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We have so much to talk about and celebrate this month. Sunday, we kick off both National Volunteer Week 2009 and United Way's Week of thanks, a time when we honor those of you who dedicate yourselves to taking action and problem solving in our community.
April is also Florida Volunteer Month, celebrating and promoting the spirit of volunteerism throughout Florida, and raising awareness about how volunteering changes lives and strengthens communities.
Volunteering has never been more important than it is today as our nation experiences great needs and economic difficulties. I'd like to take this time to say thank you for all that you do to LIVE UNITED!!
Don't forget that we'll be honoring some incredible people next week at our 2008 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year Awards Luncheon, Thursday, April 23, 2009.
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Special thanks to our sponsors without which this event would not be possible: Bright House Networks, Center for Business Excellence, Daytona Beach News-Journal, RBC Bank, Suntrust Bank, Consolidated Tomoka Land Co., Daytona International Speedway, Root Organization, and GE Volunteers.
We are very excited to announce that Jim Payne from WESH-2 will once again serve as our MC and both Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service (Volunteer Florida) and Patricia Shields, President of the Florida Association of Volunteer Centers (FAVC), will be attending the festivities.
Tickets are still available! Download Invitation or call 386-253-0563, ext. 229 to purchase your tickets with a credit card. The deadline for tickets has been extended through Friday, April 17th. Tickets will not be available at the door. |
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What is Positive Picketing??
For over 10 years the United Way has sent Volunteers out in to the community on the last day of the National Volunteer Week and United Way's Week of Thanks, to say, "Thanks!" to the community for their support of the United Way.
Individuals from Partner Agencies and the community will be placed at strategic, well-traveled intersections throughout Volusia and Flagler Counties on Friday, April 24, from 7:30 to 9:00 am. These volunteers will be wearing their "Live United" t-shirts, carrying "Thank You picket signs" and smiling and waving at folks that are on their way to work. It's a great, fun way to say, 'Thank You!" to the community! Are you in?
If you are interested in volunteering for Positive Picketing 2009, please contact Laura Zublionis at 386-366-9080 by Wednesday, April 22nd. |
The 21st Annual
Halifax/Indian River Cleanup
Saturday, May 2, 2009
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Volusia County Environmental Management invites you celebrate Join Hands Day at the annual Halifax/Indian River Cleanup.
Cleaning up both the Halifax and Indian Rivers for the health of the rivers, including an improved habitat for wildlife and a more aesthetically pleasing resource for humans.
There are several different sites to report to along both rivers. Volunteers are asked to report to one of these sites to check in, receive trash bags and plastic gloves.
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes and bring work gloves. Rakes, shovels, and trash grabbers may be helpful but not necessary. Steps should be taken to protect yourself from the sun. Bottled water is a good idea to bring.
Please contact the United Way Volunteer Center for more information or to register by calling 2-1-1 or 386-253-0563.
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Priceless...
While we all believe that volunteers are priceless, the Independent Sector has recently updated the dollar value placed on an hour a volunteer's time. The national estimated dollar value of volunteer time is $20.25 per hour for 2008. Updated figures for each state will be released later this spring.
Learn more about these figures online at IndependentSector.org. |
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United Way Helps Families Cover Prescription Costs
If you don't have health insurance, or need medicine not covered by your insurance plan, you need the FamilyWize prescription drug discount card being distributed by United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. This card could lower the cost of your medicine by an average 35%. United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties is providing these cards free-of-charge to everyone in our community. There are no age restriction, no income restrictions, no limit on how many times you can use it and no waiting to get a card. In fact, you can go online, print one out, out and use it today.
Click here to find out where to get your FamilyWize prescription drug discount card. | |
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"The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have."
- Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Preacher & Author |
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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The only site you need to get connected... |
| Search for new opportunities today. 1-800-Volunteer.org is available to you and our agencies, 24-7-365! As of this afternoon, we have over 125 active opportunities including new listings which support American Heart Association, and Southwest Volusia Habitat for Humanity.
Help us spread the word about The Volunteer Center and United Way.
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Don't Throw Away Your Old Cell Phone!
Donate it to the United Way!
Instead of throwing away that old cell phone, or keeping it in your closet for years donate it to the United Way.
Your old cell phone will be recycled to help raise money for the United Way.
Phones can be dropped off:
Flagler County:
UW Service Center
700 East Moody Blvd, Bunnell, FL
Monday-Friday
9am-2pm
Volusia County:
United Way Office
3747 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
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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