Culture of giving  back at Bank of America
| The Trident Corporate Volunteer Council had their 4th quarter meeting on November 15th. Blackbaud hosted the lunch meeting, and Kimberlee Wilkerson, Senior Vice President/Strategic Marketing Executive for Bank of America, N.A, discussed Brand Management and Corporate Social Responsibility. Kim's passion and commitment to civic engagement was contagious, and many walked away inspired by her company's corporate culture of giving back.
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EVPs: Applying big ideas to your small business
by Meg Calnon, Bank of America, N.A. and Trident CVC Leadership Team
| As evidenced by the information shared at the November Trident CVC meeting, Bank of America's volunteer policy is interwoven within their corporate culture. But what if the idea of an employee volunteer program is new to your company?
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MWV partners  with Metanoia
to do good work
by Alyssa D'Orazio, MWV Specialty Chemicals
| MWV Specialty Chemicals, a large manufacturing company, and Metanoia, a local non-profit, share a similar outlook on the basis for success. This year MWV challenged employees with a Be Bold! Take Action! initiative to think big and stretch as leaders in their respective roles.
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TYSD is the local celebration of Global Youth Service Day...in other words, a Day of Caring for Youth! There are many ways for you and your company or organization to get involved:
- Recruit youth teams by spreading the word through schools, faith-based organizations, sports teams, neighborhood clubs, your children's networks, etc.
- Be a role model for these young people. Volunteer as an adult team co-captain, chaperone or project coordinator.
- Lend your expertise and ideas to the planning committee.
- Support the TYSD event or specific projects as a sponsor.
Visit TYSD2012.org for more information about how you can be part of this amazing event. | |
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2-1-1 Give Help Tools
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We have several tools to help you make a difference in the community year round:
If you have a volunteer story to share or need special help finding volunteer opportunities, contact Sally Burnett, Community Volunteer Coordinator at 2-1-1 Give Help!
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The generosity of folks in the Tricounty soars over the holidays. To find out who needs what kind of help when, visit our 2-1-1 Give Help website. It's a new format, so tell us what you think!
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Communities in Schools
Charleston Roundball Classic
December 27-30
This annual high school basketball tournament brings together teams from all over the state. Games will be played at North Charleston High School. Volunteers are needed to serve as Ambassadors for the out-of-town teams and to staff the Hospitality suite at the hotel.
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Charleston County Guardian ad Litem
Child Advocates needed Training dates: January 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23 and 25
Be the voice for abused children so they can find safe, loving, and stable homes. Become a Guardian ad Litem.
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Youth Endowment for the Arts (CCSD)
Charleston Marathon 2012
January 13-15
Over 400 volunteers are needed to assist with the race and other activities over the weekend. Details YWCA
MLK Day Parade January 16, 8am-12:30pm
Volunteers assist with all aspects of the largest MLK Day Parade in the state.
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YWCA Youth Speak Out January 16, 12noon-3pm Volunteers assist with set up, management and wrap up of this community event for youth to speak out on important, timely issues. Details |
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