United Way launches volunteer program

United Way launches volunteer program
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A no-cost civic-matchmaking volunteer program connects soon-to-be retiring and retired individuals with volunteer opportunities that best fit their skill sets and passions.

                        

The first class for United Way’s Give 5, a no-cost civic-matchmaking volunteer program that connects soon-to-be retiring and retired individuals with volunteer opportunities that best fit their skill sets and passions, will be April 21.

Give 5 offers retirees the opportunity to learn more about nonprofits in Stark County that are addressing childhood poverty and about a variety of volunteer opportunities at one time, find a role that matches their passion, and benefit the community through their time and talent. Retirees will be part of a learning environment, connect with other retirees and visit nonprofit organizations.

“This program focuses on Baby Boomers, people born between 1946 and 1964, and in Stark County, according to the April 2020 United States Census, there are almost 75,000 people age 65 and over,” said Angela Perisic, United Way of Greater Stark County executive vice president of resource development and community impact. “They are a very large, active group of talented individuals with experience, expertise, passion and, for the first time in their lives, time. Volunteering can increase energy, decrease depression, give people new connections and a sense of purpose. This program offers retirees a wonderful opportunity to channel their talents and skills.”

The program will be implemented over three program days on three consecutive Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at United Way. Program days will last from six to seven hours with lunch and snacks included. The schedule includes orientation, guest speakers, bus trips to visit 13 different nonprofits focused on reducing childhood poverty and a graduation. Visits to nonprofits allow retirees to better understand the types of volunteer opportunities available.

Interested participants can sign up for the first class at www.uwstark.org/give-5.

Give 5 is a program of United Way of Greater Stark County and is funded by sponsoring organizations and private donors. The presenting sponsor is United Healthcare.


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