2008 Helping Hands Awards
2008 HELPING HANDS AWARDS NEEDS NOMINATIONS OF VOLUNTEERS THAT “INSPIRE BY EXAMPLE”
The Volunteer Center of Central Oklahoma, a program of HeartLine, is proud to honor the service of volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 27-May 3, 2008 and is seeking nominations for the 2008 Helping Hands Awards.
“Volunteers are the back bone of Oklahoma,” says Tonya Wiley, Director of The Volunteer Center of Central Oklahoma. “They work selflessly throughout the year, giving back to their respective communities. It is a privilege to be able to honor them in this capacity”
Nominations will be accepted in the following five categories: Individual (age 18 and over), Youth (under age 18), Group (2 or more people), Corporate and Lifetime Achievement; in addition to honoring the volunteer (s), the agency at which the agency volunteers will receive a $500 donation in the volunteer’s name. Nomination forms will be due by the close of business March 28, 2008.
About The Volunteer Center of Central Oklahoma
Volunteering is an activity for all ages and it can involve as much, or as little time as you choose. Volunteering means different things to different people. It involves giving of your time, your skills, or your resources. It is giving of yourself in any capacity that you can, for whatever length of time that you can give. Some people volunteer for a few hours a week, while others make a career of it. Whether you choose to volunteer through a formal program or informally in your community, volunteering can add greater meaning to your life. For more information, visit volunteerok.org.
For Volunteers:
The Volunteer Center of Central Oklahoma matches potential volunteers with opportunities in the Central Oklahoma area. Our partnership with the Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network is essential in helping the Volunteer Center in its ongoing effort to connect volunteers in our community with current volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Center National Network's 1-800-volunteer.org website features a searchable online database with listings of local volunteer opportunities. This database makes it easy for adults, youth and families to find the perfect volunteer opportunity. The Volunteer Center also provides volunteer management training and consultation for program managers for local nonprofit, corporate, and government organizations.
For Agencies:
Nonprofit, School or Governmental agencies serving the following communities in Central Oklahoma are encouraged to register your volunteer opportunities. For-profit organizations, such as retirement communities and hospice organizations, are also eligible to post opportunities that directly benefit their clients. The Volunteer Center will be happy to assist you in placing your opportunities online. Call to see if you are already registered, or visit www.1-800-volunteer.org
Volunteering offers tremendous rewards - both to the volunteer and to those we help. By volunteering, you not only improve yourself, you also make a difference in your local community and the world. Make a difference -- call The Volunteer Center today!
For more information, contact Tonya Wiley at 405-232-3711.