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	<title>Whatcom Volunteer Center &#187; culture</title>
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		<title>A growing opportunity in the community</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who knew that taking a position at Whatcom Volunteer Center as the Outreach Coordinator would result in funky tan lines, calloused hands and a black and blue fingernail. While my hands may be less than aesthetically pleasing at the moment, I smile every time I think of the project responsible. For the last two months, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HAVING A BLAST IN THE PAST</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 22:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whatcom Volunteer Center needs people like you to volunteer to cover one or more four hour shifts on Friday, Saturday or Sunday &#38; holidays through Labor Day. ]]></description>
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		<title>Have your awards event and eat ice cream too!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<title>Enjoy an Evening at the Theatre</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<title>Second annual Project Homeless Connect works to end homelessness in Whatcom County</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bellingham, Wash – On March 4, 2010, more than 600 people in Whatcom County will receive free, confidential services, including dental care, medical exams, vision screening, women’s health care, information on veteran benefits, housing assistance, and much more. Project Homeless Connect will be held in downtown Bellingham, at the Depot Market Square, The Majestic, Central [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Help Haiti</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:03:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A message from Nicola Goren, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service
As we are all too aware, on Tuesday  Haiti experienced an earthquake that  caused devastation beyond what words and photos can convey.  There is tremendous  loss of life, catastrophic damage to most buildings affecting a third of the  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>**Shiny, New Volunteer Opportunities**</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An Excuse to Get Movin&#8217; in the Pool
Only 1 hour a week for 8 weeks
Hang out in the Arne Hanna pool with a participant who has  disabilities. Play games (volleyball, basketball,etc.) or exercise with barbells, noodles &#38; kickboards.
Ages 16+ welcome.
4:45 pm &#8211; 5:45 pm
Choose your day:
Tuesdays: Jan 13-Feb 2 OR Feb 9-Mar 2
Wednesdays: Jan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alcoa = A Lot of Caring and Outstanding Action</title>
		<link>http://www.whatcomvolunteer.org/alcoa-a-lot-of-caring-and-outstanding-action/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alcoa&#8217;s monthly &#8220;Day of Caring&#8221; is an incredible example of how corporations can have impactful investments in their community while bonding as a group at a volunteer opportunity.
Recently, Alco Intalco Plant had a presentation on their volunteer experiences, ten in total! Entertaining descriptions to follow: 
1. Several employees, running on the sugar energy from 24 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Use your One Hour of Extra Time to Volunteer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Work Party for Pickford free Passes, Pizza &#38; Praise
Saturday, November 7
10:00 am &#8211; 5:00 pm (or any portion therof)
Volunteers needed who don&#8217;t mind getting a little dirty and have some muscle to help get a few studios ready to rent in the PFC building. Work party includes some painting, ripping up of carpet, schlepping said [...]]]></description>
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		<title>December Meaningful Giving Event for Non-Profits</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jodi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This has been a tough year for many in our community and the needs of our area residents have grown substantially. Nonprofits provide the safety net, but they&#8217;ve been hit hard as well. Over 700 Whatcom County Realtors are answering the call to help,and partnering with Whatcom Volunteer Center, Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Communities, Bellingham/Whatcom [...]]]></description>
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