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The Annual Triangle Run/Walk for Autism is the largest fundraiser for the Autism Society of North Carolina. Proceeds from the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism will fund local programs of the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC), the leading statewide resource organization serving the over 65,000 people in NC across the spectrum throughout their lifespans. Everyone knows someone affected by autism — maybe your brother, cousin, friend at school, neighbor, or co-worker. Join others on October 8th to make a difference in the life of someone you care about with ASD. In the past 23 years, we have raised over $1,000,000 through this event. You can help!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	75	n/a	n/a

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National Night out event
Help setup/break down and share childhood cancer information at the table.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Advocate for childhood cancer	no limit	n/a	n/a

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“Antyodoy Anath Ashram” is an orphanage established in 1995 at the village of Paunsi, East Medinipur, West Bengal

It is a fascinating story of a great journey, initiated by one single person, Sri Balaram Karan, an inhabitant of the village, who impulsively brought home an unfortunate orphan in a chilly evening, whom he found desperately searching for food from a garbage bin, at an adjacent locality.

The journey, which had started by saving one child, has culminated to today’s Antyodoy Anath Ashram, giving shelter to about 102 hapless children. Sri Karan did not spare any efforts during the last two decades to provide them a place, they can call home.

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Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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We collect new merchandise and small gifts from independent business franchises, stores, and our volunteers to raise funds for our HUGE annual event...."The Very Special Prom." (Please view videos & photos on our website....www.tcolife.org). The pandemic unfortunately eliminated 99% of all donations, as well as forced the cancellation of 99% of the Craft Sales & Holiday Sales that offer us a Vendor Table at which to seek donations. This project will be a two-day event, over October 14/15th, 2022,,,,a Friday & Saturday, at a very compassionate, small church allowing us to use their facilities in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh, PA. Volunteers are needed for a 1-3 hours volunteer shift each day, to help price sale items, arrange display tables, and total guest purchases on Friday, October 14th, and Saturday, October 15th at the Gibsonia, PA church location listed below. In addition, NEW gifts, and donations are needed to make this sale a BIG success! Please call 412-513-6438 or email Trusiski@gmail.com to arrange pick-up of your donations. We appreciate ALL donations of $1.00 and up......THANK-YOU!

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"Good Morning Angels!"	no limit	n/a	n/a
"Good Afternoon Angels"	no limit	n/a	n/a
"Afterschool Angels"	no limit	n/a	n/a
"Good Morning Angels!"	no limit	n/a	n/a
"Good Afternoon Angels"	no limit	n/a	n/a
"Goodbye Angels"	no limit	n/a	n/a

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WCT is a national grassroots communication organization that has 10 regional chapters providing
leadership, skills development and mentorship programs and a network of connections to women across Canada.

Each chapter is led by a regional executive board composed solely of volunteers. The volunteers provide governance leadership, communications and marketing, event planning and management and fund raising. The chapters operate as self-sustaining organizations within their province with support from the national office. The chapters share best practices on programming and form an integrated network of support to women in digital industries in Canada.

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Superheroes are needed to help with our 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Kids Fun Run and carnival. Volunteers are needed to help with registration and serving as course marshals along the various routes. Volunteers who volunteer for 1.5 hours or more will receive a volunteer shirt on race day if signed up on or before August 30. We will also provide morning refreshments.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Registration	6	n/a	n/a
Course Marshal	10	n/a	n/a

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How can you help?

- Two (2) hours of virtual childcare service per week to the same family.

- Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children.

- Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.



Make a Difference in a child's life, Become a Homework or Activity Angel!

The Nanny Angel Network (NAN) offers rewarding volunteer positions for those who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families.

Homework and Activity Angels provide virtual childcare support for parents who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period.

Homework and Activity Angels lessen the impact of cancer on families, by engaging children in homework-aid and/or age-appropriate activities to help reduce any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing due to their parent’s illness or death.

By meeting weekly, building trust, and having fun, our Angels help parents gain the confidence and peace of mind to rest or attend appointments, knowing their children are cared for and supported by knowledgeable and compassionate volunteers.

Our Angels receive specialized training and the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time.



How to apply:

1. Please apply by visiting https://nannyangelnetwork.com/apply/

2. Select: "BE A HOMEWORK ANGEL" OR "BE AN ACTIVITY ANGEL"

3. Create a MY IMPACT ACCOUNT and complete the application



Qualifications:

- Must be able willing to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check

- Must be able to engage children and adapt engagement approach based on age and ability.

- Experience supporting children requiring special learning accommodations (an asset).

- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.



There’s a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

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How can you help?

- Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children.

- Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.

- Four (4) hours of childcare service per week to the same family



Make a Difference in a child's life, Become a Nanny Angel!

The Nanny Angel Network (NAN) offers rewarding volunteer positions for skilled childcare providers who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families.

Nanny Angels provide free, specialized in-home relief childcare support for parents who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period.

Nanny Angels lessen the impact of cancer on families, by engaging children in enjoyable, age-appropriate activities to help reduce any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing due to their parent’s illness or death.

By visiting weekly, building trust, and having fun, Nanny Angels help parents gain the confidence and peace of mind to rest or attend appointments, knowing their children are cared for and supported by knowledgeable and compassionate volunteers.

Nanny Angels receive specialized training including children’s grief and bereavement and receive the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time.

Kindly note, the role is not that of a babysitter, housekeeper, or personal assistant – a Nanny Angel’s primary focus is engaging and supporting the children.



How to apply:

- Please apply by visiting https://nannyangelnetwork.com/apply/

- Select: “BE A NANNY ANGEL - GTA”

- Create a MY IMPACT ACCOUNT to complete the application



Qualifications:

- Individuals with one year of recent (within three years) paid or volunteer experience with children

- Must be willing to get a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening clearance and current First Aid/CPR-Level C

- Must be able to engage children and adapt engagement approach based on age and ability.

- Experience supporting children requiring special learning accommodations (an asset).

- Be physically able to care for children, including standing, lifting, bending, and kneeling as required.

- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.



There’s a family in your community waiting for their very own Nanny Angel!

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The 2nd annual Summit UP is a recovery & wellness experience for those who identify as BIPOC. This includes presentations, panels, vendors, food trucks, workshops, A Nap, artistic entertainment. We need your assistance welcoming community members, being a helping hand for vendors, being a Wellness Ambassador, & fostering a great time.

Contact us for this opportunity through connect@wearemrci.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
9/16	10	n/a	n/a
9/16 night	5	n/a	n/a
9/17 Day	10	n/a	n/a
9/17 Night	10	n/a	n/a
9/18	10	n/a	n/a

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Senior Nature Counter Software Engineer (React Native, Full Stack Development) with (visual guide)

- Experienced React-Native developer to build cross-platform app for both iOS and Android platforms.

- Knowledgeable of modern JavaScript (including ES6 syntax), HTTP, and Rest API development.

- Able to utilize and debug third party dependencies.

- Able to build smooth UI and extend current functionality of existing code base.

- Experience with mobile application architecture.

- Aid in the development of end to end app design and CI/CD processes.

- Strong team player with focus on collaborative effort; a willingness to share knowledge and communicate across teams is vital.
Senior Nature Counter Software Engineer (React Native, Full Stack Development) with (visual guide)

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to produce and implement functional software solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects.

In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision. You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills. If you also have hands-on experience in software development and agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.

Your goal will be to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business goals.

Senior Nature Counter Software Engineer (React Native, Full Stack Development) with (visual guide)

Volunteer Responsibilities
Develop high-quality software design and architecture
Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
Review and debug code
Perform validation and verification testing
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
Document development phases and monitor systems
Ensure software is up-to-date with latest technologies
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer
Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management
Experience using system monitoring tools and automated testing frameworks
Knowledge of selected programming languages
In-depth knowledge of relational databases
Familiarity with various operating systems
Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
Ability to work independently
Excellent organizational
BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related degree


Developor is for Nature Counter:

Nature Counter./Biophelia Counter

""A recent study of 20,000 people published in the journal Scientific Reports finds that people who spend at least 120 minutes per week - that’s about 18 minutes a day - in nature are far more likely to report being in good health and having higher psychological well-being, as compared to those who don’t embrace nature. People who spent some time in nature, but fewer than 120 minutes a week, ""were no more likely to report good health or high well-being than those who reported 0 minutes,"" the study authors found.""

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-is-the-exact-number-of-minutes-to-spend-in-nature-each-week-for-better-health-2019-06-21

 

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

As a Full Stack Developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

If you’re also familiar with Agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities
Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
Design client-side and server-side architecture
Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
Write effective APIs
Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
Create security and data protection settings
Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
Write technical documentation
Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software
Responsibilities
Develop high-quality software design and architecture
Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
Review and debug code
Perform validation and verification testing
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
Document development phases and monitor systems
Ensure software is up-to-date with latest technologies
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer
Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management
Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
Ability to work independently


You can see the benefits of time in the park put on Nature Counter's linkedin page here- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nature-counter-by-crowddoing_forestbathing-naturedose-attentionrestorationtheory-activity-6805531019593302016-1hnd, You can see more background on our Nature Counter team here- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nature-counter-by-crowddoing_forestbathing-naturedose-attentionrestorationtheory-activity-6805531019593302016-1hnd. You can see a post about how just 30 minutes a week in nature reduces the chance of depression by 7%.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/13/health/nature-outdoors-health.html

 

120 Minutes per week in nature is also geo-locateable on phones. Have you gotten your 120 minutes a week at medium edose nature, or 90 minutes a day of high dose nature?

That is determinable by if your smart phone shows you in the park for how many minutes.

 

We aim to build an app that counts how many minutes in nature each week you have spent and reporting that back to the person. This is like step counts, but based on time in nature as walks through non-parks don’t count for the nature counter.


- Participate in weekly discussions across teams and stakeholders on ways to reach project goals.
Time-based nature benefits-
15 Minutes in Nature
Decrease in pulse rate by 3.9%
Decrease in systolic blood pressure by 1.9%
Decrease in diastolic blood pressure by 2.1%
Lower levels of cortisol (stress hormone)
Increased parasympathetic nerve activity and decreased sympathetic nerve activity. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to control respiration, digestion, and heart rate. When you are calm, the parasympathetic nervous system is increased, lowering your heart rate and respiration, and increasing digestion. In a stressful situation, the fight or flight (sympathetic) response is triggered, dilating pupils, increasing heart rate and respiration, which allows you to breathe faster.
Feel more relaxed, yet energized
30 minutes in nature
All of the benefits from 15 minutes in nature AND
Increased attention span
Reduction in depression symptoms by 7%
Reduction in high blood pressure by 9%
50 minutes in nature
All of the benefits from 15, 30, and 40 minutes in nature AND
An increased attention span with the ability to block out irrelevant stimuli and concentrate
A decreased level of anxiety
120 minutes (2 hours) in nature
All of the benefits from 15, 30, 40, and 50 minutes in nature AND
An overall sense of well-being and happiness
A better, more restful sleep
150 minutes (2.5 hours) in nature
All of the benefits from 15, 30, 40, 50, and 120 minutes in nature AND
Reduction in feelings of anxiety
Reduced need to ruminate on past events and focus on the future
200 minutes in nature
All of the benefits from 15, 30, 40, 50, and 120 minutes in nature AND
The feeling of well-being and happiness

Nature benefits we're communicating:
Performance on backwards digit-span (a cognitively demanding task that requires directed attention/requires the person to block out irrelevant stimuli and focus) significantly improved while walking in nature Maintain the focus staring at something on paper better during and after a walk in nature. The ability to focus was not only recuperated by nature, but was even better compared to before going out into nature. A faster and more stable pattern of responding on the Attention Network Task Cognitive performance especially for self-perceived affect was found to improve significantly more after nature interactions compared to urban interactions. Overall, BDS ( backwards digit span) performance improved on average by 0.75 (SD = 2.11) points from pre- to post-nature interactions and 0.29 (SD = 2.19) BDS points from pre- to post urban environment interactions. Reduce the population prevalence of depression and high blood pressure by up to 7% and 9% respectively. A lower rates of depression and of high blood pressure. 3.9% decrease in pulse rate. Systolic blood pressure was lower (1.9% decrease). Diastolic blood pressure was lower (2.1% decrease). good reported health and high subjective wellbeing lower concentrations of cortisol, lower pulse rate, lower blood pressure, greater parasympathetic nerve activity, and lower sympathetic nerve activity walking leads to improved psychological state, reduced state-anxiety and perceived stress

#forestbathing ""forest bathing program significantly reduced pulse rate and significantly increased the score for vigor and decreased the scores for depression, fatigue, anxiety, and confusion. Urinary adrenaline after forest bathing showed a tendency toward decrease. Urinary dopamine after forest bathing was significantly lower than that after urban area walking, suggesting the relaxing effect of the forest bathing. Serum adiponectin after the forest bathing was significantly greater than that after urban area walking.""


https://time.com/5259602/japanese-forest-bathing/


 

3 days ago

""immersion in the forest environment and conscious activation of the senses [58,59,60] (for an overview of example exercises carried out during forest bathing, see McEwan et al. [61]). Originally conceptualized as a form of preventative healthcare, forest bathing is now used as a targeted intervention for specific mental health issues and forms part of the national health service in Japan [59]. Over the past two decades, considerable emerging evidence around the efficacy of forest bathing as a therapeutic practice has been developed, principally stemming from Japan and South Korea [62,63].

A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by Kotera et al. [11] outlines the evidence in support of forest bathing as an effective mental health therapy, with regards to its capacity to alleviate short-term mood disturbance. Forest bathing could be a suitable therapy, given it is a relatively safe and gentle practice, carried out in a supportive environment. It has been recommended as effective in the treatment of anxiety [11], depression [64], and addiction [58], and has been studied as an intervention for inpatients experiencing affective and psychotic disorders [65]. Miyazaki [59] additionally found support for forest bathing’s capacity to increase positive psychological resources, while improving the cardiovascular, immune, and respiratory systems.

Biophilia [66], the predominant theoretical framework used in the East, and Attention Restoration Theory [67,68] have been suggested as contributing to forest bathing’s therapeutic effects. "" #wellbeing



"" Forty-two articles that tested natural environments or stimuli against a suitable control, and included an objective measure of cognitive performance, had been published since July 2013. Articles were subjected to screening procedures and quality appraisal. Random effects meta-analyses were performed to calculate pooled effect sizes across 8 cognitive domains using data from 49 individual outcome measures. Results showed that working memory, cognitive flexibility, and to a less-reliable degree, attentional control, are improved after exposure to natural environments, with low to moderate effect sizes."" #attentionrestorationtheory#forestbathing

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30130463/


 

2 weeks ago

""In 2015, there was a journal article published in the Ecosystem Services by Paul Sandifer, Ariana Sutton-Grier, and Bethney Ward. It offers the most comprehensive list of benefits from spending time outdoors.

 

These include: reduced stress, depression, dejection, anger, aggression, frustration, hostility, illness and sick leave, and increased self-esteem, psychological well-being, opportunities for reflection, creativity, etc""

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-nature-help-my-business-anja-falk-rye-olsen/?trackingId=5U9B8oA6DTqJphY4jd0N7g%3D%3D


""In one study, University of Michigan students were given a brief memory test, then divided into two groups. One group took a walk around an arboretum, and the other took a walk down a city street. When the participants returned and did the test again, those who had walked among trees did almost 20% percent better than they had first time. The people who had taken in city sights instead did not consistently improve."" #biophelia

http://www.breseefinancial.com.advisor.news/being-outside-can-improve-memory-fight-depression-and-lower-blood-pressure-here-are-12-science-backed-reasons-to-spend-more-time-outdoors/?c=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJub2RlX2lkIjoxMTMyMCwicHJldmlldyI6ZmFsc2UsImNvbW1faWQiOjI1NDkxODgsImRlc3RfaWQiOjM0ODM1ODAsInJlYWRlcl9pZCI6bnVsbH0.7coT-S8RhJPEb63bdhUdfHBQbl14RrSefSbMRxwgUK4


""A study published in 2010 evaluated the effect of forest bathing on immune function. For a group of Japanese adults, a three-day trip to the forest increased the number of white blood cells in their blood. These levels of white blood cells stayed elevated for more than 30 days after their adventure in the woods. "" #health#wellness#preventionworks

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-reasons-why-being-outside-important-benjamin-trengrove/


""It's estimated that between 60-90% of doctor's visits in the US are stress related(3). ... the University of Sussex claims a nature walk reduces stress only by 42%"" #mentalhealth#wellness

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/forest-bathingwithout-water-weinstein-ms-rn-crni-facw-faan/?trackingId=uJ%2FmIJN0JzKRH4Iaqwqaqw%3D%3D


""experiencing nature. Strayer asserts, ""Our brains aren’t tireless three-pound machines; they’re easily fatigued When we slow down, stop the busywork, and take in beautiful natural surroundings, not only do we feel restored, but our mental performance improves too."" Strayer has demonstrated this concept with a group of Outward Bound participants, who performed 50 percent better on creative problem-solving tasks after three days of wilderness backpacking."" #creative#wellness#wellbeing

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/health-effects-interacting-nature-mimi-guarneri-md-facc-abihm/?trackingId=lwV8JIb8Eu72%2BxEgq3GfGA%3D%3D


 

2 weeks ago

""Yoshifumi Miyazaki noted that, of the 7 million years human beings and their direct ancestors have been alive, we have lived in nature for 99.99% of that time. Therefore, it’s a very small percentage of time we have lived in the urban environments that we have created!

 

We are really adapted to living in nature. So living in these artificial environments actually creates stress on our bodies. We are made to be in nature and our bodies and brains respond well to it."" #naturalworld#scienceandenvironment#biodiversity#conservation

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/forest-bathing-viv-kenchington/



""The joy of engaging with nature is that it can lower stress, relieve anxiety, elevate your mood, enhance self-esteem, stimulate creativity and improve working memory."" #forestbathing#wel#wellbeing#lifestylemedicine

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/boost-your-mental-well-being-2019-neil-jones-/


""n the last few decades, we have discovered that as adults we have what is called *neuroplasticity*. This means we are not doomed to live with the consequences of the things that have happened to us, but actually have the deep ability to create new connections and ""rewire"" parts of our brains.

Here’s where it gets really interesting and FUN. ☀️


It takes over 400 repetitions to create a new synapse (connection) in the brain.