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Hands On Inland Empire announces 'Find It. Do It.
Share It. contest - Inland Empire residents who share their
inspiring volunteer stories will be entered to win a trip to
Disneyland
Inland Empire, CA (August 27, 2007) – Inland Empire
United Way’s Hands On Inland Empire initiative, in partnership
with CaliforniaVolunteers and The Walt Disney Company, announce
the launch of the ‘Find It. Do It. Share It.’ contest.
Californians of any age can visit
www.CaliforniaVolunteers.org and share a personal inspiring
volunteer story for a chance to win a trip for four to
Disneyland.
“The ‘Find It. Do It. Share It.’ contest is a showcase for one
of the state’s greatest resources – the people who strengthen
California by connecting with their communities through
service,” said California First Lady Maria Shriver, honorary
chair of CaliforniaVolunteers. “The contest not only honors
these great volunteers who so unselfishly give back to their
communities, but it also inspires others to make a difference in
their own meaningful way through volunteering.”
Hands On Inland Empire is encouraging people to join the contest
to highlight stories that reflect the diversity of volunteer
opportunities throughout the state and show how people of all
backgrounds and interests have found their own unique ways of
giving back.
Whether it’s serving food in a kitchen line, teaching kids to
read, serving on an arts council, planting a school garden, or
keeping hospital patients company when they need it the most,
any type of volunteer service positively impacts the community.
The ‘Find It. Do It. Share It.’ contest is one of many ways
Hands On Inland Empire is working with CaliforniaVolunteers to
raise the profile of volunteerism in the state and increase the
number of Californians investing in their communities through
volunteering.
“The ‘Find It. Do It. Share It.’ Contest is a great way for
local volunteers to share their experiences as a way to inspire
others both locally and throughout
California to get engaged in service,” said Robin Kelley, Hands
On Inland Empire Director, Inland Empire United Way. “Hands On
Inland Empire, along with CaliforniaVolunteers, encourages
people to find a service opportunity that matches their
interests, do something to help make a difference and share
their experience to inspire others. Volunteers in the Inland
Empire can find projects that fit their interests at
www.HandsOnInlandEmpire.org.”
To enter the ‘Find It. Do It. Share It.’ contest, Californians
of all ages can submit a written, audio or video recorded entry
telling their own inspiring volunteer story, whether it happened
30 years ago or just last week. All entries will be judged based
on originality, creativity and relevance to the contest theme.
Two Grand Prize Winners will receive a vacation for four at
Disneyland; an opportunity to participate in a volunteer project
with Disney VoluntEARS on National Family Volunteer day on
November 17; and a trip for two to attend the Governor and First
Lady’s Conference on Women in Long Beach on October 23, where
the winners will be publicly announced. Twenty seven local
finalists from throughout the state will also each receive one
set of four Disneyland Park Hopper passes.
Entries must be submitted before September 23 either online at
www.CaliforniaVolunteers.org or mail to:
CaliforniaVolunteers ‘Find It. Do It. Share It.’ contest / 1110
K Street, Suite 210 / Sacramento, CA 95814. Only California
residents are eligible. For more information and official
contest rules, visit
www.CaliforniaVolunteers.org and click on the ‘Find It. Do
It. Share It.’ contest.
Contact:
Larry Deckel, Inland
Empire United Way (Hands On Inland Empire), (909) 980-2857 ext.
208
About California Volunteers
CaliforniaVolunteers is the state agency that manages
programs and initiatives to increase
the number of Californians involved with service and
volunteering. Through the innovative Web site,
www.CaliforniaVolunteers.org, individuals and families can
search for volunteer opportunities throughout the state that
match their interests. Today, there are over 25,000 volunteer
opportunities available throughout California involving the
arts, education, animals, disaster preparedness, the environment
and other areas of interest.
About Disney’s Outreach
Disney brightens the lives of children in need around the
world through global outreach programs, local community
initiatives and the Disney VoluntEARS program. The Disney
VoluntEARS program provides opportunities for Disney employees
to contribute their time and expertise towards making a positive
impact in the communities they serve while furthering the
traditions and ideals of The Walt Disney Company. Last year,
Disney donated more than $170 million in cash and in-kind
support to various charities around the world. Disney VoluntEARS
contributed more than 485,000 hours of service and the company
drew upon its unique magic to make wishes come true for children
and families. For more information on Disney’s outreach efforts,
please visit
www.disneyoutreach.com.
About Inland Empire United Way / Hands On Inland Empire
Initiative
Inland Empire United Way (IEUW)’s Hands On Inland Empire
initiative empowers people to make volunteering a part of their
lives and strengthens volunteer impact in the community through
programs, partnerships and services. IEUW helps disadvantaged
kids succeed, provides easy access to services, encourages safe
environments for infants and toddlers, and develops volunteer
opportunities to create positive change. Learn more at
www.ieuw.org.
View ‘Find It. Do It. Share It.’ backgrounder.
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