Friday, July 11, 2008

2nd Annual Volunteer Ventures Expo


JASA once again sponsored the Volunteer Ventures Expo, a free conference and volunteer opportunities fair for adults 50+. This year the conference was held on June 19th from 10am-3pm at UJA-Federation of New York. The conference was produced in association with UJA-Federation of New York, New York City Department for the Aging, CSS/RSVP, ReServe and Idealist.org/Action Without Borders.

The JASA Volunteer Ventures Expo provides older adults with the opportunity to find dynamic and engaging volunteer and civic engagement programs in their communities, and connects New York City nonprofits with talented and experienced older adult volunteers. Participants had the opportunity to learn about new trends in volunteerism and met with representatives from top New York City nonprofit organizations, including New York Cares, God’s Love We Deliver, Mentoring USA and the Children’s Aid Society. Volunteers and staff members from a wide variety of nonprofits including, advocacy, arts, environmental, faith-based and cultural organizations, answered questions about volunteering with their organizations.

Look out for our 3rd Annual Volunteer Ventures Expo next summer!

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