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Local Nonprofits Celebrate UN International Volunteer Day, Create a "Peace Corps" for Corporations
Local Nonprofits Celebrate UN International Volunteer Day, Create a "Peace Corps" for Corporations
Published 11-30-04
Submitted by Building Blocks International
Who:
Over 100 local business professionals interested in volunteering internationally
What:
NEWS BRIEFING AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 1000 CHALLENGE, VOLUNTEER SPEED DATING AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER FAIR
On December 3, 2004 BuildingBlocks International and The Millennium Initiative will announce the 1000 Challenge, calling on leading companies in the Fortune 1000 to commit at least 10 employees for 1000 hours of hands-on experience by 2010. Each employee will work directly with the world's most vulnerable populations to accomplish the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
When:
December 3, 2004
Press Briefing (with coffee and continental breakfast)
Each collaborator will provide a brief description of their role and answer questions.
One to one interviews available during the day (upon request).
IVD Conference: Keynote Panel - How to Change the world, International Volunteer Fair, AND Volunteer Speed Dating!
Where:
The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco.
(The Commonwealth Club is near parking and public transportation.)
