{"product_id":"9781941050491","title":"Volunteering for the GENIUS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are numerous books written for fundraisers and charities about how to effectively value and manage volunteers. \u003cstrong\u003eVolunteering for the GENIUS \u003c\/strong\u003eis all about \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e, the individual volunteer, and how \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e can become an outstanding and \u003cem\u003ehappy\u003c\/em\u003e volunteer in the extraordinary world of opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you think of yourself as a volunteer? You should. You are one. Americans volunteer for friends, for causes, for needs or because they are asked—at the rate of 7.9 billion hours per year. How did you decide to “help out”? Did you prepare for your ‘volunteer job’ as thoroughly as you did your ‘real job’? \u003cstrong\u003eVolunteering for the GENIUS \u003c\/strong\u003ewill take you on a journey through the historical roots of volunteerism, how to understand yourself and your volunteer goals and where to find the very best fit for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eVolunteering for the GENIUS\u003c\/strong\u003e you will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow volunteerism developed in other countries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow volunteering has developed in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour personal volunteer life now\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to figure out what you really want to do as a volunteer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere to find the best opportunities for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get involved at all levels: local, regional, national or international\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to expect from the charity for which you work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat the charity can expect from you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to be prepared for all kinds of situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour ethical and legal rights and obligations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou spend a lot of your life helping others in one way or another. Make sure you take the time and do the research to ensure your time and talents are appreciated and used effectively. Arnold provides countless resources and suggestions from her more than 55 years of volunteer involvement. This is a fun must-read for anyone interested in a rich volunteer life!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CharityChannel Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063972741360,"sku":"9781941050491","price":27.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781941050491_p0.jpg?v=1763668728","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781941050491","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}