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<![CDATA[Camp Ten Trees recruits a team of highly-motivated, responsible, and enthusiastic volunteers to serve as summer camp counselors, specialty and support staff, and junior staff (for those with less organized camping experience). Volunteers may serve for one session (one week) or two sessions (two weeks). Our Volunteer Summer Staff team is a dedicated group, which is demonstrated by our high rate of return each year. Camp Ten Trees is a nonprofit organization located in Washington State. Central to the organization's purpose are our yearly summer camp sessions -- one week for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies and another week for the children of LGBTQ and/or non-traditional families. Camp Ten Trees is a place for diverse youth who share common experiences to come together and form a community that is truly their own. In addition to typical camp activities, campers engage in age-appropriate workshops exploring identity, community, diversity, homophobia, youth coalition building, and more. For all application materials visit: www.camptentrees.org or call 206.288.9568 for more information STILL WANT TO KNOW MORE!!! Camp Ten Trees is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiztion. Donations, grants, and other contributions allow Camp Ten Trees to maintain accessibility, high-quality programming, and low costs for children, youth, and their families. Camp Ten Trees was founded in 2000 by four Co-Directors and offered its first summer camp session in August 2001, serving just 20 campers. Since that time, we have served hundreds of campers from throughout the United States and beyond. Camp Ten Trees was one of the first of its kind in the world and still offers the Pacific Northwest's only residential summer camp sessions for children and youth of LGBTQ communities. ]]>

<![CDATA[ International group of volunteers (16 to 26 years old) will be running a “camp in a camp” and a graffiti-project for children and youth aged 12 and up. During the first week you will develop the program for the “camp in a camp” and put on various events, and during the second week up to 30 children and youth will be there. Please bring ideas from home, such as for games, recipes, art, music, and fantasy. During the third week a graffiti artist will be coming, who, along with you and the children, will be painting a 4x6 meter container. You can also let your creative side shine by building sculptures out of concrete and wood for decoration. Location: Lower Saxony; 50 km from Hannover, 70 km from Bremen, 150 km from Hamburg. Project dates: July 3 - July 24, 2010 For more info, other available projects in Germany and enrollment, please check out: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-germany.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-germany.htm</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm </a><a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/Volunteer_Abroad_90.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/Volunteer_Abroad_98.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/Volunteer_Abroad_130.jpg"><h2><a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-germany.htm" rel="nofollow"> JOIN US NOW!</a></h2> ]]>

<![CDATA[Hours/Week: Min of 10 hours/mon Commitment: Minimum 6 months Compensation: Volunteer Position Summary: The Website Technical Team Lead will develop the Website Technical team, oversee the functioning of the team and ensure that issues pertaining to website are addressed efficiently and in timely manner according to CEN priorities .Team Lead should be able to relay the important information regarding the purpose of the website, the content organization of the website and other specific needs to the team members. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *Develop the team and provide leadership; *Communicate with the team members and be a focal point of dissemination of information. *Work very closely with team members to solve problems related to website. *Make decisions on training requirement for team members and review goals. *Contribute to the hiring of new team members. This may including telephonic interview of the potential team member.Once the team member gets hired the next step is to onboard him/her. KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Needed: *Strong organization and team management skills (team management experience is preferable); *Should be able to provide creative solutions; *Ability to develop and communicate a vision; *Strong interpersonal and communication skills; *Self-directed, mature and reliable; *Meticulous about details; and *Possess a working knowledge of HTML and CSS. Familiarity with PHP, MySQL, and Joomla (or a similar CMS system) is a bonus. Please be able to commit to a minimum average of 10 hours/month. This is a “virtual” team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location; Community Empowerment Network's (CEN’s) operations are nearly entirely driven by the efforts of volunteers (the only exception is our Field Manager in Santarém, Brazil, who is paid under contract). We are staffed along the lines of the Open Source development community. We have several (currently eight) Working Groups, each with its own lead who manages a number of Project Leads. These Project Leads are responsible for building and managing teams of volunteers to execute specific projects. We’re a small organization and so lines of responsibility become a little blurred at time, but this provides a terrific opportunity to take on a variety of responsibilities and to expand your skills. Check out our website endruralpoverty.org to learn more about us! If you are interested, please send your resume and cover note to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@endruralpoverty.org]]>

<![CDATA[Hours/Week: Min of 10 hours/mon Reports To: Website Technical Team Lead Compensation: Volunteer Position Summary: The Website Technical Team participates in the development, programming and maintenance of our organizational website (<a href="http://endruralpoverty.org" rel="nofollow">http://endruralpoverty.org</a>). Some of the projects,the website Team member would be working on are - *Building a web-based volunteer management portal hosted on Joomla content management system and migrating data from the old system *Deploying a forum (Module or Add in to Joomla CMS) *Tweaking CMS setting for Search Engine Optimization *Searching for dead links *A number of smaller projects, such as modifying existing forms, improving our donations module, add a you tube channel to our site, etc. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *Execution of a number of tasks on the website such as: *To maintain technical aspects of the website; *To customize design elements on our website; *To configure Joomla modules and add ins; *To create forms and tying to mySQL backend; *To get multimedia content to display on our website like posting audio files to website; and *Various other tasks as they may come up. KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Needed: *One or more of the following areas of expertise- *Experience in development languages such as C and Java preferred; *Knowledge of Content Management System (CMS) – we use Joomla CMS, but background with other systems would be helpful; *Website security; *Should demonstrate a high degree of proficiency working with details; *Needs to be willing to invest time to research our Joomla CMS to learn to configure and troubleshoot;and *Should be mature and reliable. Please be able to commit to a minimum average of 10 hours a month.This is a “virtual” team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location. Community Empowerment Network's (CEN’s) operations are nearly entirely driven by the efforts of volunteers (the only exception is our Field Manager in Santarém, Brazil, who is paid under contract). We are staffed along the lines of the Open Source development community. We have several (currently eight) Working Groups, each with its own lead who manages a number of Project Leads. These Project Leads are responsible for building and managing teams of volunteers to execute specific projects. We’re a small organization and so lines of responsibility become a little blurred at time, but this provides a terrific opportunity to take on a variety of responsibilities and to expand your skills. Check out our website endruralpoverty.org to learn more about us! If you are interested, please send your resume and cover note to volunteer@endruralpoverty.org]]>

<![CDATA[ARE YOU A SURVIVOR OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE? If so, you may qualify for a study and help others.... I am a clinical psychology graduate student working on my dissertation that is in need for participants for my study. The goal of this study is to explore the effects of childhood sexual abuse based on age of onset. There has been a lot of studies done that have looked at the overall psychological effects of childhood sexual abuse, but not much has been focused on whether the age of onset of the sexual abuse causes greater and/or lesser harm to an individual. By partcipating in this study, you may help identify better ways to work with children who have been sexually abused and women survivors of sexual abuse. The goal is to develop individualized and accurate treatment strategies. Your input is important in gaining more knowledge in the area of child sexual abuse. To qualify for my study, you would need to meet the following criteria: 1. Be a woman. 2. Be between the ages of 18- 60 years old 3. Experienced sexual abuse sometime between the age of 4-17 4. Is not currently a resident of a mental health, substance abuse, and/or medical facility. As a participant, you would meet with me for about an hour in which you would complete a brief information form and two surveys. Your partcipation is confidential and anonymous. As a reward for your partcipation, you will receive a Starbuck's giftcard (for those whom complete the form and surveys). Please contact me via email @ maureenesparza@gmail.com or via phone (206)660-7545 for more information, if you have any questions, and/or if you are interested in participating. Thank you! I'm hoping this research will be able to broaden our overall knowledge about this area.... ]]>

<![CDATA[ Hours/Week: Min of 10 hours/mo Reports To: Director Compensation: Volunteer Commitment: Minimum of 6 month commitment is requested How would you like to handle volunteer recruiting efforts and maintain volunteer satisfaction within a growing non-profit organization? Position Summary: Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in charge of ensuring that our current volunteers are satisfied and that any new recruits are comfortable with their new roles within our organization. In addition, the Coordinator will be in charge of leading Human Resources team meetings, planning volunteer events, and coming up with fresh ideas to keep volunteers engaged. We are looking for someone who is able to commit to at least 6 months in this role. Essential Duties and Responsibilites *Schedule and lead Human Resources team meetings *Keep track of volunteer hours *Assist in recruiting / training new volunteers *Coordinate with Director of organization on a regular basis to ensure goals are being achieved *Plan volunteer events Skills and Abilities Needed *Ability to prioritize tasks in order to achieve overall goals *Great communication skills *Strong desire to lead others to be their best *Ability to be a liaison between different members of the organization from the Director and Board members to team leads and volunteers *Highly creative with the ability to continually come up with new ideas *Experience managing volunteers is preferred but not required This is a "virtual" team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location, although we would prefer someone located in the Puget Sound (near Seattle). Community Empowerment Network's (CEN’s) operations are nearly entirely driven by the efforts of volunteers (the only exception is our Field Manager in Santarém, Brazil, who is paid under contract). We are staffed along the lines of the Open Source development community. We have several (currently eight) Working Groups, each with its own lead who manages a number of Project Leads. These Project Leads are responsible for building and managing teams of volunteers to execute specific projects. We’re a small organization and so lines of responsibility become a little blurred at times, but this provides a terrific opportunity to take on a variety of responsibilities and to expand your skills. Check out our website endruralpoverty.org to learn more about us! If you are interested, please send your resume and cover note to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@endruralpoverty.org]]>

<![CDATA[Life Improvement Following Traumatic Brain Injury (LIFT) Study After a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), many people experience symptoms including low mood, poor energy, loss of interest in usual activities, and changes in appetite and sleep. LIFT uses a particular approach to education and counseling, called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This type of counseling has been used to effectively treat these symptoms with people who have not had a brain injury. LIFT is investigating whether these same strategies can also help people who have had a TBI. Researchers hope to find out if counseling can help people with a TBI get back to activities they enjoy, develop positive mental habits, and improve overall quality of life. Eligible participants will be enrolled in the study for 16 weeks, with a follow-up phone call 8 weeks later. The aim of this pilot study is to test the effectiveness of a telephone-based and in-person Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention for treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) following Traumatic Brain Injury. Participants are randomized to one of three groups: 1) Telephone-based CBT, 2) In-person CBT, or 3) Usual care (control). Participants choose a randomization option that includes the groups to which he/she would like to be randomized: -Option 1: Telephone-based CBT versus Usual Care -Option 2: In-person CBT versus Usual Care -Option 3: In-person CBT versus Telephone-based CBT versus Usual Care Participants randomized to either the telephone or in-person CBT groups will participate in 12 treatments sessions over 16 weeks. Treatment sessions will last approximately 45 minutes. Participants assigned to the control arm will NOT receive the 12 CBT sessions. All participants will be asked to participate in the telephone assessments at 8, 16, and 24 weeks following the baseline assessment. Telephone assessments will include questions about participants’ mood, activities, general health, and other symptoms. This study does not accept healthy volunteers. Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • at least 18 years of age • sustained a complicated mild, moderate, or severe TBI within the last 5 years • speak English fluently • meet screening criteria for probable major depression Exclusion criteria for this study are: • does not have a telephone • does not have a stable home • history of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia • current diagnosis of psychosis or suicidal intent • evidence of significant cognitive impairment on neuropsychological testing • currently in psychotherapy for depression, or planning to start psychotherapy for depression during the 16 week study Participants will be paid up to $100 for their time and participation. For questions about LIFT, or to be considered for this study, please contact Kenneth Marshall at (206) 744-3609 or 1-866-577-1925. ]]>

<![CDATA[Denise Louie Education Center is looking for consistent volunteers for our 2 Play and Learn Groups. 1. One play group is at the International District comunity center on Thursdays from 11-12:30pm (this group mostly speaks Mandarin/Cantonese) 2. The second play group is at the Columbia Library on Thursdays from 11-12:30pm. (this group mostly speaks Spanish) Here is more information about Play and Learn Groups: Denise Louie is offering two Play and Learn groups for 2009-2010. We’ve partnered with the Seattle Public Library to offer a Spanish and English bilingual group at the Columbia Library on Thursday mornings. This is our second year offering a Spanish/English Play and Learn group. Our partnership with the International District Community Center has helped us start a new group also meeting on Thursday mornings: our bilingual Mandarin and English group. Both groups are diverse and parents and caregivers have been consistent and committed to making the groups successful. Our groups this year are funded by United Way and are made possible through a partnership with our respective meeting sites as well as Childcare Resources (CCR). Childcare Resources oversees Play and Learn groups throughout King County. Play and Learn is a trademarked concept that includes specific and defined, best-practice learning methods that we implement on a weekly basis in our groups. All our staff are trained and certified, as required by CCR, to offer these important child-driven groups. Parents or caregivers attend with their children, ages birth-five. As an agency partner, we report attendance to CCR, provide information to them biannually through caregiver surveys and commit to using trained facilitators to provide the leadership and planning for each group. In return, CCR provides training, supplies for special initiatives, curriculum and ongoing technical assistance for our groups and their facilitators. The target audience for CCR is not only parents but friends or family of young children who are acting as their caregivers. Attendance of caregivers is a specific demographic target that we report to CCR and we are seeing large numbers of caregivers in attendance, particularly at our Latino group. Play and Learn Attendance and Demographics: DLEC 2009-2010 Play and Learn groups have had over 80 new participants and 10 families returning from last year or other Play and Learn Groups around Seattle. Groups are drop-in and attendance does vary. The following are some attendance statistics and demographic trends: Latino Group • Averages 12-14 families (generally 25-30 participants total) • Spanish-speaking caregivers comprise 1/3 of our average attendance totals. • ½ of our current attendees speak Spanish primarily in the home, ¼ speak Spanish and English, and ¼ speak English or another language. The majority of our attendees live or work locally. We have fathers who attend regularly with their children • Multiple referrals to DLEC’s early childhood programs as well as community referrals for birth-3 childcare and ESL classes have been made. • Informal caregivers (a target audience for CCR) attend this group consistently with the children they care for. This is the primary source of structured education for these children. International District Group • Averages 3-5 families with some significant increases in attendance beginning in February (recently averaging 7 families). ID FD 1 is also attending the ID Play and Learn Group on a regular basis (not counted in attendance totals). • ¾ of our current attendees speak a dialect of Chinese and live locally in ID, ¼ speak English at home and live outside the community. We have fathers and relative caregivers who attend regularly with their children. • We had nearly 40 community attendees for our special, Chinese New Year Play and Learn group. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for this or have additional questions, please contact Frances Lin at flin@deniselouie.org or 206.621.7880 x12. Thank you!]]>

<![CDATA[Hours/Week: Min of 10 hours/mo Reports To: Fundraising Lead Compensation: Volunteer Commitment: Minimum of 6 month commitment is requested Position Summary: The fundraising Operation Lead will oversee the quality (and accuracy) of our donor and marketing database, as well as ensuring that thank you letters to donors are issued on a timely basis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *Manage a small team of data specialists to ensure that the donor database is accurate and provides the data we need to execute fundraising and marketing activities *Understand and define data segments; *Oversee maintenance of the data, including getting your hands dirty, when needed; *Become highly familiar with the our donor management tools (Telosa Exceed Basic) *Oversee the generation of data sets and reports for targeted fundraising activities; *Collaborate with the rest of the fundraising team on the development and execution of its activities;and *Willing to enter donor data, as needed KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Needed: *Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency working with details; *Effective communications and team management skills; *Possess an adequate understanding of relational data structure; and *Demonstrate maturity and reliability. Please be able to commit a minimum average of 10 hours a month.This is a “virtual” team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location; however we would like for you to be located in the Seattle-area. Community Empowerment Network's (CEN’s) operations are nearly entirely driven by the efforts of volunteers (the only exception is our Field Manager in Santarém, Brazil, who is paid under contract). We are staffed along the lines of the Open Source development community. We have several (currently eight) Working Groups, each with its own lead who manages a number of Project Leads. These Project Leads are responsible for building and managing teams of volunteers to execute specific projects. We’re a small organization and so lines of responsibility become a little blurred at time, but this provides a terrific opportunity to take on a variety of responsibilities and to expand your skills. Check our website endruralpoverty.org to learn more about us! If you are interested, please send your resume and cover note to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@endrualpoverty.org]]>

<![CDATA[Have you had to convince your elder loved one to finally put away the car keys? I'm writing a series of articles for a website that provides resources for seniors in the Snohomish County area. The focus of the series is on seniors and driving -- what's involved in renewing drivers licenses, dealing with medical or mental issues that may affect a senior's driving, and, finally, what happens when it's time to stop driving altogether. If you have been in the position of having to take away your elder loved one's car keys because driving became unsafe, I would like to hear your story. How did you first become aware your senior family member was no longer a safe driver? How did you start the conversation about stopping driving? How long did the process take? I need to write and post the article within the next two weeks, so if you can participate in a brief interview with me by March 25th, please respond. There is no pay involved, but you will be doing a service for seniors and their families who are dealing this very issue.]]>

<![CDATA[Hours/Week: 10 hours/month (flexible) Reports To: Website Editor and Newsletter Editor Compensation: Unpaid Position Summary: Copywriter/Journalist is responsible for writing the written content on our website and newsletter. This will require working closely with the Marketing Lead and the Webmaster to ensure that the content matches our marketing strategy and priorities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *Write content for CEN’s website, newsletter or blog. In some cases this will require the adaptation of existing text, and in others, developing it from scratch. KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Needed: *Strong communications and writing skills *Creative *Self-directed *Commitment to CEN’s mission and strong interest in international development issues. Please be able to commit a minimum average of 10 hours a month.This is a “virtual” team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location; however we would like for you to be located in the Seattle-area. Community Empowerment Network's (CEN’s) operations are nearly entirely driven by the efforts of volunteers (the only exception is our Field Manager in Santarém, Brazil, who is paid under contract). We are staffed along the lines of the Open Source development community. We have several (currently eight) Working Groups, each with its own lead who manages a number of Project Leads. These Project Leads are responsible for building and managing teams of volunteers to execute specific projects. We’re a small organization and so lines of responsibility become a little blurred at time, but this provides a terrific opportunity to take on a variety of responsibilities and to expand your skills. Check our website endruralpoverty.org to learn more about us! If you are interested, please send your resume and cover note to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@endrualpoverty.org]]>

<![CDATA[This is a screening survey in which we are investigating "hobbies". For example, we might ask whether your favorite hobbies include common activities like traveling, origami, gardening, etc. We may also ask whether your hobbies include collecting objects like stamps, antiques, old records, postcards etc. PREREQUISITES: To participate in this study you must be at least 18 years old and you must be fluent in written English. TIME: This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete and consists of 10 or fewer questions. The total time and number of questions depends on your responses. RISK: There are no known risks in participating in this survey. COMPENSATION: This is a screening survey only. Those who qualify (based on their responses to this screening survey) will be invited to participate in the paid survey. Those who successfully complete the paid survey will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Certificate. WITHDRAWAL: You may withdraw from this survey at any time by closing the survey window. PRIVACY: We will not ask for your personally identifiable information with the following exception: e-mail address. To be considered for the screening survey and the subsequent paid survey we need your valid e-mail address. We will NEVER use your e-mail address for any other reason. We despise spam and appreciate your trust. TO PARTICIPATE: Please click the anonymous craigslist e-mail address above. We will reply by e-mail with the link to the screening survey. Note that the survey website we use (surveymonkey.com) does not allow us to directly post our survey link on craigslist.]]>

<![CDATA[Please be very careful. Volunteers are at risk. - no employment law protection, no contract, no liability insurance, etc. And since there is not even the pretense of being paid - no legislative protection i.e. EEOC, LRB, etc. I have been trying to warn people but mostly get laughed at. But this is no laughing business. A volunteer job is just like a "real" job except without money. Anything can go wrong and you have no protection, no advocate, no help available. Volunteering in a school is especially dangerous - all it takes is one kid to yell at you or one administrator to accuse you of wrongdoing and you can loose everything. Unemployed are encouraged to volunteer to keep up their resumes, do good, get out of the house, etc. Be absolutely sure you know what you are agreeing to. You can try to get a "volunteer contract" in writing. But knowing what I now know I would never ever volunteer anywhere for anything. ]]>

<![CDATA[ <table><tr><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-turkey.htm" rel="nofollow"> <h2>Landscaping activities by the Lake Van</h2> </a> <dl><dd>June 24 - July 8, 2010</dd></dl> Tatvan is a lakeside town by the biggest lake of Turkey. The municipality is keen on hosting international volunteers in order to broaden the minds of the local youth. The town hosted 5 international volunteer projects during the past 3 years and wants to host 2 more this year. The volunteers in this project will be involved in landscaping activities by the lake, like last year. The project will start in Istanbul with an orientation meeting that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the project. The group will travel all over Turkey from west to the east by coach (22 hours) on the second day of the project. Location: Tatvan is in the east of Turkey, by Van Lake. The nearest cities are Bitlis & Van. Project language: English For more details and enrollment, please visit: <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-turkey.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-turkey.htm</a> or give us a call: 604-628-7400 For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org </a></td><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-turkey.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-turkey7.jpg"> </a> </td><tr><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-turkey.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Afacan3.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Afacan1.jpg"></a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you like to sew ?? Franciscan Hospice is in need of volunteers to make Walker Bags for our patients. This is a incredible way for you to share your talents, and give our patients the gift of independence, by enabling them to keep their treasures close at hand. What a great way to start your Spring cleaning...clean out that fabric closet and sew up some Walker Bags ! Why not get a group of sewing friends together and make a date to sew for Hospice? Do you have fabric or buttons you would like to donate to our Walker Bag project? Thank you in advance for your consideration and hopefully participation Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteer Services Please contact 253-534-7050 ]]>

<![CDATA[I am an out of work teacher. And the longer it's been since I've been a teacher, with my references drying up, the harder it is to find work. I'm looking for volunteer work as a tutor, soccer coach, youth leader, or with any organization where I might help out and meet good people. I just basically need to do something to help my resume. Being out of work isn't doing much for the career. Maybe I can help you, you can help me with a reference. I'd also consider helping out with run/walks for charity, reforestation projects, community activities, local non-profits, churches, recreation volunteer, 4-H, habitat, at risk youth, or reading for literacy programs, etc. Thanks for reading!]]>

<![CDATA[UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, DIABETES ENDOCRINOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR REGISTRY The UW Diabetes Endocrinology Research Center, funded by the National Institute of Health, is seeking individuals with Diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, AND healthy people without diabetes. The purpose of this study is to maintain a list of individuals who may have an interest in participating in diabetes research studies. The diabetes registry is a confidential database that is used to connect individuals interested in diabetes research to researchers that are affiliated with the University of Washington. Let us try and find a role for you in diabetes research! For more information, please contact Nadia Villarroel, Research Coordinator, at (206) 277- 4722 or by email at: emailcrc@u.washington.edu. Confidentiality of e-mail communications can not be guaranteed. ]]>

<![CDATA[ Researchers in the UW Department of Psychology are conducting a study of a brief coaching program to improve romantic relationships. You and your partner may be eligible to participate if: * You have been in a romantic relationship for at least 3 months; * Your relationship is generally healthy, but you want it to be even better; * Neither you nor your partner is currently receiving treatment for a psychological problem. Participation involves: * One partner participating in the coaching program (4 sessions over 4 weeks) * Both partners completing assessments of the quality of their relationship before and after coaching. To learn more, contact The Relationship Enhancement Study at 206-685-7462 or gholman@u.washington.edu * * Please note that email is not a secure or confidential mode of communication. ]]>

<![CDATA[More than half of all kindergartners in our state are entering school without the social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills they need to be successful. Research shows that those who start behind often stay behind. The good news is that reading with kids on a regular basis can make a real difference. That’s why we are inviting you to become a Volunteer Reader for United Way of King County. United Way of King County is currently recruiting volunteers to read aloud to young children (ages 3-5), one or two at a time (not group reading), at preschools, Head Start classrooms, and child care centers throughout King County. We particularly need volunteers in Seattle’s Central District, Beacon Hill and Rainier Valley, Renton, and Kent. What’s involved: * Read to kids, one or two at a time, for one hour each week. * Commit to at least six months with the program, preferably longer. * Be friendly, energetic, and responsible. Why read to kids: * It’s fun! * It’s the best way to prepare kids for school. * It gives kids a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Opportunities: Visit www.uwkc.org/readers for more information and to sign up to be a part of our team. All opportunities are between 9am-4pm Monday to Friday only. Sites and shift times are listed on the website above. Please forward this to anyone who might be interested in this opportunity. Together we can create positive, lasting change in our community. We look forward to hearing from you! ]]>

<![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.courtorderedcommunityservice.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.courtorderedcommunityservice.com/</a> - For Court <a href="http://communityserviceforschool.org/" rel="nofollow">http://communityserviceforschool.org/</a> - For School]]>

<![CDATA[Looking for happiness? Research shows that wealth, status and good looks will not make you happy! So What Does? Friends, Family, Community and a Sense of Purpose-- Many of the qualities found by volunteering. Join a great team of dedicated volunteers who serve as assistants in the Job Search Room at Tacoma Goodwill job. Volunteers greet job seekers, answer general questions and provide support to people on the computers, with internet searches, job applications, résumés and cover letters. We are looking for reliable volunteers with skills in internet search and word processing for a two hour per week commitment. Volunteer applications are available on our website: www.tacomagoodwill.org or can be picked up at “Tacoma Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity Center” , 714 S 27th St., Tacoma WA 98409. Job Search Room (253-573-6577) If you or someone you know needs help finding a job please call or visit us. ]]>

<![CDATA[Saturday, April 10, 2010 Nun Fun Run Seward Park, Seattle, WA Volunteers needed for 630am set up, 7am registration, 10am clean up. (Fun Run starts at 8am, with a small closing ceremony to finish) Volunteers are welcome to participate in the Fun Run. Volunteers will receive Tshirts and refreshments. The Nun Fun Run will benefit Providence Pariseau, which was started over 30 years ago by the Sisters of Providence. Providence Pariseau has two houses in Seattle, Sojourner Place and Providence Hospitality House. Sojourner Place is a home for single women in transition. Along with a long list of services, SP helps women get back on their feet, learn life skills needed to succeed and get the support they need to continue on the path to success. Providence Hospitality House is an emergency shelter for women with children. Among other things, PHH assists guests in applying for housing, goal setting, parenting skills and connecting families with the resources they are in need of. Both of these houses are much more than service agencies, they provide a warm, safe, community based, structured environment to each of our guests. They truly are HOMES not just houses. Please reply to this post with questions or if you are interested in helping out! We are so grateful for your help!! Thank you for helping us make our Nun Fun Run possible, and a blast for all!!]]>

<![CDATA[ Learn some new skills while you volunteer? We are looking for volunteers to help investigate cases on behalf of our clients who are low-income. Training required. Supervision provided. Next trainings will be at the end of March and end of June. Minimum 20 hour week commitment for a minimum of three months. Please visit our website at www.defender.org (see position announcements) for more information about our program and to download the short application. Thank you. ]]>

<![CDATA[The Urban Rest Stop (www.urbanreststop.org) is seeking volunteers to help organize and staff events and outreach celebrating its 10th year in operation. People with fundraising and/or public relations experience especially needed but anyone with ideas and enthusiasm would be invaluable. You can find more information regarding the Urban Rest Stop 10th Anniversary at www.urbanreststop.org and www.facebook.com/urbanreststop. If you are interested, please contact Ronni Gilboa at ronnig@lihi.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[Want to do some good for the environment and have a little outdoor fun at the same time? People For Puget Sound will be sponsoring an Earth Day outdoor work party on Saturday, April 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Union Slough wetlands restoration site in north Everett. Volunteers are needed to help with weeding out the bad plants and mulching the good, native plants to encourage healthy habitat for local Puget Sound wildlife. Come see firsthand all the wildlife that use this site, and wave to the folks on I-5! People For Puget Sound work parties are open to the public, and all ages are welcome! We provide tools, gloves and any training required. We encourage people to bring their family and friends to join in the fun, get outside and do something good to help Save our Sound! Kids under 10 welcome with one-on-one adult supervision. Community Service hours are available through participation. Students under 18 fulfilling community service hours MUST RSVP in advance and arrive with a signed parental waiver and contact form if not accompanied by an adult. ]]>

<![CDATA[ <blockquote> As the energies of the incoming age of Aquarius stimulate our hearts and minds, and as we begin to make contact with that higher aspect of ourselves, the Soul, we will experience an inner prompting to be of service to others. Inevitably we are brought into contact with people and circumstances where this Soul urge can be put to practical use. Service is most potent when performed in group formation. This is especially true in the case of a Transmission group: far greater energy can be handled by a Transmission group, meeting together, than would be possible by the same number of individuals meditating alone. Thus, Transmission Meditation offers a unique opportunity to serve humanity, working with others, right where you are. Transmission Meditation is a group service activity which 'steps down' the great spiritual energies that continually stream into our planet. This transmission process, which makes the energies more useful to humanity, is similar to that of electrical transformers, which step down the power between generators and ordinary household outlets. These transformed spiritual energies are gradually lifting all life forms, changing our world for the better. During Transmission Meditation, humanity's 'elder brothers', known in the East as the Masters of Wisdom, direct energies from the highest spiritual planes through the energy centers (chakras) of the group members. This creates a 'pool' of energy that is more accessible and useful to humanity and the other kingdoms in nature. Then, based on their greater understanding of our world, the Masters re-direct this stepped-down energy to wherever it is most needed at that moment in time. Transmission Meditation is safe, scientific, non-denominational, and unbelievably potent. There is never any fee to participate. It will not interfere with any other religious or spiritual practice. In fact, it will enhance your personal meditation and any other service activities in which you may be engaged. Many people find they can experience and demonstrate love more easily. Others report that their minds are more stimulated and creative. For more information about Transmission Meditation <a href="http://www.transmissionmeditation.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.transmissionmeditation.org</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Are you struggling with an addiction to crack or cocaine? Would you like help to stop using? The VA Puget Sound Health Care System is looking for volunteers to test an investigational medication to see if it will help reduce the use of crack or cocaine. Participation in the study will include: random assignment to investigational medication or placebo (sugar) pill; 12 weeks of free group therapy addictions treatment; and small payment for time and effort. Participation lasts 17 weeks and includes weekly visits to the research clinic at the American Lake VA or the Seattle VA. Participants must be willing to take an investigational medication or placebo (sugar) pill and attend weekly group therapy sessions. Study participation requires about 45 hours. For more information, please call 253-583-1671 or 1-800-329-8387 ext. *71671 or by e-mail at Heike.Pope@va.gov. Confidentiality of e-mail communications cannot be guaranteed. ]]>

<![CDATA[VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO TEST A SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. YOU MUST BE 18-70 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OF IBS. MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT IS $500.00 CALL (206) 616-9955 School of Nursing, University of Washington ]]>

<![CDATA[Are you a nurse working in primary care? Do any of your patients have chronic pain that is not due to cancer? Talaria, Inc. and the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry are testing an online tutorial for nurses (RNs, LPNs, LVNs) who care for patients with chronic non-cancer pain. The tutorial teaches about a collaborative care model for chronic opioid therapy. Participants will spend 1-2 hours completing the tutorial and questionnaires online. Participants will receive a $100 gift card at the end of the study. Please call 206-579-0485 for more information and to be screened for eligibility. This project is supported by grant 1R41DA026659-01 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. ]]>

<![CDATA[I am a professor at California State University and am conducting an online study about wedding rituals. In order to participate, you must be over 18 years old and currently married. Once you have completed the survey, you will be able to enter a draw for a creativity book signed by the author. The link to survey is provided below. It should take approximately 40 minutes to complete. <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J95QPH2" rel="nofollow">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J95QPH2</a> Thank you very much! Kelly Campbell Department of Psychology California State University 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407 ]]>

<![CDATA[The Memory Wellness Program of the University of Washington and the VA Medical Center is seeking adult volunteers, over 50, with or without memory problems, to participate in nationally funded research studies associated with memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Monetary compensation is provided for study participation. For more information call: In King County 888-291-7316 or Pierce County 866-638-8813 or visit our website - www.memorywellness.org]]>

<![CDATA[Hello, seeking someone that likes living simple at 7000 ft in a pine forest who will like to garden and caretake a rustic house for 6 weeks mid-April and all of May. travel covered and simple room and board covered. please write describing your reasons and needs.. john]]>

<![CDATA[American Intercultural Students Exchange has foreign students that are available to be placed into families that have room and board. The foreign students attend a local high school from 8/2010 to 6/2011, builds friendships, shares their culture, customs, and language. To receive further information, visit www.aise.com. To host 1 foreign student within your home, call Steve Reynolds 360-443-2891.]]>

<![CDATA[Does your family have room and board to host 1 foreign exchange student from 8/2010 to 6/2011? American Intercultural Student Exchange has foreign students that are available to be placed into families, attend a local high school, builds friendships, shares their culture, language, and customs. To receive further information and to host 1 foreign student within your home, visit www.aise.com. Call Steve Reynolds at 360-443-2891.]]>

<![CDATA[Does your family have room and board to host 1 foreign exchange from 8/2010 to 6/2011? American Intercultural Student Exchange has foreign exchange students that are available to be placed into families, attend a local high school, builds friendships, shares their culture, language, and customs. For additional information, visit www.aise.com. To host 1 foreign student within your home, call Steve Reynolds at 360-443-2891.]]>

<![CDATA[Han, a female, age 16 is from VietNam and available to be placed into a Buddhist American family. Do you have the ability to provide Han room and board, while sh attends a local high school from 8/2010 to 6/2011? Han likes listening to music, reading books that makes her feel relaxing, establishing friendships, and sharing her culture, customs with experiencing American life. To volunteer and become Han's host family, please contact Steve Reynolds at 360-443-2891. ]]>

<![CDATA[<table><tr><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland.htm" rel="nofollow"> <h1>Building hiking trails in the Land of elves and fairies</h1></a> May 20 - June 2, 2010 The northernmost Fjord in the Eastfjords is called Borgarfjörður Eystri, where also the small fishing village with the same name is situated on. It is located in a dramatic spot, in between rhyolite peaks and the Dyrfjöll Mountains (1136 m). The area is very famous for stories of elves. Locals even believe that the queen of Icelandic Elves lived in the town. Álfaborg (Elf Rock), a small nature reserve is a tourist highlight of the area until now. Close to the town, you can also find the Islet Hafnarhólmi, a puffin colony with 10,000 pairs. Iceland’s best known artist Jóhannes S Kjarval grew up close to Borgarfjörður Eystri and took much of his inspiration from the area. There are many hiking trails in the area. We will make a new trail along the seaside. We will also help the locals with all kind of small projects in the local community and will clean the coastline. Project language: English Age range: 18 and over</td><td> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-iceland-11.jpg"> </a> </td><tr><td>More information and enrollment: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland.htm</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) For volunteer opportunities in other countries please go to: <a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-iceland-7s.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-iceland-4.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-iceland-15.jpg"> </a> ]]>

<![CDATA[<table><tr><td> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm" rel="nofollow"> PRESERVING THE CULTURE OF THE HILL TRIBES IN NORTHERN THAILAND </a> <dl><dd> April 12 - April 25, 2010 May 10 - May 23, 2010 </dd></dl> Volunteer project: The Akhas are part of the Golden Triangle hill-tribe cultures. Like in the neighbouring countries where they also live, they face in Thailand strong difficulties to be recognised and to value their particularities. The AFECT organisation contributes since 1981 to the defense of their rights, youth empowerment, elders support and cultural preservation and study. The volunteers will learn about their culture and problematic situation and contribute to AFECT projects and the daily life of the Akha villages. The main objective of the project is cultural exchange between the volunteers and the local villagers but the participants of the project will also practically work in the communities doing different kinds of support and development works, like renovation of some community spaces or field works and farming with the villagers. The exact nature of the work will depend on the needs of the village at the time of the project. Study theme: The volunteers will learn about the AFECT campaigns and discover the Akha culture, lifestyle, particularities and problematic situation in Thailand from the inside and from Akha people themselves. An introduction to Akha and Thai language is foreseen. Special requirements: No special profile is required. Nature lovers, ethnology fans and human rights activists will be particularly interested in this project. Adaptability is required from the participants. Age range: 18 and over Project language: English Leisure time: The free time will be organised according to the weather and the actuality of the communities but in general it will be essentially spent in the community. The volunteers will have the chance to learn about Akha cuisine, massage and specific handicraft. They might have the opportunity to attend traditional Akha ceremonies and events (like the principal Harvest celebration in March). If the weather permits it, trekking in the hills can also be foreseen. New years Eve, according to the Thai Buddhist calendar takes place in April. The volunteers in the April group will have the great chance to attend the ceremonies and festivities in the village with the local population. Accommodation: The volunteers will be hosted by the villagers in the communities where they will work. The conditions will be the same as for the Akhas themselves: very basic compared to urban Thailand, but very authentic. Do not expect occidental luxuries in any case. Location: The project will be held in the Chiang Rai region (North-west Thailand) and the surrounding mountains all the way to the Golden Triangle borders, maybe one of the most beautiful locations in Thailand! The influence of the hill tribes and nearby Burma, Laos and China shapes the culture here. </td><td> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Volunteer-in-Thailand-23.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Volunteer-in-Thailand-21.jpg"> </a> </td><tr><td> For more details and enrollment, please visit: <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Volunteer-in-Thailand-19.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Volunteer-in-Thailand-24.jpg"></a> ]]>

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.onebrick.org/images/onebrick_logoplain.gif"> Volunteering Made Easy Looking for a new way to meet really cool people? Volunteering with <a rel="nofollow">One Brick</a> provides lots of fun opportunities to meet new people and give a little back to the community at the same time! We organize large projects where our volunteers can work together, socialize, and network, while doing good for the community. Come out and join us! What: <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7365" rel="nofollow">Poison Center Mr Yuk Stickers - No Fooling!</a> When: Thursday, April 01, 2010 Where: Washington Poison Center - 155 NE 100th St., Suite 100, Seattle RSVP: <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7365" rel="nofollow">Click Here</a> One Brick (<a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org" rel="nofollow">www.onebrick.org</a>) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides support to other local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. This enables people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. Here's a little more information about the upcoming event: We will count and organize lots of Mr. Yuk stickers and more, so that the poison center can get the word out - education for all! Other Event Info: Green eggs and ham will be served! April Fools!!! Pizza will be there for you to enjoy! View <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7365" rel="nofollow"> more information </a> about this event at: <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7365" rel="nofollow">http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7365</a> Please <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/rsvp/?eventid=7365" rel="nofollow"> RSVP here </a>. Check out our <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/calendar/" rel="nofollow"> event calendar </a> for other upcoming volunteer opportunities. ]]>

<![CDATA[Glacial Heritage Prairie, Thurston County April 10, 2010 10:00am – 3:00pm Please come out and help preserve one of the most endangered eco-systems in the country! The South Puget Sound stunning mounded prairies were created thousands of years ago as the glaciers retreated and were then sustained by the fires of Native American tribes who lived on the land. Today, conservationists like you maintain our prairies through active management and restoration. On Saturday, April 10th, we will be focusing on invasive species control as well as continuing our on-going native seed cleaning project. Also on our agenda, April marks the start of the season for native plant identification and locating as well as seed collection, and we will be needing many helping hands to assist with this project. Lastly, the beginning of the preparations for our annual celebration, Prairie Appreciation Day have indeed begun, so you have the chance to get a hands on look at what’s in store for us come spring! Come out and marvel at the humble beauty of the prairies and work to restore this fragile ecosystem that is called home to an abundance of life. Please bring a lunch, water bottle, weather appropriate work clothes and a good pair of work gloves. Work will begin at 10:00am and continue until 3:00pm, but you may stay for however long you choose. We will also be having our usual end of day potluck, so please feel free to bring a favorite dish to share if you’d like, although this is definitely optional. Hope to see you there! Directions: Take I-5 to exit 95 (the Littlerock exit) about 10 miles south of Olympia. Go west through Littlerock (past the gas station and tavern) to the T intersection at the Mima Road/Waddell Creek. Go south (left) on Mima Road 2.7 miles. You will pass a tractor crossing sign, and the next left is the turn to Glacial. It's an unmarked gravel road; please be sure to adhere to the 15 mph speed limit on this road as there are often dogs and small children active nearby. Follow the road to its end and park near the gate. Please contact Lauren Poulos, Prairie Restoration Volunteer Coordinator, at lpoulos@tnc.org for more information and to RSVP. ]]>

<![CDATA[Foreign exchange students from over 20 different countries are looking forward to spending a school-year in the US. They are eargerly waiting to find out where they will live and what their host family will be like. You can help make trheir dreams come true!!! As a host family, you provide a place fror the student to sleep, meals eaten at home, and a warm family atmosphere. You don't need to entertain the students- justr include them in your family. Students bring trheir own spending money and are fully insured. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Contact me today! Sarah 253-590-7995]]>

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.onebrick.org/images/onebrick_logoplain.gif"> Volunteering Made Easy Looking for a new way to meet really cool people? Volunteering with <a rel="nofollow">One Brick</a> provides lots of fun opportunities to meet new people and give a little back to the community at the same time! We organize large projects where our volunteers can work together, socialize, and network, while doing good for the community. Come out and join us! What: <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7141" rel="nofollow">Help Feed the Hungry @ Food Lifeline</a> When: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Where: Food Lifeline - 1702 NE 150th St, Shoreline RSVP: <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7141" rel="nofollow">Click Here</a> One Brick (<a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org" rel="nofollow">www.onebrick.org</a>) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides support to other local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. This enables people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. Here's a little more information about the upcoming event: Each day Food Lifeline receives bulk shipments of edible food that would otherwise go to waste. Through the support of volunteers, Food Lifeline can make this food available to folks who really need it. With the dedication of its volunteer Food Lifeline is able to repack the bulk donations it receives and provide food to over 300 food banks, shelters and meals programs throughout Western Washington. Projects range from labeling canned goods, to repacking 1500 pound totes of frozen vegetables, to sorting and inspecting donated food products. But whatever the project, it's always fun and rewarding! Other Event Info: For safety reasons all volunteers need to wear solid, closed toe shoes (no sandals, flip flops, slippers, Uggs, etc.). We also recommend that volunteers dress in layers, as it can get a little chilly in our warehouse. Other than that, just dress comfortably and with the knowledge that some of our projects can occasionally get a little messy! Kids 14 and over welcome with adult, and we require a parent consent form for any volunteers under 18. Let us know in the RSVP notes if you are bringing a child. We will have Safety Requirements sheet, too, for volunteers to review. View <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7141" rel="nofollow"> more information </a> about this event at: <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7141" rel="nofollow">http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7141</a> Please <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/rsvp/?eventid=7141" rel="nofollow"> RSVP here </a>. Check out our <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/calendar/" rel="nofollow"> event calendar </a> for other upcoming volunteer opportunities. ]]>

<![CDATA[The 39th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival is a dynamic, community based event that takes place over Memorial Day weekend, May 28-31 2010 at the Seattle Center. Thousands of artists representing more than 100 cultures share their music, art, crafts, and food with over 250,000 Festival participants. Volunteers are a vital asset to the Festival’s success! Hundreds of shifts are available for individuals with a variety of skills! Work the front lines as a greeter to working behind the scenes at volunteer/performer registration and everything in between! Volunteers receive a volunteer’s only commemorative button that allows them access into our hospitality area, the opportunity to buy beer and wine on site at a discounted price, discounts on merchandise, and an invitation to the volunteer party and happy hour. Most importantly, IT’S REALLY FREAKIN’ FUN. Certificates can be issued to document community service hours. Follow the link below and apply for a volunteer shift online! Job descriptions can also be found online: <a href="http://www.nwfolklife.org/volunteers" rel="nofollow">http://www.nwfolklife.org/volunteers</a> Volunteers Make It Happen ]]>

<![CDATA[If you feel extra tension and duress these days from finances, family, the weather, we can help!!! Up to 70% of all illness is stress related. If something is bugging you-- something can be done about it! Come in for a free therapy session. Try the Dianetic method. We use our precise techniques of communication to alleviate whatever's agitating you; so you can go about your business stress free. Come try it because you'll never know how good it feels to be stress free unless you give this a shot! Call us from 1pm-9pm Mon-Fri and 10am-5pm Sat. (425) 558-7644 7901 168th Ave NE (Kitty-corner from Anderson Park) Redmond, WA 98052 ]]>

<![CDATA[Are you a little stressed about your health, family, or money??? Come in and get a free STRESS test. And see what you can do about it... Our hours are Mon-Fri 1:00pm to 9:00pm and Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm 7901 168th Ave NE suite 200 Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 558-7633]]>

<![CDATA[We are looking for volunteers to participate in a research study of an investigational medication for depression. Qualified participants receive all research related care, study medication, and office visits at no cost. A travel allowance is available for participation. Please call 206-292-CARE (2273). Or visit SummitResearchCares.com. ]]>

<![CDATA[It may be ADHD. When you have ADHD, you are impulsive and this leads to addictions like smoking. You may also have trouble keeping track of your daily schedule, run late and have trouble managing your time wisely. If you have ADHD and smoke, you may qualify for an investigational medication research study at Summit Research Network. If you qualify, all research related care, study medication and office visits are provided at no cost. Ask about our travel allowance available. Call 206-292-CARE or visit SummitResearchCares.com. ]]>

<![CDATA[Did you know you can fill out a free survey for money? Did you know that companies are looking to sign people up for this volunteer work? Once survey is completed you will receive info on completing more surveys to earn money. <h3>Visit <a href="http://www.studysurveys.com/1001.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.studysurveys.com/1001.php</a> to find out more and complete the survey!</h3> Thank you for your time! ]]>

<![CDATA[Find out the REAL cause of depression, anxiety, nightmares and how to get rid of it. NO MEDICATION. We accept volunteers for free session for student practice. Call 206-ANSWERS. Every day, Monday to Friday 9 am to 9:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 6:30 pm. ]]>

<![CDATA[Open Call for Volunteers to assist indie theater group in the preparation for an upcoming stage production at the University of WA, Henry Art Gallery. Volunteers are urgently needed to be a part of a theater team to handle pre-, post, and production elements surrounding the one-act play Syllogism and its debut Seattle performance at the Henry Art Gallery,June 24, 2010. As this is a no-budget indie theater production all Volunteer positions are unpaid. I can however, offer the following: * Reimbursement for travel (submit vouchers for Volunteer days you've traveled for mtgs, rehearsals, projects, etc) * Free food (during all Volunteer related engagements) * Credit (on all media material: Playbills, flyers, postcards, etc); Website and New media listings; Letters of Recommendation * Copy of the finished DVD of the theater production of the play CONTACT: If you are interested in Volunteering for this production, please REPLY to this post/or email dramatistprofessional@gmail.com with your name and contact information, Attention: L. Willis, Syllogism Productions <a href="http://syllogismproductions.weebly.com" rel="nofollow">http://syllogismproductions.weebly.com</a> VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: You must: * Attend a Volunteer Mtg March 19, 2010 to register (Time and location emailed) * Complete a Volunteer form at the Mtg. * Be at least 18 years of age * Sign a Video Release form (as a short documentary, "Syllogism Productions Presents: The Making of Syllogism" is being made on everything surrounding this production and all Volunteers who appear on camera must have a release form on record.) Some of the Volunteer Areas of interest are: *This is a small scale one-act play production so there are very minor technical details. **Volunteers may assist in more than one area of interest outlined. You will be credited with each work assignment. BOX OFFICE VOLUNTEER - The play is free to the public with no traditional box office. However, there is a need for someone to oversee a Donations table the day of the performance June 24, 2010 for those attendees who decide to make a contribution to the production. Suggested donations are $5.00 but attendees may give as much as they like. PROGRAMS ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER: Volunteer performs some general administrative duties,including: preparing mailings, computer entry, research projects related to gathering information for database. COSTUME COORDINATOR VOLUNTEER: - Assist with ideas of creating the look and feel of the characters clothing. No sewing needed! This is purely conceptual; is outlining that apparel best matches the play's concept of the characters. Costume Volunteer also helps the cast with Costume changes during rehearsals. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER - Assist Playwright in setting agendas, due diligence research for developing grant proposals, and disseminating information to the cast and public. HOUSE VOLUNTEER - Open the show on the performance date with a short speech. End the show on performance date with a curtain speech. In between, Volunteer is expected to show up at occasional Rehearsals. STAGE VOLUNTEER - Again, this is a small scale production that does not heavily task your knowledge of traditional stage/crew responsibilities. The Volunteer is expected to assist in commanding the actors in their cues and interpretations of the script. The Volunteer acts as an intermediary between the Director and the Cast. HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEER- Sell light snacks during performance night. LIGHTS VOLUNTEER- Very easy. Assist with toggling the lights to signify scene changes, and signaling the audience. No light boards or special equipment needed for this performance. MAKEUP VOLUNTEER- Assist with makeup during dress rehearsals and production. FLOATER VOLUNTEER - Small errands; provide back-up assistance. ]]>

<![CDATA[ Are you stressed? - A study is being conducted by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to see how stress-reduction workshops can help women with a family history of breast cancer manage their everyday stresses and cancer-risk concerns. The goal of the study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, is to see whether various stress-management and coping techniques improve immune function. Specifically, the study will teach women scientifically proven stress-management techniques. All workshops are conducted in a supportive group setting with other women who have a family history of breast cancer. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires, give blood and saliva samples, and receive two Hepatitis A vaccinations. Some risks involved in participating in the study include the possibility of discomfort and a bruise at the blood draw site, the possibility of distress from discussing your breast cancer risk in a group setting, brief pain at Hepatitis A vaccination injection site and, in rare cases, an allergic reaction to the vaccine. There is no charge to participate. All participants will receive a set of CDs with relaxation exercises, a tote bag and a workbook filled with stress-management techniques taught in the classes. The study aims to recruit 96 Seattle-area women with any family history of breast cancer, age 18 to 60. No family history of breast cancer but still want to help? We are also looking for women who do not have a family history of breast cancer to participate in a 90 minute study that examines how women process information and how hormone function may differ in women with and without a family history of breast cancer. Participating in this study involves a few short tests that include identification of colors, reading simple words and answering questions about your thoughts and feelings. Height-weight measurements, saliva and a single blood sample will be collected All study activities will take place on the Hutchinson Center campus in the Prevention Center, which is located in the Robert Arnold Building, 1212 Aloha St, Seattle. Our website is: <a href="http://smartstudies.org/" rel="nofollow">http://smartstudies.org/</a> or <a href="http://www.fhcrc.org/science/phs/health_smart/" rel="nofollow">http://www.fhcrc.org/science/phs/health_smart/</a> Or for more information about the Health SMART Study, please call the study information line at (206) 667-2448 or e-mail healthsmart@fhcrc.org ]]>

<![CDATA[Are you looking for a way for your family to have fun, spend time together and give back to your community? We are Volunteer Chore Services, a program of Catholic Community Services. We have many opportunities available for a family to work together and help our low income seniors with everyday household and yard chores. By volunteering you are helping these seniors stay in their homes and live with independence and safety. You do not need to be Catholic to volunteer or to receive help. Some household chores include laundry, washing dishes, vacuuming, dusting, etc. Yard projects can include mowing the lawn, pruning, weeding, etc. You can volunteer as a one time only project or on an ongoing basis. Because our clients are vulnerable seniors we require you to fill out a volunteer application packet which includes a WSP background check and three references. We match you with someone in your zip code area and provide a volunteer orientation before being matched with a client. You can make a difference in someone's life so please volunteer today! ]]>

<![CDATA[Steering Committee Member: Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign (AHAC), a nonprofit organization that advocates for and provides alternative healthcare services to homeless and low-income people in King County, seeks steering committee members. Our organizational goals are to: 1. Develop and fund programs that deliver alternative healthcare to homeless and low-income people. 2. Provide information and support to practitioners, activists, and members of the homeless and low-income communities, and others who share our mission of increasing access to alternative care. 3. Compile and track research on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of alternative healthcare, especially as homeless and low-income people use it. 4. Advocate for governmental and institutional policies that broaden access to alternative healthcare. We believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege that may be limited or denied because of economic status. We believe that "alternative" medicine (either alone or in combination with conventional treatment) is often the optimal healthcare choice, and that some people will find relief from serious illnesses only through alternative therapies. We support the right of homeless and low-income people to choose the type of healthcare they utilize and to participate in the creation of programs and policies that affect their access to services. Since October 2000, we have provided healthcare services by licensed practitioners (naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists and massage therapists) on a weekly basis. Over 4000 treatments have been provided to 1500 patients, 47% of who have returned for further treatment. We currently offer these clinical services at 6 sites in the King County area, including Tent City, Compass Cascade Women's Center, Angeline's Day Center for Homeless Women, Frye Apartments, Roots Young Adult Center. And Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets. We have also been soliciting funds and inkind donations to support our services. The AHAC Steering Committee serves to provide executive oversight of the organization. The Committee is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative duties of the organization, as well as for keeping AHAC financially stable. The membership of this committee is open to any person interested in supporting AHAC's mission. We are currently seeking self-motivated individuals who are dedicated to the purpose of AHAC and who can contribute organizational, fundraising, business, outreach, advocacy, or grant writing skills, as well as playing an active role in creating an efficient and effective infrastructure. The steering committee meets on a monthly basis; and works with both other volunteers and our administrative work-study students. There are usually 6-10 hours/month of AHAC duties, and members need to be readily available by phone or email. A one-year commitment is requested Ideally, we are looking for other alternative medical practitioners, human service professionals or folks with political advocacy experience with homelessness & poverty issues, although all serious applications will be considered. ]]>

<![CDATA[We are looking for volunteers who are concerned about the issue of access to alternative medicine-especially for low-income and homeless populations. These volunteers should not be alternative medicine practitioners (see our Alternative Medicine Practitioner Opportunity). However, many of our current non-practitioner volunteers are alternative medicine students. Volunteers need not have prior experience in the medical field. Responsibilities include meeting the alternative health practitioner at the site, finding patients, filling charts, basic filing, and other tasks that may be unique to the site. Some sites require assistance with blood pressure readings and foot soaks. Commitment would be 6-8 hours a month (3-4 hours per week, twice a month). We can accommodate most schedules. ]]>

<![CDATA[Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign is a local non-profit in Seattle, Wa Our first projects began as regular volunteer services at the Women’s health and Hygiene Center (a project of the Archdiocesean Housing Authority) and Mary’s Place (a day shelter for women through the Church of Mary Magdalene) that commenced in the summer of 2000. We have since expanded our services to 6 sites in and outside the Seattle area. AHAC provides healthcare services at a variety of different sites, usually within the framework of an existing structure (a day shelter, a hygiene center, or other service venue), The services we are currently offering are massage therapy, acupuncture, and naturopathic and chiropractic medicine. We are perpetually in the process of establishing more on-site healthcare services at other day programs and shelters, which creates a demand for more volunteer alternative health practitioners. Hence, we are seeking such practitioners who share in our mission—that access to such services should not be denied to anyone because of income, socioeconomic status, etc. Alternative healthcare providers can include and are not limited to licensed massage practitioners, acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, and herbalists just to name a few. Hours are flexible and can be on a monthly or weekly basis. Please email or see our website at ahacseattle.org for more information on site specific locations ]]>

<![CDATA[If you are interested in helping low income seniors by picking them up at their homes, driving them to their doctor appointment, and then home again AND earn reimbursement for helping than this is the volunteer opportunity for you! We are Volunteer Transportation Services, a program of Catholic Community Services, that provides volunteer transportation services. You do not need to be Catholic to volunteer or to receive services. As a volunteer driver you use your own vehicle and are reimbursed 48.5 cents per mile. Since this is a reimbursement you will not be taxed and you can still receive unemployment. Some of our drivers receive reimbursements of $400 or more per week. You must be 21 years of age, have a valid drivers license, show proof of current insurance, pass a WSP background check, provide three references, provide a drivers abstract from the DMV and your vehicle must pass a safety check. If you like people, especially elders, can be on time and like to drive, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you. You can make a huge difference in someone's life. ]]>

<![CDATA[Hi! We have a wonderful 9 1/2 year old daughter on the autism spectrum with many needs and challenges. We are looking for a volunteer about 2 1/2 hours each week day to learn and implement RPM, and hopefully go to HALO in Austin, TX with us upcoming soon. We are looking for an individual who can make a year commitment. In between two sessions of RPM, there will be time for swinging, ball play, or other therapy. We look forward to hearing from you!]]>

<![CDATA[Dr. Jonathan Bricker at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is seeking three ex-smokers willing to speak on camera about how quitting smoking was a personally meaningful experience for them. The videos will be posted to a smoking cessation website. Ideally, we would like a diverse group of individuals in terms of age, gender, and ethnicity. There will be one full day of filming. If you are interested, please respond to this email with a brief description of your interest and how quitting smoking was personally meaningful to you. Also provide a phone number for us to contact you. ]]>

<![CDATA[ Community Schools Collaboration is looking for Volunteer Tutors to work with youth in the SeaTac, Tukwila and White Center areas. These schools are some of the most diverse in the state, and offer an intense and rewarding experience for anyone looking to work with children, understand immigration/refugee issues, and work with language acquisition. This position will provide assistance and support to students during after school programs. This will include homework help, as well as enrichment/recreation activities. Tutors can engage with kids using their own hobbies and interests, including sports (soccer!), crafts, and music. Job Requirements; Minimum Qualifications: • Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS: Proficiency in high, middle and/or elementary school math or language arts, as well as other academic subjects; ability to tutor students and lead enrichment activities as assigned. Proficiency in all academic areas preferred but not required. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of core academic concepts; culturally competent behavior and conduct. ABILITY: Ability to communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities; ability to work effectively with other team members; good people skills and personal judgment. • Responsibilities: Ability to work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding and/or coordinating students; creating a safe leaning environment for students; attending all required staff meetings and trainings as scheduled by the Site Manager. • Working Environment: This job is primarily performed in a clean and healthy environment. Work hours will vary from 2-8 hours per week (as set by the volunteer), primarily afternoons; includes meetings and trainings as scheduled by CSC Site Manager; reports to Site Manager/Volunteer Coordinator. Experience: • Must have good English reading and writing skills. • Experience working with youth in an academic environment a plus. • Experience working one-on-one and in small groups. • Bilingual and/or bicultural a plus. Education: Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED. Experience mentoring and tutoring youth. Two or more years in college or an AA degree in relevant discipline preferred. ]]>

<![CDATA[Any client that brings in 5 or more non-perishable items will receive $20.00 off their tax prep from now until March 31,2010. Call 253-581-2272]]>

<![CDATA[This dynamic training program is designed to give people in thier 20's & 30's the basics in nonprofit and government board service. In a series of three trainings, you'll learn about roles and responsibilities of nonprofit and public board members in addition to completing personal skill and interest assessments. The Bridge coursework focuses on: - financial and legal responsibilities - governance structures - fundraising and public budgeting - personal reflection Following the training, we connect you with board opportunities. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Receipt of payment guarantees your spot. Spring dates are: Tues 3/30, 4/13 & 4/27, 6-9pm The class takes place at the Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center building on 19th and Madison on Capitol Hill. The Bridge fee is: - $150 if you register early - Scholarships are available For more information, visit our website:<a href="http://www.seattleworks.org/AboutUs/index.php/bridge.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.seattleworks.org/AboutUs/index.php/bridge.html</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[ The YWCA Food Bank is in desperate need of volunteers every Wed. only. We have needs in all the following shifts; 10-12 11-1 1-3 2-4. We could use about 5 more volunteers that are able to commit to a shift each week for the long run. Please email Nhilton@ywcaworks.org for more info. Or go right to our website at ywcaworks.org to start your application. Thanks. You'll be glad you did.]]>

<![CDATA[Laura, This must be some sort of scam! First off, you do not need a co-signer on a student loan. If you applied through FAFSA like most students, a co-signer is not necssary. Second, why would a stranger co-sign on a loan for you if you applied with a bank? Get a clue. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hey, my name is Laura and I'm struggling to find someone to co sign a student loan for me. This is sort of a shot in the dark, but I have no family to co-sign for me and I am desperately trying to get my way through a 2 year nursing program. This is just a call for help really. I will try to compensate however I can. I have some money I could pay or if you wanted to discuss another form of trade, I'd be open to figuring something out. Thank you. ]]>

<![CDATA[The YWCA of Seattle is hosting a Spring Basket program for all our residents in our homeless shelter! We hope to give them a happy piece of an Easter tradition that opens it up to all religions. We’ve come up with instead of doing “Easter Baskets” we are providing “Spring Baskets” basically the same idea. We are hoping groups or individuals will take on making or getting each child in the families an individual basket. You group can fill the baskets with basic needs, toys, learning supplies or candy. We also welcome the store bought kind. If you could provide 1 or 100 it will help us reach our goal of 300 baskets. Each basket will make a difference to a child in need. Our homeless shelters are a safe haven to the families we serve for up to 3 months and we hope to remind them of the life they are working so hard on getting back on track. We hope you consider helping them too. Please email nhilton@ywcaworks.org to sign up or to learn more about this great happy spring time program! You’ll be glad you did! ]]>

<![CDATA[ Is there a Dentist anywhere in the area who would help me to get these crumbling teeth fixed for free or trade? I do care about losing what good teeth I have left. I brush and floss daily. I use listerine several times a day since it seems to help with the irritation. I am in pain and I know it must be affecting my health. I have applied to DSHS and do not qualify. I am willing to work for the care. ]]>

<![CDATA[VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER with Seattle's CHOCOHOLICS FOR CHARITY - Come out and have some fun all while helping others in Seattle ... WE NEED YOU!!!]]>

<![CDATA[In a few weeks, we at Green Vegans™ will make our first public appearance April 10 and 11 at VegFest where several thousand people, served by 700 volunteers, will celebrate a variety of food, books, and organizations at the Seattle Center. On June 10-11, we will open our booth to 33,000 people attending the annual Green Festival at the Seattle Convention Center. We are looking for volunteers to staff our booths at these events. For volunteering information, email us at contact@greenvegans.org. Free admission and time to enjoy the events is included. You will not need to answer deep questions about Green Vegans. There will be a PowerPoint show and handouts at the booth directing people to our website. We will hold an orientation meeting one week prior to each event. Our website is nearing completion, so for more information about us (we are a vegan environmental organization that includes social and economic justice among other things) just use the contact link and we will get back to you. ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you have science or math skills? Pass your knowledge on to students who need your help! Help students achieve success by volunteering as a tutor with the CCS Youth Tutoring Program! Tutors work with students to help them with homework and improve their math, reading, and language arts skills. Students in the program are in grades 1-12 and are primarily from low-income immigrant and refugee families. Tutoring sessions are one hour in length, and tutors can choose to work one-on-one with students or in small groups. We can always use more volunteers and have students of all ages and academic levels that can use your help, so science and math skills are far from necessary. However, we have a high need for tutors who can assist with advanced homework, so let us know if this is your expertise! -Tutoring sessions are after-school on Monday/Wednesday at 4:20, 5:30, and 6:40, and Tuesday/Thursday at 5:30 and 6:30 -Most tutors volunteer 1-3 hours per week on the same day, (although we always welcome extra assistance)! -We have 5 locations in Seattle, all accessible by public transportation. Visit www.ccsww.org/ytp to learn more about YTP and APPLY TODAY! You can also contact the YTP Volunteer Coordinator at 206-328-5659 and volunteerytp@ccsww.org ]]>

<![CDATA[I work for Discovery Bay Games, a board game company based out of Seattle. Operation Military Family has teamed up with Discovery Bay Games (DBG) to develop a *FUN* family-oriented Board Game specifically for military families. This game will also have an online component for deployed loved ones. We are looking for six to eight military parents with children ages 3 to 12 years of age to participate in one or more focus groups, lasting two hours each. We are willing to travel to the most convenient location for the families! We have an office in Tacoma, so we are not too far from Lewis-McChord-Murray. You can also participate in an email survey. Participants will receive $50, pizza, and a free copy of the completed game once its finished. Additionally, each participant will receive $35 worth of product from DBG after the focus group has completed. If you are interested in participating or know of someone who is, please let us know. We are looking to have the focus group whatever day is most convenient, at a time that is most convenient, from now until March 24th. Please pass on to anyone who you think might be interested! Thank you, Kate kate@discoverybaygames.com Call me if you have any questions - 206.547.9241.]]>

<![CDATA[More than half of all kindergartners in our state are entering school without the social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills they need to be successful. Research shows that those who start behind often stay behind. The good news is that reading with kids on a regular basis can make a real difference. That’s why we are inviting you to become a Volunteer Reader for United Way of King County. We’re looking for friendly, dependable people to read with young kids—one-on-one (not group reading)—at select preschools, Head Start classrooms, and child care centers throughout King County. All sites and shift times are listed via web link below. We particularly need volunteers in Renton and Kent, and in Seattle’s Central District, Beacon Hill and Rainier Valley. By simply committing 1 hour a week of your time, you can have a profound impact on the lives and outcomes of young children in our community. Visit www.uwkc.org/readers for more information and to sign up to be a part of our team. All opportunities are between 9am-4pm Monday to Friday only. We ask for a 6-month weekly commitment. Please forward this to anyone who might be interested in this opportunity. Together we can create positive, lasting change in our community. We look forward to hearing from you! ]]>

<![CDATA[The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a partnership between the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is currently recruiting for volunteers to help provide practical and social support to patients and families undergoing cancer treatment. Persons must be able to make at least a 6 month commitment and be 21 years of age or older (some roles available for 18 and older). We’re currently recruiting for volunteers with daytime/weekday availability for the following roles: - Gift Shop Volunteers (urgent need) - Guest Services Volunteers (urgent need) - Volunteer Drivers - Massage Therapy Volunteers (licensed and insured) - Hutch School Classroom Helpers - Hutch School Tutors - Labyrinth Volunteers To learn about the volunteer opportunities available, the process for applying and for orientation dates, please visit www.sccavolunteer.org or email voluntee@seattlecca.org. Orientations are offered quarterly and the next dates are Tuesdays, April 6th and 13th; 3:30 – 6:30pm. Pre-registration and attendance at both sessions is required. ]]>

<![CDATA[The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a partnership between the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is currently recruiting for volunteers to help provide practical and social support to patients and families undergoing cancer treatment. The SCCA is seeking volunteers with daytime/weekday availability to provide efficient and courteous service to Gift Shop customers and help maintain the clinic retail operation. • Gift Shop located in the Outpatient Clinic of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance located at South Lake Union. • Available shifts are 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 12:00 noon – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. • Two volunteers assigned to each shift, so a perfect opportunity to volunteer with a friend! • No retail experience is necessary but familiarity with computers is preferred. • A great opportunity to assist patients, families, staff and fellow volunteers. • Persons must be able to make at least a 6 month commitment and be 21 years of age or older (some roles available for 18 and older). To learn about this volunteer opportunity and others available, the process for applying, and for orientation dates, please visit www.sccavolunteer.org or email voluntee@seattlecca.org. Orientations are offered quarterly and the next dates are Tuesdays, April 6th and 13th; 3:30 – 6:30pm. Pre-registration and attendance at both sessions is required. ]]>

<![CDATA[The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a partnership between the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is currently recruiting for volunteers to help provide practical and social support to patients and families undergoing cancer treatment. The SCCA is seeking licensed and insured massage therapists with daytime/weekday availability to provide comfort hand massages to patients and caregivers in our outpatient clinic setting. • Give comfort hand massages to patients and caregivers at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. • Provide a more positive experience to patients and caregivers in the reception rooms of the SCCA. • Volunteers assist an average of 2-4 hours per week. Must be able to commit at least three months to the Volunteer Services Program. • Massage Therapy Volunteers must be licensed, insured and at least 21 years old. • A great opportunity to provide a rewarding experience to patients and caregivers during a stressful time in their lives. To learn about this volunteer opportunity and others available, the process for applying, and for orientation dates, please visit www.sccavolunteer.org or email voluntee@seattlecca.org. Orientations are offered quarterly and the next dates are Tuesdays, April 6th and 13th; 3:30 – 6:30pm. Pre-registration and attendance at both sessions is required. ]]>

<![CDATA[Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD) Are you concerned that your depression is not responding to treatment? You're not alone. Clinical depression can sometimes be difficult to treat. When a person has tried multiple types of treatment options to treat their depression over the course of months or even years, professionals may refer to the depression as Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). Treatment Resistant Depression is simply an episode of depression that resists typical treatments, such as psychotherapy or medications. Studies report that as many as three out of every 10 patients in primary care with depression do not respond to any of the treatment options they've tried. These men and women may have tried a variety of options, including different types of antidepressants, a combination of medications containing an antidepressant and an antipsychotic, multiple types of psychotherapy, and other approaches. Yet no treatment seems to work to ease their depression. Additionally, of the 40% who do respond to the first antidepressant they use, one out of every five has to stop taking it because of side effects. CALL US AT 877.453.0404 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.NWCRC.NET]]>

<![CDATA[Pediatric Migraine Like adults, children and adolescents can experience migraine headaches. However, they may not understand or be able to express what is happening to them the same way adults can. Their symptoms may be different too. Migraine headaches are thought to be passed on by a family member (inherited). Migraines begin earlier in boys than girls, but after puberty, more girls than boys will develop migraine headaches. Migraine is a common condition among children and adolescents. It is estimated that 10% of children aged 5 and 15 years and 28% of adolescents aged between 15 to 19 years, experience migraine headaches. Northwest Clinical Research Center is conducting a clinical trial of an investigational medication for the treatment of pediatric migraine. Your child may qualify if he or she is: Between 6 and 17 years of age Weighs at least 44 pounds Has experienced migraine episodes for more than six months and Experiences one to eight migraine episodes every month There are additional requirements to qualify for this study that must be evaluated by a study physician to determine study eligibility to participate. To see if your child may qualify, call 1-877-453-0404 or visit us online at WWW.NWCRC.NET ]]>

<![CDATA[<big> Research Study for PTSD The Trauma is Over but the Pain Remains Learn More about a PTSD Study. <a href="http://www.COPEstudy.com/?vendor=CL" rel="nofollow"> www.COPEstudy.com </a> 866-601-2342 </big> ]]>

<![CDATA[<h1>Jury Focus Group / Mock Trial </h2> The <a href="http://www.injurytriallawyer.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Seattle personal injury lawyers</a> at <a href="http://www.injurytriallawyer.com" rel="nofollow">Davis Law Group</a> periodically have need for focus group participants. We often run mock jury groups to help evaluate personal injury cases. Groups are held on a Saturdays in the Seattle area. Participants are asked to attend the focus groups from about 9am until approximately 4pm. Lunch is provided. Participants are paid $100 for the day. If you are interested in being a part of a jury focus group in the future please fill out the sign up form on our focus group page (link below) and our group coordinator will contact you to determine your eligability for our next focus group. SIGN UP FORM: <a href="http://www.injurytriallawyer.com/library/mock-trialjury-focus-group-sign-up-form.cfm" rel="nofollow">Jury Focus Group/Mock Trial</a> Keywords: volunteer, focus group, mock trial, mock jury, temporary work, temp job, day labor, research study, research project, volunteer research, opinion research, opinion study ]]>

<![CDATA[ Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes symptoms may seem harmless at first. In fact, you can have type 2 diabetes for years and not even know it. Look for: Increased thirst and frequent urination. As excess sugar builds up in your bloodstream, fluid is pulled from your tissues. This may leave you thirsty. As a result, you may drink — and urinate — more than usual. Extreme hunger. Without enough insulin to move sugar into your cells, your muscles and organs become depleted of energy. This triggers intense hunger that may persist even after you eat. Weight loss. Despite eating more than usual to relieve your constant hunger, you may lose weight. Without the energy sugar supplies, your muscle tissues and fat stores may simply shrink. Fatigue. If your cells are deprived of sugar, you may become tired and irritable. Blurred vision. If your blood sugar level is too high, fluid may be pulled from your tissues — including the lenses of your eyes. This may affect your ability to focus. Slow-healing sores or frequent infections. Type 2 diabetes affects your ability to heal and fight infections. Bladder and vaginal infections can be a particular problem for women. PLEASE CALL 877.453.0404 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.NWCRC.NET]]>

<![CDATA[Adult Bipolar Bipolar disorder, previously called manic-depression, is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior. People with this disorder may fluctuate between "up" periods (called manic episodes) and "down" periods (called depressive episodes.) Individuals may experience only some of the following symptoms at any given time. In a manic episode, have you experienced any of the following? Excessively good or euphoric mood Racing thoughts and speech Little need for sleep Spending sprees or unusual behavior Unusual distractibility In a depressive episode, have you experienced any of the following? Sad, anxious or empty mood Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness Loss of interest or pleasure in things once enjoyed Changes in eating and sleeping habits Thoughts of death or suicide If you feel like this, you may be suffering from bipolar disorder. Qualified persons that participate in this research study will receive monetary compensation, study-related medical evaluations, psychological assessments and investigational study drug at no cost. If you would like to participate in this clinical study regarding Bipolar Disorder, please call (877) 453-0404 or visit us online at WWW.NWCRC.NET ]]>

<![CDATA[Adult Depression A major depression is characterized as a period of at least two weeks of an excessively low mood. Depression is described as feeling sad, hopeless, or discouraged. With depression, people may also experience several of the following symptoms: Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or sleeping too much Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities Feeling tired or having little energy Changes in appetite or weight Feeling restless or irritable Trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Thoughts of suicide or death If you experience some or all of these symptoms, you may be suffering from depression. Qualified adults, age 18 and older that participate in this research study will receive monetary compensation, study-related medical evaluations, psychological assessments and investigational study drug at no cost. If you would like to participate in this clinical study regarding Depression, please call us at 877.453.0404 or visit us online at WWW.NWCRC.NET ]]>

<![CDATA[Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints and can occur in almost any joint in the body. It most commonly occurs in the weight bearing joints of the hips, knee and spine. It can also affect the fingers, thumb, neck, and large toe. If you have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis, you may qualify for this study. Qualified adults who participate in this research study will receive monetary compensation, study-related medical evaluations, psychological assessments and investigational study drug at no cost. If you would like to participate in this clinical study regarding Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip, please call us at (877) 453-0404 or visit us online at WWW.NWCRC.NET ]]>

<![CDATA[What are the main symptoms of ADHD? There are three different categories of symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity. Inattention may not become apparent until a child enters the challenging environment of school. In adults, symptoms of inattention may manifest in work or in social situations. A person with ADHD may have some or all of the following symptoms: difficulty paying attention to details and tendency to make careless mistakes in school or other activities; producing work that is often messy and careless easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli and frequently interrupting ongoing tasks to attend to trivial noises or events that are usually ignored by others inability to sustain attention on tasks or activities difficulty finishing schoolwork or paperwork or performing tasks that require concentration frequent shifts from one uncompleted activity to another procrastination disorganized work habits forgetfulness in daily activities (for example, missing appointments, forgetting to bring lunch) failure to complete tasks such as homework or chores frequent shifts in conversation, not listening to others, not keeping one's mind on conversations, and not following details or rules of activities in social situations Hyperactivity symptoms may be apparent in very young preschoolers and are nearly always present before the age of seven. Symptoms include: fidgeting, squirming when seated getting up frequently to walk or run around running or climbing excessively when it's inappropriate (in teens this may appear as restlessness) having difficulty playing quietly or engaging in quiet leisure activities being always on the go often talking excessively Northwest Clinical Research Center is conducting a clinical trail for a study medication for Adult ADHD. If you would like to see if you qualify for this study call us at 877.453.0404 or visit us online at WWW.NWCRC.NET]]>

<![CDATA[Have you received CHEMOTHERAPY for Stage III or IV BREAST CANCER? If you have Stage III or IV breast cancer and live in the US, you might be eligible to participate in a research study that would involve completing two internet-based surveys. Each survey will take 30 minutes to complete. You will be compensated for your time. Please call Sarah (toll-free) at 1 (866) 893-0282, ext. 30, or e-mail at sarah.tsay@oxfordoutcomes.com ]]>

<![CDATA[Shanti offers you an opportunity to be of service by putting your compassion and listening skills into action. Shanti volunteers provide one-to-one emotional support to people with AIDS, those with MS, and those who are in recovery from addiction. Consider applying for our winter training now. Training dates: Will be in June-specific dates to be determined. To find more information or to download an application, go to www.multifaith.org, Click on “Programs/Shanti/One-to-One Program. Or call us at 206-324-1520, ext 1.]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteers, ages 18 and older, are needed to participate in a clinical research study. Participants must have persistent asthma, history of little or no smoking, use a daily inhaled steroid. Study will consist of 6 visits over 4-7 weeks with two 13 hour visits. Qualified participants will receive compensation for completed visits. All study-related diagnostic testing, investigational medication and medical care provided at no charge. ASTHMA, Inc. research center 4540 Sand Point Way NE, 100 Seattle WA 98105 206.525.5520 or e-mail us at studies@asthmainc.org. www.asthmainc.org ASTHMA, Inc. is a non-profit organization working together with the physicians of Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center ]]>

<![CDATA[We need people ages 12 to 70 with asthma to participate in a 2 year clinical research study. Qualified participants must be non-smokers, on inhaled steroids and a long-acting beta agonist, and having symptoms despite daily asthma medication. Qualified participants will receive compensation for completed visits. All study-related diagnostic testing, investigational medication and medical care provided at no charge. ASTHMA, Inc. research center 4540 Sand Point Way NE, 100 Seattle WA 98105 206.525.5520 or e-mail us at studies@asthmainc.org. www.asthmainc.org ASTHMA, Inc. is a non-profit organization working together with the physicians of Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteers, ages 18 to 65 years old, are needed for a clinical research study on uncontrolled asthma. Qualified participants must be on inhaled steroids, non-smokers, and having symptoms despite taking daily asthma medications. Qualified participants will receive compensation for visits. All study-related diagnostic testing, investigational medication and medical care provided at no charge. ASTHMA, Inc. research center 4540 Sand Point Way NE, 100 Seattle WA 98105 206.525.5520 or e-mail us at studies@asthmainc.org. www.asthmainc.org ASTHMA, Inc. is a non-profit organization working together with the physicians of Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center ]]>

<![CDATA[Have you used PROTOPIC® (tacrolimus) Ointment before you were 16 years of age to treat your eczema? Would you be interested in participating in a long-term program that will monitor your health? You may be eligible to participate in an observational research study. Call us if you would like to learn more about this important program. 206-525-5520 ASTHMA, Inc. 4540 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 ]]>

<![CDATA[The Auburn YMCA youth department is seeking volunteers to work with middle & high school youth. Opportunities range from assisting in a teen drop-in center to facilitating student groups in local schools. Needed for hours between 2 pm till 8 pm, Monday to Friday. Edward Joseph Youth Development Director]]>

<![CDATA[Re: seeking volunteers for a psychology questionnaire This research survey is about the experience of being betrayed in a romantic relationship. Your participation consists of filling out an online questionnaire that will take approximately 15 to 25 minutes to complete. You do not provide your name. Your answers will be anonymous, meaning no identifying information will be asked of you. Participation is voluntary, and you may stop participating at any time. You can stop or withdraw from the study at any time. Your participation will help make this study a significant one. My name is Andrey Finholt. I am a graduate student at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), a clinical psychology doctoral program (Ph.D.) at Alliant International University in San Francisco. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at betrayalstudy@sbcglobal.net. Please note: if you chose to contact the researcher your email address will be kept separate from any other information and will be destroyed upon the completion of the study. This contact information will only be used for purposes of responding to your question and in no way will it be linked to any study data. If you would like to participate in this study, please click on the following link: <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=lyYQG1IvnuXbIUsYYeyFRA_3d_3d" rel="nofollow">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=lyYQG1IvnuXbIUsYYeyFRA_3d_3d</a> Your help is appreciated. Your experiences may help others by providing information for clinicians and couples therapists who may encounter individuals suffering from the consequences of betrayal in a significant relationship. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, Andrey Finholt, M.A. Ph.D. Student Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology San Francisco Campus ]]>

<![CDATA[ <table><tr><td> <h2><dl> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-tanzania.htm" rel="nofollow">Community Library project in Chamazi, Temeke </a></h2> May 14 - August 7, 2010 August 12 - November 5, 2010 The Community Library project was initiated as a response to the need in the Chamazi community, especially among young people and students, to access books for various uses including reference, text and even entertainment. The library project was then established to provide these services, including providing information of concern to young people about current issues in the form of brochures, books, magazines, videos, etc. The project site, which is still under construction, is also expecting to have an Internet café to offer access to information for youth and the entire community. The Community Library is located in Chamazi area, near Dar es Salaam. The community is surrounded by six public and private schools with a big population of young people. Young people are lacking information about health issues, especially malaria and HIV/AIDS, and also about other opportunities available in the country. Poverty is very visible in this community. Volunteers will be working in the library to assist other staff in receiving, issuing, shelving and stocking books. Volunteers are expected to support the marketing of the Library, fundraising, and identification of possible interested organizations to provide useful periodicals, journals, and books related to the needs of the users in the community. Working hours are Monday to Friday for six hours a day. The library will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Special requirements: Volunteers on this project must be independent and able to work with less supervision and sometimes under pressure. No specific skills are required, but the volunteers should have an interest in education, and in working with young people and children. Duration of the project: The middle-term volunteer projects have a minimum duration of four weeks (one month) and a maximum duration of twelve weeks (three months). Starting dates are fixed, while the end will be determined by the time available for each volunteer. Volunteers are expected to arrive and depart on the agreed date. Location: Chamazi, Temeke district of the Dar es Salaam Region</td> <td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-tanzania.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-in-kenya-14.jpg"> </table></tr></td> For more information visit: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-tanzania.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-tanzania.htm</a> or give us a call: <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/us.gif"> 617-502-0400 <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/ca.gif"> 604-628-7400 This project is part of <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow">CADIP</a>'s International Volunteer Program: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm</a> <img src="http://cadip.org/camps/africa.jpg"> </a>]]>

<![CDATA[Hello, I am posting as a favor for my good friend. He has recently been diagnosed with severe depression, and I am trying to help him....I even drive from bellevue to his house twice a day to make sure he is eating. He was a contractor and lost his company, his companion, family, and has no job, due to the economy. Within 3 months, if his house is not finished, he will lose it to the bank. Long story short, I need to get his house on the market as soon as possible, or he will be on the street, literally. His house just needs the labor to finish small projects. Knowledge in tile work (cutting/placing/grouting), painting doors (easy, just needs a person to do it), picking weeds, general cleaning, moving closet shelving to another closet, and sealing floors. If anyone could donate their time (even an hour), to help me and my friend, it would be greatly appreciated! This can be a great opportunity to get some skills. Please email me if you would like to help a person in need! Thanks!]]>

<![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm" rel="nofollow"><h2>Creative, entertainment and awareness activities in schools and kindergartens in Pondicherry</h2><img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-india-6.jpg"> </a> July 5 - July 18, 2010 February 7 - February 20, 2011 This project is part of <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow">CADIP</a>'s International Volunteer Program: <a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org</a> Pondicherry, one of the former French Colonies, is located on the East Coast of India. It is one of the most tourist places in the region and has a lot to offer to the visitor. Its laidback atmosphere and amazing beaches give it a very distinctive touch. It is also a prime location for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also the home of Auroville, a famous international community created by the Guru Sri Auro Bindo. The volunteer project is organized in cooperation with an active local NGO in the field of education and renovation. In the past years many schools and villages have benefited from the work done by international volunteers, including the 2004 Tsunami-hit regions. A shelter for children and old aged people was opened in a village 10 km from the city, providing support to the poorer sections of the population in the district. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from manual work at the center, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene. The idea is to tackle the burning issues that the rural population is facing. For more details, please visit: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm</a> Volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm</a>, t: 617-502-0400 (US), 604-628-7400 (Canada) ]]>

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.onebrick.org/images/onebrick_logoplain.gif"> Volunteering Made Easy Looking for a new way to meet really cool people? Volunteering with <a rel="nofollow">One Brick</a> provides lots of fun opportunities to meet new people and give a little back to the community at the same time! We organize large projects where our volunteers can work together, socialize, and network, while doing good for the community. Come out and join us! What: <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7239" rel="nofollow">Fold, stuff and label thank you cards</a> When: Friday, March 19, 2010 Where: JDRF Seattle Guild Office - 1215 4th Ave, Suite 1400, Seattle RSVP: <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7239" rel="nofollow">Click Here</a> One Brick (<a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org" rel="nofollow">www.onebrick.org</a>) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides support to other local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. This enables people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. Here's a little more information about the upcoming event: <h3>Event Description</h3> <table border="0"> <tr> <td>We need volunteers to fold, stuff and label tax letters and thank you letters for 2010 Dream Gala attendees.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>What we'll be doing</h3> Envelope stuffing <h3>What you should know</h3> <table border="0"> <tr> <td>Water and light snacks provided. Casual attire.</td> </tr> </table> <h3>Where to meet</h3> <table border="0"> <tr> <td>Come to the 14th floor to the JDRF Seattle Guild Office.</td> </tr> </table> Other Event Info: View <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7239" rel="nofollow"> more information </a> about this event at: <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7239" rel="nofollow">http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/?eventid=7239</a> Please <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/event/rsvp/?eventid=7239" rel="nofollow"> RSVP here </a>. Check out our <a href="http://seattle.onebrick.org/calendar/" rel="nofollow"> event calendar </a> for other upcoming volunteer opportunities. ]]>

<![CDATA[I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A DIVORCE DECREE VACATED IN LINCOLN COUNTY. MY HUSBAND WHO IS IN THE MILITARY FORGED THE DIVORCE PAPERS AND SENT THEM TO LINCOLN COUNTY THE SAME WEEK HE WAS STATIONED TO HAWAII AND ALSO WHEN AND WHILE HE WAS GOING THROUGH AN ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE. THIS WOULD BE OK BUT THERE WERE CHILDREN INVOLVED AND HE GAVE HIMSELF CUSTODY. WE WERE LIVING IN LAKE WOOD ,WA AND FORT LEWIS AT THE TIME. HE WENT ON TO HAVE SEVERAL ASSAULT CASES. THE COURT DOES NOT WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS HUGE MISTAKE. IS THERE ANY ONE THAT HAS BEEN OR IS GOING THROUGH A FRAUDULANT DIVORCE IN LINCOLN COUNTY. I NEED THE PUBLICS HELP TO GET MY DAUGHTER AND LIFE BACK. THE CASE IS IN LINCOLN COUNTY AND THUSTON COUNTY HIS NAME IS MEHARA MENGISTEAB THIS IS THE CASE NUMBER 02-3-00487-8. HAS ANYONE USED COLUMBIA LEGAL AID SERVICES? I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THE SCREENING PROCESS MEHARA WAS ABLE TO MISREPRESENT HIS RANK TO GET A FREE LAWYER. IS IT OK FOR MILITARY SOLDIERS TO MISREPRESENT THEIR RANK TO GET OR HAVE BENEFITS? WHATS THE MILITARY LAW ON THAT? PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 907-903-5881. THANK YOU]]>

<![CDATA[Hello-- We are researchers from Columbia University and would like your help with a study on behaviors in the workplace. This survey will take about 20 minutes to complete and is completely confidential and anonymous. This study is being conducted by Professor Peter T. Coleman and his research team from the Department of Organization and Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University. If you have any questions about the study please contact Katharina Kugler at icccr.research@gmail.com. To thank you for your participation, we will be entering you in a drawing for $250. (One out of every 50 participants will be chosen at random and win. We will ask you to tell us your email address at the end of the survey so that we may enter you in the lottery – the email address will be used for the purpose of the lottery only!) We ask you to please make your responses as honest and realistic as possible. The link to the survey is provided here: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SBVSTZD" rel="nofollow">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SBVSTZD</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Dear Friend, We invite you to join us in A Moment Of Silence. We are people from all walks of Life who gather in spirit each day of the week at 12 Noon for A Moment Of Silence. At this time we put aside differences and conflicts and open our minds and hearts to The Spirit Of Peace. Some of us pray, some meditate, and some do both. Others simply pause in silence for a moment or two. Each follows his or her own Inner Direction. It is our hope that by taking this time together, wherever we each may be, we will help bring peace and unity to ourselves, our families, communities and cities. As a whole, we are not associated with any particular political or religious philosophy or way of Life. We come from many backgrounds with a common vision of peace and good will for all. As more people participate in a daily, heartfelt moment of silence, surely The Spirit Of Peace will grow and increase among us. Perhaps, if our numbers become large enough, we may one day help bring peace to the World. We invite you to join us at 12 Noon and look forward to being with you in heart and spirit. Together we can make a difference. Blessings And Best Wishes To You P.S. If you know of others who would like to participate, please give or send a copy of this letter to them. (NOTE: If this letter comes to you in need of retyping, feel free to do so, but please leave the wording in its original form. Thank you.) ]]>

<![CDATA[Ladies: we're looking for your stories for a new TV show! If you had the opportunity to go back in time to your high school days, what would you like to "do over"? We're developing a new TV show that will give you the opportunity to revisit a situation or missed opportunity from your past. Did you miss out on an opportunity or relationship that could have changed your life? Were you too shy to take a risk and go after a dream? Do you regret a certain instance of your mean girl past? Send us your story (the more specific, the better) and you might be selected to have the opportunity to do-over your past! ]]>

<![CDATA[The Warrior's Promise Foundation is looking for a volunteer Web Designer, Graphics Creation and Human Experience person(s) to work on the redesign of its website. A volunteer Project Manager/Developer is already in place but needs help with the UI design and flow. The current site is ASP.NET (VB) with a MS SQL backend. We would like to have the site redesigned by the end of July to kick off the "Walk For The Warrior's 2010" event. (<a href="http://www.warriorspromise.org/projectsAtHome.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.warriorspromise.org/projectsAtHome.aspx</a>). Please visit <a href="http://www.warriorspromise.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.warriorspromise.org/</a> for information about the Warrior's Promise Foundation Please email me with interest and the best time to call you. Thank you. ]]>