Jul 28, 2014
Bolster Your Career with Service (Part 1)
Brad Jamison shares examples of how service can help people develop their business skills and grow their careers.
Jul 21, 2014
2 Ways to Give Back to Your Community
Brad Jamison explains the benefits of the 2 common ways to give back: donating money and donating your time.
Jul 14, 2014
Taking a Gap Year to Change the World and Yourself
Taking a year off, a gap year, between high school and college to volunteer and do community service can be both life-changing and world-changing.
Jun 25, 2014
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How Much Do Americans Volunteer? [INFOGRAPHIC]
American’s Give It Up! Nearly sixty three million Americans spent eight billion hours doing it last year! And, I have a feeling they all felt great when they were done. So, what were they doing? Volunteering, of course. Check out highlights of the most recent statistics on volunteering in America. BradConnect with me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.
Jun 23, 2014
Summertime: The Perfect Time to Volunteer Outdoors
Once summertime rolls around and school’s no longer in session, it can be tempting to spend your free time indoors, enjoying the luxury of air conditioning and being glued to your computer or smartphone screen. However, no matter where you live, there are bound to be plenty of neighborhood organizations that could use your help. […]
Apr 7, 2014
Making An Impact, One Small Act At A Time
I am generally not a big fan of people launching their own service projects, as there are so many existing projects and organizations that are in need of willing and able volunteers.
Mar 27, 2014
Passion, Hope, Collaboration—Qualities of Great Leaders of Change
If you follow Good Citizen on Facebook or Twitter (if you don’t, please do), you know that we love quotes from great leaders…
Mar 19, 2014
Share Your Service Story
I am working on a new book, Soul Serving: How Helping Others Will Change Your Life (working title). This exciting new project is designed to inspire readers to get involved in service by showcasing the stories of…
Mar 14, 2014
What Will Cure What Ails Justin, Miley and Kanye—and much of Hollywood?
The headlines from Hollywood these days are relentlessly bad: “Justin Bieber Acts Like A Total Jerk During Deposition.” “Miley…
Nov 25, 2013
Give Hope & Joy this Holiday Season
Christmastime is often called “the most wonderful time of the year” and I couldn’t agree more.