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Should You List Your Volunteer Experience on Your Resumé?

Posted on · For several years, the Deloitte Volunteer Impact Research series has sought to measure corporate community engagement, like volunteering. Last month, the professional services firm published an “Impact Survey” based on interviews with corporate employees who have some hiring influence at their companies. The respondents hail from Houston and 12 other major metropolitan areas. According to […]

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What Do You Get Out of Volunteering?

Posted on · It’s worth noting that more than 20,000 volunteers have kept the largest rodeo in the world running for the last three weeks, as they do every year. Volunteer Houston estimates about 200,000 to 300,000 people volunteer around the city annually between their organization, the Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Houston Food Bank and the United […]

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Volunteering, Health Insurance & BooTown Riffs: Houston Matters for Thursday, March 20, 2014

Posted on · It’s worth noting that more than 20,000 volunteers have kept the largest rodeo in the world running for the last three weeks, as they do every year. Volunteer Houston estimates about 200,000 to 300,000 people volunteer around the city annually between their organization, the Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Houston Food Bank and the United […]

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Texans Football Team Honors Top Volunteer

Posted on · The Houston Texans won Sunday, ending a four game losing streak. The team announced another honor, the winner of its community quarterback award, which recognizes a community member for outstanding work as a volunteer. Bill Stamps has more on the award and winner.