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2010--the year of Family Volunteering here at United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties
In conjunction with Disney and HandsOn Networks' Give A Day. Get A Disney Day program, the United Way Volunteer Center, is really working hard to develop projects and engage families in service this new year. And thanks to YOU we are off to a great start!
Last month, 384 volunteers from as far as New York contributed over 1880 hours constructing uplifting and creative cards to be distributed to the clients of Flagler County Senior Services and Halifax Health-Center for Pediatrics (Speediatrics). Messages included "Thinking of You," "Happy Birthday," "Get Well Soon," and many holiday messages as well. Thanks to their incredible efforts, we well surpassed our goal of a minimum of 3,000 cards to be constructed in January. Project Leader Dee Aceto will be delivering 2591 cards to Speediatrics and 1949 cards to Flagler Senior Services for a grand total of 4540 Caring Cards! Many families have asked to continue with this project year-round because they value the togetherness it brings. Thankfully, Mrs Aceto has agreed to serve as a Project Leader and will be continuing this project throughout the year for our United Way. So get ready--she'll be in touch soon with more details.
Saturday, January 30th was our annual Daytona 5K & Fun Walk to benefit United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. 100 volunteers served 334.43 hours to assist with all aspects of the race (athlete bag preparations, registration, aid stations, cheering section). This is an annual fundraiser for United Way, which raised another $3550 to be added to our allocations to 40 local agencies to improve access and services delivered to our community. Thank you!!
February brings another round of Target Parking, which annually raises approximately $60,000 for our community and our Flagler & Volusia County Recycles Day on February 27th, thanks to partnerships with Gel Recycling, Flagler & Volusia Counties.
Keep checking www.disneyparks.com for your chance to register for the above and other service opportunities if you would like to participate with the Disney Give A Day. Get A Disney Day Program.
If Disney is not your thing, you can still always call the United Way Volunteer Center at 253-0563 or log onto 1-800-volunteer.org to register for any number of local volunteer opportunites, as a family or as an individual.
Thank you for your commitment to serve in 2010!
Sincerely,
Laura & Deb | |
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UNITED WAY RECRUITING
VOLUNTEER PROJECT LEADERS
What is a Volunteer Project Leader?
Volunteer Project Leaders work in conjunction our United Way Volunteer Center to regularly manage volunteer projects. Project Leaders receive specialized training and help to serve as the "eyes and ears" of the affiliates at each project, acting as a liaison between the affiliate, volunteers, and the organization where the volunteer project occurs.
The United Way Volunteer Center will be hosting free, monthly Volunteer Leader trainings to develop and engage a new team of volunteer ambassadors in our community.
As a Project Leader you will have the opportunity to work closely with an organization and its clientele to make a significant impact in our community. Not only will you be effecting change in the community you serve, but you will also create meaningful service experiences for other volunteers.
By attending this training, we are asking that you commit to acting as a liaison for United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties' Volunteer Center for a minimum of six months, with one scheduled project a month, or 12 months with one project per quarter, based on your schedule and availability.
This training, held at the United Way office in Daytona Beach, made possible by a grant received from HandsOn Network and Disney.
Register Today!
The next available sessions are scheduled for:
(please click the appropriate date above to register online)
For more information, please call Laura Zublionis, Volunteer Center Director, at 386-366-9080. |
Get Your 2009 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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"The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers."
~Everett Mámor |
United Way's Volunteer Center
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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ATTENTION
RACE FANS!
Through the continued generosity of Target on ISB & Williamson, United Way and over 125 volunteers will be monitoring the parking lots during February's Speedweeks 2010! This has always been a VERY successful fundraiser thanks to our dedicated parkers and volunteers.
If you are choosing to pay to park for the races, please consider parking at the Target lot! Not only will 100% of the proceeds be going to the United Way and our local community, but you will have a convenient location to park with walking access to shopping (for those last minute items) and food. Many of our visitors also like the quick access to Williamson after the races are over to help avoid some of the race day traffic.
Also, if you happen to go into Target on one of these race days, please be sure to say Thanks to the wonderful crew at Target who are so generous to us each year!
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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 162 active opportunities in our database.
Help us spread the word about The Volunteer Center and United Way.
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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.
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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