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<DIV><FONT color=#000000>Hi all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000>I found this article on the division’s Twitter feed
this morning and thought it had good information about how to start your own
service project. I have included both the link and text below, although pasting
the text may strip out all the links to the different guides and resources in
some e-mail programs, so if you want those, I would check out the
link.</FONT></DIV>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px; CLEAR: both"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Whether
you’re a budding or longtime volunteer, these resources can get you on your way
to developing your own projects with your family, friends and neighbors. For a
searchable list of volunteer resources, please visit the <A
style='href: "http://www.handsonnetwork.org/tools/library?webSyncID=55a6d827-6d8d-2070-1be6-5c45ccbd9526&sessionGUID=dbd1ab39-21c4-54d4-9765-65bcc263b65b"'><FONT
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none">HandsOn Network Resource Library</FONT></A>. And
if you aren’t quite ready to start your own project, you can search for local
opportunities on <A
style='href: "http://www.allforgood.org/?webSyncID=55a6d827-6d8d-2070-1be6-5c45ccbd9526&sessionGUID=dbd1ab39-21c4-54d4-9765-65bcc263b65b"'><FONT
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none">All For Good</FONT></A>.</FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><STRONG><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Volunteer
With Your Family</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">What better way to
teach your children the joy of helping others than through community service? If
you’re a parent looking for family-friendly volunteer opportunities,
generationOn’s <A
style='href: "http://generationon.org/parents/resources/project-guide?webSyncID=55a6d827-6d8d-2070-1be6-5c45ccbd9526&sessionGUID=dbd1ab39-21c4-54d4-9765-65bcc263b65b"'><FONT
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none">Family Project Guide</FONT></A> can
help.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This step-by-step
guide teaches you how to shape your family volunteer project as it evolves. By
offering questions you discuss as a family, you can find service opportunities
that mesh with everyone’s interests, ages and energy levels. </FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><STRONG><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Organize a
Food Drive</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Imagine never
knowing if, when or how you were going to get your next meal. For 45.3 million
Americans, that is what life is like every day. There are ways you can help,
including organizing a food drive in your community. </FONT><A
style='href: "http://www.handsonnetwork.org/files/resources/organize_a_food_drive_0.pdf?webSyncID=55a6d827-6d8d-2070-1be6-5c45ccbd9526&sessionGUID=dbd1ab39-21c4-54d4-9765-65bcc263b65b"'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT style="TEXT-DECORATION: none">See this
guide.</FONT></FONT></A></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Organizing a food
drive is a manageable project for volunteer veterans and beginners alike. These
comprehensive instructions map out the steps, including such essential questions
as: Who will lead this project with you? And, how do you promote the food
drive?</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><STRONG><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Organize a
Disaster Kit</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Preparing a
disaster kit – ready to grab on the go – can lessen the fear, anxiety and losses
that stem from a disaster. Organizing a disaster kit project in your community
can help educate and prepare others in case disaster strikes.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">You don’t have to
be a disaster expert to organize a community-wide disaster kit project. With <A
style='href: "http://www.handsonnetwork.org/files/resources/organize_a_disaster_kit_project_0.pdf?webSyncID=55a6d827-6d8d-2070-1be6-5c45ccbd9526&sessionGUID=dbd1ab39-21c4-54d4-9765-65bcc263b65b"'><FONT
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none">these guidelines</FONT></A>, planning this project
is straightforward and easy. Also check out <A
style='href: "http://www.handsonnetwork.org/files/resources/organize_a_disaster_kit_project_0.pdf?webSyncID=55a6d827-6d8d-2070-1be6-5c45ccbd9526&sessionGUID=dbd1ab39-21c4-54d4-9765-65bcc263b65b"'><FONT
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none">Good & Ready</FONT></A> for more tips and
advice.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><STRONG><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Become a
Volunteer Leader</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Sure, you care
about the quality of your community, but what can you do to improve it? With the
<A
style='href: "http://www.handsonnetwork.org/volunteers/gethandson/toolkits?webSyncID=55a6d827-6d8d-2070-1be6-5c45ccbd9526&sessionGUID=dbd1ab39-21c4-54d4-9765-65bcc263b65b"'><FONT
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none">HandsOn! Volunteer Leader Guidebook</FONT></A>,
you can help lead volunteers in making positive change.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The guidebook
walks you through how to successfully organize and lead a community service
project. Equipped with tools and tips, including worksheets, the guidebook
outlines how to develop, implement and wrap up a project in seven simple
steps.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><STRONG><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Tell Your
Story</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Gathering a strong
and supportive team can be one of the most challenging aspects of a community
service project. If you’re looking to educate, inspire and garner support, check
out <A
style='href: "http://www.handsonnetwork.org/files/resources/EIF_Tool_12_TellingStory_0.pdf?webSyncID=55a6d827-6d8d-2070-1be6-5c45ccbd9526&sessionGUID=dbd1ab39-21c4-54d4-9765-65bcc263b65b"'><FONT
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none">HandsOn Network’s Passion into Action: Telling
Your Story</FONT></A>.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 18px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The guide lists a
wide range of ways to publicize your message, from posters to media campaigns to
online social networks, and more. This resource also offers recommendations
about marketing and provides tips on how to publicize your
cause.</FONT></P><FONT color=#000000></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000>Chris Parsons</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service
Division</DIV>
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