When we volunteer, we are each trying to satisfy the needs of our heart, mind, body and soul in a unique way. Each of us will then seek different things from participation in LSN.
- Purpose…discover and fulfill personal purpose and goals.
- Networking…new opportunities.
- Learning…personal development, mentoring.
- Social…make new friends.
- Spiritual…live your faith.
Our Purpose:
- We inspire people to live, work and serve to their purpose, passion and potential.
Mission:
- Grow the capability of people in need by enabling volunteers and non-profit professionals with life skills and mentoring solutions.
Vision:
- We “connect” people to deeper service…service professional-to-professional and volunteer-to-professional or organization.
- Tools and coaching are available to people and organizations to solve real-life problems and serve to our potential.
- LSN is the “go to” organization in Greater Cincinnati for life skills and mentoring solutions.
- Network members share their time and talent with each other and the community.
Identity:
- We exist to build capability in people struggling with life (the poor, debt burdened, unemployed, young and old) AND the volunteers AND the organizations serving them.
- Your volunteer experience will be richer because of your participation with the Network. You become a “skill builder” and your community becomes a better place to live.
- Relationship building between non-profit organizations and high-level volunteers will strengthen capabilities in both.
Principles:
- We equip people with new, stronger, life-long skills (teach people to fish).
- We offer hope and prosperity (there are better days ahead).
- We trust (it’s private, you can share).
- We respect (non-judgmental).
- We are humble (it’s not about ego).
- We grow as we serve (it’s two-way).
LSN does not have a physical address but we are fortunate to have a friend and partner in the Life Learning Center where we spend a lot of time.
LSN does not do direct service. Each volunteer selects their own organizations for whom they serve.
We are not a 501c3 because we are money-less.
We are not a religious organization but many members are faith-driven (non-denominational).
