tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18806644505059915292024-12-03T01:30:29.756-05:00The CVN ForumA blog by the Community Volunteer Network (CVN), a program of Arlington County in Virginia, focused primarily on volunteering and civic engagement among 20-30 somethings.CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-34297051302780417392013-06-25T10:51:00.000-04:002013-06-25T10:51:12.657-04:00July Meet-Up, Events & More<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-15082942124630745262013-06-23T11:12:00.000-04:002013-06-23T11:12:06.392-04:00Meet a Volunteer Summer Series: Garry Name: Garry Neighborhood: Ballston Favorite place in Arlington: My favorite place for food or happy hour is Chevy's.&nbsp; I spend a lot of time outside and I like to walk around Ballston.&nbsp; My favorite park&nbsp;is&nbsp;Bluemont Park. Favorite volunteer event: Family Ice Skate Night With Therapeutic Rec.&nbsp; I like to ice skate, so it's a lot of fun to skate with kids&nbsp;and Garry, CVN Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15008449127950553200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-48099848866706350872013-06-06T13:19:00.001-04:002013-06-06T13:19:45.974-04:00June Meet-Up, Events & More<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-62862415634033380942013-06-06T10:59:00.000-04:002013-06-06T11:14:06.485-04:00Meet a Volunteer Summer Series: Julia<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-70291413345059108082013-03-25T18:11:00.004-04:002013-03-25T18:12:29.476-04:00April Meet-Up, Events & More<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-27781928152415790382013-02-26T11:58:00.002-05:002013-02-26T11:58:46.243-05:00March Meet-Up, Events & More<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-51787844068665488322013-02-26T10:42:00.000-05:002013-02-26T11:14:11.289-05:00Spring into service in March!Hey CVNers!&nbsp;Get ready to spring into service starting in March! Warm weather is just around the corner.&nbsp;One thing great about warmer weather? CVN's gardening and outdoor events starting back up. Check out some great events coming up and more on the calendar. If you haven't already, be sure to bookmark the CVN Forum. You'll only be a click away from checking out our latest event photos CVN Communications Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16068238849360531062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-91070515111493752822013-02-04T17:43:00.002-05:002013-02-04T17:43:22.775-05:00February Meet-Up, Events & More<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-23468774150982590772013-01-16T19:41:00.000-05:002013-01-28T16:44:41.896-05:00Help Needed for Two Upcoming Events v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} We recently posted two new volunteer opportunities and could really use your help! WEATHER UPDATE! Kindergarten Information Night - NOW&nbsp;Mon, Feb 4th, 2013 06:15 pm to 09:00 pm | CVN will be helping Arlington Public Schools with a variety of tasksCVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-17634006842610628902013-01-07T19:26:00.002-05:002013-01-17T08:01:25.200-05:001,000 hours success!!!Hey CVNers, The leadership team has been busy confirming all the volunteer hours you guys put in during 2012 and while we don't have an official final total yet we can say for sure that we have made the 1,000 hour goal we set at the start of the year!!! &nbsp;2012 will easily have the most hours CVN has ever volunteered for in a year, and we all had a hand in it. &nbsp;I want to thank everyone CVN Communications Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16068238849360531062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-55146334483242197702013-01-07T19:21:00.001-05:002013-01-07T19:21:28.005-05:00January Meet-Up, Events & More<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-58526004063614755262013-01-07T18:45:00.003-05:002013-01-07T18:45:30.203-05:00Resolve to get more involved in CVN in 2013!Get excited to kick off 2013 with CVN! This year we’re more committed than ever to spreading our message, getting more people involved and encouraging everyone to consider leading an event...if you’re not sure how - don’t worry - it’s easy and we’ll show you!! Be sure to friend CVN on Facebook to see upcoming events, including last-minute volunteer opportunities, reminders about our monthlyCVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-21020312762519745072012-12-05T12:59:00.001-05:002012-12-05T12:59:33.175-05:00December Events & Meet-Up<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-81394702469343591112012-12-01T07:43:00.001-05:002012-12-05T12:22:12.705-05:001,000 Hours: 44 to go!Hey CVNers, With a very strong November are now at 956 volunteer hours for the year. &nbsp;We're sooooo close to the 1,000 hour goal for 2012 but yet it remains elusive. &nbsp;Right now the only CVN events we have for December are Invasive Plant Removal&nbsp;on December 9 and Project Christmas Angel on December 13. &nbsp;These are both great events, but even if we fill both of them up it's only CVN Communications Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16068238849360531062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-56089534961800480092012-11-14T13:04:00.003-05:002012-11-14T13:05:34.903-05:00Help Needed For 2 Upcoming Events<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-36846232559490572802012-11-04T22:12:00.004-05:002012-11-04T22:12:49.353-05:001,000 Hours: Almost there!Hey CVNers, Just wanted to give you all a quick update on our 1,000 hours goal.&nbsp; For October we are up to 793 hours.&nbsp; This is a great number, and the huge turnout at our annual Community Residences clean up will only make it greater.&nbsp; I don't have the exact final number on that event yet, but from the number of people who showed up I feel like it is likely to be a whopping 100 CVN Communications Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16068238849360531062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-6114138598885988472012-10-25T16:25:00.002-04:002012-10-25T16:25:28.051-04:00Halloween Event, Fall Clean-Up Event, November Meet-Up & More<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-61421328410011021622012-10-22T08:36:00.002-04:002012-10-22T08:36:50.384-04:00CVN: More than just volunteeringI know I've been focusing a lot on the volunteering aspect of CVN the last few blog posts, but there's more to our group than just volunteering.&nbsp; The idea behind the Community Volunteer Network is not just to be an organization that helps volunteering, but also one that helps build a real sense of community among its members.&nbsp; Discussing the same topic at a college commencement the CVN Communications Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16068238849360531062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-78104284601708889482012-10-12T13:04:00.002-04:002012-10-12T13:04:54.008-04:00Help Needed For October CVN Events<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-23712267445686692442012-09-26T18:25:00.001-04:002012-09-26T18:26:57.472-04:00October Meet-Up & EventsMessage From the Chair The weather worked against us in August but CVN had a successful September.&nbsp; Now fall is here and the weather is getting cooler, this the best time of year to spend time outside. In addition to our 2 recurring gardening events, we have a number of outdoor events coming up. One new event is a native seed collection with ACE. The popular vegetable gleaning with AFAC CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-7209249013347287162012-09-24T09:21:00.002-04:002012-09-24T09:30:42.603-04:001,000 Hour Goal Needs Your Help!Hey CVNers, You've probably noticed these 1,000 hour posts all year long.&nbsp; We had a great start, but the summer doldrums hit and suddenly it looks like we could miss our mark.&nbsp; I don't want that to happen, and I'm sure you guys don't either.&nbsp; We need a little over 300 hours and there are 3 months remaining.&nbsp; I know that we can put together over 100 hours a month, but we gottaCVN Communications Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16068238849360531062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-72897564782814569902012-09-04T10:46:00.001-04:002012-09-04T10:46:20.128-04:00September Meet-Up & Events<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-32594538906694107302012-08-27T22:33:00.001-04:002012-08-27T22:33:58.158-04:001,000 Hours End of Summer UpdateWith summer coming to a close I wanted to take a minute and update all you CVNers with how our goal to reach 1,000 hours of volunteering is going.&nbsp; Our pace slowed down during the Summer a bit and we're at 653 hours as of 8/24.&nbsp; Maybe it was the heat?&nbsp; Still, we only need another 347 hours over the next 4 months to break 1,000, and looking at the many 100+ hour months we had to CVN Communications Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16068238849360531062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-25679926096635834552012-07-26T12:03:00.003-04:002012-07-26T12:03:32.413-04:00July Update: CVN Summer Events CVN Chair's Report CVN has some new events coming up soon: we are partnering with Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) and will assist with backpack stuffing, distributing backpacks, and a family picnic. &nbsp;Also, the Arlington County Fair is just around the corner and CVN will be helping out again. &nbsp;So I hope to see some of you volunteering with us and also attending the CVN County Liaisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165287957042320260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880664450505991529.post-35739357111507438202012-07-23T20:31:00.002-04:002012-07-23T20:31:42.946-04:00Making a Habit of VolunteeringEveryone has habits.&nbsp; Some people buy a coffee before work every day.&nbsp; Others go to the gym twice a week.&nbsp; A whole lot of us spend an hour or two in front of the TV each night.&nbsp; When you look at your own life what sort of habits do you find?&nbsp; If volunteering isn't in the list, maybe it is time to try and make a habit of it. Getting into the habit of doing something makesCVN Communications Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16068238849360531062noreply@blogger.com0