Entries from SFist tagged with 'volunteercenter'
November 8, 2006
We don't know about you, but we are a bit drained from the excitement of last night's election and constantly "refreshing results" while our better half patiently indulged us. It is this sort of compulsive behavior that led us to swear off ebay. But we digress. We're feeling like some instant gratification tonight, and this event should fit the bill. YLEM presents “How Techies Have Fun," a show and tell featuring moving light sculptures,......
Continue Reading "SFist Tonight - Instant Run-off Entertainment"April 23, 2006
Who wants to volunteer to ask the critical question: gel or mousse? Better yet: blow dry or air dry? We want to know and you could get the chance to ask it. This week, rock dwellers, is National Volunteer Week and to help celebrate it, and encourage people to keep or start volunteering The Volunteer Center is holding a contest. The winner of this content (there will be three people picked) will get a......
Continue Reading "SFist Cares ... About Winning Volunteers"February 28, 2006
Despite our snippy attitude, we here at SFist are really softies at heart which is why we love volunteers. All kinds really, it doesn't matter. Whenever someone takes some of their own spare time to spend helping others, well, we're just big fans of that. While we celebrate volunteers all year 'round, National Volunteer Week is officially April 23-29th. As part of this, The Volunteer Center will host its annual awards event "Hat's Off:......
Continue Reading "SFist Cares: Salute Your Volunteers!"March 1, 2005
So do you think your a leader with good judgement? Do you have a lot of professional qualifications but feel that you could be using those skills for the betterment of humankind? Well then maybe joining the board of a local non-profit volunteer organization would be just the ticket for you. It's the perfect place for a Type A personality who cares. The Volunteer Center is hosting over seventy organizations at the Yerba Buena......
Continue Reading "SFist Cares Special: Hordes of Boards"