Tag Archives: Volunteering

How to Help Hurricane Victims

Posted on November 2, 2012 by wsr_author

Regardless of the natural disaster, one international organization is ALWAYS there. For Hurricane Sandy, the Red Cross has helped 11,000 people as of October 31, put up 250 emergency shelters, served over 25,000 meals and snacks and fielded over 2,000 disaster responders in the 16 affected states.

This week Dr. Nancy talks with her friend and fellow crisis responder, Jami Peebles, Board President of the Greater Ozarks Chapter of The American Red Cross. Jami’s volunteer work takes her away from her job as Executive Vice President at Central Trust & Investment Company, Springfield, Missouri.

Jami and Dr. Nancy met while helping survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Jami describes helping a woman Continue reading →

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Women Volunteer to Make a Difference

Posted on February 28, 2011 by wsr_author

Do you groan when someone asks you to volunteer? Is it a big word that you dodge as another commitment in your already busy schedule? Gail Small wants to change your mind, if that is what you think. Gail says she receives her biggest rewards from volunteering, which can be something as simple as an act of kindness for a friend or neighbor or more involved, such as her service as a People to People Ambassador. Her new book Continue reading →

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