Tag: volunteer
Number of uninsured soon to rise dramatically. Free clinics are prepping now
Clinics are training future healthcare workers to look holistically and be kind.
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Women work to clear trail after hurricane: ‘It’s the best thing ever’
Hurricane Helene hit the Upstate trails they love. They’re going to work.
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Seed Sanctuary program sows environmental education, community building, volunteer opportunities
Gardeners, educators, retirees and children have all reaped the benefits. For free.
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Harriet Hancock Center gala to celebrate 30 years, fundraise for LGBTQ community
COVID made organizers realize the center needs consistent funding. The gala is designed to help, they said.
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Columbia music festivals look to become greener
St. Pat’s in Five Points is one of the most iconic Columbia events. Here’s how the festival cleans up after itself and how events like it can limit waste.
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Want a dog for the weekend? Drop by Columbia’s shelter
Slumber Buddies lets you be a doggie mommy for take-home cuddle sessions.
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Who cleans up USC’s stadium after gameday? Future military officers, that’s who
After the football game ends and fans go home, who cleans up the mess they made? ROTC students have taken up the duty.
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Foster grandparent program places grandparents back into schools, youth programs
The Foster Grandparent Program pairs senior adults with elementary schools and other programs to help students learn.
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Out of Africa: Peace Corps volunteer returns home early over pandemic fears
Peace Corps maternity and child health volunteer Emily Jonczyk was evacuated from Zambia at a moment’s notice to protect her from the coronavirus, giving her no time to say goodbye to her friends, her village or the country she was meant to call home for the next two years.
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Meals on Wheels delivers more than a hot meal
For some seniors, meal delivery is their favorite part of the day.
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