Creating Opportunities - A Volunteer's Memoir

Creating Opportunities - A Volunteer's Memoir

Author: Chris Snyder
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Creating Opportunities — A Volunteer's Memoir

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Chris Snyder believes there is much more good in the world than bad. And, in Creating Opportunities—A Volunteer’s Memoir, he takes us on a tour through the streets of Bombay, rural Malawi and high-powered boardrooms to tell us why. Chock full of interesting people and compelling anecdotes, it is one book everyone involved in charity, whether staff, donor or volunteer, should read.

“Not only is volunteering for every age, but it is also for every stage of life,” Chris says. The book outlines volunteer activities as they coincide with life milestones “be it as a young person just starting out, expanding one's experience from a boring job or keeping active, young and useful in retirement.” And at the end of every chapter, he asks questions to encourage further thought, discussion and action.

Creating Opportunities—A Volunteer’s Memoir is a fascinating trip through time and place, but it also provides advice for those who’ve found meaning—or would like to find meaning—in volunteering.  Chris Snyder’s generous heart and good humour shines through every page of Creating Opportunities—A Volunteer’s Memoir.


 

 

ISBN 978-1-927375-49-5  Civil Sector Press 2018
408 pages soft cover / 8.5 x 5.5 inches / 700 gr (1.5 lb)

Buy the eBook version

    Creating Opportunities — A Volunteer's Memoir

    See bio  ~  Excerpt  ~  Table of Contents ~ Podcast

    Special Offer Snyder book bundle

    Chris Snyder believes there is much more good in the world than bad. And, in Creating Opportunities—A Volunteer’s Memoir, he takes us on a tour through the streets of Bombay, rural Malawi and high-powered boardrooms to tell us why. Chock full of interesting people and compelling anecdotes, it is one book everyone involved in charity, whether staff, donor or volunteer, should read.

    “Not only is volunteering for every age, but it is also for every stage of life,” Chris says. The book outlines volunteer activities as they coincide with life milestones “be it as a young person just starting out, expanding one's experience from a boring job or keeping active, young and useful in retirement.” And at the end of every chapter, he asks questions to encourage further thought, discussion and action.

    Creating Opportunities—A Volunteer’s Memoir is a fascinating trip through time and place, but it also provides advice for those who’ve found meaning—or would like to find meaning—in volunteering.  Chris Snyder’s generous heart and good humour shines through every page of Creating Opportunities—A Volunteer’s Memoir.


     

     

    ISBN 978-1-927375-49-5  Civil Sector Press 2018
    408 pages soft cover / 8.5 x 5.5 inches / 700 gr (1.5 lb)

    Buy the eBook version

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      Volunteer
      A jaunty autobiographical discovery

      A jaunty autobiographical discovery in how volunteering enriches one’s own life while building a better world, Chris’s book combines colourful narrative with questions to ponder and appendices for further action.

      Without worrying about appearances, Chris got involved in diverse causes in several countries, as circumstances of life presented needs. He helped with manual construction in the Third World, but more significantly raised funds extensively in his native First World. Thus fund-raising, along with board and committee work, gets solid discussion, as do the serious issues of family and remaining motivated.

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      Dr. Wendy Wong
      a truly inspirational how-to guide to volunteering

      This book is a truly inspirational how-to guide to volunteering and embracing the volunteer spirit." — Dr. Wendy Wong, former Director of the Trudeau Centre For Peace, Conflict and Justice School at the Munk Centre, University of Toronto

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      Karihwakeron Tim Thompson
      this book is an excellent resource

      Besides telling an engaging story of a life well-lived, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to know where to start in making the world a better place.

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      Dr. Elizabeth McLean (Retired)
      a moving re-telling of some of these experiences

      I gained new friends, a sense of fulfillment and learned what is important in life. I would do it all again in a minute! This book is a moving re-telling of some of these experiences. Thanks Chris.

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      Ranachith “Ronnie” Yimsut
      a moving legacy for others to follow

      This masterful book and the stories within it offer a moving legacy for others to follow.”
      — Ranachith “Ronnie” Yimsut, Founder/Chair of Bakong Technical College (BTC); Siem Reap Cambodia

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