United Way of West Tennessee Looking for Volunteers to Participate in ‘2008 Days of Action’

Staring August 10 through August 17, the United Way of West Tennessee will declare their intention to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways by mobilizing thousands of people in West Tennessee around a common goal: advancing the common good and making a difference in the community we live in. This week will be called ‘2008 Days of Action’

“Across the Nation, United Ways are having ‘Days of Action’ and finding ways to help the communities they live in,” stated Alan H Turner II, President/CEO of the United Way of West Tennessee. “Our ‘2008 Days of Action’ will hopefully create a ripple, which in turn will create a lasting change in many peoples’ lives. We invite everyone to be part of the change. Our goal is to have West Tennesseans perform more than 10,000 volunteer hours with the ten counties the United Way of West Tennessee represents. “

If volunteers do not have a project or task to work on the United Way office will try to connect them with a group or organization they can help. The first 1,500 registered volunteers will receive a free ‘Live United’ t-shirt.

Along with volunteers, the United Way is asking for ideas for projects that volunteers can assist in completing during the week of August 10^th through August 17^th. If you or your organization has ideas please contact the United Way office.

“Give an hour. Give a Day,” stated Harrell Carter, Chariman of the United Way of West Tennessee. “There are plenty of things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.”

Whether it’s reading to children, or leading financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day. Give the gift of you. Volunteer.

“We already have commitments from volunteers in every county, including teams from factories, groups of friends and individuals,” stated Mr. Turner. “Whether you can work on a big project or volunteer to do something nice for someone you never meet, let us know.”

On August 17^th, at 3 p.m., The United Way of West Tennessee invites all that participate in the ‘2008 Days of Action’ to join them at Pringles Park in Jackson, TN to celebrate everyone’s efforts. They will be highlighting member organizations that they work with year round, presenting awards to groups and organizations who volunteered, and hosting a lunch as a way of saying thanks. This event will be wrapping up their ‘2008 Days of Action’ will also lead into their 2008 Campaign Kick-off.

To find out how you can volunteer, contact Jennifer Wood, Haywood County United Way Representative, at (731) 422-1816 or download a Days of Action registration form.