United Way to recruit 340 Days of Caring volunteers by
week's end
September 1, 2011
340 volunteers are still needed to fill this year’s slate of Days of Caring projects, taking place at sites around Snohomish County Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24. Team and individuals interested in participating can sign up at uwsc.org through Monday, Sept. 12.
Slots at many of this year’s 54 hands-on projects are available both Friday and Saturday. Benefitting local nonprofit agencies, jobs include painting, grounds clean-up, roof repair and reading to elementary students.
Last year, 950 Days of Caring volunteers spent time at 56 project sites, giving more than 5,225 hours valued at $109,000. In 2011, 643 volunteers have registered to-date.
To get involved, contact The Volunteer Center at United Way of Snohomish County at volunteer@uwsc.org or 425.374.5534.
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United Way is a community impact organization serving Snohomish County for more than 70 years. In addition to funding grants with a special focus on local health and human services, United Way of Snohomish County supports a number of initiatives, including: (1) an Education Initiative in partnerships with the cities of Marysville and Lake Stevens with programs in Early Learning, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Youth Developmental Assets; (2) a Financial Stability Initiative including Individual Development Accounts and a Free Tax Preparation campaign; (3) Community Engagement; (4) supporting the local North Sound 211 Call Center in partnership with Volunteers of America Western Washington; and (5) an emerging initiative in Survival English.
To find out more about United Way of Snohomish County, including how you can find help, how to volunteer and how United Way serves our community, please visit our website at uwsc.org.