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		<title>Volunteering for a Good Cause</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Many people are so busy that the idea of trying to find time to volunteer is far from their minds. Still, many not only find the time but spend a lot of time helping to organize events to help raise money. Having something you&#8217;re passionate about that helps others can make you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-for-a-good-cause.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering Away from Home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Image via Wikipedia Volunteering abroad is on the rise. These projects entice prospective volunteers because they provide an experience of traveling to a new place and diving into a new culture while helping out and making an impact on the community. However, if you’re looking into organizations that will give you the experience of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-away-from-home.html</link>
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		<title>Checking Out Charities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Image by epSos.de via Flickr When making charitable donations, you want to make sure that your generosity is directed at the proper organizations. Unfortunately, there are plenty of scam artists out there ready to take your money on behalf of a deserving cause. It’s always best to be wary and check out where you’ll [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/checking-out-charities.html</link>
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		<title>The Benefits of Volunteering</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Image via Wikipedia Most people know that volunteering benefits the community. But community service is also a great way to help yourself. There is a wide range of organizations to fit every need, interest, and time commitment. Get started volunteering today to give yourself the many benefits that these activities create. Develop Your Hobbies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/the-benefits-of-volunteering.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering is a Positive Influence on Youth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Image via Wikipedia Many people opt to participate in philanthropic activity in order to give back to the community. These different variations of volunteering personal time can be approached in a number of different ways. Among some of the most popular are donating to a charity, assisting soup kitchens, or in more extreme cases, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-is-a-positive-influence-on-youth.html</link>
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		<title>The Benefits of Becoming Involved in Chartiable Organizations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Image by HowardLake via Flickr Charitable organizations are an important aspect of our society, providing products and services to people who are in need of them. A vital aspect of these organizations that assists in making them possible are the people who volunteer their time as well as donate financial aid for everyday function [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/the-benefits-of-becoming-involved-in-chartiable-organizations.html</link>
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		<title>P&amp;G in Association with Kroger helping new USO “Honoring Our Heroes” Campaign</title>
		<description><![CDATA[P&#038;G is the prominent consumer brand and it has been facilitating the millions and billions of people since so many years with its portfolio brands. Now this multinational is turning and moving very philanthropically and in association with Kroger, which is the leading grocery retailer in America P&#038;G is supporting USO. USO stands for United [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/pg-in-association-with-kroger-helping-new-uso-%e2%80%9chonoring-our-heroes%e2%80%9d-campaign.html</link>
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		<title>How Religion &amp; Green Lifestyles Work Together</title>
		<description><![CDATA[No matter what faith you follow, there likely are reasons for living a green lifestyle that line up directly with your religious beliefs. By making choices that support a healthy environment, you become a steward of God’s creation. You can even use your green lifestyle to encourage other people to join your faith. Stopping Poverty [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-religion-green-lifestyles-work-together.html</link>
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		<title>The Benefits of Community Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Image via Wikipedia Unfortunately, with as fast paced is our society is currently, many people are too focused on the various aspects of their individual lives. While in fact this in itself is not much of an issue, there are other important elements of society that are important, but neglected as a result. Among [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/the-benefits-of-community-service.html</link>
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		<title>Finding Avenues of Support for Youth Charities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Youth charities run primarily on the support of private donations and grants from the government, various groups and organizations. By knowing where to look, you can find a vast treasury of funding that is available if you just know where to look and how to apply. When trying access grants from the government or a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/finding-avenues-of-support-for-youth-charities.html</link>
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		<title>What is Needed for Tax Donations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Donations to charity organizations are a great way to receive a large tax deduction. When donations of clothing, books, automobiles and toys are made to nonprofit organizations they are often able to be deducted on your federal and state taxes. However, you must make sure the deductions are done properly in order to receive the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/what-is-needed-for-tax-donations.html</link>
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		<title>Ways to Help the Organization Known as SafePlace</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The SafePlace organization is a charitable organization devoted to helping teens and young adults who are thinking of running away. Instead of allowing these children to run away this organization offers them a safe place and teaches them alternatives to running away from home. As with all charitable organizations SafePlace is always looking for a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/ways-to-help-the-organization-known-as-safeplace.html</link>
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		<title>Things to Consider Before Volunteering at a Hotline Crisis Center</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteer work is available in many different areas. One of the places that gets the least amount of attention is volunteering at a crisis hotline. Crisis hotline are set up for those that are looking for information, help, or guidance in a number of problems. Crisis hotline volunteers provide a shoulder to cry on, a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/things-to-consider-before-volunteering-at-a-hotline-crisis-center.html</link>
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		<title>Using a Vehicle Tax Donation on Your Taxes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Donating a vehicle to a charitable organization in order to get a tax refund has become increasingly popular in the past few years. Many charitable organizations except cars, trucks or vans that can be used by their organization as a vehicle or selling it for parts. In order to qualify to receive a tax deduction [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/using-a-vehicle-tax-donation-on-your-taxes.html</link>
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		<title>Contributing to Others</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is extremely important to help out the less fortunate in our world in any way that we can, so long as it really helps them to do better for themselves (as opposed to simply giving a hand out and causing a person to get increasingly dependent on it). There is no better example of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/contributing-to-others.html</link>
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		<title>How to Volunteer as an EMT</title>
		<description><![CDATA[EMTs play a very important role in the community. They offer first aid, first medical assistance, and support for firefighters. While a lot of the EMTs are paid for their work many are volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer EMT here are the steps and things you will need to become a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-volunteer-as-an-emt.html</link>
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		<title>Ways to Show Volunteers Their Work is Appriciated</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people volunteer because it is a great way to give back to the community. However, even though these people volunteer in effort to give back to the community it never hurts to give those that volunteer a little acknowledgment. There are many ways that you can acknowledge volunteer who give their time and energy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/ways-to-show-volunteers-their-work-is-appriciated.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering to Help a Child Read</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reading is a fundamental skill that all children need to learn. However, some children learn faster than others when it comes to reading. There are many ways to volunteer to help children in your local community learn to read. Here are some ways you can volunteer your time and teach a child the very important [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-to-help-a-child-read.html</link>
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		<title>Increasing Your Efficiency</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you run a non-profit organization, then you already know that running a not-for-profit company does not mean that you do not have to worry about bringing money into the organization. The difference with a non-profit organization is just that all of the earnings that come into the organization are absorbed into the organization, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/increasing-your-efficiency.html</link>
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		<title>Teenage Volunteer Opportunities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You don&#8217;t have to wait until you&#8217;re an adult to start volunteering. Volunteer opportunities are available for teens all over the United States. Volunteering at an early age allows young adults to develop responsibility and independence. It also develops self-confidence, self-esteem and allows them to learn more about the world around them. There are dozens [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/teenage-volunteer-opportunities.html</link>
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		<title>How Interns Gave the Homeless a Voice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When Rosemary, Willy and Robert decided to join forces during their internship to create relevant social experiment, they never thought it would turn into everything it did. However, Underheard is one of the most interesting and forward thinking projects around. As they began their internship at the BBH New York they were given just two [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-interns-gave-the-homeless-a-voice.html</link>
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		<title>Examples of Volunteer Opportunities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When many people mention volunteering the first thing that comes to mind is a soup kitchen. However there are literally hundreds of different volunteer opportunities available. Here is a look at some of the most well-known volunteer opportunities out there. Tutoring. Many people need help understanding certain concepts. Tutoring is a great way to volunteer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/examples-of-volunteer-opportunities.html</link>
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		<title>Auction Events Can Help Your Organization Raise a Lot of Money</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you need money for your non-profit organization, there are plenty of ways in which you can raise it. One of the best and most popular options is to have an auction style event. You need things to auction, though, and you can get them by talking to companies and soliciting donations for your event. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/auction-events-can-help-your-organization-raise-a-lot-of-money.html</link>
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		<title>Starting a Local Soup Kitchen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Soup kitchen and community meals they were very common during the depression. This is because many people could not afford to buy food for their family. While soup kitchens were still in existence after the depression they became increasingly popular with the recent downfall of the economy. If you are thinking of starting a soup [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/starting-a-local-soup-kitchen.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering at the Local Soup Kitchen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteering at soup kitchens is one of the most popular ways to volunteer in the United States. Soup kitchens are designed to provide warm meals for those less fortunate. However, even though they are for the less fortunate people who have the time like to volunteer in soup kitchens. If you are thinking of volunteering [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-at-the-local-soup-kitchen.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteer Opportunities Available at Your Child&#8217;s School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteer opportunities are available at schools all across the United States. Volunteering at a school is a great way to get involved in not only your child&#8217;s learning environment but also a great way to get involved in the school district itself. There are numerous ways for parents to get involved in volunteering at their [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteer-opportunities-available-at-your-childs-school.html</link>
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		<title>Hosting a Lock-In</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hosting a lock-in is a fun way to spread awareness for any cause, especially causes that most affect women. Breast cancer awareness, women&#8217;s rights, equality, and global female genital mutilation awareness are all causes that may benefit from hosting a lock-in. A lock-in is basically a sleepover or a form of a retreat. It&#8217;s a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/hosting-a-lock-in.html</link>
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		<title>Youth Halfway Homes are Where the Real Rehab Happens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to at-risk youth who are prone to drug and alcohol abuse, how many people know what happens after rehab? The greatest mistake and most common assumption that people make about children and teenagers recovering from a substance addiction is that once rehab is over, everything is fine. However, after months or years [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/youth-halfway-homes-are-where-the-real-rehab-happens.html</link>
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		<title>Voting Awareness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rock the Vote is a popular nationwide campaign to encourage all individuals to head to the election booths and vote for their political representatives. Many local neighborhoods and communities may also have similar awareness campaigns to bring attention to voting. If you&#8217;re interested in spreading the word and the importance of voting, here are some [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/voting-awareness.html</link>
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		<title>Preparing the Community for a Disaster</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Natural disasters seem to be occurring more frequently, or at least getting more media attention than ever before. You may have thought about what kind of readiness plan your family needs in the event of a disaster, but what about your community? If disaster struck, would you and your neighbors have a plan to work [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/preparing-the-community-for-a-disaster.html</link>
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		<title>Modern Volunteering</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people do not realize that volunteering today is a little different than it once was. It used to be that to give back, you would have to go and volunteer your time and energy. Today, though, there are more and more opportunities to volunteer your money and support. With companies like microgiving.com, you can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/modern-volunteering.html</link>
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		<title>Human Trafficking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Human trafficking is a global problem, and many don&#8217;t realize it&#8217;s happening in their own country. Estimates have concluded there are about 27 million slaves around the world, 50% of which are children. Most of these slaves are kidnapped or lured into a captive situation and used for forced prostitution, involuntary servitude, pornography, and forced [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/human-trafficking.html</link>
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		<title>The Benefits of a Halfway House</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people don’t understand the benefits of a halfway house. This facility is an important piece of an addict’s recovery. Instead of finishing rehab and immediately re-entering society, a halfway house allows him or her to slowly ease back into the real world of everyday pressures and temptations. Let’s take a closer look at halfway [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/the-benefits-of-a-halfway-house-2.html</link>
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		<title>Taking Care of the Environment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteer efforts to help the environment are becoming more widespread due to pollution, carbon dioxide emissions, and global warming. There are some simple steps you can take to organize an effort in your community. Spread awareness about reusing and recycling by holding a &#8220;green&#8221; fashion show at your local high school. Shop thrift stores and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/taking-care-of-the-environment.html</link>
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		<title>Meeting Needs Around the Holidays</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The holiday season is generally a time of great need for those less fortunate. With the hectic shopping, frustrated shoppers, and stressful time constraints, many are looking to put some meaning back into their holiday. Regardless of whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, a combination of any or none at all, people need help [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/meeting-needs-around-the-holidays.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering in Another Country Can be a Great Adventure</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Anyone who likes to volunteer and spends a lot of time helping out the local community may also want to spread that volunteer spirit around the country or the world. If you&#8217;re one of those people who likes to explore and also loves to help, volunteering in a faraway land could be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-in-another-country-can-be-a-great-adventure.html</link>
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		<title>Disability Rights</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Millions of people worldwide have some kind of disability. These can range from physical disabilities like hearing or vision impairment, cerebral palsy, heart and respiratory disorders, and epilepsy, to mental or learning disabilities like dyslexia, autism, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The disabled often feel ostracized, often enduring negative comments and even bullying. If someone you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/disability-rights.html</link>
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		<title>Animal Welfare</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Advocating for animal rights draws many people into the arena of volunteering. If animal welfare is at the forefront of your volunteer plans, consider several ways and areas in which you can help. Animal Homelessness. In the United States alone, as many as six million pets are homeless. They have either been put out or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/animal-welfare.html</link>
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		<title>Serving the Elderly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Adopting a grandparent is a rewarding volunteer experience that anyone can do. Many seniors are either homebound or living out the rest of their lives in nursing homes, and countless of those do not have any family to come visit them. They struggle with feelings of hopelessness and loneliness, but merely one visit a week [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/serving-the-elderly.html</link>
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		<title>Approaching Potential Donors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When collecting money for a good cause or charitable donation, you may find that personal appeals to individuals can be more straightforward and less complicated than organizing big events. Think about different ways you can appeal to people. Generally we think of telemarketing. While phone soliciting may work in some cases, it may put people [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/approaching-potential-donors.html</link>
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		<title>Fundraising</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Holding an event fundraiser is a great way to organize volunteers and secure funds for a good cause. Events can be as simple as a bake sale or as extravagant as a dinner party, but the idea is to raise money and awareness for the cause. The first step in organizing an event is to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/fundraising.html</link>
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		<title>Strategies for Growing Non-Profit Organizations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just like for-profit businesses and companies, non-profit organizations must receive more than they give. However, unlike for-profit organizations, non-profits usually have limited funds that can be allocated to operating costs, advertising and other means of putting themselves out there. Rather, everything they do must be done with the intention of increasing revenue, thus allowing them [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/strategies-for-growing-non-profit-organizations-2.html</link>
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		<title>Attend a Training Workshop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most people shy away from becoming strong activists because they simply do not know where to start. They may not have the leadership skills or knowledge necessary to carry out such a vital mission of spreading awareness, but anyone who has a heart for a cause can become an advocate. If you have always wanted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/attend-a-training-workshop.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering Role Models to Remember</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteers come in many forms. Some of them are not at all what you expect. You might even see one when you look in the mirror. Believe it or not, though, you have some impressive role models to look up to as far as volunteers are concerned. People have different things to offer and volunteer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-role-models-to-remember.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteer to Help with Finances and Budgets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You have made the decision to start volunteering. Great! Now you need to figure out exactly what you want to volunteer for, and where. When thinking about volunteer opportunities, most people think about the soup kitchens or animal shelters. There are many more options for volunteering, and some of them may be things that you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteer-to-help-with-finances-and-budgets.html</link>
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		<title>Ways to Volunteer at a Youth Conference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the ways to get in touch with young people is to volunteer at a youth conference. If you want to volunteer at a youth conference, there are a number of ways you can put your desire to help your community to use. Organizing Committee Serving on an organizing committee is a lengthy commitment. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/ways-to-volunteer-at-a-youth-conference.html</link>
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		<title>Recruiting Volunteers for a Youth Conference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recruiting help for a youth conference means preparing a publicity campaign well in advance of the actual conference. Here are a few helpful tips on how you can find people who will help your community by volunteering at your youth conference. Be Specific About Your Needs Don&#8217;t simply announce that you œneed help. No one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/recruiting-volunteers-for-a-youth-conference.html</link>
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		<title>Top 5 Reasons for Volunteering at a Youth Conference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteering at a youth conference can be an exciting experience all around. If you are energetic and motivated, you are likely to find that working with young people is a rewarding experience. Here are a few of the reasons â€“ some serious and some more fun-filled â€“ you may want to consider helping your community [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/top-5-reasons-for-volunteering-at-a-youth-conference.html</link>
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		<title>How to Volunteer as a Youth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Because many people view teens as interested only in themselves and their immediate surroundings, few people consider that teens may want to volunteer as well. Volunteering youth at conferences can provide excellent workers for the conference organizers. If you are a teen who wants to help your community by volunteering at a conference, you should [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-volunteer-as-a-youth.html</link>
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		<title>Keeping Up With Youth Conference Volunteers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A general rule for event organizing is to avoid doing the same work a second time if possible. That concept applies especially to finding volunteers. If you have an annual conference to help educate your community on a certain topic, you do not want to have to get all new volunteers each year. Instead you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/keeping-up-with-youth-conference-volunteers.html</link>
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		<title>Thank You Gifts for Youth Conference Volunteers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteering at a youth conference can be a demanding chore, especially for people who are not accustomed to working with young people. Be sure to show your thanks to the people who work for you. Say It Often Saying â€œthank youâ€ to volunteers is one of the best ways to keep them invested in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/thank-you-gifts-for-youth-conference-volunteers.html</link>
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		<title>Community Service Assignments for School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[More and more teachers are looking at community service as a requirement for high school students. While it might mean more work for parents, it is a chance to get kids involved and see what a difference they can make in the lives of the people around them by volunteering. Most teachers require a certain [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/community-service-assignments-for-school.html</link>
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		<title>Options for Volunteering at the Library</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to volunteering at the library, there are so many different options to choose from. It isn&#8217;t just about putting books back on the shelf, even though that might be helpful. Talk to a librarian to find out what your library needs help with. Here are some specific ideas to ask about. Most [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/options-for-volunteering-at-the-library.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering As A Family</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to making a difference, volunteering as a family is a great way to contribute and give back to the community. It can bring you together and even give you a chance to work together as a team. Take the time to find a way for each one of you to help out. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-as-a-family.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering as a Class</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most people think of schoolwork as something done with pen, pencil and paper; something tangible that is graded and sent back home. However, volunteering as a class is a way to show students that there is more to life than just friends, sports, and themselves. By working together as a class, students learn team building [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-as-a-class.html</link>
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		<title>Community Gardening: History and Current Trends</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Community gardens have grown in popularity over the last decade, as people have become more aware of the value of eating organic local food. Furthermore, fruit and vegetables have grown more expensive due to global warming and other climate changes. Community gardens generally provide fresh produce as well as flowers, and they are a lovely [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/community-gardening-history-and-current-trends.html</link>
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		<title>Reasons to Volunteer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking to volunteer, before you take the first step to find somewhere to help out, make sure that you know the reasons for volunteering. You don&#8217;t want to go into a situation and just assume that you are there because you have to be. Volunteering, especially in your own community, can be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/reasons-to-volunteer.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering in Church</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Church is a great place to volunteer because most of the people that help out in church are volunteers. What does this mean for you? It means that there is no shortage of tasks that need to be done and areas of service for you to try out. Meet with someone on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-in-church.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering Abroad: How to Find the Right Program</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It can be difficult to find volunteering programs in other countries, as many of them charge a fortune (which may or may not benefit the charity or country). Ideally, you can connect with the organization directly, rather than paying a middleman to get you there. Many online directories offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-abroad-how-to-find-the-right-program.html</link>
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		<title>Making Friends in Canada</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife I am one of those people who is all about meeting new people. Pen pals, phone pals, even texting pals are fun to have. Because my phone has free long distance, I can safely say that I have absolutely no problem making friends all over the world, and finding [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/making-friends-in-canada.html</link>
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		<title>The History of Civil Society</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Civil Society came about in Rome, thanks to Marcus Tullius Cicero, who was a philosopher and political theorist. He introduced a number of philosophical terms, as he translated Greek into Latin. In the time of Socrates and Plato, civil society was used as a synonym for &#8220;good society.&#8221; During that time, the word &#8220;society&#8221; was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/the-history-of-civil-society.html</link>
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		<title>Getting Outdoors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia A lot of teenagers these days spend far too much time indoors. This might be a result of having so many wonderful video games to play, or it may be the result of living in a world where parents are deathly afraid that their children will simply disappear if they aren&#8217;t close [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/getting-outdoors.html</link>
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		<title>Plan a Youth Conference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Need to plan a youth conference? Here are some general ideas to get you started. First of all, recruit some of the other parents to help you plan the conference, so that you don&#8217;t have to do everything alone. Find people with diverse skill sets to bring together. For example, if you know that Betty [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/plan-a-youth-conference.html</link>
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		<title>What is Information Society?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Economist Fritz Machlup began to develop the idea of information society in the 1930&#8242;s. He studied the distribution and production of knowledge in the United States. Machlup wrote a well-known book which was also read in Russia and Japan, and the idea of &#8220;information society&#8221; was born. In 1962, Machlup introduced the idea of knowledge [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/what-is-information-society.html</link>
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		<title>Comfort in the Office</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife I love my home office setup. Having an office that you can be comfortable in might be the most important aspect of working from home. After all, if you aren’t going to be comfortable, you might as well work outside the home. Part of being comfortable in my home [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/comfort-in-the-office.html</link>
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		<title>Youth Volunteering: The Gap Year</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The term &#8220;gap year&#8221; traditionally refers to a year of volunteerism between high school and college, but it can be a year off from studies at any time. The idea of a gap year originated in the sixties, when many young persons left home for an adventure in Nepal or India, on the famous &#8220;hippie [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/youth-volunteering-the-gap-year.html</link>
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		<title>Finding Volunteer Work for Your Teen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have a teenage son or daughter around the house, you know that they sometimes have the potential to be lazy. It is important for your teen to be motivated, even when they don&#8217;t feel like it! One great thing that you can get your son or daughter to do is volunteering. This is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/finding-volunteer-work-for-your-teen.html</link>
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		<title>How to Volunteer With Children in Africa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Africa is one of the poorest nations in the world, and none of the inhabitants feel this more than the children. Thanks to people like Sir Bob Geldof and organizations like Oxfam we are able to see the poverty and suffering of African children close up. Volunteering with African children can be a rewarding and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-volunteer-with-children-in-africa.html</link>
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		<title>Creating a Volunteer Program at Work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Becoming a volunteer is one of the most gratifying experiences you can imagine. Although volunteering on your own is fun, it can be even better in a group. Many work places allow their workers to set up volunteer organizations in order to provide a helping hand to their local community. If you want to start [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/creating-a-volunteer-program-at-work.html</link>
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		<title>Using Your Volunteer Experience to Secure a Job</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As well as being a great way to help out in your local society and give you self confidence, volunteering can look great on a resume. More and more employers are looking to hire people who have people skills rather than simply experience or technical knowledge and having a stint of volunteering on your resume [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/using-your-volunteer-experience-to-secure-a-job.html</link>
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		<title>How to Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteering is a great way to make yourself useful in your local community, as well as give yourself a sense of self worth. Many volunteers find that by helping out their fellow man they obtain a sense of peace within themselves. There are many areas in which you can become a volunteer and perhaps one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-volunteer-at-a-soup-kitchen.html</link>
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		<title>How to Volunteer at a Public School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have some spare time and want to do some good in your local community, you might want to think about offering your services as a volunteer. Many areas of the public sector find themselves overstretched and are in desperate use of volunteers. One way you can help out is by giving a helping [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-volunteer-at-a-public-school.html</link>
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		<title>How to Volunteer With Animals in Hawaii</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hawaii is considered one of the most beautiful holiday spots on Earth. However, there are still a number of animal refuges on the island that need the help of volunteers in order to stay afloat. These centers look after a range of animals, from unwanted pets to animals natural to the island that need help. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-volunteer-with-animals-in-hawaii.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering During a Running Event</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Running events such as races of marathons are popular with many people. As well as providing a competitive element, they provide a great method of exercise. However, many people who would like to be involved with such events often find themselves on the sidelines, perhaps because of injury. If you would like to get involved [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-during-a-running-event.html</link>
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		<title>Donate Your True Religion Jeans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Helping out those in need does not always have to take a huge amount of time and effort. Even though volunteering is a great option, some people do not have the time available to do so. There are other options as well, if you feel like you want to try to give back but don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/donate-your-true-religion-jeans.html</link>
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		<title>Preparation for Serving in a Soup Kitchen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Homelessness is one of the biggest problems in the Western world. Anywhere where this is a city of a built up population of people there are often people without homes who are living on the streets. One thing you can do to help the problem is volunteer to work in one of the many soup [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/preparation-for-serving-in-a-soup-kitchen.html</link>
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		<title>How to Volunteer Abroad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteering is a great way to to help out those who are less privileged than yourself. There are many problems in your home country that need people volunteering to help out with them. However, some of the poorest and most under privileged people in the world live abroad. If you are looking to volunteer abroad [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-volunteer-abroad.html</link>
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		<title>Areas Where you can Volunteer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Being a volunteer can be a great way to help out your local community, as well as give you a sense of self worth and feel that you are helping people. There are many problems in today&#8217;s society and the organizations that are tasked with managing them can often be understaffed and stretched too thin. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/areas-where-you-can-volunteer.html</link>
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		<title>How to Choose Volunteer Work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Becoming a volunteer is a great way to make good use of your spare time. There are many needy causes out there which all require the help of volunteers. However, with so many charities and organizations out there that need help it can be difficult to choose which area you are going to volunteer in! [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-choose-volunteer-work.html</link>
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		<title>How to Volunteer as an Emergency Medical Technician</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a worthwhile cause to volunteer for, becoming an emergency medical technician (or EMT) can be a great use of your spare time. These people often play a crucial role in helping those who have had an accident, providing on the spot care for a range of emergencies. Many EMTs are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-volunteer-as-an-emergency-medical-technician.html</link>
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		<title>How to Become an Environment Volunteer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Climate change is one of the biggest issues facing our planet. The constant reports in the media are enough to make anybody worry about the future of the Earth and ways they can help fight global warming. Although there are many charities that have been set up to combat the problem, they can often find [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/how-to-become-an-environment-volunteer.html</link>
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		<title>High Profile Weddings of 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The year is coming to an end, but celebrity weddings are still continuing. This year has seen numerous weddings of which many were publicized and others were kept secret in the traditional Hollywood way. So let’s look at the hi-profile weddings of 2010. The biggest wedding so far was of Vince Vaughn [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/high-profile-weddings-of-2010.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering With Rescue Squads in Florida</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking to get started in volunteering, you may want to go to Florida to help with any of the number of animal rescue centers there. There are plenty of centers in Florida that are looking to give unwanted animals a good home and take them off the streets. There are veterinary services [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-with-rescue-squads-in-florida.html</link>
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		<title>Ways to Help Part III</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Volunteering is an unselfish way to improve the lives of those in your community, but choosing the right charity or organization can be difficult. Despite the number of choices, choosing the right volunteering activity that is right for you is important. There are opportunities that help the poor and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/ways-to-help-part-iii.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteer to Help the World</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Helping your community does not necessarily mean giving away your Roberto Coin jewelry to the next homeless person you encounter. In fact, you can easily help your community though actions that, to you, may seem insignificant but to the people that you are helping, are the most enormous thing you could possibly have done. Volunteering [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteer-to-help-the-world.html</link>
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		<title>The Character of a Volunteer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia People that volunteer are a blessing to charities and organizations around the globe. No volunteer is alike and that diversity is what keeps organizations running. People of all ages can volunteer as long as they are responsible, enthusiastic, and willing to commit to those that need help. Volunteers have extremely different personalities, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/the-character-of-a-volunteer.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteer With Habitat for Humanity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Habitat for Humanity is one of the largest charitable organizations in the world. The group works tirelessly in order to build homes and shelters for some of the world&#8217;s poorest people. If you are looking for a charity that you can volunteer for, Habitat for Humanity is surely a great pick and you can help [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteer-with-habitat-for-humanity.html</link>
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		<title>Young People can Change the World</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by London Permaculture via Flickr When it comes to volunteering and community service, some people like to do the hands on work such as making gift baskets, serving food, or distributing clothes. Other volunteers want to help behind the scenes by finding funding and confronting the people who do not believe in what the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/young-people-can-change-the-world.html</link>
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		<title>Inspiring Volunteers: Celebrity Philanthropist</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Many charities and organization are benefiting from having celebrities working with them. Celebrities have the ability to appeal to individuals in society and generate a lot of attention to the charities and organization they volunteer. Although some individuals believe that a celebrity can be motivated to participate in humanitarian activities that is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/inspiring-volunteers-celebrity-philanthropist.html</link>
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		<title>Creative Volunteering: Breaking From the Norm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Most volunteers are assigned projects that are based on the jobs of paid staff members in an organization. While using volunteers to help with the nine to five responsibilities, there are more creative approaches that will benefit the individuals and families that need help outside of business hours. Volunteers [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/creative-volunteering-breaking-from-the-norm.html</link>
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		<title>Local Companies Volunteer Their Time and Keeping Community Spirit Up</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Giving back to your community really does feel good. Whether it is in the form of a monetary donation to a charity or school, or volunteering your time at a local hospital or children&#8217;s center, it really does feel like you are giving back. For many years when a person wanted to volunteer they had [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/local-companies-volunteer-their-time-and-keeping-community-spirit-up.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering for Your Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia There is no denying the fact that volunteering is good for humanity. Every society depends on volunteers to help communities stay healthy. Just as volunteering is good for the world, volunteering can be good for the volunteer. Those that volunteer get a sense of enjoyment and personal satisfaction from helping other, but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-for-your-health.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteers for Daytime Activities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia A myth in the world of charities and organization is that daytime availability of volunteers is dwindling away. Many volunteers relied on homemakers to volunteer during business hours, but as more women left the home and entered the workforce organizations were left with minimal volunteers. Regardless of the setback, charities are finding [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteers-for-daytime-activities.html</link>
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		<title>Why do People Volunteer?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia People of all ages are motivated to volunteer for many reasons. The desire to help others is the main reason people volunteer, and it is okay to volunteer for reasons that are beneficial to you. Some individuals are embarrassed by the notion that people who volunteer can benefit from their work, but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/why-do-people-volunteer.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteers can Reach Millions From the Top &#8211; landandculture.org</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia In many charitable organizations, it is easier to find volunteers who want to be on the front lines doing the hands on work then it is to have them accept a position on the board of directors or other committees. Although a presidential position in an organization does offer status and public [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteers-can-reach-millions-from-the-top-landandculture-org-2.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering: The Importance of Staying Connected &#8211; landandculture.org</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The topic of volunteer leaders staying connected with volunteers is rarely touched. Many believe that the leaders in an organization are more productive if their communication with regular volunteers is minimal but what about the volunteers? The trend of volunteers in leadership roles staying out of the regular volunteers way is slowly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-the-importance-of-staying-connected-landandculture-org.html</link>
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		<title>Being a Self-Motivated Volunteer – landandculture.org</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia As more individuals begin to volunteer, some organizations believe they might have more people than they can manage. Organizations today are looking for individuals who are self-motivated because they require less supervision then volunteers who wait for instructions. A self-motivated volunteer is someone who learns about an organization&#8217;s project, gets the resources [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteers-can-reach-millions-from-the-top-landandculture-org.html</link>
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		<title>Government Related Volunteering – landandculture.org</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia More and more students are seeing the benefits of volunteering and taking advantage of them. Today, the act of volunteering offers more than a sense of making things right, it also offers a tax credit for students who volunteer at least 100 hours a year. With this incentive, more students are stepping [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/government-related-volunteering-landandculture-org.html</link>
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		<title>What is Voluntourism?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Voluntourism is a concept that up and coming in the world of volunteering but what is it exactly? Voluntourism unites vacation travel with volunteering at the location visited. Many nonprofit and travel professions are profoundly involved in arranging vacations for volunteer efforts. There are many names for voluntourism including ethical holidays, voluntourist, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/what-is-voluntourism.html</link>
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		<title>Community Building: How to Help</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Our communities are the places we work, live, and raise our families and it is our responsibility to help maintain them. Universities or non-government organizations help progress the social welfare of local, regional, and national communities using community development, community work, and community planning. Community organizing tries to find ways to empower [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/community-building-how-to-help.html</link>
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		<title>Secrets of Business: Teaming up with Charities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife One of the most important parts of marketing a business is to create positive attitudes toward the company. An effective technique of marketing is working alongside a local, regional, or national charity. Many businesses work with charities because it can improve their image but also improve their own communities. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/secrets-of-business-teaming-up-with-charities.html</link>
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		<title>The Youth of America Cares</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by jmtimages via Flickr There are many kinds of community service that often gets overlooked and it takes place when the youth of a community decides to join community organizations. Despite the common misconception that the youth today are not interested in making a difference, they are willing to train to make the future [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/the-youth-of-america-cares.html</link>
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		<title>Your Child and Community Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Every parent wants to make sure they are raising their children to be responsible, respectful, and successful, but it can be difficult with the demands that society holds for us in the workplace. Parents are unable to spend as much time as they would like with their children to teach them the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/your-child-and-community-service.html</link>
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		<title>Ways to Help Others Part II</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia As many individuals decide to take part in volunteering, the question that remains is where they would be able to help the most and what type of volunteering is the best fit. With the many organizations and charities out there, there are many opportunities available. For many, the Special Olympics offer a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/ways-to-help-others-part-ii.html</link>
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		<title>Community Service: Getting Your Workplace Involved</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Every year, communities on local, regional, and national levels hold numerous community service events to help those that are less fortunate or are affected by disaster. Individuals are asked to step up and help those in their community and they do without reserve. The compassion that individuals have for others in their [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/community-service-getting-your-workplace-involved.html</link>
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		<title>Ways to Help Others Part I</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Many people want to go beyond their every day responsibilities and make an impact on other people&#8217;s lives. Some people are motivated to help others, learn about a community organization, to overcome a loss, or to gain perspective on their lives. Although many people want to help others, they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/ways-to-help-others-part-i.html</link>
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		<title>Community Worth and Social Capital</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Within a community, social groups and relationships form, and those become what is called &#8220;social capital.&#8221; Social capital has value, just like economic capital, because the relationships between people impact the overall productivity of a community. Social capital is directly related to people&#8217;s inclination to lend a hand when needed. Social capital has multiple definitions. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/community-worth-and-social-capital.html</link>
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		<title>Freemasonry: A Secret Society?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Freemasonry is an old secret society, which officially began in the 1700&#8242;s. However, there is a poem called the &#8220;Regius Manuscript&#8221; from the 14th century, and it is considered a Masonic text. Notably, the term secret society has no official definition. A secret society could be a society whose members conceal their identity, or it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/freemasonry-a-secret-society.html</link>
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		<title>What is a Sustainable Society?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people believe that a &#8220;sustainable society&#8221; is simply an eco-friendly society; that is, a group of people aware of their impact on the environment. However, according to &#8220;The Encyclopedia of Earth,&#8221; the definition of a sustainable society should involve several other factors, including human well-being and quality of life. A sustainable society intends to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/what-is-a-sustainable-society.html</link>
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		<title>Kakouira: A Sustainable Community</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kakouira is a small community of about 2,000 persons just north of Christchurch and south of Picton, on the South Island of New Zealand. The Kaikoura Peninsula causes currents that carry an exceptional amount marine life towards the shore. Kaikoura, got its name from this trend, since it means &#8220;meal of crayfish.&#8221; The community was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/kakouira-a-sustainable-community.html</link>
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		<title>Volunteering Ideas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved with your community and contribute to a worthwhile cause, but sometimes it&#8217;s hard to figure out where to start. If you&#8217;re stuck in a rut, try some of these volunteering ideas. Homeless Shelters are need of volunteers to help serve food, organize donations and food drives, or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/volunteering-ideas.html</link>
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		<title>Poker Tables and Growing up Well</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia We work so hard to make sure that our children have every chance to succeed in this world. We give them everything we never had (and sometimes a little too much), and we love them to a point that would seem a little strange if it weren&#8217;t for having the deepest possible [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/poker-tables-and-growing-up-well.html</link>
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		<title>Finding pet Insurance Before Volunteering With Animals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Volunteering is one of the best ways you can give back to your community. Many people have gone through unfortunate experiences in their lifetime and they will greatly appreciate that you have donated your time to help them improve their situations. However, the people who suffer the most from unfortunate situations are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.landandculture.org/finding-pet-insurance-before-volunteering-with-animals.html</link>
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