Volunteer Times - August 2018
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REGISTRATION OPEN! Breaks with Impact -
Youth Doing Good in Our Neighborhood
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Breaks with Impact is a
n alternative
three-day service-learning program for youth. Participants will learn about social issues facing Alexandrians, how nonprofits address these issues, and volunteer to help those in need. Topics include the environment, human services, and public health. Youth will volunteer at various organizations to experience service helping others.
Read more information.
Middle school:
August 27-29
High school:
August 21-23
Thank you: the Gannett Foundation, the LizLuke Team, the Kiwanis Club of Alexandria and the City of Alexandria's Fund for Human Services for your support!
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Business Connections: All-Star Game in Town!
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With the All-Star Game in our back yard, the Major League Baseball (MLB) came out with around 100 volunteers to support children and youth. Volunteer Alexandria was honored to plan and implement this project. Youth and adults created new flowerbeds, planted perennials and trees, painted bathrooms, built picnic benches and tables, installed a new sign, and much more. A huge thank you to Greenstreet Gardens, Hudson Studio and Washington Parks & People for their support to make this happen.
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We are the "wedding planner to your wedding" and help your company to be active in the community and meet local needs, all while providing start to finish project management so all your team needs to do is show up!
For details on how your company can get involved, visit our
website
. Check out our
blog on Visit Alexandria
.
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Recognize your Volunteers!
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Volunteers are the Heart of Alexandria
Nominate YOUR Volunteer Star!
This is Volunteer Alexandria's signature fall event that celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and honors people who give freely of their time in order to make a stronger community for all.
Organizations are encouraged to nominate their volunteer stars for an award given by Volunteer Alexandria to show their appreciation for their commitment to volunteering. There are
several categories
highlighting youth, adults, seniors, and anyone who has served 100 and more hours. For more details or to complete a nomination,
download the form
. Interested in supporting this event through in-kind or a financial donation?
Email Marion
.
Supported by
BB&T Bank, Caudron Megary Blackburn - Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, King Street Wireless and LINK Strategic Partners.
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Thank you and Yates Automotive!
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Thank you for supporting Volunteer Alexandria by getting gas at Yates Automotive!
In July, for each gallon of gas purchased at Yates Automotive, two cents went to us as part of their Give Your Two Cents program! The donated money will be used towards scholarships for our
Breaks with Impact program
to ensure that all students are able to participate. We appreciate your generosity!
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New Volunteer Opportunities Every Day!
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Did you know that new volunteer opportunities are listed almost daily? Check out the
latest opportunities!
Did you know that each volunteer hour logged on behalf of our organization is YOUR chance to win prizes?
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It's Hurricane Season - How to Stay Safe
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Summer is here, which means the hurricane season too. Hurricanes are strong storms that cause life and property damage such as flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes. Here are some safety tips:
- Get informed by signing up on Alexandria eNews to receive important news and emergency alerts
- Check your disaster supplies
- Close windows and doors
- Turn the freezer and refrigerator to the coldest setting so the food could last longer if power goes out;
- Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances
- Fill your car's gas tank
- Create an evacuation plan with your family members
- Learn about your community's evacuation response plan, and
- Evacuate if advised by local authorities.
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Training and Volunteer Opportunities
for Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness should always be considered in the home and workplace for any unexpected event. Help Alexandria residents prepare for an emergency or join the volunteer team.
Register today
for a volunteer orientation.
Browse all
emergency preparedness volunteer opportunities!
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Recently, front desk volunteer and our illustrious elder, Betty Gentile, retired after four years of dedicated service. The staff, board, fellow office volunteers and RSVP network wish Betty an extraordinary retirement. She will be missed.
"Betty has been a wonderful, fun, and reliable volunteer", says Marion Brunken, "I know we will stay in touch but I'll miss her and her laugh in the office"
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