Greetings! 

 

We have received 42 nominations for this year's volunteers of the year. Our Quarton Society Committee selected the finalists in each category and now it's your turn to vote for the winners.  To read about how those finalists give back to the community and to cast your vote click here.

 


"It was great to read through the 42 nominations and hear some of the great things our community's volunteers are doing," said Trace Pickering, chair of the Quarton Society. "Please take a moment and cast your vote for your favorite to be recognized at this year's volunteer event."

 

This year's finalists:

 

Outstanding Youth Award


Isaac Ipsan, Young Parents Network
Alyssa Olson, Kidizens, National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Josie Wagner, Prairie High School Key Club

Outstanding Adult Volunteer

Leanne Loehr, Families Helping Families
Mary Alley Miller, Riders Club of Cedar Rapids
Joseph M. Sorensen, Willis Dady Emergency Shelter


Outstanding Senior Volunteer

Mike Boyle, various organizations
Dick Panosh, Riders Club of Cedar Rapids
Mark Zaiger, Iowa Legal Aid

Outstanding Group Volunteer
The "Black Sandpaper" Crew, Habitat for Humanity
The Herring Family, Habitat for Humanity
Martha and Dave Travis, various organizations

Outstanding Business Volunteer
Benchmark, Inc., various organizations
ImOn Communications, Meals on Wheels
Junior League of Cedar Rapids, Foundation 2


 

Winners in each category will receive $500 to donate to a nonprofit of their choice and will be announced at our April 26 recognition breakfast. 

Jack Roeder, the former Kernels General Manager, will be the keynote speaker at this year's event. You can register

here.

 

Until next month,

 

Your United Way Team 

 

Highlighted volunteer opportunities

Kids On Course is looking for volunteers fluent in Spanish and interested in working with Hispanic families at Van Buren School 3-5 hours a week. Volunteers will help translate reminders and connect families to service offered through the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in the community. For more information go here. 
 

The McKinley Book Buddy program is looking for volunteers to read and discuss a novel with a small group of students. Discussion guidelines will be given to volunteers. This experience is to be "low-key" and just an enjoyable reading experience with an adult. This opportunity takes place Thursdays in April from 1-2. To learn more go here.   

 

HACAP is looking for volunteer to fill a short-term project (from April through the end of August 2013). The volunteers will conduct one-on-one interviews of clients at specific partner agencies within our service area. HACAP is looking for individuals who are engaging and have good communication skills. To learn more go here.

 

 
 


Virtual Volunteer Fair
Please visit our website on April 9 for our first Virtual Volunteer Fair. We will answer questions people might have and will highlight needs in the community.

Day of Caring '13
Day of Caring has been set for Thursday, May 9, 2013. For more on Day of Caring go here.

United Way of East Central Iowa

317 7th Avenue SE, Suite 401

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

800-332-8182 

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