What can over 1,400 hours of volunteer work accomplish in just one day? Well as Glynn and McIntosh volunteers see it, the answer is almost anything. With 380 volunteers participating in United Way’s Annual Day of Caring, which was held October 2, various agencies around the community were impacted in numerous ways. In fact, 13 different projects were held at 12 non-profit organizations in Glynn and McIntoshCounties. Projects included painting and landscaping at the American Red Cross, talking to high school students about career decisions at Southside PLC, building a ‘Big Kids Nook’ at Amity House, and several others.
The 2 main goals for the Day of Caring were to create a community wide impact and to promote volunteerism. “Volunteers are needed year round at hundreds of different agencies in our communities,” said Morgan Meece, program manager for Hands On Coastal Georgia. “Hopefully, this has created an awareness to lend a hand at other opportunities. There really is something for everyone- no matter what your interests or skills are, or even your time availability.”
Thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors, agencies, and partners who helped make this year’s Day of Caring the most successful one yet! Together, we are making a difference!
Log on to www.handsoncoastalgeorgia.org and click on 'Photo Gallery' to see and read more about the community wide impact that was made because of each volunteer.
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