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Volunteer Month April 2012
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April is traditionally designated as Volunteer Month in Florida and National Volunteer Week runs from April 18th through 24th. This year, as in the the past two years, St. Lucie County, the City of Ft. Pierce, and the City of Port St. Lucie recognized local volunteer’s efforts through proclamations presented to the Volunteer St. Lucie. Cris Adams, United Way Vice President of Community Impact, proudly accepted the City of Ft. Pierce proclamation (click here for agenda item 6) filling in for Lana McClain, Coordinator for Volunteer St. Lucie.
Our local nonprofits and governmental entities recognize the value ofvolunteers and how they advance the mission of each organization. Volunteers are the heart and hands of our organizations. Share your volunteer stories.
Get a great start on 2012
Posted by: | CommentsHappy New Year from all of us at Volunteer St. Lucie. We hope you had wonderful holidays and are ready to begin 2012 with new hopes, dreams, and good intentions. Many organizations are issuing calls to action in various forms: pay-it-forward, be involved, give, advocate, volunteer,and more. You CAN make a difference in the lives of others, the fabric of our community, our environment.
We send newsletters to keep you updated on volunteer opportunities in St. Lucie County, including coordination with St. Lucie County in the event of a disaster. Register now. If you haven’t yet found the perfect match, let us know and we’ll help you find that match. Make 2012 YOUR year to be involved.
Lana, Rose & Cris
CONGRATULATIONS ST. LUCIE COUNTY!
Posted by: | CommentsFor the second year in a row, St. Lucie County has earned multiple awards from the National Association of Counties’ Achievement Awards.
- Mosquito Control and Coastal Management Services: Artificial Reef/Oyster Restoration Program (Environmental Protection and Energy)
- Environment Resources Department: Controlled Burn Training Partnership (Environmental Protection and Energy)
- Parks, Recreation, Facilities Department / Administration / Workforce Solutions: Green Collar Training Center (Employment / Training for county residents)
- Planning and Development Services / Public Safety and Communications: Planning Online Project Tracking System (Information Technology)
- Planning and Development Services / Tourism: TDC Capital Improvement Grant Program (Community / Economic Development)
- Public Safety and Communications / Housing and Community Services / United Way: Volunteer St. Lucie Website (Volunteers)
To see the details of the awards visit: http://www.naco.org/programs/recognition/Pages/2011AchievementAwards.aspx
Hurricane Season Preparation
Posted by: | CommentsThere is no time when volunteer resources are more appreciated than in time of disaster. Our hurricane season, quiet until now, is not yet over. Volunteer St. Lucie works with St. Lucie County Division of Emergency Management, as well as with many of our local agencies, to respond to local emergencies or catastrophic events. OUR roll is to refer volunteers who will assist in preparation, response and long term recovery in the event of disaster.
YOUR role is to register now. Be sure you give us clear contact information. Check the appropriate boxes under Job Interests. Give us relevant information in the Additional Information box. Special skills, talents, licenses; equipment you will lend or provide as part of your volunteer services; any other information you think would help us in making an appropriate referral.
THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO REACH OUT A HAND.
