Volunteer Stories

A baby? On a battlefield? Marcus is a clerk in the Imperial army. When he finds an abandoned baby on a battlefield, he has no idea what to do with her. His best friend is no help; he thinks Marcus is a sucker for taking the kid in. The slave who ends up babysitting the child is no better; she thinks Marcus has ulterior motives - bad ones. Not only that, but two mysterious female assassins appear on the scene. Whether they intend to harm the baby or protect her, Marcus isn't sure. It doesn't help that the assassins have magical cloaks that allow them to turn into birds at any time. Marcus and his friends soon find themselves caught up in things they doesn't understand: the child has some connection to an ancient prophecy, one that could have implications for fate of the Empire itself.

Quinn, a 13-year-old girl from district 11, faces her second reaping, and is filled with nothing but relief when her name is not the one on that god-foresaken piece of paper. However, when she realizes that the girl tribute's brother has been called, she recalls the pain in her father's eyes when neither of her siblings came back. Quinn is wracked with guilt for not saving her family, so she is filled with a sudden determination to save this one. Note: This book takes place during the 82nd game and in it, Katniss was the sole winner of the 74th games and the 75th wasn't with the victors.

The camp is a demon slayer training camp so please remember that lol also please ignore spelling mistakes

We all know their names. Cato. Vicious, brutal, a Career.... and also a boy who lost his older sister to the Hunger Games. He is a boy who follows his instinct, and never breaks a promise. He is the toughest boy in the Academy. What really went on in his head during the 74th Hunger Games? Clove. Sadistic, threatening, another Career.....and also a girl who comes from a family of Victors. She is a girl who is sarcastic, harsh, but also sweet and fun-loving. She is courageous, adventurous, and determined. But above all, Clove is a fighter. What happened in the 74th Hunger Games according to Clove? We all know their names, and what they can do. But do we know their stories? How they changed from innocent kids to cold-blooded murderers, how they landed in the 74th Hunger Games, how they lost their lives.... This is their story.

Just a bunch of Nicola x Lucas short stories because the queen of the usual suspects and the original trendsetter deserves it all! Each and every word is dedicated to the one I admire alot, Miss Nicola E.

Every tribute has a story. Cato, on the outside, seems ruthless, murderous, terrible. You can't deny he's done terrible things. But it's what drives Cato, and his fellow tribute, Clove, to these extremes is what nobody knows. No one knows Cato's past--- what's transformed him, what's made him the killer he is. His story starts with an innocent, baby boy. And through a behind-the-scenes transformation, otherwise known as several years in an isolated area of the district, Cato, and Clove, become killers. But is there anything behind both their facades?

Little did Sapphire knew that when she applied for a global volunteer program in China, she wasn't just signing up to teach little kids the English language and cultures from around the world, she was also signing up for more adventure that she intended for and possibly the best summer of her life. Sapphire was ready to try something new. She was ready for some change in her life, since lately she had been feeling like she was stuck in the same routine and running from the same fears. So what happens when she gets to China and has to work with 16 volunteers around her age from all over the world? She ends up having the best summer of her life, finding herself, great friends, and quite possibly love. * * *

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State of Grace (Louis Tomlinson Fan Fiction) The day that the One Way or Another music video comes out changes Grace’s life. The nursing student is amazed and inspired. After graduating from nursing school she leaves Texas to go to Africa to do her part in helping out. Grace contacts Mr. Simon Cowell when she sees that the charity is struggling financially. Simon decides to send the boys to Africa to raise money. This comes at the beginning of the boy’s first month long vacation in a while. The boys are torn between helping and taking a break however Louis volunteers surprising everyone even himself. Louis Tomlinson is disgusted with the superficial world he is living in. His life is shattered, he has no girl, his friends have lives and he can’t seem to find his place in the world. In Africa he will shadow Grace for two weeks with a camera crew following his journey. When he gets to there, Louis is amazed by Grace she’s genuine, loving, and truly cares for about people. Will Louis learn to and maybe love again? A/N The name is obviously a play one Grace’s name.

I just returned from a year long adventure in Australia. It was an amazing but came at a cost. I'm completely poor and need to make some money in order to be able to afford my next adventure in England. I can't afford any distractions and plan to stay the course, but sometimes the heart and the head have different plans. My head says "England has been your dream. Do not deviate from the plan." My heart is torn between a new man, a desire to serve, and a desire to live out my travel dream in England. Sometimes the best course is unplanned.

Book for the tasks I have to complete in The Hanging Tree Games. Sartan grew up in district one, trained ruthlessly and relentlessly by his own parents. An incident when he was twelve blinded him, but he found a way to overcome the disability, using it to his advantage. Over the years, he's become a sadist and masochist, especially after the death of his girlfriend a year ago. Now, he is forced by his parents to volunteer, to bring honor to his family and his district. Will he survive the Games, or will his blindness stand in the way of becoming the next Victor?

Riley and West have been best friends since they were eight. What if Riley leaves West when they're ten? West, the ever so distant twin and opposite of Ash, has little faith in people and one of the few people he did trust left him without even saying goodbye. What if Riley returns after 8 years to spend her summer back in their hometown and discovers that West changed so much that it would be hard to bring back their relationship? Will the past matter when the present is more important? Or will their promise of watching the sunrise together in the 'city of romance' disappear in an instant?

So yeah, I've decided to copy Arintez and write some letters to people! Because twenty five is one of my favorite numbers there will be twenty five letters. The letters are from me, myself, and I, and it's mostly to express some feelings and have a little fun. The letters might be random, funny, or deadly serious, depending on who, what, when, and why I'm writing to them :) I will try to update this every day or at least every other day, I promise! Read if you feel like, tell me what you think of what's going on in my head ^_^ (NOTE: This is not following a challenge. I write to whom I want to, when I want to. It's open to any and all possiblities!)

Allison Sands is a 13 year old teen that hangs out with her 6 best friends but once they discover that they were actually born as spies, their lives turned upside down when they encounter an evil mastermind. With the help of their English teacher, Robert Sanders, wil they ever have the chance of capturing the mastermind?

DESCRIPTION INSIDE!! :) Please DO NOT duplicate or copy any parts of the story, it is copyrighted. Hope you all enjoy the book! Coming Soon on December 2014- Prologue posted!! :D © Copyright 2014 Mouna E. All Rights Reserved.

"By following these tips, you will find it much easier to discover the perfect volunteer opportunity." Volunteering can be a great and fulfilling experience. It can provide just as much value to you as the volunteer as to the organisation. However, it is not always easy to find the perfect opportunity with an organisation that matches your availability, ability and goals. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your volunteering experience. Find a cause you are passionate about Volunteering for a cause you are passionate about will help you stick to it in the long term and will help you get the most out of the experience. If you are not sure where to start, short-term volunteering at multiple organisations can help you find what you are passionate about. Ask yourself, "What are my goals and interests?" Knowing what you want to get out of volunteering and being able to communicate that to the organisation will enable you to get the most out of it. Do you want to try something new or stick to what is familiar? Trying something new, gaining new skills and experiences can be some of the biggest benefits of volunteering. It is always a good idea to consider this. What is my comfort zone? Do I want my experience to stay within my comfort zone or should I expand my horizons? Volunteering can be one of the best ways to expand your horizons and gain new skills. You can try new experiences by doing things you do not normally do at work or home. Do I want to make a difference locally or more further afield? Additionally, these questions will also be useful to finding the perfect opportunity. What are the skills I can bring to the organisation? These skills can be from work or from other social clubs you belong to.

Coco Easton is a 48 year old married mother of two living comfortably in a Rhode Island suburb until a drunken New Year's Eve proclamation pushes her to find a job she didn't know she needed. After several demoralizing rejections, the stay-at-home mom rushes to get volunteer work to save face before her next book club. Circumstances lead her to The Mission of Hope where she encounters a handful of colorful characters including: Ernie, the father figure of the organization who is a former cop with a tragic past; Bull, the intimidating truck driver; Daisy, a teenage thief bearing a secret family burden, and an enormous stray dog trying to slip into the ragtag family himself. Day after day, as Coco tries to find her footing with this new group, she struggles to balance the dichotomy of her privileged home life with the hard realities faced by the Mission's clients who are struggling against circumstances as varied as the used furniture and bedding they leave with. This, along with the lives of the other Mission volunteers, fuels a story full of humor, unraveling secrets, and silver linings.

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