INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Face-to-face, one-on-one recruitment usually has the highest rate of success. This is not often practical as the only recruitment strategy, due to the high time commitment per volunteer, but it's a great strategy to use on friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers. Post recruitment messages on sites such as Idealist.org, VolunteerMatch.org, or Craigslist. If your organization maintains a social media presence, hook new volunteers by posting inspiring or funny images and stories related to your work. Most large, and even some smaller, companies encourage their employees to volunteer individually and in groups. The employees may even become long-term volunteers after staffing a one-time event. A short advertising slot on a local radio or television station can be an affordable way to spread the message. In the local newspapers, offering to write an article about your organization's work or recent success story can be more effective than paying for advertisement space. Include positive stories and photographs depicting your organization's work, along with your contact information. Make these the size of a standard sheet of paper, since some bulletin boards do not allow larger materials. Display these in community centers and local businesses, with permission.   A local copy shop may volunteer their services to you for a good cause, or give you a discount. Posters may work best when your organization is already somewhat known. They also circulate for a longer time than most advertisements, which makes them useful if you'll still be needing new volunteers weeks from now. Ask permission to set up a table at local events, such as parades or job fairs. Keep the table staffed with one or two people qualified to answer questions, and provide printed materials for people to take with them. Community centers, religious organizations, schools, and youth organizations are all excellent places to spread the word about volunteering. Ask leaders in these communities to make an announcement on your behalf, or to arrange a time when you can come in and make a presentation. Many schools now have a community service requirement that must be fulfilled in order to graduate.  Provide printed materials to pass out during announcements and presentations.

SUMMARY: Approach people individually. Use the internet. Reach out to local companies. Spread the word through newspapers, radio, and television. Create posters and flyers. Attend local events. Look to local organizations.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This first step will remove most dirt and grime from your wheels. This will allow you to recognize any dents, chips, or rust on your wheels. It will also make sanding easier and more efficient. A wax and grease remover is typically just a nonpolar solvent like mineral spirits (unlike water, which is a polar solvent). This will dissolve things that water will not, such as oils. It’s a good way to clean what your soapy water may have missed. At the very least, you will need a wire brush to remove all rust. Ideally, you would sandblast your wheels to remove rust and any old paint or stuck-on debris. This will give you the best starting surface. Next, sand the entire wheel with 300 grit sandpaper and then 500 grit sandpaper. This will remove any coarse scratches and leave only a smooth surface with very fine scratches that the paint can adhere to and cover. When you are finished sanding, you should be able to run your fingers over the wheel and feel a smooth even surface. There should be no rough patches or pits in the wheel. You want to spray off any debris from sanding. Remove as much dust as you possibly can. This will help ensure a clean paint job. If you do not have a water hose, you can dump water over the wheels with a bucket. Use compressed air to get to any cracks or crevices that you cannot reach. Make sure that all water (and the dust in it) is wiped away. Again, we want the wheels absolutely clean for priming and painting. You can also dry with a chamois cloth, but be sure to leave no water on the surface at all.

SUMMARY: Clean your wheels with soap and water. Clean your wheels with a wax and grease remover. Sand your wheels. Spray the wheels with water. Dry the wheels.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Older women in your family know exactly what you are going through. If you haven't already done so, let them know that you got your period. It may feel awkward to talk about this, but remember this is a normal part of growing up.  Your female family members care about you and are there to help you through this time in your life. They will have good advice and can help you get all of the period supplies that you need. Ask about their experiences of dealing with their period when they were younger. A health care professional is the best place to ask questions and learn about your period. You might wonder if what you are experiencing is normal. Some girls feel more comfortable talking to a doctor than a family member.  If you have not started your period, your doctor can give you a physical exam and estimate when you may start. Talk about any of your worries or concerns. For example, if your period is erratic (doesn't come regularly), heavy, or causes you pain, it is a good idea to talk this sort of problem through with someone who has answers. Make list of questions that you would like to ask and take your list with you to your doctor's appointment. This will help you remember your questions if you get nervous. Your family or doctor will not be with you when you are at school. Think about a female teacher, school nurse, or guidance counselor that you feel comfortable with. This person can be a resource for you if you need some help while you are at school.  It is important for you to identify this person before you need any help so you will know exactly where to go. Your parent could send a note to this person that lets them know that you have started your period and may come to them if you need some assistance while you are at school.

SUMMARY: Tell your mother or a female relative. Talk to your doctor. Identify an adult at your school that you trust.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If it seems like your friendly disagreements are becoming increasingly less friendly, you’re losing your desire or ability to talk to your partner, or you routinely get the cold shoulder when you try to initiate discussion or intimacy, you may need to look for marital help. Ups and downs are normal for most relationships, but if your “downs” seem like they won’t go away, you may have a bigger problem.  The first step is talking to your partner about your feelings, but it may be good to have a specific “solution”—such as counselling—in mind. Too many couples wait until they are separated or discussing divorce before they look for help.  You can seek help strengthening your relationship before your problems progresses past the point of saving the relationship. Look for a therapist who specializes in marriage counseling.  If you don’t feel comfortable with a therapist, look for another kind of counselor such as a church or community leader, these individuals often have training in couple’s counseling.   Ask friends and family for referrals if you’re comfortable with others knowing that you are seeking counseling.  If you know anyone who has divorced recently, you might ask her if she tried counseling before divorcing and whether she would recommend a therapist. You can check the directory on the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy website or search online for “marriage counselor” plus your area.  If reviews are available online, read them before selecting a counselor. If you don’t feel that you need counseling but would like to strengthen your relationship, look into group classes or retreats geared towards relationship building.  These are often run by counselors but may be geared more towards strengthening a relationship than saving one, which might be a better fit for some couples.

SUMMARY:
Know when you have a problem. Don’t wait to seek help. Find a therapist or counselor. Look for group classes or couples’ retreats.