Going viral is the latest in-thing, from Justin Bieber’s debut Youtube video to the crowning of the incorrect Miss Universe, to every unfortunate word that comes from Donald Trump’s mouth. Thanks to our hyper-quick connection to all forms of technology, all across the globe, news and information has never spread so fast. But what if going viral […]
In a world where we want our food fast and our conversations quick, our commutes short and our gym workouts hard, we don’t have time for ourselves, let alone giving what little time we have to others. Our modern world has pulled the plug on slow healthy lifestyles and instead caged us in to a […]
So you’re well aware what benefits volunteering has on your community and the world at large, but have you considered what’s in it for you and your career? What goes around comes around, and spreading all those good vibes around the volunteer clock can come back to you as some seriously good karma. Whether you’re […]
Just one small action has the power to change many lives and make a real difference. And none know this better than the South African nation. South Africa is a diverse country of differing demographics, cultures and beliefs, where the poverty line is high, the tolerance line low, and wealth and basic amenities unequally distributed. […]
When we volunteer, we don’t just help others, we actually help ourselves too. Many studies have indicated volunteering improves our mental health and well-being; but we don’t need studies to show us this. Just an hour or two of your time serving your community or soaking up the good vibes of nature, and you’ll benefit […]
To tap into microvolunteering, the hottest trend circulating the philanthropy scene – all you need is a minute or two of your time and a desire to do good. Micro- what? We hear ya, check out this video to see what it’s all about: What is Microvolunteering? Microvolunteering balances our need for instant satisfaction with […]
If you had the power to change the world, what would you do? Give some thought to that answer. No, really. Stop. Think. Write it down. Why? Because you do have the power to change the world. One small good deed at a time. “It always seems impossible until it’s done” – Nelson Mandela […]
So you’re all set and ready to be a do-gooder, go-getter volunteer but there’s something stopping you from streaming across the sky, fist outstretched, cape trailing behind. Maybe you don’t know which direction to fly, or the thought of the unknown sends shivers down to your boots, or possibly a secret self-doubt of your own […]
Are you ready to be the best human being you can possibly be? Then forget positive affirmations, throw out those self-help books and turn off that Ted-Talk on self-development. To focus fully on your personal growth, you need to turn the focus off of yourself. Does that sound completely contradictory? At first, perhaps, but bear […]
We know that facilitating volunteering events can be exhausting. We also know that using a new site can be tricky. And that’s why we want to help! Below are the in’s and out’s of running a successful volunteering opportunity on our Brownie Points system. 1. As a nonprofit organisation, why should I create a volunteering opportunity on […]