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Ways to Make a Difference
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Books about Making a Difference
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Make a Difference: The Ultimate Volunteer Handbook
by Arthur Blaustein
Lists over two hundred organizations that use volunteers to distribute aid and support to those who need it across the United States, including tutoring a child, working a concession stand, or assisting with fundraising
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Everyday Ambassador: Make a Difference by Connecting in a Disconnected World
by Kate Otto
In a world of limitless technology, we are more connected than ever before, but our hyper-connected lifestyles threaten our ability to know ourselves and interact with each other. By focusing on the four core values that allow us to become truly "connected" in tech-centric societies--empathy, patience, focus, and humility--Otto demonstrates that the power of technology is not in the tool, but in the intention of the person using it.
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Citizen Science: How Ordinary People are Changing the Face of Discovery
by Caren B. Cooper
Cites the essential contributions of millions of people in the lay community who contribute to the scientific process by volunteering in cooperation with scientists to help collect and discover information, tracing the history of citizen scientists and how they are reshaping scientific awareness.
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Where Am I Giving?: A Global Adventure Exploring How to Use Your Gifts and Talents to Make a Difference
by Kelsey Timmerman
Starting in his hometown of Muncie, Indiana, and then traveling all over the world (Myanmar, Kenya, India, Nepal, and more), Kelsey explores not only different ways of giving—as a worker, consumer, volunteer, giver, local and global citizen—but also the benefits and effectiveness of these methods.
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Making a Difference at the Library
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Centerville Library 111 W. Spring Valley Rd. Centerville, OH 45458 (937) 433-8091
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Woodbourne Library 6060 Far Hills Avenue Centerville, OH 45459 (937) 435-3700
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