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Join the volunteer movement in Martin
County
PRESS RELEASE DATE: JULY 7, 2009
President Obama recently unveiled United We Serve - a
sustained effort to expand the size and impact of
volunteer efforts in the United States of America.First Lady Michelle Obama officially kicked off United We Service June 22 during
the
2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service attended by Martin
Volunteers Director Carol Hodnett.
The conference was the largest volunteering and service conference in history
with close to 5,000 attendees. During the week of Oct. 19, plots and themes on
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC television programming will center on volunteering to
inspire Americans to serve.Martin Volunteers, a United Way of Martin County program, is the gateway to
civic engagement, serving as the connector to meaningful and challenging
volunteer opportunities for all ages in our community.
If you, your family, business or a group you belong to are looking for service
projects or meaningful volunteer opportunities, visit
www.martinvolunteers.org for a sampling of volunteer opportunities that will
allow you to be part of the renewed enthusiasm for volunteerism. Or join us for
"Tuesday with Martin Volunteers" at 10 a.m. in the United Way office, 50 Kindred
Street, suite 207.Call Martin Volunteers at (772) 220-4472, ext. 228 or e-mail
coordinator@martinvolunteers.org for more information. |
