Neighbors,

Here are some cool events to check out:

We are writing to invite you to two upcoming Idealist.org events in Boston: our Global Volunteering Fair on Saturday, February 7th and our Nonprofit Career Fair on Tuesday, February 24th.

The Idealist.org Global Volunteering Fair
This fair offers an opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives of organizations that coordinate volunteer projects around the globe. You can also attend free workshops on topics like the basics of volunteering abroad and strategies for making international volunteering affordable.

When: Saturday, February 7th, 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Where: Simmons College in the Linda K. Paresky Conference Center - located on the third floor of the Main Building at 300 The Fenway, Boston.
Cost: FREE!

For more information, including a schedule for the day and a list of organizations who’ll be at the event, as well as to register, please visit www.idealist.org/globalvolunteering.

The Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair
This fair provides an opportunity to meet representatives from nonprofit organizations offering employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities.

When: Tuesday, February 24th, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Where: Boston University in the Metcalf Ballroom on the 2nd Floor of the Sherman Union at 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.
Cost: FREE!

To register, and for more details including schedule, directions, and a list of registered organizations and their current opportunities (jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities), please go to: http://snipr.com/bostoncareerfair.

Finally, before attending these events, here are two free online resources to help you learn more about volunteering in another country and finding a job in the nonprofit sector:

· The Idealist.org International Volunteerism Resource Center: www.idealist.org/ivrc

· The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers and The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers: http://www.idealist.org/en/career/guide/index.html
For questions about the Global Volunteering Fair, please contact Erin Barnhart at erinb@idealist.org. For questions about the Nonprofit Career Fair, please contact Joe Grant at joe@idealist.org.

We hope to see you at the fairs!

All the best,

Erin Barnhart and Joe Grant
Idealist.org - Action Without Borders
1220 SW Morrison Street, Suite 1000
Portland, OR 97205
http://www.idealist.org