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This edition: Volunteerism

Episode Details

Original tape date: November 12, 1997.

As city, state and federal governments continue to withdraw support from human services, the importance of volunteerism increases. Host, David R. Jones, President of the Community Service Society of New York, sits down with three members of RSVP, a volunteer program for senior citizens and the retired, to discuss the impact of their organization. The three New Yorkers discuss their previous careers and what pushed them to get involved.

Guest List

Clement Boyce RSVP-Volunteer

Thomas Goodman RSVP-Volunteer

David R. Jones President & CEO, Community Service Society of New York

Arnita Murray RSVP-Volunteer

  • About this series

  • The Urban Agenda, no longer in production, was a monthly television series about real life and real issues in New York City, for all New Yorkers. Here at CUNY TV's website, however, you may still join Community Service Society’s President, David R. Jones, for an in-depth examination of issues and institutions that impact all New Yorkers. Hear what elected officials, advocates and concerned New Yorkers have to say about issues that every New Yorker should know about!

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