| English Language Instruction Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2000.1900 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to teach non-English and limited-English speaking individuals English language skills on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Participants learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on developing the level of communication competence that is essential for adults who are living in a setting in which English is the primary language used. |
0 |
| English Language Proficiency Test Preparation |
HL-8500.1950 |
Programs, which may be available via the Internet, that help individuals prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language and other related examinations which test the English language proficiency of international students planning to study in the U.S., Canada, or other countries where English is the language of instruction. |
0 |
| English Restaurants |
PL-1800.1950 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of England which features specialties such as steak and kidney pie, roast lamb, thinly sliced prime rib with creamed horseradish and Yorkshire pudding, toad in the hole (sausage cooked in burgundy with Yorkshire pudding), roast beef hash, roast pork, fish and chips, bangers and mash (English sausages and mashed potatoes), spinach souffle, creamed corn, trifle (sponge cake with custard, fruit, whipped cream and sherry), suet pudding with hard sauce or any of the wide variety of "pub food" dishes including sausage rolls, pickled eggs, pickled onions, codfish pie, meat pasties, shepherd's pie, cottage pie, jellied eels, the ploughman's lunch (bread, cheese, vegetables and chutney) and other similar foods. Desserts usually feature a selection of cheeses and biscuits as well as sweets. Beverages may include a wide variety of English beer (usually ale and lager), wine and cider. |
0 |
| English as a Second Language |
HH-0500.8000-150 |
Programs that offer opportunities for non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking adults to learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on developing the level of communication competence that is essential for adults who are living in a setting in which English is the primary language. Also included are programs that provide English language instruction for younger people. |
9 |
| Enhanced Driver Licenses |
DF-7000.1850-220 |
Driver licenses issued by some states that confirm the holder’s identity and U.S. citizenship, and serve as an acceptable alternative to a passport for entry into Canada and Mexico and re-entry into the U.S. at land and sea border crossings. Enhanced driver licenses contain a vicinity Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip and a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) that facilitate processing for the holder as well as physical security features that guard against tampering. |
0 |
| Enterostomal Therapy |
LT-1900 |
Programs that assist patients who have had an ileostomy, urostomy or colostomy to learn the proper methods of caring for their ostomy sites. |
0 |
| Enterprise Zones |
TB-0900.1150-150 |
Programs at the state and local level that designate certain communities for development, and provide incentives to foster investment in these areas and reduce or remove unnecessary governmental regulatory barriers to economic development. In return, businesses in the area agree to employ a certain percentage of residents of the defined area. Specific incentives may include sales and use tax credits or refunds, business income tax savings, property tax abatements, development fee exceptions, hiring incentives, special loan packages and loan guarantees, low-cost industrial land, infrastructure development agreements, fast-track planning processes and preference points on state contracts. |
0 |
| Entertainment Media Rating Systems |
DF-8000.1900 |
Programs that establish systems for rating the content of motion pictures, television programming, song lyrics, video games or other forms of entertainment for violent or sexual content or strong language that may be inappropriate for children and youth of various ages; and/or which evaluate individual titles and utilize the system to assign ratings and/or issue warnings that can be used by parents, guardians and patrons to responsibly select appropriate entertainment for themselves and their children. |
0 |
| Entertainment/Sports Law |
FT-2500 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who need to settle a dispute, initiate or respond to litigation, appear at a grievance hearing, negotiate a contract or be represented in other legal matters which relate to their professional role as sports figures, actors, actresses, dancers, musicians, screenwriters, producers, directors, editors or other positions in the entertainment and sports industries. |
0 |
| Entrepreneurial Training |
TB-0900.0650-200 |
Programs that provide intensive training in business management skills for individuals who want to start their own business or who are operating a fledgling business. The training addresses topics such as how to establish a business, how to obtain necessary permits and licenses, how to arrange for insurance coverage, how to write a business plan, and how to run a successful business. Entrepreneurship is the process of creating a business idea and turning it into a thriving enterprise. |
1 |
| Environment Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2100 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work on conservation projects or on other initiatives that will improve the natural and built aspects of the physical environment. |
8 |
| Environment and Public Health/Safety |
J |
Programs that protect and conserve natural resources, prevent or reduce environmental pollution, promote environmental and public health, develop and implement measures for safety education and accident prevention, provide emergency rescue services for people in trouble and/or take other steps to enhance public health and safety and enable people to live in ecological balance and harmony with their surroundings. |
0 |
| Environmental Assessment |
TP-6600.8300-200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups focus on the aspect of strategic planning that deals with assessing strengths and weaknesses of the organization that must be considered in strategy development as well as threats and opportunities faced in the external environment. |
0 |
| Environmental Beautification |
JD-2000 |
Programs that enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the urban built environment and natural surroundings by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers, shrubs and ground cover in public places; controlling outdoor advertising signs, billboards and displays; controlling the establishment, use and maintenance of junkyards; developing and implementing anti-litter campaigns; cleaning up nature trails, rivers and streams; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities. |
7 |
| Environmental Control Systems |
LH-0600.1600-180 |
Programs that pay for or provide equipment which allows people with disabilities and others to manipulate lighting and heating systems, door locks, telephone equipment, radio and television sets, electronic appliances and other devices in their immediate surroundings. |
0 |
| Environmental Engineers |
YO-0250.1900-220 |
Individuals who use principles of biology and chemistry to solve problems related to the environment. Environmental engineers are involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal and public health issues. They conduct hazardous waste management studies, evaluate the significance of the hazard, offer analysis on treatment and containment and develop regulations to prevent mishaps. They design municipal sewage and industrial wastewater systems. Many environmental engineers work as consultants helping their clients comply with regulations and clean up hazardous sites including brownfields, i.e., abandoned urban or industrial sites that may contain environmental hazards. |
0 |
| Environmental Hazards Cleanup |
JP-6500.1500 |
Programs that are responsible for eliminating pollutants, radiant or other energy or other substances from people's homes, yards or other environments once those materials have been identified as hazardous. |
0 |
| Environmental Hazards Evaluation |
JP-6500.1800 |
Programs that conduct tests to ascertain whether there are harmful levels of pollutants, radiant or other energy or other hazardous materials in people's homes, yards or other environments; and/or supply test kits which can be used in the home for this purpose. |
0 |
| Environmental Hazards Information |
JP-6500.1900 |
Programs that provide general information about specific environmental pollutants, associated safety hazards, testing procedures and measures for remediation. |
0 |
| Environmental Hazards Reporting |
JP-6500.2000 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people who are involved in or witness to an environmental emergency can use to file a report with the proper authorities. An environmental emergency is a situation that poses an immediate threat to public health or the environment resulting from the release or potential release of oil, hazardous chemicals or radioactive materials into the air, land or water. Environmental emergencies may include: oil or chemical spills onto soil or into surface water, groundwater, or storm drains and sanitary sewers; leaking or reacting drums of known or unknown chemical or hazardous waste; leaking underground storage tanks; fires involving tires, PCBs, pesticides or other chemicals; accidents involving the transportation of chemicals, oil or other petroleum products; improper disposal or handling of asbestos, and biomedical, radioactive or hazardous waste; and mercury spills. |
2 |
| Environmental Hazards Shelters |
TH-2600.1580-190 |
Programs that provide a temporary place to stay or vouchers that can be exchanged for shelter in a hotel or motel for homeless people who have no other resources when it becomes unsafe to remain in the open because of hazardous chemical leaks or spills, malathion spraying or other activities which affect the environment. |
0 |
| Environmental Impact Report Preparation |
TE-4510.4600-190 |
Programs that conduct studies which evaluate the potential environmental effects of development projects including annexations, incorporation, subdivision, zoning, rezoning and other actions; and prepare reports documenting their findings. An EIR discusses the proposed project, its environmental setting, its probable impacts (e.g., on traffic, schools, fire protection, endangered species, archeological artifacts and community beauty), realistic means of reducing or eliminating those impacts, its cumulative effects, and alternatives to the project. The report may be prepared by the local planning department (or other agency with the principal responsibility for issuing permits to a project) or it may contract for the work to be completed under its direction. |
0 |
| Environmental Impact Report Review/Certification |
TE-4510.4550-190 |
Programs that conduct a review of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) that are required when it appears likely that a development project will have a significant impact on the environment that may be difficult to mitigate or reduce. An EIR discusses the proposed project, its environmental setting, its probable impacts (e.g., on traffic, schools, fire protection, endangered species, archeological artifacts and community beauty), realistic means of reducing or eliminating those impacts, its cumulative effects, and alternatives to the project. If the initial study shows that the project will not cause a "significant" impact on the environment or when it has been revised to eliminate all such impacts, a "negative declaration" is prepared. When the decision making body approves a project, it must certify the adequacy of the environmental review. If a decision to approve a project may result in unavoidable significant impacts, the decision making body must not only certify the EIR, but also state, in writing, its overriding reasons for granting the approval and how the impacts are to be addressed. Draft EIRs are generally made available for review by the public and other agencies prior to consideration of the project. |
0 |
| Environmental Improvement Groups |
TD-1600.1800 |
Organizations that work for the introduction of new legislation or changes in current laws or practices that will more effectively protect the physical environment from pollution, exploitation or waste and/or preserve our natural resources, including our wildlife, for enjoyment by future generations. |
9 |
| Environmental Issues |
YZ-1990 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with conservation, pollution, beautification, recycling, or other environmental topics. |
0 |
| Environmental Law |
FT-2550 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who are involved in disputes relating to laws that are intended to protect the environment. Individual cases may deal with disputes relating to land use, zoning decisions, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, soil contamination, treatment of endangered species, wetlands management and other issues that have an impact on the environment. |
1 |
| Environmental Protection and Improvement |
JD |
Programs that conserve endangered land, water, energy, wildlife and other natural resources; establish and enforce minimum standards for environmental quality which promote the health and well-being of the public; develop and implement beautification programs; and support other initiatives that protect and enhance the physical environment. |
2 |
| Environmental Protection/Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2100.1800 |
Environmental action groups and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work for the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that will more effectively protect the physical environment from pollution, exploitation or waste and/or preserve natural resources, including wildlife, for enjoyment by future generations. Volunteers may be asked to work on specific initiatives, e.g., protection of a particular endangered species, mandates for cleaner burning fuels, or measures that protect the oceans and their ability to support marine life; or on more general environmental advocacy projects. |
0 |
| Environmental Sciences Research |
TR-6500.6500-200 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on pollution sources and their control, environmental alteration and degradation, waste disposal, conservation, recycling and replenishment, and related issues; and seeks to identify and abate or eliminate sources of pollutants that affect people, wildlife and their environments. Scientists working in this area analyze and report measurements and observations of air, water, soil and other sources and make recommendations on how best to clean and preserve the environment. Included are environmental ecologists who study the relationships between organisms and their environments and the effects of influences such as population size, pollutants, rainfall, temperature and altitude; ecological modelers who study ecosystems, the control of environmental pollution and the management of resources; environmental chemists who study the toxicity of various chemicals (how those chemicals affect plants, animals and people); and geochemists who study the nature and distribution of chemical elements in ground water and earth materials. Environmental sciences research may be used to design and monitor waste disposal sites, preserve water supplies and reclaim contaminated land and water to comply with federal environmental regulations. |
0 |
| Environmental Scientists |
YO-8000.6500-200 |
Individuals who conduct research to identify and abate or eliminate sources of pollutants that affect people, wildlife and their environments. These workers analyze and report measurements and observations of air, water, soil and other sources and make recommendations on how best to clean and preserve the environment. Understanding the issues involved in protecting the environment (degradation, conservation, recycling and replenishment) is central to the work of environmental scientists who often use their skills and knowledge to design and monitor waste disposal sites, preserve water supplies and reclaim contaminated land and water to comply with federal environmental regulations. Included are environmental ecologists who study the relationships between organisms and their environments and the effects of influences such as population size, pollutants, rainfall, temperature and altitude; ecological modelers who study ecosystems, the control of environmental pollution and the management of resources; environmental chemists who study the toxicity of various chemicals (how those chemicals affect plants, animals and people); and geochemists who study the nature and distribution of chemical elements in ground water and earth materials. |
0 |
| Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders |
YF-3000.2990 |
A group of disorders that are characterized by the presence of a particular type of white blood cell (eosinophils) in the esophagus, the stomach, the small intestines or the large intestines; inflammation; and a variety symptoms (which vary depending on the site of the eosinophilic infiltration) including nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, failure to thrive, abdominal or chest pain, reflux that does not respond to usual therapies, difficulty swallowing, food impactions, delayed emptying of the stomach, poor appetite, bloating, anemia, blood in the stool, malnutrition and difficulty sleeping. Eosinophilic disorders can mimic the symptoms of other diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome and reflux; and are generally only confirmed following an endoscopic evaluation and biopsy of affected tissue. |
0 |
| Epidemic Investigation |
JP-1500.1800 |
Programs that investigate the causes, characteristics and impact of the occurrence in a community or region of a group of illnesses of a similar nature whose numbers are clearly in excess of normal expectation and are derived from a common source. |
0 |
| Epidemiologists |
YO-8000.4500-200 |
Individuals who study disease, disability and trauma patterns within and across populations and the development of health management mechanisms to prevent and control disease outbreaks and injurious behaviors. Included are the study of biostatistics, biochemistry, molecular biology immunology, disease and injury determinants, genetic diseases and disability factors, behavioral studies, health services research, environmental disease and injury factors, and population studies. |
0 |
| Epidemiology Research |
TR-1000.2000 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on disease, disability and trauma patterns within and across populations and the development of health management mechanisms to prevent and control disease outbreaks and injurious behaviors. Included are the study of biostatistics, biochemistry, molecular biology immunology, disease and injury determinants, genetic diseases and disability factors, behavioral studies, health services research, environmental disease and injury factors, and population studies. |
0 |
| Epidermolysis |
YF-3000.3030 |
A genetically transmitted condition that is characterized by formation of deep-seated blisters on the skin that are filled with fluid. The blisters appear following rubbing or irritation. |
0 |
| Epilepsy |
YF-3000.3035 |
A recurrent paroxysmal disorder of cerebral function that is characterized by sudden, brief interruptions in or complete loss of consciousness, motor activity and/or sensory phenomena. The seizures are caused by disruptions in the electrical and physiochemical activity of the brain. |
0 |
| Epilepsy Clinics |
LT-1750.2000 |
Programs that provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services on an inpatient or outpatient basis for individuals who have epilepsy (also known as "seizure disorders"). Specialized epilepsy centers provide routine care to individuals with seizures or epilepsy and comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for individuals with uncontrolled seizures (intractable or refractory epilepsy). An evaluation at a specialized center typically begins with video EEG monitoring to record the seizures. The testing can confirm the diagnosis of epilepsy, the type of seizures and where the seizures start in the brain. Answers to these questions help to provide a more accurate outlook on what patients can expect, a better understanding of what medications may work best for them, and which non-drug treatments (e.g., dietary therapy, devices or surgery) may be appropriate. Other tests may be administered to look for causes of the epilepsy, the impact on a person's health, cognition or thinking, and their general health. How living with epilepsy affects an individual's and their family's quality of life is also addressed. Other services may include an examination by a board-certified neurologist, emergency medication assistance, laboratory diagnostic services, medication assistance programs, medical case management and social service case management. A patient-oriented team will typically include epileptologists (neurologists with expertise in treating seizures), neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, nurse specialists, EEG technologists, social workers, and others with training and experience in epilepsy care. In most centers, care can also be provided remotely via telehealth, telephone, and electronic medical record communication. |
0 |
| Episcopalian Community |
YR-1500.1800 |
Members of any of the Protestant churches that are associated with and have the same faith as the Church of England including the Church of Ireland, the Church of Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, the Anglican Churches in the British dominions and colonies and other kindred organizations. |
0 |
| Equatorial Guinean Community |
YH-0300.1750 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Equatorial Guinea or who identify themselves as part of the Equatorial Guinean community. Equatorial Guinea is a country in west central Africa. The main languages are Spanish and French. |
0 |
| Equestrian Centers |
PL-6400.7000-190 |
Programs that make any of a wide variety of equine facilities and services available to the public. Included may be western and English riding instruction, jumping instruction, dressage instruction, horse rentals, recreational riding excursions, riding camps for adults and/or youth, horse boarding and/or training facilities, horse show arenas and sponsorship of horse shows or other informal equestrian competitions which enable students and other local riders to demonstrate their equestrian skills. Other amenities may include restaurant/bar and banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, grass fields, and supply and tack shops. |
0 |
| Equestrian Events |
PL-8000.1800 |
Equestrian exhibitions and competitions that involve riding, jumping and obedience maneuvers on horseback; jousting; carriage driving; and/or demonstrations of the gaits, versatility and skills of specific breeds of horses. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about event schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings. |
0 |
| Equestrian Sports Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-190 |
Programs that pay for or provide equestrian helmets, saddles, bridles and other riding gear, crops and whips, riding boots, riding apparel and other equipment and accessories that are needed for sports involving horseback riding. |
0 |
| Equestrian Therapy |
RP-8000.1925 |
Programs that provide opportunities for individuals with any of a wide range of disabilities and others (e.g., victims of assault or abuse, people who have recently suffered a tragic loss, incarcerated offenders, at risk youth) to relate to, handle, groom and ride horses as a part of an experiential habilitation or therapy program in which the horse serves as a co-facilitator or co-therapist. Equestrian therapy provides an experience with horses that fosters growth, communication skills, self-esteem, self-awareness, healing and personal transformation. Clients learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then discussing feelings, behaviors and patterns. Therapy goals for different populations may differ, e.g., treatment for children with autism may focus on behavior modification and improvement. |
2 |
| Equestrian Therapy Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-3000.1800 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to assist youth and adults with disabilities in therapeutic horseback riding programs on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Volunteers lead the horses or walk beside horse and rider to provide emotional support and ensure client safety. |
0 |
| Equestrian Vaulting Competitions |
PL-8000.1800-300 |
Competitions in the equestrian discipline that involves gymnastic moves which are performed while on the back (or other parts) of a moving horse. Participants must demonstrate proficiency in a series of compulsory moves as well as a freestyle routine. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings. |
0 |
| Equipment Funds |
TB-0700.2200-150.20 |
Foundations and other funding organizations that provide monetary support which recipient agencies may use to purchase equipment, furnishings or other materials. |
0 |
| Equipment Operator Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.1930 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to use machinery to move construction supplies, earth, gravel and other heavy materials; load materials into trucks or onto conveyors; apply asphalt and concrete to roads and other structures; and/or accomplish other tasks. |
0 |
| Equitation Competitions |
PL-8000.1800-330 |
Competitions in which the rider, not the horse, is judged. The rider must demonstrate good seat and hands, and sufficient management of the horse to perform the required tests, either over fences or on the flat, in a smooth, controlled and accurate manner. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings. |
0 |
| Equivalency Tests |
HL-2000.2000 |
Programs that administer tests which measure the extent to which previous schooling, knowledge or experience satisfies course requirements. |
0 |
| Erectile Dysfunction |
YF-5000.7600-220 |
A persistent or recurrent inability to attain, or maintain until completion of the sexual activity, an adequate erection for sexual intercourse. |
0 |
| Ergonomic Evaluations |
LF-4900.1800 |
Programs that conduct comprehensive workplace evaluations to identify ergonomic risk factors and determine the most effective strategy for controlling or eliminating the potentially harmful effects of force, repetition, awkward postures, static positions, contact stress, vibration and cold temperatures. The evaluations consider work activities, repetitive movement patterns, work station design, workplace seating, work tools and equipment and the posture of workers. |
0 |
| Eritrean Community |
YH-0300.1770 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Eritrea or who identify themselves as part of the Eritrean community. Eritrea is a country in east Africa. The official languages are Arabic, Tigrigna and English. |
0 |
| Eritrean Restaurants |
PL-1800.0250-150 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Eritrea (a small country on the coast of the Red Sea originally colonized by Italy and until recently part of Ethiopia). Specialties include tibs (sauteed beef and onions in a spicy sauce), kifto (Ethiopian-style steak tartare), red lentil stew, spicy spinach and cabbage, and string beans spiced with tumeric all served with the distinctively sour injera bread which is used to scoop up bites of food. Dishes are served on a central tray from which everyone eats. |
0 |
| Errand Running/Shopping Assistance |
PH-3300.1800 |
Programs that offer the services of individuals who are available to make short trips to purchase groceries, pick up prescriptions, withdraw or deposit money in the bank, drop off or retrieve laundry and do other small tasks for older adults, people with disabilities and other individuals who cannot leave their homes or are otherwise unable or prefer not to perform these tasks for themselves. |
0 |
| Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2300.1800 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with a valid driver license and current insurance who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to make short trips to purchase groceries, pick up prescriptions, withdraw or deposit money in the bank, drop off or retrieve laundry and do other small tasks for people who have disabilities and frail elderly individuals who cannot leave their homes or are otherwise unable to perform these tasks for themselves. Also included are volunteer opportunities in markets or similar establishments for people who are willing to deliver groceries to homes of frail elderly individuals or people with disabilities who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf, and volunteer positions in organizations who have a need for couriers or people to run other types of errands. |
1 |
| Escape Artist Acts |
TA-1850.2500 |
Programs that offer a form of entertainment which features individuals who perform death defying escapes from seemingly impossible situations in which they are bound in ropes or chains or restrained in straightjackets or manacles while locked in chests or water tanks or otherwise physically challenged. Also included are organizations that make arrangements for escape artist performances. |
0 |
| Escort Programs |
PH-2200 |
Programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings, carrying packages, helping the person deal with other challenges and/or providing emotional support. Escort programs may assist older adults and people with disabilities, people who have AIDS or fear they have contracted the HIV virus, and others who need emotional and/or physical support; and may have limitations regarding the types of trips that qualify for this service. |
0 |
| Escrow Company Complaints |
DD-1500.3400 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the quality of service, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of escrow companies. |
0 |
| Escrow Officers |
YO-4500.1800 |
Individuals who hold in escrow funds, legal papers and other collateral posted by contracting parties to ensure fulfillment of contracts or trust agreements. They prepare escrow agreements; execute the terms of the contract or trust agreement such as holding money or legal papers, paying off mortgages or paying sums to designated parties; and file and/or deliver deeds and other legal papers. |
0 |
| Essential Tremor |
YF-3000.3050 |
Tremor is a condition that is characterized by an unintentional, somewhat rhythmic, muscle movement involving to-and-fro movements (oscillations) of one or more parts of the body. Essential tremor is the most common type of tremor and occurs most frequently in the hands causing problems with purposeful movements such as eating, writing, sewing, or shaving; but the head, arms, voice, tongue, legs and trunk may also be involved. Although it may be mild and nonprogressive in some people, in others essential tremor is slowly progressive, starting on one side of the body but eventually affecting both sides. Heightened emotion, stress, fever, physical exhaustion, or low blood sugar may trigger tremors or increase their severity. Onset is most common after age 40, although symptoms can appear at any age. Children of a parent who has essential tremor have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the condition. Essential tremor is not associated with any known pathology. |
0 |
| Estate Disposition Services |
PB-1800 |
Programs offered by community organizations that specialize in helping people dispose of their personal property, usually on a consignment basis, for a percentage of the proceeds which is then used to support the organization's activities. The program may include transportation of the property to the sales site, appraisal services, pricing, cataloguing, appliance repairs, merchandise display, cashiering and preparation of itemized receipts for tax purposes. |
0 |
| Estate Entitlement Assistance |
FT-6900.1800 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who need to file a petition to establish the validity of a will, to contest the validity or terms of a will, to interpret a will whose terms are ambiguous or to determine the heirs when there is no will. |
0 |
| Estate Planning Assistance |
FT-2700 |
Programs that offer a review of options and assistance to people who want to provide for the administration and/or protection of their assets during their lifetime, develop a plan for managing their finances in the event of a disabling illness, prepare binding instructions for the health care they wish to receive or avoid should they become terminally ill, make arrangements for the disposition of their assets with a minimum amount of taxation upon their death and provide for the administration of their estate should their spouse or other beneficiaries be incapable of managing their affairs. Estate planning provides an opportunity for individuals to make their wishes known and to name the person(s) who will be responsible for carrying out those directives. Tools available during the estate planning process include a Last Will and Testament, durable power of attorney for health care, durable financial power of attorney and a directive to physicians such as a living will, natural death directive or other state-recognized document. A revocable living trust may also be appropriate in some circumstances. |
0 |
| Estate Planning for Pets |
PD-7600.1750 |
Programs that help people make arrangements regarding their estates which ensure that their pets will be provided for in the event of their death. |
1 |
| Estate Settlement Information |
FT-6900.1815 |
Programs that provide information about the process of closing the estate of someone who has died which typically involves filing for probate, securing assets, settling debts, filing taxes, distributing assets to beneficiaries and maintaining records of estate financial transactions. Executors are either named in the will or if there is no will, appointed by the court. The information may be structured for individuals who have been asked to serve as an executor and/or personal representative and needs to understand the associated responsibilities and their own qualifications before accepting, or for executors who have been informed of the death of the family member or friend and need to begin the settlement process. |
0 |
| Estate and Gift Tax Information |
DT-8700.1900 |
Programs that provide information about federal and/or state taxes that may apply to a person's assets upon his or her death or to property that is transferred to a person other than a spouse or a charitable organization during his or her lifetime. Included is a general understanding of when these taxes apply and when they do not; and an explanation how much money or property people can give away during their lifetime or leave to their heirs upon their death before any tax will be owed. |
0 |
| Estonian Community |
YH-1800.1850 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Estonia, a country in northern Europe, or who identify themselves as part of the Estonian community. The official language is Estonian. |
0 |
| Ethics in Organizational Management |
TP-1950 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, corporations, businesses, trade and professional associations, academic institutions, schools, hospitals, government and/or other groups develop and implement standards of ethical conduct for their organization/profession; and/or provide information and guidance regarding any of a wide variety of contemporary ethical issues. Included are organizations that address issues that arise in the context of business ethics, board ethics and accountability, computer and information ethics, environmental ethics, governmental ethics, legal ethics, media ethics, medical ethics, military ethics, religious ethics, science ethics, sports ethics and a wide variety of other specific areas. |
0 |
| Ethiopian Community |
YH-0300.1800 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Ethiopia or who identify themselves as part of the Ethiopian community. Ethiopia is a country in east Africa. The official language is Amharic. |
0 |
| Ethiopian Restaurants |
PL-1800.0250-180 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Ethiopia which features specialties such as sambusas (meat stuffed pastries), zifa (lentils with shallots and chilies), alechas (delicately seasoned stews), berberes (dishes made with a very hot chili paste), doro wat (chicken stew), yebeg wat (lamb stew), minchetabish (a fiery hot chili-like dish), kitfo (steak tartare with butter and hot chili), mint-chatabish (minced beef stew), beef tibs (cubed steak marinated with red wine with hot pepper sauce) and yebeg tibs (lamb hash). Vegetarian dishes such as yeabesha gommen (a stew that is made with mustard greens) are also available. Dishes are accompanied by the distinctively sour injera bread, pieces of which are used to scoop up bites of food, and are served on a central tray from which everyone eats. Utensils are usually optional. Beverages may include tej wine made with honey and talla, a wheat barley or corn-based beer. |
0 |
| Ethnic Advocacy Groups |
TD-1600.3100-200 |
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of one or more specific ethnic groups. |
7 |
| Ethnic Collections |
TJ-4500.8300-180 |
Libraries or other organizations that maintain resource centers or special collections of materials which relate to the culture and history of specific ethnic groups. Ethnic collections often contain newspapers and magazines that have been published by the ethnic community, records and tapes of ethnic music, children's books and other materials that may be of interest to community residents. Other holdings may include government publications, official records, oral histories, photographs, audio recordings and audio-visual presentations (cassettes, CDs, videos, 16-mm films), online databases and dissertations. |
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| Ethnic Groups/National Origin |
YH |
Subgroups within the larger culture or social order that are distinguished from the majority and from each other by their national, religious, cultural, linguistic and sometimes racial backgrounds. |
0 |
| Ethnic Music Concerts |
TA-5750.2000 |
Organizations that offer musical performances which feature vocal and/or instrumental music from different cultures around the world that have long established folk traditions which are uniquely their own. Specific concerts may offer Brazilian music, Celtic music, Afro-pop, Bulgarian music, reggae or other similar forms. Also included are programs that arrange for ethnic music festivals and ethnic music competitions that are staged as public performances. |
0 |
| Ethnic Music Groups |
PS-8200.5000-180 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals who have an interest in singing, playing or listening to music from other cultures around the world such as Celtic music, Brazilian music, Afro-pop music and other unique traditions to join a group and sing and/or play in concert with other musicians or listen to ethnic music in the company of other enthusiasts. |
0 |
| Ethnic Neighborhoods |
PL-7600.1900 |
Specific neighborhoods within communities that have marketplaces, shops, restaurants, entertainment and other amenities that reflect the cultural heritage and traditions of different ethnic groups. |
0 |
| Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers |
TC-5500.1800 |
Multipurpose centers that serve as focal points for specific ethnic groups within the community and which offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of participants in ways that are culturally appropriate. |
1 |
| Ethnic Oriented Social Clubs |
PS-8000.1900 |
Organizations such as Sons of Italy that provide an opportunity for individuals who have a common cultural heritage to meet and socialize through dances, parties, picnics, barbecues, events for children and other companionable activities. Some organizations may also offer lecture series which address topics of interest to the membership or provide opportunities for involvement in charitable fundraising and other similar activities. |
0 |
| Ethnic Theater Productions |
TA-8500.1800 |
Programs that offer productions like Japanese Noh drama or Kyogen comic theater; Chinese, Thai, Turkish or Indonesian shadow theater; Rakugo (Japanese sit-down comedy or comic story telling); or Kabuki theater which are representative of the theatrical traditions of specific cultures. |
0 |
| Ethnic/Cultural Festivals |
TA-1550.2000 |
Programs that coordinate events such as Native American Pow-Wows, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Greek festivals, Oktoberfests, Renaissance fairs and Irish fairs which feature music, art, crafts, dance, food, games, drama and other activities that reflect the cultural heritage, traditions and skills of a particular ethnic group, culture or era. |
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| Euchre |
PL-7000.4350-260 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy euchre, a trick-taking card game most commonly played with four people in two partnerships with a deck of 24 standard playing cards. It is closely related to the French game Écarté. |
0 |
| European Community |
YH-1800 |
Individuals whose nationality, ethnic background and cultural ancestry are those of one of the countries and peoples of the continent of Europe. |
0 |
| Evacuation Center/Shelter Assistance Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1750 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work in evacuation centers following a disaster or other widespread emergency and provide a wide range of services for individuals and families living in temporary or semi-permanent shelter situations. Tasks may include opening shelter sites, handling registration, distributing supplies and commodities, arranging for snacks and meals, designating sleeping areas, providing support for people in the shelter, and closing shelter sites when they are no longer needed. Volunteers in this position must be able to work with diverse populations under conditions that are sometimes difficult and stressful. |
0 |
| Evacuation Centers |
TH-2300.1670 |
Programs that provide a gathering point from which people whose safety is threatened by an impending disaster or large-scale emergency can be transported to less vulnerable areas and/or facilities in which people can take refuge for the duration of the incident. Evacuation centers have no sleeping accommodations, but may later be converted to mass shelter care sites. |
0 |
| Evacuation Information |
TH-2100.1850 |
Programs that issue bulletins or otherwise inform the public of orders or advisories issued by local authorities to evacuate an area in preparation for a major fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, tsunami or other impending event which has the potential to cause loss of life, personal injury, property destruction or damage and wide-spread community disruption. Information generally includes evacuation zones and routes, pickup sites, the time frame for evacuation and details about the impending event. |
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| Evacuation Pickup Sites |
TH-2300.1675 |
Neighborhood locations where people who require transportation assistance during a mandatory evacuation have been instructed to gather to await prearranged transportation to an evacuation center. |
0 |
| Evacuation Route Comfort Centers |
TH-2300.1680 |
Rest areas and weigh stations located along evacuation routes that have been designated as comfort centers for people who are forced to leave an endangered location due to a fire, hurricane or other type of emergency. In addition to normal bathroom facilities and access to water, supplies of bottled water will be available as well as ice, medical assistance and snack food such as cheese and crackers, when possible. |
0 |
| Evacuation Transportation |
TH-2300.1700 |
Programs that provide an immediate and rapid means of transportation from an endangered location or area for people whose lives are threatened by an impending disaster or large-scale emergency. Included are programs that arrange for return transportation following a disaster once it is safe for evacuees to return home. Activities include acquisition of emergency transport vehicles, arrangements for use or reallocation of public and/or private vehicles, assessment of fuel availability and distribution, and development of evacuation contingency plans which identify alternative routes, vehicles and personnel as well as considerations for people with special needs including patients in health care facilities. |
0 |
| Evacuees |
YX-1900 |
Individuals who have been removed from an area threatened by a hurricane, wildfire, volcanic eruption, tsunami, war or other emergency in order to ensure their safety. Included are people who have been ordered from their homes by a governing authority and provided a means transportation and those who have left for a safer area using their own vehicles. |
0 |
| Evaluation Case Study Development |
TP-6500.1900-120 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop parameters for case studies that can be used to evaluate their programs and services, products and/or overall organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Case studies are intensive, detailed descriptions and analyses of a single project, program, or product in the context of its environment. They involve document review, formal and informal conversations with informants and observation of ongoing activities; and require a significant investment of time and resources. The program may help the organization develop and manage their own case study, help them identify and develop a contract with another organization to do their case study, or may, themselves, contract with the organization to develop and conduct the evaluation. |
0 |
| Evaluation Design/Implementation Services |
TP-6500.1800 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups design strategies for evaluating their programs and services, products and/or overall organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Evaluations can take a variety of forms including benchmarking (comparisons to other similar organizations), customer/client satisfaction surveys, employee satisfaction surveys, organizational performance reviews which measure progress toward goals and the extent to which goals are being met, program audits which verify compliance with professional standards and contractual obligations, and outcome measurements which assess the changes that have occurred as a result of program activities. |
0 |
| Evaluation Interview Development |
TP-6500.1900-150 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop materials for structured or in-depth interviews that can be used to evaluate their programs and services, products and/or overall organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Structured interviews involve a strictly defined set of specific, carefully worded questions whereas in-depth interviews allow the interviewer to explore the respondent's feelings and ideas through open-ended questions and a loosely structured interview guide. The program may also help staff develop interviewing skills that are necessary for conducting the evaluation; or may contract with the organization to develop the protocols and/or conduct the evaluation interviews for them. |
0 |
| Evaluation Questionnaire Development |
TP-6500.1900-180 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop written questionnaires or checklists that can form the basis of mail, telephone, e-mail, web-based or other pencil and paper surveys that can be used to evaluate their programs and services, products and/or overall organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Questionnaires are tools for eliciting information that can be tabulated for analysis. Considerations in questionnaire design include the type of information being assessed (people's knowledge, opinions and beliefs, behavior or attributes), wording for questions, type of questions (open-ended versus close-ended) and associated rating scales, format (appearance, length and question order), and pretest and questionnaire administration protocols. |
0 |
| Evaluation Tools Development |
TP-6500.1900 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop tools that can be used for evaluation purposes. Evaluation information collection methods include paper and pencil surveys, telephone surveys, e-mail and web-based surveys, "secret shopper" studies, checklists, individual interviews, documentation review, structured observation, focus groups, case studies, expert panels and journals. |
0 |
| Evaluation for Assistive Technology |
LF-4900.1900 |
Programs that assess the current ability to function of people who have disabilities and prescribe or recommend the most appropriate assistive technology product to meet their individual needs including communication/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and/or visual/reading aids. |
0 |
| Evening Volunteers |
YY-9200.1900 |
People who are seeking opportunities to donate their time to work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need and require their presence during evening hours. |
0 |
| Event Coordination Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.2000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to take responsibility for planning and coordinating special events. Activities may include arranging event logistics, renting suitable space, overseeing decoration of the facility or other preparations, assigning tasks to supporting staff/volunteers and supervising their activities, and ensuring that the event runs smoothly. |
0 |
| Event Setup/Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.2200 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to decorate or otherwise prepare a facility for a special event e.g., set up tables and chairs or put up/take down a tent; help with participant registration; staff an information booth, manage a silent auction table or do other work during the event; and clean up afterwards. |
0 |
| Event and Entertainment Services |
TJ-3200.1800 |
Programs that provide information in person or by telephone, website, email or other communication channel regarding activities and events taking place in the community, or access to leisure particulars such as sports results, music hit lists, TV soap updates or theatrical and television schedules. Also included are phone-based programs such as a Dial-a-Story or Dial-a-Joke that provide free access to archives of entertaining audio recordings. |
0 |
| Eventing Competitions |
PL-8000.1800-350 |
Competitions in which horses and riders perform a dressage test, negotiate a cross-country course and complete a stadium jumping round over a three day period. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings. |
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