Category: ‘Volunteer Opportunity’


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Posted on August 10th, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Volunteer orientation at the Alabama Wildlife Center

Volunteer orientation at the Alabama Wildlife Center

Since 1977, the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham has helped [...]

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Posted on January 26th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Volunteer open house at Vulcan

THE BIG GUY IS WAITING TO SEE YOU: When was the last time you went [...]

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Posted on May 11th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

Hats off to BAO

Hats off to BAO

Nearly two dozen hats made by members of the Mystic Krewe of Apollo Birmingham will serve as centerpieces at the annual BAO Arty Party, scheduled for Sunday, May 18.

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Posted on April 13th, 2008 by Madison Underwood

A job in the lab: Getting paid to be a guinea pig

College students need money, and one quick way to make a buck is to sell your body. But if – for whatever reason – you’re not into hooking, you should consider selling your body for science! Thanks to UAB’s research hospital and Birmingham’s biotech industry, Alabama has more medical research participation opportunities than any other state. This means you can get a check just for being healthy (and in certain cases, being sick in a very specific way) and showing up at the right place, allowing nurses and med students to ask mildly invasive questions and poke at you with sharp objects.

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Posted on September 17th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Lend a hand

The volunteer organization Hands on Birmingham is seeking 50 residents for weeklong volunteer trips to [...]

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WEEKLY PICKS: do more now

Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 2 days ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 2 days ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 2 days ago
  • Presser over. 2 days ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 2 days ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 2 days ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 2 days ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 2 days ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 2 days ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 2 days ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 2 days ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society