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Volunteer E-Newsletter | Issue #11
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Night Sky
 
"If I could reach up and hold
a star for every time
you've made me smile,
the entire evening sky
would be in the
palm of my hand."
 
~ Author Unknown ~










 
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Celebrating YOU!International Volunteer Day 2012


Dear <<First Name>>,
 
Today, on Wednesday, December 5, we celebrate International Volunteer Day.  Since 1985, International Volunteer Day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly and is a day to celebrate the efforts of those who have made an important contribution to society by giving their time as volunteers, namely, YOU! 
 
Please allow me to share a story that I came across recently:
 
It seems an old man was walking on a beach at dawn one morning when he came upon thousands of star fish strewn on the sand, left there by the out-going tide.

As he approached, he noticed a boy standing near the water line, stooping down and picking up star fish one after another and throwing them back in the sea. He watched for several minutes as the boy continued in a flurry of activity…never stopping.

The man came closer, asking the boy: “Why are you doing that? Can’t you see the thousands of star fish? You’ll never save them all before the sun comes up. What difference are you making?”

To that, the boy looked up from his effort, threw the star fish he held in his hand into the waves and said: “That may be true…I may not save them all…but I just made a difference for that one.”


I hope that you will continue to join us on our own personal stretch of beach. Linked together in a common bond…working to make a difference for people in our communities…even if it is just one at a time.

On behalf of the entire team at Volunteer MBC, and all of our member community service organizations that engage volunteers, we would like to thank you for giving your time.  By sharing your experience, skills and talents, you are truly making a difference in the lives of others. 
 
Happy International Volunteer Day!

Carine Strong, Executive Director, Volunteer MBC




Carine Strong
Executive Director
Volunteer MBC




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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
International Volunteer Day
If you’re a volunteer…give yourself a hug.  You are special!
 
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Volunteer MBC Holiday Open House
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Give your time...Be a volunteer!


Creating a profile in our on-line volunteer opportunities database is the best way to be kept up-to-date on volunteer roles.  Profiles are completely secure and allow you to save your areas of interest, your contact information, and it creates a list of the referrals that you’ve submitted. 
 
Having a profile makes using our database that much easier.  To create your personal profile, go to:  http://bit.ly/vmbcCreateProfile
 
Do you have a cause or organization that you are interested in volunteering with?  Volunteer MBC has over 150 community service organizations posting their volunteer needs on-line.  Check out this link below for an alphabetical list of great organizations to volunteer and give your time to: http://bit.ly/vmbcVolOppsAll



  
 
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