Everyone Helps, Everyone Wins: How Absolutely Anyone Can Pitch In, Help Out, Give Back, and Make the World a Be tter Place

by David T. Levinson

The director of one of the largest grassroots volunteer programs in the country shows how everyone can give back.

Just in time for the season of giving, Everyone Helps, Everyone Wins will change how Americans give back to their communities.

Once a self-proclaimed "reluctant volunteer"-too busy and unmotivated- David Levinson is now director of the largest regional volunteer network, Big Sunday, with an army of fifty thousand volunteers across California. Speaking to the reluctant volunteer in everyone, he boosts our "Volunteer IQ" with specific advice on how, where, and why we can help. He candidly addresses the benefits and pitfalls of volunteering. And he tackles situations and individuals across the spectrum-people with one free day a year, retirees, community organizers, and those who want to ensure their checks go to the right cause. With a list of "Fifty-two Ways to Give Back," David brainstorms ideas for traditional and offbeat ways to contribute to your community; each has the pros, the cons, and a how-to guide. Combined with a comprehensive appendic listing online and print resources, this book provides both the motivation and the action plan to get every community working.

Sixty-one million Americans volunteered last year and many more made charitable donations. This will become the book they-and their community's organizers-all need to make sure their time and money are put to good use.

Genres: Nonfiction

272 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2010

Reviews

[Dewin Anguas Barnette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was hilarious. I loved his writing style and all of his stories. Having worked at a non-profit and vounteered frequently in the past, it didn't offer me very much new information, but I would suggest it for anyone who has bever volunteered befote. I am extremely grateful, however, for the list of resources in the back.

[Madison LibraryBookFamily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Introduction to Volunteer Work

Want to help others and aren’t sure the best way to go about it? This book is a comprehensive guide of how to volunteer, some groups to help, and potential problems. The beginning is great for pumping up a beginner and the end teaches you the steps to get started.

[Aelita Hopper · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the name of the book, no matter who you are, someone outside needs your help. If everyone can give a help, this world will be a better place. This book suggests many ways to do volunteer and help other people. It is a kind of guidance to become a volunteer.

[Lauren Thornberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun, genuinely helpful little guide for anyone interested in a comprehensive explanation of volunteer work. It's silly but honest, which I appreciate. I'd recommend this book to pretty much anyone with an interest in volunteering.

[Trixy Lemell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Massively in love with this book from start to finish. Not many non-fiction books of this size and on this type of subject, have me not wanting to put the book down Levinson is down to earth and witty. I just came off of a highly religious book and when I started reading this and read that he was Jewish I cringed. I'm so glad that I didn't put this one away. No talking down to the reader, easy to read and understand, well organized, and very helpful information. I loved his stories and how he tells them. He uses examples made up, from his experience and from the experience of others so it is pretty well rounded. I've already recommended this book to friends. For me, it's that good. I think I may buy a copy. Most likely.

[Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, inspiring and PRACTICAL book. Lots of useful stuff here, and written in a very accessible and entertaining way. There's something here for everyone -- really! As a Service Learning professional, I highly recommend this book.

[Angela Counter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny, irreverent, and packed with good ideas. If you are looking to volunteer or if you motivate volunteers, read this book! The best book I've read for community service options, etiquette, and ideas. Most books on this topic are very dry or even sanctimonious. Not so here.