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2010 Spirit of Alliance Awards Dinner   EventsEssential seeks energized individuals to volunteer at the 2010 Spirit of Alliance Awards Dinner (SOA) on June 18, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta. Spirit of Alliance Awards is a moment in time when the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) honors individuals, businesses and government [...]

Taste of Atlanta was great!  New location – Tech Square was awesome, 80+ restaurants had amazing tastes and I can’t say enough about the 300+ Ambassadors that came ready to work!  This year our Ambassadors were fun, friendly and dedicated – I can’t ask for anything more in a volunteer.  Now comes the grueling part – cross [...]

I am a great advocate of volunteering. (Check out my blog series on Volunteering – Parts I-III)  Apparently so is Disney!  Beginning January 2010, volunteers who give a day of service with HandsOn Network can get a free day at Disney.   Check it out – http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/09/29/a-good-deed-is-returned-by-disney-free-admission-just-for-being/ Q

In one weekend, Taste of Atlanta brings together the incredible energy and diversity of the city’s food scene. From the trendiest new restaurants to down home favorites, from ethnic eateries to small gems that are off the beaten path – if it’s great food, you’ll find it at Taste of Atlanta! The 8th annual Taste [...]

  We’ve been managing the volunteers (actually they are so cool we call them Ambassadors) for Taste of Atlanta for the last 4 years. Our Ambassadors come from all over Georgia and even Florida and Alabama to be a part of “The Food Lover’s Event.”  It’s going to be wonderful to work our Ambassadors again – [...]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Volunteer Experience Part III  in a 3-part series on volunteering By now you have received some solid leads on volunteering and you may have already completed some assignments.  Here are a few tips to help you get a high return on your investment (your time and your [...]

How to Find the Best Volunteer Opportunities – Part II in a 3-part series on volunteering It is helpful to plan your volunteering strategy before raising your hand. How much time do you have to devote? Are you more interested in a particular area of the industry (catering, weddings, corporate meeting planning), or looking for [...]

Why Volunteer? Part I in a 3-part series on volunteering   Volunteering can take many forms. Perhaps you help run Sunday School at church, assist at a weekend pet adoption, or engage in some other charitable work. But while often associated with philanthropic activities, volunteering actually refers to the type of compensation you receive. In [...]