Volunteerism and the Internet

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Our willingness to work on behalf of others is on the rise. One of the reasons for this noticeable boost in volunteerism is that the Internet is making it easier for organizations and volunteers to connect. Social networking and volunteer placement sites are helping to create a more symbiotic atmosphere within the volunteer world -- organizations are better able to attract and call for much needed help and volunteers can more easily find projects they want to dedicate their time to. Volunte