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1	Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World more books like this by Bill Clinton, President Here, from Bill Clinton, is a call to action. "Giving" is an inspiring look at how each of us can change the world. First, it reveals the extraordinary and innovative efforts now being made by companies and organizations--and by individuals--to solve problems and save lives both "down the street and around the world." Then it urges us to seek out ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others more books like this by Bill McMillon A book for anyone who is looking for short-term working vacations that offer no pay but plenty of personal enrichment and an opportunity to serve others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.59! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Volunteer Revolution: Unleashing the Power of Everybody more books like this by Bill Hybels Bill Hybels makes a clarion call to move beyond volunteer retention to volunteer acquisition. By attracting, connecting, training, and sustaining volunteers, churches will mobilize people into places of service that will bring new meaning to their lives and understand why God put them on planet Earth. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul: Stories to Celebrate the Spirit of Courage, Caring and Community more books like this by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Arline McGraw Oberst Deep within each one of us lies the ability to step up and care for those in need, even though we often feel overwhelmed by a complex world. In fact, more than 200 million people throughout the world offer their time and love to volunteering. The stories in Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul highlight the efforts of everyday people in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| SVS
5	How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas more books like this by Joseph Collins, Stefano Dezerega, Zahara Heckscher Presented in a user-friendly format, this guide to volunteering overseas features case studies, worksheets, and quotes from international volunteers. see all copies from $6.20! new only from $6.33! \| SVS
6	The Call of Service more books like this by Robert Coles, M.D. "A moving and often inspiring account of how individuals try to be responsible for their world".--Washington Post. In this passionate book filled with profound stories, a Pulitzer Prize winner explores the compelling nature of idealism--what inspires it and sustains it, how it is expressed, and its importance to both individuals and society. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.69! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Call of Service CL more books like this by Robert Coles, M.D. Psychologist Robert Coles examines voluntarism through his own experiences and the oral history of others. He seeks the roots of altruism in religious and social service. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Join Me more books like this by Danny Wallace Bored in London, Danny Wallace founded a quirky cult by advertising in a newspaper. His "join me" ad attracted hundreds of respondents, who banded together to form a group vaguely dedicated to being good people and treating others kindly. Here he writes about the experience, and about why he decided to abandon the project a year later. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Taking Time Off: Profiles of Students Who Enjoyed Successful Sabbaticals from College and How You Can Do the Same more books like this by Colin Hall, Ron Lieber In this practical and inspirational collection of profiles, more than thirty students from all over the country demonstrate how taking time off - either before or during college - gives you a chance to explore your career interests, gain practical experience, and develop a new perspective on your studies. Taking Time Off offers advice on every ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Healing Power of Doing Good: The Health and Spiritual Benefits of Helping Oth more books like this by Allan Luks, Peggy Payne Following in the footsteps of Norman Cousins and Dean Ornish, Luks--the internationally-known #1 expert on volunteerism in America--reveals the vital connection between volunteering and physical and emotional well-being. A valuable source of information and inspiration that tells how, when, and where to get involved. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.95!** \| first editions \| SVS
11	Courage is Contagious: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things to Change the Face of America more books like this by John Kasich Ohio Congressman John Kasich profiles 20 Americans who have improved the lives of their fellow citizens through courage and determination combined with innovative ideas. By organizing people in their community for good acts, or by providing alternative workplaces, or by simply inspiring others through their courageous personal example, these ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Teens with the Courage to Give: Young People Who Triumphed Over Tragedy and Volu more books like this by Jackie Waldman Tomorrow's leaders share the power of volunteerism in profiles of 30 young people who have overcome great personal odds. 30 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Some Do Care: Contemporary Lives of Moral Commitment more books like this by Anne Colby, William Damon Although many people believe that this is a barren time for moral leadership in this country, in Some Do Care Anne Colby and William Damon show that moral heroes do exist today. Drawing on in-depth interviews, they offer a revealing look into the lives of twenty-three Americans who have provided exemplary moral leadership in communities across the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Compassion in Action: Bell Tower Setting Out on the Path of Service more books like this by Mirabai Bush, Ram, RAM Dass Ram Dass marshals practical and spiritual advice for readers interested in committing time and energy to the service of others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	How to Make the World a Better Place: 116 Ways You Can Make a Difference more books like this by Jeffery Hollender, Jeffrey Hollender, Linda Catling This book shows how just one person can make a difference in solving global, national, and local problems. Each chapter alerts readers to problems that require attention, explains the issues and what has to be done about them, and lists the addresses and phone numbers of organizations that can be contacted. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions
16 view cover	Why the Wealthy Give: The Culture of Elite Philanthropy more books like this by Francie Ostrower A series of candid personal interviews with nearly 100 donors gives an in-depth look at the world of elite philanthropy. Harvard sociologist Francie Ostrower focuses on the New York City area to explore the motivations of single donors and the significance of elite group philanthropy. This book won the 1996 Virginia A. Hodgkinson Research Prize ... see all copies from $6.12! new only from $33.54! \| SVS
17 view cover	Acts of Compassion: Caring for Others and Helping Ourselves more books like this by Robert Wuthnow "Vigorously argued, beautifully written, drawing intelligently on evidence from surveys and from some extraordinary interviews, Acts of Compassion sheds a great deal of light on a central area of American life, namely volunteerism and charity. This is a book for the serious scholar and the concerned layperson alike".--Robert N. Bellah, author of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.78! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Board Member's Book: Making a Difference in Voluntary Organizations more books like this by Brian O'Connell The 2nd Edition of this popular book ks the perfect guide to the issues, challenges, and possibilities that emerge from the interchange between a nonprofit organization and its board. Packed with inspiration and practical advice, The Board Member's Book covers: the impact of nonprofit organizations on the U.S. today; the different responsibilities ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $74.15! \| first editions
19 view cover	Faith Works: Lessons from the Life of an Activist Preacher more books like this by Jim Wallis Wallis, founder and editor of Sojurners Magazine, has put together a selection of sermon-like essays that focus on activism as a means to inaugurate healthy spirituality in a time when blame and cynicism otherwise navigate religious debate. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.75! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Civil Society more books like this by Brian O'Connell, John William Gardner (Foreword by), J D Salinger O'Connell offers an action guide for citizen leaders and teachers--must-know information to help ensure that the democracy will last another century. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	American philanthropy. more books like this by Robert Hamlett Bremner In This revised and enlarged edition of his classic work, Robert H. Bremner provides a social history of American Philanthropy from colonial times to the present, showing the ways in which Americans have sought to do good in such fields as religion, education, humanitarian reform, social service, war relief, and foreign aid. see all copies from $7.00! new only from $26.63! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Courage to Give: Inspiring Stories of People Who Triumphed Over Tragedy and Made a Difference in the World more books like this by Jackie Waldman, Janis Leibs Dworkis, Joan Lunden (Foreword by) Telling of a whole new kind of hero, this collection includes poignant and uplifting stories of people who have suffered great emotional or physical difficulties and went beyond their pain to help others. 30 color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23	From the Top Down: The Executive Role in Volunteer Program Success more books like this by Susan J. Ellis A best seller since the first edition was published in 1986, this is the first and only book that addresses the top decision-maker's role in a volunteer program. It clearly illuminates the issues necessary to facilitate volunteer program success, including an overall vision, policy questions, budgeting, staffing, employee/volunteer relations, the ... see all copies from $6.84! new only from $22.30!
24 view cover	Reinvesting in America more books like this by Robin Garr, David Osborne (Foreword by) The Grassroots Movements are feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, and putting Americans back to work. While big government seems helpless in the face of so many of our social ills, creative and committed pioneers at the local level are finding solutions. Here Garr provides new ideas for social change and tells the stories of the people who ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.65! \| first editions
25 view cover	For the Common Good?: American Civic Life and the Golden Age of Fraternity more books like this by Jason Andrew Kaufman The Golden Age of Fraternity was a unique time in American history. In the forty years between the Civil War and the onset of World War I, more than half of all Americans participated in clubs, fraternities, militias, and mutual benefit societies. Today this period is held up as a model for how we might revitalize contemporary civil society. But ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions

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