volunteer arlington presentation to north rosslyn civic assc
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Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom of Volunteer Arlington presented to the North Rosslyn Civic Association on May 14, 2009 about volunteer opportunities in Arlington, VA and how to get connected.TRANSCRIPT
Get Connected To Your CommunityGet Connected To Your Community
Presentation by Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom, Volunteer Arlington
Why Volunteer?
• Win-win situation– Get to know your community– Learn new skills, have new experiences– Meet people– Improve your health– Have a voice. Make a difference.
“The broadest, and maybe the most meaningful definition of volunteering: ‘Doing more than you have to because you want to, in a cause you consider good.’”
- Ivan Scheier
Using the Online Volunteer Connection
Mission
Volunteer Arlington promotes civic engagement and active volunteer participation to meet local needs and enrich the lives of Arlingtonians.
Volunteer Arlington:
• Connects people with opportunities to serve
• Builds the capacity for effective local volunteering
• Promotes volunteering
• Participates in strategic initiatives that mobilize volunteers to meet local community needs
Programs & Services
• Online Volunteer Connection• Online Resources and Outreach (website, Facebook,
e-communications)• Volunteer Manager Resources (Arlington Volunteer
Roundtable, AC Source, Volunteer Arlington Network)• Volunteer Resource Center with access to computer and
printed materials on volunteerism • One on One Matching and Assistance (by appointment)• Disaster Volunteer Planning and Management • Targeted Outreach (20s/30s, Multicultural, and 50+
volunteers) • Annual County Government Volunteer Recognition
Websitewww.arlingtonva.us/volunteer
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Thank You
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Arlington, VA 22201
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