Give a Day of Volunteer Service in 2010, Get a Day of DisneyTheme Park Fun, Free!  Disney Parks has announced a new program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day."Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through this first of its kind program.  One million people who perform volunteer service for a participating organization will receive a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park.While the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" program kicks off Jan. 1, right now guests can learn more about the program and how to get their free one-day admission to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park by visiting www.DisneyParks.com (for the United States and Puerto Rico) or www.DisneyParks.ca (for Canada).   When most people volunteer for a good cause, they generally aren't looking for any kind of reward. The act of giving one's time is, in itself, its own reward. But hey, getting something in return for volunteering is always appreciated, right? And when that something is a day at a Disney theme park, with passes going for as much as $79, well that's really appreciated. That's exactly what Disney is doing for 2010 with its Give a Day, Get a Disney Day promotion. If you're ready to start helping out so you can help yourself to a free Disney theme park ticket, here's what you need to know. What is Give a Day, Get a Disney Day? Simply stated, Disney is offering a one-day, one-park ticket to any of its six U.S. theme parks within the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts to anyone who donates his or her time for a charitable cause. Not so simply stated, there are a number of caveats, options, and other things to consider before you start volunteering or booking your Disney park vacation. Who Can Participate in Give a Day, Get a Disney Day? The program is open to anyone, 6 or older, who resides in the U.S., including Puerto Rico, as well as Canada. A registrant must be 18 or older and can include up to 8 members of his or household in the program. An adult must accompany kids, ages 6 to 17, for the volunteering opportunity. How Can I Get a Free Ticket to a Disneyland or Walt Disney World Park by Volunteering? First of all, you'll have to wait until Jan. 1, 2010. That's when the program kicks off and the registration period begins. Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, go to Disney's Web site (for the Great White North, go to Disney's Canadian site), click on the Give a Day, Get a Disney Day link, check out the volunteer activities, and sign up. You must pre-register online to get your free ticket. Complete your volunteer assignment. Disney will send you a verification email within 2 weeks after finishing your volunteer work with instructions about printing out your certificate. Redeem the certificate at a Disney park prior to December 15, 2010 for your freebie admission pass. Be sure to bring valid I.D. (Government-issued passport, valid driver's license including a photo, or valid government-issued photo ID. Children under 18 who do not have any of the previous listed IDs, will need to bring along a copy of a birth certificate.) Would I Be Able to Redeem My Free Disney Ticket Anytime During 2010? Nope. The program runs from January 1 to December 15, 2010. So, don't show up December 16 expecting to exchange your voucher for a free ticket. Also, there are blackout dates as follows: Walt Disney World: March 29 to April 8 and July 4, 2010 The Disneyland: February 13, 14, March 21, June 21, 22, July 4, November 21, December 11, 12, 2010.

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