Greetings to our
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Wow, what a year! It is incredible to see what can be accomplished thanks to the dedication of individuals and corporations such as yours that we have serving our community here in Flagler and Volusia Counties.
We'd like to thank all of you for your continued commitment to service and all that you do throughout the year to Live United. As we look forward to 2009, we hope that we can continue to engage you in service; high-impact opportunities to share your time and talents.
Our first newsletter includes three very exciting service projects coming up in January. Please take a moment to read and please forward this onto your friends, family and co-workers!
We wish you a blessed New Year full of continued love, joy and prosperity.
Your Friends,
The Volunteer Center &
The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties
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THE KING DAY OF SERVICE-BUILDING ON THE DREAM
Monday, January 19, 2009
Make It A Day On-Not A Day Off
"Everyone can be great because anyone can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't even have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve...You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
To commemorate the vision and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., community volunteers in Volusia and Flagler Counties will celebrate Martin Luther King Day with a "day on, not a day off," on Monday, January 19th. The Volunteer Center of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties has joined forces with Flagler, Halifax and Southwest Volusia Habitat for Humanity affiliates to host "The King Day of Service-Building on the Dream."
During the 1950s and '60s, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. recognized the power of service to strengthen communities and achieve common goals. In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, directing the King Center and the Corporation for National and Community Service to carry out a day of service reflecting Dr. King's life and teachings. The aim is to make the holiday a day ON, where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to improve lives, bridge social barriers, and move our nation closer to the "Beloved Community" that Dr. King envisioned.
Volunteers are needed for this local service project, which is just one of the thousands of activities around the nation that are organizing to honor the legacy of Dr. King and focus on strengthening communities, empower individuals and bridges barriers.
No experience necessary.
Individuals-groups-corporations--all are welcome.
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Volunteer to support the 5th Annual Daytona 5k/Fun Walk to Benefit United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties |
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 and get ready to break in those running or walking shoes that Santa left under the Christmas tree as Daytona International Speedway hosts its 5th Annual Daytona 5K at the "World Center of Racing."
This is an annual event held at the Daytona International Speedway. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.
Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of the race: pre-race and on-site registration, aid/water stations, run course, parking, finish-line, etc.
Saturday, January 24, 2009, on-site by 4:45am-event through 9:30am
Volunteers of all ages are welcome, under 18 with signed parental consent form.
For more details or to register as a volunteer, please click here.
To register as a race participant, please log onto Daytona5k.com. |
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Become a Volunteer Tax Preparer or
Site Greeter for the
Campaign for Working Families'
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
The Campaign for Working Families is in great need of volunteer tax preparers and site greeters for the three west Volusia sites: DeLand, Pierson and Deltona.
Materials, training and certification provided free-of-charge by the IRS. Training will begin in early January. Commitment of 4 hours per week during tax season is requested.
Last year, thanks to close to 100 dedicated volunteers, Flagler and Volusia County working families saved $449,700 in tax preparation fees and received almost $2.8 million in tax refunds. Overall the economic impact to the two counties based on a multiplier of 2.5 amounted to $8.1 million.
You too can be a part of this incredible program! Sign up today by calling 2-1-1 or registering online. | |
LIVE UNITED 
2008 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year
Awards Luncheon
April 23, 2009
United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties' Volunteer Center and Bright House Networks are proud to again recognize outstanding volunteer achievement in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
In conjunction with National Volunteer Week and Florida Volunteers Month, this year's Outstanding Volunteers of the Year Awards luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the newly remodeled Ocean Center in Daytona Beach.
Local educational institutions, non-profit and governmental agencies may nominate the volunteers who have contributed distinguished service to your organization during the 2008 Calendar year. A panel of involved citizens and community leaders will select winners and runners-up in eleven categories.
You may find this year's details, rules and nomination forms online. Please make sure you review the rules before filling out your nomination form.
Please note the Friday, February 6th, 2009 deadline. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Laura Zublionis in the Volunteer Center at (386) 366-9080 or email. | |
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Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.
-- Peter F. Drucker
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The Volunteer Center of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, Inc.
The United Way's Volunteer Center is one of Volusia and Flagler Counties' largest resources devoted solely to the promotion and nurturing of volunteerism and community service.
Working within the community since 1977, the Volunteer Center plays an integral role in United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties' mission to increase the organized capacity of our community to care for its people.
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Advancing the Common Good by investing in the building blocks of a better life.
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Resolve to Serve
in 2009. |
| Search for new opportunities today. In our efforts to make it easier for you to find volunteer opportunities and serve in our communities, we want you to take advantage of our web-based volunteer matching and management system: 1-800-Volunteer.org. This is available to you and our agencies, 24-7-365!
Help us spread the word about
The Volunteer Center and United Way.
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SAVE THE DATES:
February 6, 2009: Nominations for "2008 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year" due back to United Way
February 7, 12-15, 2009: Speedweeks/Target Parking-**Volunteers Needed**
April 23, 2009:
2008 Oustanding Volunteers of the Year Luncheon |
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Do You Ebay?
The services provided by the Volunteer Center are supported by the generous donations of local Flagler and Volusia County residents and corporations. Thank you for your continued support!
eBay Giving Works and MissionFish have teamed up to provide you with a new way to give and make it possible for United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties to harness the incredible fundraising potential held by the billions of dollars in trade that takes place each year in the world's largest e-commerce platform.
Next time you are selling an item on eBay, consider donating a portion of the sale to your local United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. Participating sellers are rewarded for their generosity with special eBay Giving Works features that help them get more bids and higher sale prices. The nonprofit receives recognition in the listing and benefits from the seller's success. MissionFish and eBay will also issue tax receipts for your donations.
When listing your items for sale/auction, look for the eBay Giving Works section of the Create Your Listing page:
eBay Giving Works
Select/Search: United Way of Volusia-Flagler Co., Inc.
Select the donation Percentage: 10-100%
Thank you!
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