Links
When I first began contemplating a community resource dedicated to volunteering, I had no idea there would be so many wonderful resources. The list in the right panel is simply the beginning of a journey into the art of volunteering.
Keith Ranney
Founder & President
Art of Volunteering, llc
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Books
Preserving Paradise by Kirsten Whatley: For Hawaii visitors whose travel budgets have been cut considerably, volunteer opportunities provide an antidote—they allow voluntourists to travel inexpensively while going beyond even ecotourism, giving a hands-on way to help preserve our island sanctuary for years to come.
101 Ways to Say Thank You by Gwen Fujie
How Can I Help? Stories and Reflections on Service by Ram Das
The Power of Appreciative Inquiry, A Practical Guide to Positive Change by Diana Whitney & Amanda Trosten-Bloom
Web Resources
Volunteer Impact - Volunteer management software by Volunteer2. It's the engine behind Art of Volunteering.
PlanetVolunteer - A web site linking individuals looking to volunteer with non-profits in their area looking for help. Visitors search by area code.
Energize, Inc. - A resource library, a bookstore, collective wisdom and a variety of networking resources, all tailored to the professional volunteer manager.
World Volunteer Web - Volunteerism worldwide: News, views & resources.
Idealist.org - Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 with offices in the United States and Argentina. Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.
iExplore - Volunteer resources for the world traveler.
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Other Links
Keith Ranney at www.keithranney.com. You may also enjoy Keith's YouTube video channel featuring segments of projects he's produced and edited.
