United Way of Greater Clarksville’s Day of Action Unites Individuals to Empower Our Community
Clarksville, TN – United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region is uniting volunteers and rallying service teams throughout the community for its Day of Action on June 21st, 2018.
United Way’s Day of Action is an annual volunteer event that mobilizes the caring power of volunteers to make a meaningful impact in the local area. Over 200 volunteers of all ages are needed to lend their time and talents to create positive change for the Clarksville community.
“Day of Action is an exciting time,” said Ginna Holleman, local United Way CEO.
“On June 21st each year, United Ways in more than 400 communities around the world join together the hearts and hands of those who desire to make a difference. Volunteering doesn’t necessarily require any skill set or tremendous time commitment. It just takes a decision to act. When you raise your hand to help, you invest in your community and you invest in yourself. Whether it’s one moment, one hour or one day, volunteers find that they get back just as much as they give,” stated Holleman.
In partnership with other local organizations, the Day of Action will include a range of diverse service projects, ranging from serving meals to landscaping and park clean-up.
The local Day of Action projects are posted on ‘Volunteer United’, an online volunteer platform for both organizations and individuals in the community to utilize as a resource to seek opportunities and obtain volunteers.
“Volunteer United is a unique program for our community,” said Sarah Wood, United Way Outreach Manager. “Part of United Way’s continued mission is to increase volunteerism throughout our region of work. We believe Volunteer United enhances the potential of a service minded community by not only providing a centralized location for individuals to find volunteer opportunities, but also connecting individuals to the right project based off their specific interests.”
Many local organizations operate through the work of diligent volunteers. The needs are out there as well as individuals wanting to help. Missing was the communication resource between the two, said Wood.
Over 20 local organizations host an account on Volunteer United by posting their volunteer opportunities or upcoming events. Individuals looking to volunteer can create a personal profile and sign up directly online to serve. Volunteers also have the opportunity to track their service hours, create a volunteer resume and receive updates when their favorite organizations post a volunteer need.
Individuals seeking volunteer opportunities or workplaces wishing to register a volunteer team for Day of Action, can sign-up at www.uwgcr.galaxydigital.com
Please contact Sarah Wood at swood@uwgcr.org or 931.647.4291 to learn more about Volunteer United or Day of Action.
About United Way of the Greater Clarksville
United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region fights for the education, health and financial stability of local residents. For more information about United Way, please contact the local office or visit www.liveunitedclarksville.org
