Celebrating nearly 50 years of Noble Deeds in the United States, Canada, and Mexico   2011 ICS Volunteer Project- 68,000 Noble Hours Announcement of 2011 ICS Volunteer Project- 68,000 Noble Hours On Saturday, December 4, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Empress Nicole the Great, Queen Mother 1 of the Americas, Proclaimed 2011 as a year of "68,000 Noble Volunteer Hours". Why 68,000? Currently, there are 68 chapter courts that make up the International Court System. This initiative follows in the footsteps of the Rose Court of Portland who challenged their membership to commit to 1,000 volunteer hours of service to their community. 68,000 Volunteer Hours All 68 courts are encouraged to commit to 1,000 volunteer hours in 2011 outside of regular court events. Volunteering at an event not produced, sponsored by or one which does not contribute pecuniary gain to the local court can be considered a volunteer hour. Who may volunteer? Anyone can become a volunteer. Persons of all ages and abilities have something valuable to contribute- time and desire. Anyone under the age of 18 must have parental or legal guardian consent. Why volunteer? Volunteering feels good. You can make new friends, take pride in accomplishment and share your skills. Volunteering also strengthens your community and You Can Make A Difference. Campaign Chairs Empress Donna Dumae Emperor Martin Storm For More Information, see our Pamphlet Noble Hours Alaska 158 Cincinnati Arizona 3899.5 Oklahoma 1224 Alameda Eugene Alameda Ducal 513 Portland 2075 Chico 1436 Salem 1265 Fresno Providence Long Beach Austin 575 Los Angeles 2420 Corpus Christi 2576 Modesto Dallas 7046 Orange County Fort Worth 3499 Sacramento Houston 550 San Diego 1427.25 San Antonio 4244 San Francisco 3000 Waco 5160 San Francisco Ducal Ogden San Jose Salt Lake Stockton Bellingham 2815.75 Colorado Springs Everett 6035 Denver 1185 Seattle 4170 Connecticut Spokane 4325 Hawaii 888 Tacoma 2314 Boise Vancouver 1218 Chicago 2198 Calgary 1538 Iowa 1100 Edmonton 766 Lexington 1010 Surrey 3314 Massachusetts 6061 Vancouver, BC Minnesota 2000 Winnipeg Saint louis Halifax 510 Missoula 1330 Hamilton Nebraska 3670 London Las Vegas 1780 St. Catherine's 700 Reno Toronto New Mexico 1207 Regina 780 Buffalo 1722 Tijuana New York 6503 Washington D.C. 2665 Rhode Island 700 Totals 103,572.50 Hours Tips for Volunteers Consider the skills you have to offer. If you enjoy a "feel good" project, have a knack for "getting the job done", or just enjoy interacting with people, we have volunteer work that will incorporate these aspects of your personality. A New Experience Always wanted to get involved, but didn't know how? Join us. Volunteering can help you improve certain skills, gain exposure to a new situation or simply offer a change from your daily routine. You will meet other like-minded people in the process. The Commitment Make sure the volunteer hours you want to give fit into your hectic life, so that you don’t exhaust yourself or short-change the organization you are trying to help. Don't neglect your job. Combine your goals Look for volunteer opportunities that will also help you achieve other goals for your life. For example, if you want to get in shape, pick an active volunteer opportunity, such as cleaning a park or working with the youth in your community. Consider volunteering as a group Think about looking for volunteer opportunities suitable for small or large groups to do together. When volunteering together, the experience can bring you closer together, teach the value of giving your time and build wonderful memories.