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3330
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Civic volunteers are a vital part of the life of the state's towns and cities. Don Edwards (Greenville) and Donald Skinner (Ayden) are examples of individuals whose contributions of time and service enhance their communities.
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Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 6, June 1997, p1, 8-9, por
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23792
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The authors highlight three Western North Carolina philanthropists who traveled thousands of miles from home to help those in need.
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25153
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Linwood Respess has done many things for the Pungo River Chapter of the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation. He is also one of the PTRF’s greatest advocates.
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Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 1986, p2, por
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25157
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A workshop is being held to inform a diverse group of citizens about the Albemarle/Pamlico Estuarine Project.
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Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Winter 1987, p1
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25162
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More than 500 residents of Beaufort County have been enlisted to help with the Albemarle/Pamlico Estuarine Study. In addition, they have finally begun work on the study after much deliberation.
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Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 6 Issue 3, Spring 1987, p4, 9, por
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25198
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The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation shares information about three new volunteer committees they have established.
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Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 11 Issue 4, Summer 1992, p5
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25213
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During the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation’s annual Oyster roast, several volunteers were honored for their distinguished service in their efforts on behalf of the PTRF.
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Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 13 Issue 2, Winter 1994, p6, por
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26485
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Big Sweep is an annual volunteer event in North Carolina that will be held on September 21, 1991. Volunteers pick up trash at locations across the state, and help raise awareness about litter and recycling.
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Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 38 Issue 5, Fall 1991, p20-21, il, por
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27993
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The Federation of Woman’s Exchanges was established in 1934 to promote the art of handicrafts and to provide a marketplace for women. The exchanges were formed based on a self-help ideology and women’s volunteerism, and continue to operate today. Saints Creations in New Bern is a member of the Exchange, and offers opportunity to exchange local handmade items.
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28045
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Amber Smith is the winner of a 2010 Indy Citizen Award for her positive contribution to society in the Triangle area. Amber Smith is the founder of ME3 which matches people with volunteering opportunities. ME3 also fosters the spirit of volunteerism in high school, offering a Community Leadership and Service course. The course helps students work on projects which benefit their local communities.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 47, November 2010, p19 Periodical Website
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28983
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More than six thousand pastors have signed a letter to President Donald Trump supporting the country’s refugee resettlement program, including almost twenty from North Carolina. Supporters say that loving one’s neighbor and welcoming the stranger are key tenets of Christianity. Durham’s Hope Valley Baptist Church and other volunteers have converted spaces into short-term housing and become mentors for refugees.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 10, March 2017, p24-25, por Periodical Website
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35317
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Profiled was an Ashe County resident who, according to Sue Spirit, wears many hats: experienced gardener and global-sojourning volunteer, instructor for an eco-friendly course for college student interns, and physician’s assistant at a local clinic that offers free services.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 47 Issue 6, June 2015, p6
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36072
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East Carolina University: known for its Latin verb derived motto and teacher’s training school roots. From it are expectations for ECU to keep living up to the century-old traditions. Helping to keep the promises of education and service were off-campus facilities, the Building Hope Community Life Center and Lucille Gorham Intergenerational Center, and on-campus Volunteer and Service Learning Center.
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36081
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Among ECU’s accomplishments can be added Aramark and the Volunteer and Service Learning Center’s collaborative creation of Campus Kitchen. It was the first among institutions in the UNC system. As for other ECU students’ food-related endeavors, mentioned was their packing of care packages for military members serving overseas.
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36248
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Employment benefits offered by the profiled thirty four companies, ranged from small to large, included mentorships, child and pet friendly policies, free dental care, flexible work scheduling, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000, paid volunteer days, and all-expense paid trips for top performers. Profiled companies included Hill, Chesson, and Woody; N2 Publishing; Practicon; CCS Construction Staffing; Insperity; Williams Mullen; Alston and Bird LLP; and CPI Security.