Volunteering in Memphis - How and Where to Make a Difference

Do you know how to get fulfillment?

Fulfillment happens when you do something for someone else.

Volunteering in the Memphis area is a great way to give back to others and live a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Benefits of volunteering in Memphis include: 

•  Learn something new & Improve Skills 

Stepping outside our comfort zone and exploring other interests keeps things exciting and we may even find new talents. If you're considering switching fields or just not sure what you want to do when you grow up, volunteer and test it out! Whether you're trying something new or not, you'll gain knowledge learn from others. 

•  Meet new people and make new friends 

Working together with others to achieve a common goal is very rewarding. It is a simple way to meet others who share similar interests as you.

• Encourages personal growth and promotes health

Studies have shown that giving back to others promotes your mental and physical health 

• Make a Difference! 

You'll improve the world around you. You're a huge asset to your community. Whether you are cleaning up parks, tutoring students, or walking adoptable dogs at your local animal shelter, you're making a difference in the lives of others. 

So, you've decided to volunteer in Memphis. Now what? 

There are volunteer opportunities for everyone in the Memphis Area in all different fields! 

Memphis Area Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups: 

Collierville Animal Shelter

Collierville Animal Shelter is located in the Southeast corner of Collierville, Tennessee in Shelby County. Volunteer positions at The Collierville Animal Shelter include walking dogs, spending time with cats, answering phones, greeting people, participating in the off-site adoption events, and more! 

Streetdog Foundation

Streetdog Foundation is a foster based rescue group. If you're in or around the Downtown Memphis Area, check them out! 

Hospitals

The Memphis Area is a major medical center that offers several opportunities to volunteer. Some places to start volunteering in Memphis in the medical field: 

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

There really is no place like St. Jude. St. Jude is the leader in treating children with cancer and developing new and improved treatments which they share openly. The cost to run St. Jude is almost 2 million dollars A DAY which comes primarily from private donations. St. Jude is a very special place and having several close friends who have walked through the doors, it is near and dear to my heart. Whether you'd like to volunteer on an on-going basis or short term, there are many opportunities to volunteer in Memphis. 

Memphis Youth 

Family Exchange Center - CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates 

Become an advocate for abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Court system.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Memphis 

Make an impact in a child's life and help them realize the potential they have. Aspire to inspire. 

Those are just a few out of hundreds of opportunities to volunteer in Memphis. 

Not in the Memphis Area? Keller Williams can help! Contact me! 

Each year, Keller Williams agents across the United States dedicate a day to volunteering and giving back to their local communities. RED Day (Renew Energize and Donate) this year is May 8th. With over 90,000 agents just in the United States, chances are there is a Keller Williams near you! Keller Williams associates all over the US and Canada help out in the community - projects are chosen by each individual location based on each community's local need. 

So whether you'll be cleaning up a park or hosting an animal adoption event, teaming up with your local Keller Williams and participating in RED day is just one of the many ways to begin creating a life of fulfillment! 

For more information on RED Day or volunteering in the Memphis Area, contact Allison Pierce with Keller Williams Realty by calling 901-489-1840 or emailing AllisonPierce@KW.com 

Collierville Resident Cindy Ward Hosts High Level Training Event for Real Estate Agents Nationwide

MEMPHIS, TN July 16, 2013 – Keller Williams Realty in Germantown, Tennessee announced that, under the guidance and supervision of Team Leader Cindy Ward, it successfully hosted an all-day seminar at The Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown on July 10th to bring together real estate agents and small business owners nationwide to learn about social media, online presence, and dominating search engines. 

More than fifty real estate agents attended the seminar last week, including agents from Chattanooga, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri. The host Cindy Ward and instructors Lori and Richard Ballen, along with Christy Stokes with First American, Laura Hollis with Supreme Lending, Chelsea Banks with Cutco Closing Gifts, and Wendy Thompson with Patriot Bank made the event a complete success for everyone in attendance.

“This was the first event of its kind in The Greater Memphis Area to focus on how blogging, video, press releases, and social media can increase online presence which allow real estate agents to target a specific market and increase business significantly," said Cindy Ward, Keller William's CEO and team leader, responsible for bringing high level education to Keller Williams agents year round. “One of the key initiatives outlined in The Ballen Method, taught by Lori and Richard Ballen, is to show up on the first page of Google at least three times by increasing and improving Search Engine Optimization for a target niche. Blogs, press releases, video, and social media all play an important role in search engine optimization."

Richard Ballen, co-owner of the The Ballen Group, delivered the opening act at the event, performing several jaw dropping magic tricks that left everyone in awe. Lori Ballen followed, delivering The Ballen Method LIVE. Numerous attendees commented on not only the quality of the material but also on the engagement, high energy, and fun.

"Memphis was a pure joy. They were excited, plugged in, and ready to go," said Lori Ballen, owner of The Ballen Group and creator of The Ballen Method. "There is nothing more I love than getting in front of a room of learning based people who are ready to be empowered to take action."

The Ballen Group is a top-ranked, seventh level team in Las Vegas, known for exceptional customer service and delivering the "WOW" factor. Lori and Richard Ballen are owners of the team and have an extensive business and marketing background, including building other multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. Lori has received many awards for her proficiency in marketing and has spoke at numerous events at a national level. Ballen is hosting a similar event on August 1st which will be a Ballen Method Webinar. Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.theballenmethod.com/events/ 

To learn more about joining Keller Williams and gaining access to high level training opportunities contact Cindy Ward at 9012215100 or visit http://memphishomesbycindyward.yourkwagent.com/atj/user/ContactUsGetAction.do.

Cindy Ward, CEO of Keller Williams Memphis East brings Aaron Kaufman with The KW Effect to Memphis

Cindy Ward announces Aaron Kaufman, Keller Williams Growth Coach based out of Atlanta, Georgia will be teaching The KW Effect live in Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 3860 Forest-Hill Irene, Ste 105 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Jun. 2, 2013 - MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Cindy Ward with Keller Williams Realty Memphis East announced The KW Effect  is coming to Memphis, Tennessee.

“I can't tell you how excited I am that your leadership is being bold enough to bring my innovative profit share class the kw effect to  you in Memphis...", said Aaron Kaufman, Keller Williams Growth Coach based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Many Keller Williams agents have already benefited from The KW Effect. Cindy Ward,  Team Leader at Keller Williams Memphis East, recently committed to bringing The KW Effect to Memphis after attending the class in Nashville, Tennessee.The KW Effect allows associates to increase their profit share and produce passive income.

“KW is dedicated to providing a career worth having, a business worth owning, and a life worth living,” said Cindy Ward, CEO of Keller Williams Memphis East. “We have some great educational opportunities this summer including The KW Effect with Aaron Kaufman and The Ballen Method with Lori Ballen.”

The KW Effect in Memphis will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 1-4 at 3860 Forest-Hill Irene Rd. "I've been fortunate enough to have had a lot of success building and growing Keller Williams and building profit share and this is really my opportunity to give back to the company and to share with the agents what I've learned," states Kaufman. "...get purposeful about building wealth through profit share..."

For information about joining Keller Williams or the real estate industry in general contact Cindy Ward or Allison Pierce at 901.221.5100