The Basics – Volunteer Houston

3 Reasons Not To Be Intimidated by Virtual Volunteering

Brooke Parkinson, CNP2020-09-20T19:59:09-05:00September 7th, 2020|

3 Reasons Not To Be Intimidated by Virtual Volunteering Virtual volunteering has been a popular topic lately. It's not a new concept, but it wasn't very common pre-covid. So, what exactly is it? In reality, it encompasses two different concepts; both of which are considered remote. At Volunteer Houston, we define these concepts [...]

Yes, I Know What Service Learning Is. Wait, Do I?

Brooke Parkinson, CNP2020-09-07T05:58:35-05:00August 12th, 2020|

Yes, I Know What Service Learning Is. Wait, Do I? One element of the volunteer experience transforms it into service learning. It's like sustainable eating. When you know everything about the food you're eating - where it came from and who farmed it - you are more likely to remember the meal. You're [...]