Main stone structure at Arches National Park
National Parks are Free This Sunday (and You Can Volunteer, too)
08/21/2019
Andrew Mersmann
Whatcha doin’ this weekend? If it’s your last weekend before school, or your kids already have a couple weeks of Academia under their belts, or kids have nothing to do with it, getting outside is... read more
Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics 2020 logos
1 Year Until Tokyo Olympics - Are You Volunteering Yet?
08/01/2019
Andrew Mersmann
A year from now, all eyes will be on Tokyo for the Olympics, July 24 – August 9, 2020. Volunteer application opportunities have closed for those who want to work at the Olympic Games and... read more
Silhouette of person staring up at stars in ight sky
Volunteering Out of This World - Inspired by Lunar and Space Exploration
07/23/2019
Andrew Mersmann
When was the last time you went outside and stared up at the night sky? Did you wish upon a star, hang your dreams on the moon, ponder your place in the universe? 50 years ago the entire nation... read more
#MandelaDay poster with hashtags
Make Every Day a Mandela Day
07/16/2019
Andrew Mersmann
July 18, is Mandela Day, a cause for celebration and gratitude. A day for looking for connection with others, not distance or difference. A day to honor and touch others. Especially now.... read more
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter standing in front of American flag
Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter's Anniversary - 73 Years in Service
07/08/2019
Andrew Mersmann
President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter have been married 73 years today. That’s a big long run, and a testament to willingness to discover fresh opportunities together. Since his presidency,... read more
Man and woman holding huge stacks of cardboard boxes
Giveback Box - Low Effort, High Impact
06/27/2019
Andrew Mersmann
There’s a particular type of giving and service I like to point out whenever I find it—I refer to it as “NO skin off my ass” giving or NO SOMA impact. These are the actions... read more
Golden sunlit neighborhood with dog in street.
Your Start to a Safer Community
06/19/2019
Jade Pulman
Creating a Safer Community With the amount of crime going on today, it is imperative to ensure that you and your family stay safe. The moment when you don't even feel secure in your own home is... read more
Upset man screaming into phone
3 Communications Basics That Build Confidence
05/08/2019
Merilee Kern MBA
Easy tips to feel more resilient and controlled—or, at least, exude the image that you are. Communication is ingrained in every facet of life, yet many struggle with fear, insecurity, and general... read more
Kneeling man gives red flower to woman
Does the Warm Glow of Giving Ever Get Old?
05/01/2019
Greater Good Science Center
New research suggests that spending money on ourselves gets old fast, but not spending money on others. Imagine what it would be like to eat at your favorite restaurant every day. Going there... read more

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#MandelaDay poster with hashtags
Make Every Day a Mandela Day
07/16/2019
Andrew Mersmann
July 18, is Mandela Day, a cause for celebration and gratitude. A day for looking for connection with others, not distance or difference. A day to honor and touch others. Especially now.... read more
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter standing in front of American flag
Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter's Anniversary - 73 Years in Service
07/08/2019
Andrew Mersmann
President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter have been married 73 years today. That’s a big long run, and a testament to willingness to discover fresh opportunities together. Since his presidency,... read more
Man and woman holding huge stacks of cardboard boxes
Giveback Box - Low Effort, High Impact
06/27/2019
Andrew Mersmann
There’s a particular type of giving and service I like to point out whenever I find it—I refer to it as “NO skin off my ass” giving or NO SOMA impact. These are the actions... read more
Golden sunlit neighborhood with dog in street.
Your Start to a Safer Community
06/19/2019
Jade Pulman
Creating a Safer Community With the amount of crime going on today, it is imperative to ensure that you and your family stay safe. The moment when you don't even feel secure in your own home is... read more
Upset man screaming into phone
3 Communications Basics That Build Confidence
05/08/2019
Merilee Kern MBA
Easy tips to feel more resilient and controlled—or, at least, exude the image that you are. Communication is ingrained in every facet of life, yet many struggle with fear, insecurity, and general... read more
Kneeling man gives red flower to woman
Does the Warm Glow of Giving Ever Get Old?
05/01/2019
Greater Good Science Center
New research suggests that spending money on ourselves gets old fast, but not spending money on others. Imagine what it would be like to eat at your favorite restaurant every day. Going there... read more
Young man looks at statue busts in museum
Beyond Originality and Creativity: Perspectives on the Elements of Art
04/24/2019
Henry Cross
One of the most fundamental aspects of aesthetics is to make you see, hear, feel, touch, and smell something that makes you know and sense you are fully alive. But what are the elements that... read more
overhead shot of beach with lots of sunbathers
Fun Springtime Activities for You and Your Kids
04/19/2019
Mikkie Mills
Are you stressed about how to entertain your kids spring break and warmer weather weekends? While having everyone more active after winter hibernating can feel daunting, it’s also a great chance... read more
A woman hiking in mountains reaches back to help another
Creating Community
04/01/2019
Jen Coken
The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic, or hospital. ~Mark Hyman Over the five years I lived with my Mom’s cancer diagnosis, I became very skilled at... read more

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City Awake Boston - Volta Visual
01/12/2015
evox Television
Jeremy Jedd Hammel of Volta Visual, Filmshift Film Festival and City Awake volunteer, talks to us about his involvement with social entrepreneurs in the Boston and Los Angeles areas.
City Awake - Boston's Social Impact Festival
01/12/2015
evox Television
New York has finance. San Francisco has startups. Los Angeles has Hollywood. Boston is social impact.  Boston is home to the world’s leading foundations, nonprofits, and social enterprises... read more
Solar Energy Project in Tibetan Orphanage
11/10/2014
evox Television
Volunteers drive 16 hours to reach an orphanage in Zaduo, Tibet, where the children are living without electric lighting. 
Solar Energy Project in Talamanca, Costa Rica
11/10/2014
evox Television
Eleven energy commerce college students from Texas Tech University travel deep into Costa Rica to bring solar power to a remote village. 
Solar Energy Project in Guatemala
11/10/2014
evox Television
The Light the Village project, a joint effort of Light Up the World, the IMDI and a group of retired civil engineers from the University of Toronto, trained nine Guatemalans as solar technicians. Now... read more
Solar Energy Project in Alto Nanay, Peru
11/10/2014
evox Television
Solar powered LED lighting changes the lives of villagers and increases the ability to serve the sick at medical outposts.
The Man Who Lit Up the Mountains
11/10/2014
evox Television
Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday, a Scots-Canadian engineer, brings low-watt solar lighting to a village in Nepal. By reducing their need for kerosene, the villagers reduce a health and safety hazard. 
Is There Any Hope for the Planet Earth?
11/10/2014
evox Television
Caltech Paleoclimatologist, Dr. Jess Adkins, Ph.D., answers the question: Is there any hope for planet Earth? His answer might surprise you. 
How to Start a Green Wish Chapter
11/10/2014
evox Television
Do you want to start a chapter in your area? Green Wish will help you build the infrastructure and identify the local environmental charities in that could use some help.

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