United Way’s Volunteer Center links people, groups to opportunities in metro Detroit
PRESS RELEASE
May 31, 2006
Media Contact(s):
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
DETROIT – United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s George W. Romney Volunteer Center provides an invaluable link for the community by matching individuals and groups with meaningful volunteer opportunities throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
The Center’s online search program, Volunteer Solutions, was launched by United Way for Southeastern Michigan in 2002 and is able to connect individuals with organizations that need volunteers. Individuals can search the database by activity, such as working with youth or feeding the hungry, or by zip code to locate a volunteer project that is close to home. So far this year, more than 1,600 metro Detroiters have been connected through the Web site to more than 180 nonprofit agencies in need of volunteers. Through Volunteer Solutions, nonprofits can also register volunteer opportunities at no cost, making it a valuable tool to recruit new volunteers.
The Volunteer Center also coordinates Days of Caring, special day-long projects for groups such as schools, corporations, faith-based organizations, neighbors and friends to work together to make a difference in their communities. The Center has worked with schools such as Warren Woods Tower, West Bloomfield High School and Grosse Pointe Community School; and companies such as DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Co., General Motors, McKesson and Marshall Fields.
In addition to Volunteer Solutions, the Volunteer Center partners with Accounting Aid Society, Detroit Executive Service Corps, and Lawrence Technical Institute to conducts BoardWALK, a series of workshops on nonprofit board leadership. The Center also promotes corporate volunteerism through the Southeast Michigan Corporate Volunteer Council (SMCVC). SMCVC strives to act as a catalyst for businesses to help build, promote, and sustain successful volunteer programs through developmental, networking and volunteer opportunities that serve and positively impact metro Detroit.
To learn more about United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s George W. Romney Volunteer Center, become a volunteer, or register a volunteer opportunity, contact United Way at 313-226-9430 or log on to www.uwsem.org and click on “Get Involved.”
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
May 31, 2006
Media Contact(s):
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
DETROIT – United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s George W. Romney Volunteer Center provides an invaluable link for the community by matching individuals and groups with meaningful volunteer opportunities throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
The Center’s online search program, Volunteer Solutions, was launched by United Way for Southeastern Michigan in 2002 and is able to connect individuals with organizations that need volunteers. Individuals can search the database by activity, such as working with youth or feeding the hungry, or by zip code to locate a volunteer project that is close to home. So far this year, more than 1,600 metro Detroiters have been connected through the Web site to more than 180 nonprofit agencies in need of volunteers. Through Volunteer Solutions, nonprofits can also register volunteer opportunities at no cost, making it a valuable tool to recruit new volunteers.
The Volunteer Center also coordinates Days of Caring, special day-long projects for groups such as schools, corporations, faith-based organizations, neighbors and friends to work together to make a difference in their communities. The Center has worked with schools such as Warren Woods Tower, West Bloomfield High School and Grosse Pointe Community School; and companies such as DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Co., General Motors, McKesson and Marshall Fields.
"United Way’s George W. Romney Volunteer Center is the only service of its kind in this region," said Patricia McCann, director of Volunteer Services at United Way. "Its comprehensive services make it easy to use for people and groups who want to give back to the community but don’t know how to get started."
In addition to Volunteer Solutions, the Volunteer Center partners with Accounting Aid Society, Detroit Executive Service Corps, and Lawrence Technical Institute to conducts BoardWALK, a series of workshops on nonprofit board leadership. The Center also promotes corporate volunteerism through the Southeast Michigan Corporate Volunteer Council (SMCVC). SMCVC strives to act as a catalyst for businesses to help build, promote, and sustain successful volunteer programs through developmental, networking and volunteer opportunities that serve and positively impact metro Detroit.
To learn more about United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s George W. Romney Volunteer Center, become a volunteer, or register a volunteer opportunity, contact United Way at 313-226-9430 or log on to www.uwsem.org and click on “Get Involved.”
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
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