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Why The Peace Corps Is Still Relevant In 2019
Posted on · Peace Corps director Jody Olsen and former volunteer from Houston Darryl Alexander talk about their experiences serving abroad.
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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 the […]
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LNG and Outpatient Therapy: Wednesday’s Show (July 13, 2016)
Posted on · Energy industry analysts say supply of liquefied natural gas could outpace demand in the coming decades, while others say demand could pick up as countries begin to reduce their reliance on coal. We take a look at the LNG scene in Houston—and where it's headed in the future—on this edition of Houston Matters. Maggie Martin […]
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Houston Volunteers Package Food For Syrian Refugees
Posted on · An international aid group spent last weekend preparing boxes to fill a 40-foot container, and they'll be collecting again this weekend.
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What Do You Get Out of Volunteering?
Posted on · It’s worth noting thatÂmore thanÂ20,000 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, theÂLivestock Show and Rodeo, theÂHouston Food BankÂand theÂUnited Way. On this edition of Houston […]