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Volunteering Can Improve Your Chances Of Getting Hired

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1:00PM September 12, 2011 | Angus Kidman

We already know that volunteering can improve your life expectancy, but it also turns out it can increase your chances of getting hired. A recent LinkedIn survey reinforces the usefulness of letting potential employers now about your volunteer activities. More »


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Volunteering For The Right Reasons Might Help You Live Longer

5:30AM September 9, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

If you have the time, volunteering is an excellent way to keep yourself busy and positive. According to a new study in Health Psychology, it turns out if you’re volunteering to help others and not yourself, it might help you live longer. More »


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Sparked Links Volunteers And Charities Together In Short Blocks

1:30AM October 30, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Sparked links talented professionals with non-profit organisations for micro-volunteering opportunities. Have five minutes a day to copy edit? Five minutes to help with a web design problem? Sparks matches you to a non-profit that shares your values. More »


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GoVolunteer Finds Volunteer Work In Your Area

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9:00AM July 8, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Want to do some volunteer work in your area but don’t know where to start? GoVolunteer lets you search for volunteer opportunities within 10 kilometres of your postcode. More »


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Save a life with your computer Part 2

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9:05AM October 26, 2007 | Sarah Stokely

A couple of weeks ago Wendy posted a number of ideas on how to save a life with your computer. It was a great idea and a great list of ways you can use your computer or the net to make a difference in someone’s life. It inspired me to throw in my $0.02 worth on the topic, and mention some worthwhile Aussie ventures you can support online as well. More »