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Giving freely: volunteer your time at organizations around the country.


Time doesn't does·n't  

Contraction of does not.
 have to mean money when volunteering. For instance, you can cultivate cul·ti·vate  
tr.v. cul·ti·vat·ed, cul·ti·vat·ing, cul·ti·vates
1.
a. To improve and prepare (land), as by plowing or fertilizing, for raising crops; till.

b.
 more of your cultural side through Business Volunteers for the Arts (www.artsand business.org). The organization needs volunteers to consult with dance, music, and other nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive.

Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law.
 arts outlets on a variety of business issues.

Help others gain confidence in their communication abilities as a literacy volunteer. Affiliates of Pro Literacy Worldwide (www.proliteracy.org) provide 18 to 21 hours of training for tutors to aid those who speak English as a second language.

Little Brothers--Friends of the Elderly (www.littlebrothers.org) offers several volunteer options to help advance the group's commitment to treating older persons with respect, compassion compassion,
n a profound awareness of another's suffering coupled with a desire to alleviate that suffering.
, and dignity.
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Title Annotation:Priceless Resources; Affiliates of Pro Literacy Worldwide; Little Brothers
Author:Smith, Jennifer L.
Publication:Black Enterprise
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:4EUUK
Date:Sep 1, 2004
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