Greetings to our
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2009 is well underway and the need for volunteer support continues to increase at a tremendous rate!
As a recent Stevenson, Inc. Publication's Volunteer Insider reminds us, we all have a variety of connections and circles of influence that are unique to each of us: places of worship, clubs, places of employment and more. We ask that you consider using your unique connecting points to identify and invite friends and colleagues to join you in your volunteer work. Don't be shy about extending an invitation to volunteer.
A reminder to those of you who itemize your tax deductions--talk to your accountants about deducting your volunteer mileage. Yes, according to the IRS, if you Itemize instead of taking the Standard Deductions you may be able to deduct, up to 14 cents a mile, your mileage to and from service events. Also if you've made a financial contribution to an organization like United Way, you can deduct that as well as long as you have a record of that contribution.
Thank you for your continued support and encouraging your friends, families and co-workers to give, advocate and volunteer...to LIVE UNITED in '09.
The Volunteer Center &
The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties
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UNITED WAY OF VOLUSIA-FLAGLER'S VOLUNTEER CENTER HONORS
SOUTH DAYTONA COUPLE
WITH
President's Volunteer Service Award
DAYTONA BEACH- The Volunteer Center of the United Way of Volusia and Flagler Counties has awarded the husband-and-wife team of Sam and David Buckman with the President's Volunteer Service Award, the highest national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service.
The Award was presented by the United Way Board of Directors at their meeting on Monday Afternoon, January 26, 2009.
"The United Way has had a long and proud tradition of volunteer service and to be able to present The Buckmans with a PVSA is truly an honor. They are an extraordinary couple and have always answered our call for service, usually with at least another 5 to 10 of their friends. The Buckmans are a real example to others of what it means to LIVE UNITED," said Ray Salazar, President of United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.
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Second Harvest Food Bank Seeking Volusia County Volunteers to Help Conduct Hunger Study
Here is your chance to become an integral part of one of the most in-depth surveys of the hunger problem in America!
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, as a member of Feeding America, will be participating in the Hunger in America 2009 study and report. Volunteers from Volusia County are needed to help with a major aspect of the study, the client surveys, by conducting in-person interviews and recording the responses.
Qualifications:
The ideal volunteer for this role will have a professional and positive attitude, can work under minimal supervision, and is comfortable interacting with a variety of individuals including clients.
Training:
Volunteer training sessions will beginning now and ongoing support and additional training will be provided throughout February and March.
Schedule and Time Commitment:
Volunteers will be asked to assist now through April, 2009. There are a variety of interviewer positions open and one coordinator position.
Please call United Way Information & Referral Specialist Deb Amborn for more details or to register at 386-253-0563, ext. 226.
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UNITED WAY Allocations
Volunteers Needed
We are still looking for approximately 40 more volunteers who will become trained and evaluate local agency programs and recommend funding-making sure United Way contributions do the most good.
Everyone can participate.
It doesn't matter who you are-a manager, a frontline employee, a retiree, or a homemaker. All you need is a desire to help the community.
Feel like doing some good?
As an allocations volunteer you will have the power to help people all over our community. You will allocate United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties' funds to programs at local agencies in the following areas:
*Creating a Brighter Future for our Children and Youth
*Building Stronger Families and Neighborhoods
*Creating Independence for Elderly & Adults with Disabilities
*Responding to Community Disaster
*Promoting Wellness and Protecting our Health
To register as an Allocations Volunteer or for more information, please click here or call Renee Gay, Director of Community Investments, at 386-253-9060. |
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Get Your 2008 TAXES Prepared FREE!
and
Your Refund Back in 7 - 10 Days!
Campaign for Working Families and the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program is offering FREE Tax Preparation Services in Flagler/Volusia Counties.
Find out about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) - It's Money in Your Pocket! The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable Federal tax credit for eligible taxpayers who work, but don't earn high
incomes. To qualify, a taxpayer must meet certain rules and file a tax return, even if the taxpayer doesn't owe any tax or didn't earn enough money to require filing a return. If the taxpayer qualifies and claims the credit, they could pay less federal tax, no
tax, or even get a tax refund.
For a list of what to bring, who qualifies. site locations, hours of operation and more information about the program, please click here. | |
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SHOP TIL YOU DROP, SAVE SOME MONEY, AND
RECOGNIZE OUR COMMUNITY'S OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS ALL IN THE SAME DAY!!
Get your Macy's Spring Charity Event Discount Shopping Pass today! For just a $5 donation, you could save either 10% or 20% on all purchases (regular, sale and clearance prices all included)!
Macy's Spring Charity Event
Saturday, February 28th
Shop all day & help your United Way recognize Volusia & Flagler's Outstanding Volunteers!
Entertainment & Refreshments provided
100% of the dollars raised by United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties will stay right here with United Way and will help support the recognition and contributions of local community volunteers in both Volusia and Flagler counties at our Annual Outstanding Volunteers of the Year Luncheon on April 23rd.
You can pick up your Macy's Spring Charity Event Discount Shopping Pass for just a $5 donation here at United Way's office at 3747 W. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32124.
For more information or to make other arrangements for pass pick-up, please call Laura Zublionis at 386-366-9080.
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"Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine."
- Lord Byron |
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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WHAT IF EVERY TIME YOU DID A SEARCH, YOU COULD HELP A WORTHY CAUSE?
From January through March of 2009 - www.Causearch.com is honoring the
United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties as their featured charity!
Please make Causearch.com your default search engine. For every sponsored link that you click on, the United Way will receive a donation!
Just another easy way to Live United! |
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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%
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