{"id":8571,"date":"2019-02-27T09:22:21","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T09:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arc.local\/?page_id=8571"},"modified":"2023-05-10T11:49:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:49:57","slug":"inclusive-volunteering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v1\/our-initiatives\/become-chapter\/inclusive-volunteering\/","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive Volunteering 30"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqd5jnd9-2b9a833d873905e52c90e3f6651d69b4\">\n.avia-section.av-jqd5jnd9-2b9a833d873905e52c90e3f6651d69b4{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/06\/1-Header-33.jpg);\nbackground-position:0% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jqd5jnd9-2b9a833d873905e52c90e3f6651d69b4 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  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role='menuitem'><a href='#overview'  ><span class='avia-bullet'><\/span><span class='avia-menu-text'>OVERVIEW<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class='menu-item av-69xyyz-a00f588296b1150d22417af3b597d39d menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-2' role='menuitem'><a href='#why_matters'  ><span class='avia-bullet'><\/span><span class='avia-menu-text'>WHY IT MATTERS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class='menu-item av-4az3nv-afc57ebaf1b3938c3f2d83ce72af001e menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-3' role='menuitem'><a href='#what_arc_doing'  ><span class='avia-bullet'><\/span><span class='avia-menu-text'>WHAT THE ARC IS DOING<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class='menu-item av-1ufauz-8a6f7688c14384a63576d3da9c9aa5de menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-4' role='menuitem'><a href='#ways_give_section'  ><span class='avia-bullet'><\/span><span class='avia-menu-text'>HOW YOU CAN HELP<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='sticky_placeholder'><\/div>\n<div id='overview'  class='av-layout-grid-container 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avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Overview<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24js3p3-5a148fb16fa6c3773fc3f54404b0218b\">\n#top .hr.av-24js3p3-5a148fb16fa6c3773fc3f54404b0218b{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.hr.av-24js3p3-5a148fb16fa6c3773fc3f54404b0218b .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#fdcc09;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-24js3p3-5a148fb16fa6c3773fc3f54404b0218b hr-custom  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-236arlz-65d6227d23365030fad5afde19addaac '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"share_button_container template_b\">\n<div class=\"share_text\">SHARE<\/div>\n<div class=\"vertical_line\"><\/div>\n<p>[easy-social-share buttons=&#8221;facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail&#8221; counters=0 counter_pos=&#8221;hidden&#8221; total_counter_pos=&#8221;hidden&#8221; style=&#8221;icon&#8221; template=&#8221;grey-retina&#8221; fixedwidth_align=&#8221;left&#8221; sidebar_pos=&#8221;left&#8221; float=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Volunteering is an important part of community life. Every day, Americans spend time and energy making a difference in their communities. Inclusive volunteering is about making sure everyone can give back.<\/p>\n<p>People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I\/DD) can serve their communities in many ways:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list_view policy_page\">\n<li>Serving meals at soup kitchens,<\/li>\n<li>Stocking food pantries,<\/li>\n<li>Preparing and delivering meals to seniors,<\/li>\n<li>Helping keep communities beautiful,<\/li>\n<li>Spending time with people who are isolated,<\/li>\n<li>Helping care for pets and other animals, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed\">\n.flex_cell.av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed{\nvertical-align:top;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed{\npadding:60px 30px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell 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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2tp8gb-096d2e102c66a3b2d765c0b904610719 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2tp8gb-096d2e102c66a3b2d765c0b904610719 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Why It Matters<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ya10c7-d74081ea2e7ece7b693db7bf88a90a0a\">\n#top .hr.av-ya10c7-d74081ea2e7ece7b693db7bf88a90a0a{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.hr.av-ya10c7-d74081ea2e7ece7b693db7bf88a90a0a .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#fdcc09;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ya10c7-d74081ea2e7ece7b693db7bf88a90a0a hr-custom  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-w8xmef-518a4e192b64e150c4018d7abee9c5b7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Sometimes, people with I\/DD do not have as many opportunities to volunteer in the community as they would like. This may happen for several reasons:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list_view policy_page\">\n<li>Some people think that people with disabilities can only receive service and cannot give back to others.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer groups and coordinators may not have experience working with people with I\/DD and may not know how or have enough staff to support them to volunteer.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer locations may not be accessible to people with I\/DD.<\/li>\n<li>A person with I\/DD may need support with health needs while they volunteer.<\/li>\n<li>People may struggle to find transportation to or from a volunteering.<\/li>\n<li>People with I\/DD may not know how to express their interest in volunteering or where to find volunteer opportunities in their community.<\/li>\n<li>People with I\/DD may not want to volunteer because they want a paid job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many people perceive people with disabilities as the ones in need of service. However, people with disabilities are a key part of civic engagement across the country.<\/p>\n<p>People volunteer every day to build confidence, job skills, and work experience. Volunteering helps job seekers network and build relationships that can lead to employment. It also provides chances to build friendships and networks of support.<\/p>\n<p>People can and should be empowered to give back to their communities. 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These partnerships include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"what_doing_paragraph_nested\"><strong>Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service\/AmeriCorps<\/strong><br \/>\nSince 2015, The Arc has been the recipient of a grant from <a href=\"#\">AmeriCorps,<\/a>\u00a0the federal agency that leads national Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service activities. Each year, the grant enables chapters of The Arc and other organizations across the country to plan and execute volunteer projects that unite communities in service. To date, MLK Day service projects have helped over 54,978 people and given 2,582 volunteers the opportunity to build and strengthen relationships in the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"what_doing_paragraph_nested\"><strong>September 11th Day of Service\/AmeriCorps <\/strong><br \/>\nThe Arc is excited to receive another grant from <a href=\"#\">AmeriCorps<\/a> to expand our volunteer efforts in 2021. Through this grant, chapters of The Arc and other organizations throughout the US will create volunteer opportunities that help better prepare their community in case of disaster. Activities will have an emphasis on individuals who are older or have a disability to ensure they are included in all aspects of planning and preparedness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"what_doing_paragraph_nested\"><strong>Comcast Cares Day<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery April, The Arc partners with ComcastNBCUniversal for <a href=\"#\">Comcast Cares Day<\/a>. The event is the nation\u2019s largest single-day corporate volunteer effort, and a powerful representation of their company\u2019s year-round commitment to community service. Comcast partners with local chapters of The Arc for joint inclusive volunteer projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-3'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-1rp02w6-e10f45495011a1d991b02828aff8de97 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  grid-row-not-first  container_wrap fullsize'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1q35lra-54ed09c01dbf033a64b3a721e34d678f\">\n.flex_cell.av-1q35lra-54ed09c01dbf033a64b3a721e34d678f{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-1q35lra-54ed09c01dbf033a64b3a721e34d678f{\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-1q35lra-54ed09c01dbf033a64b3a721e34d678f av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-28  el_before_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  image_alignment content-align-top 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itemprop=\"headline\"  >Volunteering and Public Benefits<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1kfkfg6-0e03603b2cfebb61fd4892758f06fab0\">\n#top .hr.av-1kfkfg6-0e03603b2cfebb61fd4892758f06fab0{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.hr.av-1kfkfg6-0e03603b2cfebb61fd4892758f06fab0 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#fdcc09;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1kfkfg6-0e03603b2cfebb61fd4892758f06fab0 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1k0by2u-cee9581a016e21070c454d9da96e589b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock custom_link_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Many people who have I\/DD volunteer, including people who receive public benefits like <a href=\"#\">Supplemental Security Income (SSI)<\/a> and <a href=\"#\">Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)<\/a>. Volunteering for a few hours a month will not change or stop you from receiving benefits, but these activities must follow the <a href=\"#\">Social Security Administration<\/a>\u2019s rules on how much and what type of work you can do.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t follow these rules, the\u00a0Social Security Administration\u00a0may think you are able to work full or part-time and change or take away your benefits. However, even if you do decide to work, the\u00a0Social Security Administration\u00a0has a nine-month trial period where you can decide whether you feel you can continue to work.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about how much or whether volunteering will impact your public benefits, talk to a trusted family, friend, or supporter. Or, contact a\u00a0local chapter of The Arc\u00a0for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-1hcunsm-6786d9fc00e66ac0ffa9095c1a1df5e5-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1hcunsm-6786d9fc00e66ac0ffa9095c1a1df5e5\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-1hcunsm-6786d9fc00e66ac0ffa9095c1a1df5e5{\nbackground-color:#5c2b85;\nborder-color:#5c2b85;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-1hcunsm-6786d9fc00e66ac0ffa9095c1a1df5e5 .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#ffffff;\nstroke:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v1\/find-a-chapter\/'  class='avia-button av-1hcunsm-6786d9fc00e66ac0ffa9095c1a1df5e5 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-x-large avia-position-left'   aria-label=\"FIND YOUR CHAPTER\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >FIND YOUR CHAPTER<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue88d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-27q3jgg-f704ccdfc578ff9429f01d3a1182547a\">\n.avia-section.av-27q3jgg-f704ccdfc578ff9429f01d3a1182547a{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='ways_give_section'  class='avia-section av-27q3jgg-f704ccdfc578ff9429f01d3a1182547a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  box_hover_effect avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8571'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2wnrbv-974308310ad373d28ce1efbe60c672f7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2wnrbv-974308310ad373d28ce1efbe60c672f7{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#252837;\nfont-size:35px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2wnrbv-974308310ad373d28ce1efbe60c672f7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2wnrbv-974308310ad373d28ce1efbe60c672f7 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:35px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2wnrbv-974308310ad373d28ce1efbe60c672f7 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#252837;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2wnrbv-974308310ad373d28ce1efbe60c672f7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2wnrbv-974308310ad373d28ce1efbe60c672f7 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2wnrbv-974308310ad373d28ce1efbe60c672f7 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2wnrbv-974308310ad373d28ce1efbe60c672f7 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-36  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  one_side_content_section av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Where to Start: Volunteering Tips<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24zll4w-9400056ca2aa7597c54a5426b55b55f7\">\n#top .hr.av-24zll4w-9400056ca2aa7597c54a5426b55b55f7{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.hr.av-24zll4w-9400056ca2aa7597c54a5426b55b55f7 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#fecb00;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-24zll4w-9400056ca2aa7597c54a5426b55b55f7 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-23yycuo-1cb0be5848f74409d40c1395194cc8a6\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-23yycuo-1cb0be5848f74409d40c1395194cc8a6 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-23yycuo-1cb0be5848f74409d40c1395194cc8a6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"paragraph_style\" style=\"text-align: center; padding-top: 10px; line-height: 40px;\">Getting involved in volunteering \u2013 either as an individual or an organization \u2013 is easy! 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1yeoco0-5d4ee35bfb5f433f78678a064da61116\">\n.flex_column.av-1yeoco0-5d4ee35bfb5f433f78678a064da61116{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1yeoco0-5d4ee35bfb5f433f78678a064da61116 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqd5kw5p-bb23aed69a6260407f4f84218cb7b2fc\">\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd5kw5p-bb23aed69a6260407f4f84218cb7b2fc img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd5kw5p-bb23aed69a6260407f4f84218cb7b2fc .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-jqd5kw5p-bb23aed69a6260407f4f84218cb7b2fc av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-43  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-23176 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-23176 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/Including.png' alt='Orange icon of group of five people' title=''  height=\"100\" width=\"100\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1w2oqcw-b9f28c11faf5cb3686469cdebadef9fa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"custom_h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Including People With I\/DD in Volunteer Programs<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6nrbpc-d2901072f8991104f0aacdd8903c4e1d\">\n.flex_column.av-6nrbpc-d2901072f8991104f0aacdd8903c4e1d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6nrbpc-d2901072f8991104f0aacdd8903c4e1d av_one_third  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqd5l5v1-aaae3ff4c6ba05bae9e18f97584058ec\">\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd5l5v1-aaae3ff4c6ba05bae9e18f97584058ec img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd5l5v1-aaae3ff4c6ba05bae9e18f97584058ec .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-jqd5l5v1-aaae3ff4c6ba05bae9e18f97584058ec av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-46  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-23180 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-23180 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/Volunteering-Tips.png' alt='Orange hand icon with heart shape in palm' title='Volunteering Tips'  height=\"100\" width=\"100\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1tpze4g-1599e24e95561bc61d9f50cdb688ad06 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"custom_h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Tips to Overcome Common Challenges<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6nrbpc-3cc85192d1e1f0115b6fbb00e69436f9\">\n.flex_column.av-6nrbpc-3cc85192d1e1f0115b6fbb00e69436f9{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6nrbpc-3cc85192d1e1f0115b6fbb00e69436f9 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  volunteer_blocks_center first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqd5l5v1-c77e14f65a857203fc9efed35ca4d168\">\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd5l5v1-c77e14f65a857203fc9efed35ca4d168 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd5l5v1-c77e14f65a857203fc9efed35ca4d168 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-jqd5l5v1-c77e14f65a857203fc9efed35ca4d168 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-49  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-29441 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-29441 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/06\/Partnership.png' alt='Orange handshake icon' title='Partnership'  height=\"100\" width=\"100\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1tpze4g-1599e24e95561bc61d9f50cdb688ad06 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"custom_h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Partnering With The Arc<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-23180 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-23180 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/05\/Volunteering-Tips.png' alt='Orange hand icon with heart shape in palm' title='Volunteering Tips'  height=\"100\" width=\"100\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1tpze4g-1599e24e95561bc61d9f50cdb688ad06 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"custom_h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Other Volunteer Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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