BY DANA BRYANT, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, VOLUNTEER WV
West Virginia’s sixth annual volunteer extravaganza kicked off in September. Volunteer projects are scheduled throughout the state through October 10 in honor of Day to Serve.
It is a common misconception that people don’t have time to volunteer. Day to Serve is a special time to step away from the hustle and bustle and do something nice for West Virginia.
This year projects are scheduled throughout the state in towns like Arthurdale, Huntington, and South Charleston. Projects are as varied as reading to rescued horses in Tornado to hosting a prom for seniors in Hardy County.
To find a project in your community, search for events on the Day to Serve website »
Last year over 10,200 West Virginians pitched in at 555 volunteer events. Projects varied from transforming a dump into a trail in Morgantown to building raised beds in South Charleston to supporting a local soup kitchen.
The Day to Serve event began in 2012 as a collaboration between the Governors of West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and the Mayor of Washington D.C. The initiative invites all citizens, faith groups, businesses, and community organizations to join the cause. Community members and local organizations are encouraged to meet the needs of people in their own backyards.
Local organizations who have volunteer projects scheduled from September 9th-October 10th are encouraged to add their project to the event map at www.daytoserve.org. To learn more, visit the website, or contact Volunteer West Virginia, 304-558-0111.
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