| Meals-on-Wheels Celebrates
National Volunteer Week
 Meals-on-Wheels
of Johnson & Ellis Counties is celebrating 2005 National Volunteer
Week by inviting all current volunteers to “Bring A Friend”
beginning Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22, 2005. “This
is a great opportunity for our volunteers to share their joy of
serving with others,” said Amy Jackson, Director of Development.
In an effort to spread the word about Meals-on-Wheels, as well as
acknowledge volunteers for their dedication to the organization,
there will be door prizes, refreshments, and awards given throughout
the week.
National Volunteer Week is sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation
(www.pointsoflight.org).
The week is designed for organizations nationwide to thank one of
America's most valuable assets – our volunteers – and
calling the public's attention to all that they do to improve our
communities. The 2005 theme is "Inspire By Example" because
it truly reflects the power volunteers have to inspire the people
they help, as well as, to inspire others to serve. “Since
the theme of this year’s volunteer week encourages us to be
examples to others, we ask that you bring anyone that you care to
share Meals-on-Wheels with. That could be a co-worker, a neighbor,
friend, or family member,” added Ms. Jackson.
 National
Volunteer Week began in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed
an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration
of volunteering. Since then, every U.S. President has signed a proclamation
promoting National Volunteer Week. Additionally, governors, mayors
and other elected officials make public statements and sign proclamations
in support of National Volunteer Week.
Meals-on-Wheels serves over 425 people on a daily basis with the
help of people from the local communities. “Volunteers are
essential for our program to be successful,” said Jackson.
Meals-on-Wheels continues to need additional volunteers to help
get meals delivered to the homebound elderly and disabled residents
throughout the county.
If you are interested in volunteering, please call our offices
or email us at info@mowjec.org.
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