Thousands of people in Blount County willingly work together for the betterment of our community, and it’s not always for pay. So what better way to recognize these folks than to dedicate an entire day to them?
Blount County Volunteer Awareness Day will be held on Tuesday, April 1, and will be just that — a day to recognize the selfless individuals who donate their time and energy to make the community a better place. Whether it’s sharing your expertise with a community group, reading to peers at the library, or helping out at the animal shelter, this day is for you.
United Way of Blount County and Community Food Connection are two organizations that are excited to take part in this county-wide day of recognition. They ask that other nonprofit organizations and businesses let their volunteers and employees know that on this day, all volunteers in Blount County should wear a name tag and write those organizations with which they volunteer. It’s that simple.
“United Way of Blount County relies on the help of hundreds of amazing volunteers each year,” said Jennifer Wackerhagen, president and CEO. “We couldn’t do what we do without these people who form the backbone of our organization. We hope that on April 1, all of our volunteers will write United Way on their name tag, wear it all day, and bring awareness about volunteerism.”
For volunteer opportunities in the community, please visit www.liveunitedblount.org.