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Meaningful Volunteer Work

Utilize your skills for good. (CareerJournal)

June 2006

KEYWORDS: Life

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Many retirees find themselves ladling soup when they could be overhauling a non-profit's grant program or launching a major media blitz. Learn how to match your professional skills with the right volunteer opportunity.

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