising) has done to alter our mindsets. It's a bit long, 45 minutes, but its worth it.
http://www.jeankilbourne.com/ (more info)
http://documentarylovers.net/killing-us-softly-4-advertising-women/ (documentary)
Our Youth
1) Youth Court is a program put on by Center for Human Services that acts as a diversion program for youth that have committed a misdemeanor. You can volunteer as an attorney, a court clerk or a jury member in a real court case.(especially good if you are into the justice system)
http://cccrpv.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/communityYouthGroup.jpg
2) Volunteer at the Hutton House, a 24 hour staffed safe haven for runaway and abused teenagers. They offer family as well as individual counseling and they help get youth off the streets and reunited with their families. A GREAT cause.
http://cccrpv.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/communityYouthGroup.jpg
3) F.U.N. (Friends in a United Neighborhood) is a city program that allows kids to enjoy themselves outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Volunteer at the once a month event to supervise the kids and have fun yourself! http://friendsinaunitedneighborhood.webs.com/
http://cccrpv.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/communityYouthGroup.jpg
2) Volunteer at the Hutton House, a 24 hour staffed safe haven for runaway and abused teenagers. They offer family as well as individual counseling and they help get youth off the streets and reunited with their families. A GREAT cause.
http://cccrpv.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/communityYouthGroup.jpg
3) F.U.N. (Friends in a United Neighborhood) is a city program that allows kids to enjoy themselves outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Volunteer at the once a month event to supervise the kids and have fun yourself! http://friendsinaunitedneighborhood.webs.com/
Diabetes
1) MJC is putting on a community walk to help fight diabetes on November 10, 2012. Show your support by making a donation or walking in the event. http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/Events/General?pg=team&fr_id=8560&team_id=551218
People with Disabilities
1) Howards Training Center in Modesto has many programs to help adults with disabilities enhance their lives. Contact Joe at 209-593-5630 if you are interested in volunteering.
http://www.howardtrainingcenter.com/
http://www.howardtrainingcenter.com/
World Hunger
1) Go here daily to play games! For every answer you get right, they donate 10 grains of rice to the World Food Programme: http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1390
Misc.
1) Community Hospice provides care for terminally ill patients and their families by compassionately supporting them through the patients' final months of life. They are always looking for volunteers; this is a great and touching hands-on way to be there for your community. http://www.hospiceheart.org/
2) 65 Ways to Make a Difference: Just 65 ways to prove that you can make a difference in big and small ways. It's easy! And important. And what our club is all about.
http://www.generationon.org/global/65-ways-make-difference
2) 65 Ways to Make a Difference: Just 65 ways to prove that you can make a difference in big and small ways. It's easy! And important. And what our club is all about.
http://www.generationon.org/global/65-ways-make-difference