Volunteer Week 2007
In 2007 the Office of Community Outreach was proud to participate in National Volunteer Week, a celebration of volunteerism that took place April 16-20, 2007. Each day, staff had the opportunity to donate items to local charities, participate in a volunteer activity and check out our new volunteer website, http://www.volunteeruvahealth.org/.
Nearly 200 staff members volunteered at least an hour of their time during Volunteer Week. Additionally 107 staff members are currently signed up for the volunteer website where they will receive updates about future volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Week Activities
Monday, April 16: Dining Conference Room 2 & 3, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
In the first part of volunteer week some 500 first-aid kits were assembled by a team of diligent volunteers. These first-aid kits are currently being donated to area youth sports leagues and organizations, through the Office of Community Relations, Outreach and Service, as part of the HEATline campaign.
Tuesday, April 17: Dining Conference Room 2 & 3, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
On Tuesday volunteers collected, packed, sorted, and transported food donations for the Emergency Food Bank. Food donations were accepted based on the preferred food list, provided by the food bank. The food collected went to providing a three-day supply of food to a family in need. In total 140 lbs of food were donated!
Wednesday, April 18: Dining Conference Room 1 & 2, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
On Wednesday, volunteers assembled personal care hygiene packets for the Remote Area Medical Clinic. Gender specific packets were made including essential hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, razors, and deodorant. For children, safety packets were made including bike safety coloring books, information on poison safety, and a bike/gun lock. These packets will be distributed at the Remote Area Medical Clinic, in Wise Virginia, during July 2007. A total of 300 packets were assembled.
Thursday, April 19: Dining Conference Room 1 & 2, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In light of the Virginia Tech tragedy on Monday April 16th, Thursday's volunteers made maroon and orange ribbons. These ribbons were distributed to health system employees who wished to show their solidarity with the Virginia Tech community. Additionally, participating volunteers wrote letters expressing their sympathy and support. These letters were sent to Blacksburg and distributed to the family and friends of victims.
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Participants also donated ink cartridges to donate to the Cartridges for Kids program, a program which provides funds for recyclable items such as ink cartridges. This effort will help to support the UVa Health System's signature community outreach programs.
Friday, April 20: Wahoo West Café, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Across the nation on April 20th, people wore maroon and orange to show their support for Virginia Tech. On Friday, volunteers continued to assemble and distribute maroon and orange ribbons in the Wahoo West Café, contributing to the national support effort. It is estimated that in total 3,000 ribbons were distributed between Thursday and Friday.
Additionally, participants collected and sorted old cell phones for the Shelter for Help in Emergency. These cell phones are cleared and distributed to women at the shelter for use as emergency phones.
Join Us During Volunteer Week or Throughout the Year
Interested in volunteering?
| Visit your UVa volunteering site for employees. |
| Search for opportunities that match your skills and interest. |
| Create your free volunteer account and join the effort to make a difference in someone's life. |
