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Natural Disasters
2005 was a difficult year for many people around the world. Our panelists shared their thoughts and feelings and here’s what they told us.
Which of the following natural disasters did you follow in 2005?
- Most i-Say panelists followed Katrina very closely and a third of our panelists were very concerned with the Tsunami.
- Clearly at 87%, the natural disaster most closely followed by the i-Say Panel Members surveyed was Hurricane Katrina. In particular, woman, aged 55+ most closely followed Hurricane Katrina, while males aged 18-24 followed it the least.
- Most respondents closely followed at least one of the natural disasters. Only 5.1% of panelists’ followed none of the disasters.
How satisfied were you with your government’s contribution for relief efforts?
- The majority of respondents (45%) did not know about the government contribution for relief efforts when it came to the Earthquake in Pakistan. This is not surprising information, as we have seen in the previous chart that most people did not follow this disaster.
- When asked how satisfied they were with the relief efforts, more then one third of i-Say Members were not satisfied with the relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Vacations!
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Participate in the Tradition of Volunteering
Some of the Reasons to Volunteer People who have spent time volunteering for a cause report that they get back in satisfaction and joy more than they ever expend in inconvenience or effort — what you get back is immeasurable. You'll also receive these benefits:
- Volunteering makes you feel needed.
- Volunteering can lead to learning new skills.
- Volunteering allows you to meet new people.
- Volunteering can create new contacts which may help your business or career.
You might be thinking, "The little bit that I can do will never help much!" or "What in the world can I do?" If you've ever spent ten minutes reading a book to a lonely child, you know that even that small amount of compassion and attention can make a world of difference. No one person can solve the world's problems, but what little you do can make your little corner of the world — or one far away from yours a happier, healthier, safer place to live for those who need your help.
Many community groups are looking for volunteers, and some may not have occurred to you. Most of us know that hospitals, libraries, and churches use volunteers for a great deal of their work, but here are some volunteer opportunities that may not have crossed your mind:
- Day care centers, public schools and colleges
- Community theaters, fraternal organizations and civic clubs
- Retirement centers, church or community-sponsored soup kitchens or food pantries
- Museums, art galleries, and monuments
- Community choirs, bands and orchestras
- Neighborhood parks, youth organizations, sports teams, and after-school programs shelters for battered women and children
- Historical restorations, battlefields and national parks
Give voice to your heart through your giving and volunteering! Bring your heart and your sense of humor to your volunteer service, along with your enthusiastic spirit, which in itself is a priceless gift. What you'll get back will be immeasurable!
SOURCE: Network for Good http://www.networkforgood.org/volunteer/volunteertradition.aspx
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