Weekend Roundup: August 3, 2012

Announcements

Well, what have we got here! Our very first front page photo contest--click here to learn more and enter!

And we just released our very first Newsletter for Volunteers, Friends, and Fans. Add your email to the box on the right side of this page to sign up for our future monthly issues!

Blogs

Sarah introduced you to the first of her five-part series on using social networks to recruit, retain, and engage volunteers.

Brittany helped you figure out how to assess popular philanthropy trends--that is, to know whether the cause of the week is legitimate or just a flashy marketing scheme.

We welcomed World Computer Exchange as our Travel Buddy of the Week in this new 60 Seconds to Serve video.

Plus, Steph told you all about volunteering abroad in Zimbabwe--with a specific focus on the Victoria Falls region. Beautiful!

Travel Buddies

Worldwide Experience joined our Travel Buddy program--check out their brand-new profile page!

And they're off to a fantastic start with this story from their Victoria Falls conservation project--plus this highlighted program page with more information about that project.

Oyster Worldwide added these amazing new projects--teach and learn Spanish in Chile and help with childcare in Romania.