Thursday, September 4, 2008

onmouseover="return window.status='http://www.sabcnews.com/sport/soccer/0,2172,176202,00.html'" onmouseout="window.status=''" href="http://www.sabcnews.com/sport/soccer/0,2172,176202,00.html">Thousands sign up to volunteer for 2010 World Cup

There have been a flood of volunteer applications for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. South Africa is hosting both tournaments. These volunteers will work during the Confederations Cup only. An estimated 37 000 applicants signed up to volunteer. Andre Muran

Fairfield County rises to many challenges, and in the midst of a national trend of volunteerism descending over the past three years, Southern Connecticut once again is standing tall, increasing its number of volunteers, Jennifer Flatow, volunteer coordinator of Greenwich's Family Centers said. Andre Muran

All hell broke loose at KPFA Radio Aug. 20 when a station volunteer resisted Berkeley police, summoned by station management to remove her from the premises. Andre Muran

The following is a list of volunteer opportunities in Fremont, Union City and Newark. Help is needed in many forms, and volunteers can donate from a few hours a month to several a week. Andre Muran