http://www.volunteerwayne.org Information provided by Volunteer Wayne en-us Copyright 2009 Volunteer Wayne. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:57:21 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 National Family Volunteer Day is almost here! On November 22, 2008 families across America are called to work together in volunteer service to strengthen their families, communities, local businesses, and non-profit organizations. Families can participate in Family Volunteer Day in numerous ways. If you and your family want to organize your own activity to support the day, visit www.FamilyCares.org for family volunteer project ideas, educational resources, games and much more. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24204651 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24204651 Increase the Effectiveness of Your Volunteer Program  Would you like to make better use of your volunteers?  Do you want to achieve greater results?  Want to learn the latest in volunteer management? Take advantage of this training series developed by the Points of Light Institute and presented by Volunteer Wayne/RSVP in partnership with the Wayne County Association of Volunteer Administrators (WCAVA). Training sessions will take place October 7 & 8, 2008 at Wayne Community College.... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10292165714 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10292165714 Wayne Teen Zone is the youth outreach program of Volunteer Wayne! Our goal is help teens find ways to get involved and make a difference in Wayne County. The staff of Volunteer Wayne! is available to assist students in finding a meaningful volunteer experience and will also help students and teachers in developing service projects. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10285444285 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10285444285 United Way of Wayne County and Volunteer Wayne/RSVP are partnering once again for the 2008 Days of Caring. We ask that everyone across Wayne County put their own cares on hold for part of one day during September 12-20, and work together to improve the lives of others in our community. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274785516 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274785516 PASS IT ON. MENTOR A CHILD Consider spending a small amount of time with a child. You and the child will decide activities according to your availability and mutual interests. Free training is available through two excellent programs in Wayne County, Smart Choices for Youth and the Family Y’s WARM (Wayne Area Role Models). The time commitment varies from 1 to 2 hours a week, according to the different programs in Wayne County. To learn more about mentoring visit www.mentoring.org or contact V... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10258581933 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10258581933 A DAY ON - NOT A DAY OFF How can you be a part of the Martin Luther King Day of Service? You can join an organized service project in your area or help fill a need yourself—by tutoring a child, helping an elderly neighbor, serving in a homeless shelter, or volunteering at a school or community organization. There are many ways to find service opportunities in your community on the King holiday and throughout the year. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10258583554 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10258583554 JOIN THE FAMILY VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT BY PARTICIPATING IN FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network and The Walt Disney Company proudly present Family Volunteer Day. This annual day of service, held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, is designed to demonstrate the power of families who choose to volunteer together to support the communities in which they live and serve. Volunteering as a family provides quality time for busy families, strengthens... Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252442288 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252442288 America's largest day of doing good, Make A Difference Day, is the fourth Saturday in October. Get together with friends, family, co-workers, your church, or civic club to make your community a better place. Volunteer Wayne/RSVP can help you plan a rewarding volunteer experience. Also check out www.makeadifferenceday.com for more information. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252374045 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252374045 United Way of Wayne County and Volunteer Wayne/RSVP are partnering once again for the 2007 Days of Caring. We ask that everyone across Wayne County put their own cares on hold for part of one day during September 14-22, and work together to improve the lives of others in our community. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10245346493 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10245346493 JOIN HANDS DAY is a national day of volunteering that brings youths and adults together to improve their own communities. A benefit of the day comes through the friendships that will be made across generations. The new partnerships will be an important first step in bringing more young people into leadership roles in many organizations. You can recruit others to make the day more fun and multiply results. JOIN HANDS DAY is sponsored by America's Fraternal Benefit Socieities. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25432680 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25432680 The power of youth serving youth. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25432598 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25432598 National Volunteer Week - April 15-21, 2007 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25432643 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25432643 Holiday tour of homes in the Walnut Creek area. Sunday, December 10,2006 3pm to 7pm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25399220 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25399220 On Saturday, November 18th, Wayne County’s annual flu vaccination will exercise the mobilization of medical and other non-medical support personnel in the event of an emergency, while accomplishing the vaccination of individuals in preparation of the coming flu season. The time of the mass vaccination is from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m., with set–up at 7 a.m. and take down until 4 p.m. Volunteer for just a few hours or all day. There are many positions available, from assisting with parking, greeting,... Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24633736 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24633736 Make January 15, 2007 a day ON...not a day off.The King Day of service is a way to transform Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings into community service that helps fix social problems. Contact Volunteer Wayne/RSVP for ideas to help you plan your project. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24272332 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24272332 A National Day to help others Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24204567 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24204567 Volunteers are needed for comfort and companionship to terminally ill patients and their families in Mt Olive and Goldsboro area. A phone call of visit can be very rewarding to you and can also brighten the life of someone else. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24099526 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24099526 United Way of Wayne County, the County of Wayne, the City of Goldsboro, and Volunteer Wayne/RSVP are partnering once again for the 2006 Days of Caring in Wayne County. Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=21430742 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=21430742 The mission of Love Notes is to raise funds benefiting the Paramount Theater Reconstruction Project, which was established after the historic Paramount Theater was destroyed by fire on February 19th, 2005. Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=14211791 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=14211791 How to help Hurricane Katrina Survivors - The best way - send money through American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, or other organizations that specialize in getting surviors needs met as soon as possible. Another way to help is through Wayne County's Make Difference Week. Partners United Way, the County of Wayne and the City of Goldsboro, and Volunteer Wayne/RSVP have expanded the national day of comunity service here in Wayne County this year to one week, to create Make a Difference Week.... Fri, 16 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8527017 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8527017 Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others, a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors that takes place every year on the fourth Saturday in October. In Wayne County,individuals, groups and families contribute their time and skills for projects anytime during Make a Difference Week from October 15-22. The expanded time period enables everyone to participate. Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8398622 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8398622 The Local Letter Carriers Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2005. Letter carriers hope to collect 20,000 pounds of non-perishable food to benefit six local charities and food banks in Wayne County. Tue, 05 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=4638749 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=4638749 Six beautiful homes, decorated for the holiday season, will be featured. They vary from contemporary to traditional, including a unique Louisiana-Style home and a home featured on the popular television show, Trading Spaces. Tue, 30 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3311488 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3311488 United Way of Wayne County, Volunteer Wayne/RSVP and the City of Goldsboro are partnering once again for the annual day of community service in Wayne County. This year we will join the national initiative created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make a Difference Day. Co22sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network, this event will take place on Saturday, October 23rd, when Wayne County will join individuals and groups across the nation in a celebration of n... Mon, 23 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=2364168 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=2364168 Wayne County Reads is a community-wide effort to get as many people as possible to read the same book at the same time. The county library system is leading the campaign, assisted by Wayne County Public Schools, Mt. Olive College, Wayne Community College and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166825 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166825 The Lunch and Learn Seminar Series sponsored by The Mental Health Association in Wayne County is have its final Lunch and Learn Seminar for the fall,Stress and Lifestyle Management. Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165690 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165690 Make A Difference Day is a unique program that inspires and rewards volunteers. A national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone who helps others on October 23, 2003 and sends in an entry form is eligible for a national or local award and for a cash donation to a charitable cause. Thu, 09 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165000 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165000 Do you know anyone with Alzheimer's Disease? You probably do. Over 1500 families in Wayne County are affected by this disease that robs individuals of memories, of dignity, of hope. Thu, 09 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165001 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165001 Our second Lunch & Learn seminar for the fall will be on Dealing with Loss: The Grieving Process. The presenters are Dr. James Atkins, Bethanne Castrati, LCSW and Pat Faulk, RN,NCFD. Fri, 03 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164808 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164808 Local Trading Spaces families would like to share their once in a life time experience with the popular television show with you. Come join the fun! Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163068 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163068 Governor Easley has proclaimed April 29, 2003 as National Service Day in North Carolina to thank participants in Senior Corps programs such as Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs (RSVP), Senior Companion Programs and Froster Grandparent Programs. Fri, 11 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=161186 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=161186 The "Celebrate Volunteers-The Spirit of America" Celebration will be held on Friday, May 2, 2003 at 3:00 PM at Wayne Community College. There will be door prizes, entertainment,volunteer recognition followed by a reception. Seating is limited, please call for more information (919) 735-5151 ext 336 or ext 702. Tue, 08 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=161087 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=161087 The National Volunteer Week is a time for each organization to recognize what their volunteer are doing for them. Let your volunteers know how much they are needed. Tue, 08 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=161088 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=161088