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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>Lessons from a Year at WVC</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is farewell and a big, giant, virtual hug to thank you.
For one year, I have been an Americorps VISTA for Whatcom Volunteer Center, and this is my last week. I can&#8217;t believe I squeezed it all into one year: Human Race, Make A Difference Day, Heart and Hands, Project Homeless Connect, thousands of emails, hundreds [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Project Warm-Up Warming Hearts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many hours would it take you to knit or crochet more than 3,200 pieces of warm items?
3,296 scarves, hats, blankets, mittens to be exact: this is a result of piles and piles of yarn in our entranceway, monthly knitting circles all year long, people coming in and out of our office taking yarn and bringing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nonprofits to Know #3: Communities In Schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One in three kids in Whatcom County will fail to graduate from high school.  I hope you agree with me that even one high school dropout is a real problem: one we can solve together.
My Name is Dennis  D&#8217;Amelio and I work with Communities In Schools of Whatcom County.  I am writing this personal note [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s All the Buzz About!?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The WVC offices have been abuzz with activity for the past few weeks&#8211;Project Homeless Connect is this Thursday; we’re getting the word out about the free CPR/First aid Training on March 20, our Theatre Guild fundraiser happening April 8, the Heart and Hands volunteer awards event coming up the last Sunday in April and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteering: Selfless AND Selfish?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by: Garrett Osborne, WWU Communications 318 Student
Volunteerism is a selfless, sacrificial act&#8230;at least that&#8217;s what everyone thinks. But let&#8217;s be honest, it can benefit the volunteer almost equally, or more. Think about it: volunteering is a way to meet new people, network amongst nonprofits, get class credit, build your resume, gain experience, get personal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nonprofits to Know #2: Northwest Youth Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amongst all the conversations about health care, social security and voting for school funding, at the heart of what we are discussing is the legacy we are leaving for today&#8217;s youth. In the spirit of creating opportunity for youth locally, we have Northwest Youth Services (NWYS), whose heart and energy is completely invested in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do You Want to Volunteer at Project Homeless Connect?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[100 people sitting in a room, facing a projector screen, and still we decide to go around the room and introduce every person, one-by-one. A sigh and a passing thought of how much time this is going to take, until the comments people have are so riveting, the time flies and I want more.
For Project Homeless [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Trip to WVC is &#8220;Well Worth the Time!&#8221;</title>
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		<comments>http://www.whatcomvolunteer.org/a-trip-to-wvc-is-well-worth-the-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Written By: Lacey Kara, WWU Service-Learning student
 
Despite volunteering for local non-profit organizations, such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Bellingham Parks and Recreation through Whatcom Volunteer Center, and frequently viewing their list of current volunteer opportunities, I&#8217;ve never been to their office.  Last week, I finally visited the WVC office, and discovered [...]]]></description>
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