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  2. Points of Light - Wikipedia

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    We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light. And it is expressed by all who know the irresistible force of a child's hand, of a friend who stands by you and stays there, a volunteer's generous gesture, an idea that is simply right. [5]

  3. Church usher - Wikipedia

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    In many Christian denominations, a church usher is responsible for seating guests and maintaining the order and security of services. The role of a church usher is typically a volunteer position, and in the past was often considered one of honor, particularly if a church committee selects an usher by a nomination.

  4. Volunteering - Wikipedia

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    The word volunteering has more recent usage—still predominantly military—coinciding with the phrase community service. [3] [4] In a military context, a volunteer army is a military body whose soldiers chose to enter service, as opposed to having been conscripted. Such volunteers do not work "for free" and are given regular pay.

  5. National Volunteer Week - Wikipedia

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    A National Volunteer Week new proclamation has been issued by the American President each year since the holiday's inception. [6]The manner of celebration for national volunteer week varies, but many organizations host special events to help engage their local communities in volunteering and make them aware of opportunities that are available year-round.

  6. Tribute - Wikipedia

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    A tribute (/ ˈ t r ɪ b juː t /; [1] from Latin tributum, "contribution") is wealth, often in kind, that a party gives to another as a sign of submission, allegiance or respect. Various ancient states exacted tribute from the rulers of lands which the state conquered.

  7. List of awareness ribbons - Wikipedia

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    The meaning behind an awareness ribbon depends on its colors and pattern. Since many advocacy groups have adopted ribbons as symbols of support or awareness, ribbons, particularly those of a single color, some colors may refer to more than one cause. Some causes may be represented by more than one ribbon.

  8. Wikipedia:Wikipedia is a volunteer service - Wikipedia

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    Wikipedia is a volunteer service. But, what exactly does this mean? Almost all contributions are made in the free time of their contributors. There are no set crews or teams working on articles on any topic, just those who come along and volunteer information at any time they wish.

  9. International Volunteer Day - Wikipedia

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    A schoolgirl in Congo presents a sculpture commemorating International Volunteer Day to one of the United Nations volunteers. The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (5 December), more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), is an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. [1]