United Way of Central Oklahoma
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- About United Way
United Way of Central Oklahoma is creating lasting changes in people's lives right here in our community. No longer just a fundraising organization, today United Way is on the front lines of some of our community's most pressing problems. While providing critical funding to results-oriented programs at proven non-profit agencies will always be central to our work, increasingly we find ourselves called upon to address needs even more directly. From helping to write our community's disaster response plan, to addressing the startling number of high school dropouts, United Way stands ready. We harness the power of 50,000 local donors, thousands of volunteers, corporate and government partners, and outstanding non-profit Partner Agencies to meet the needs of 420,000 local people each year. Working together, we're creating opportunities for a better life for everyone in central Oklahoma. - Service
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Day of Action
Saturday, June 19
The United Way Volunteer Center is recruiting volunteers to take action on the third annual Day of Action, June 19, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Families and groups are encouraged to participate in this year’s event which is focused on debris removal left from the damaging May tornados and hail storm in Oklahoma County.
Because volunteers will be working directly with families affected by the storms, all volunteers are required to be credentialed. All interested volunteers, who are not already credentialed through a reputable disaster organization, will need to complete a background check for $4. In addition, all volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian agree to the release of liability, however minors do not need to complete a background check, rather a parent or guardian must remain with the minor at all times.
Volunteers interested in participating in Day of Action can register now. Once registered, volunteers will be contacted with further information about a meeting location, background checks, and any further instruction for Saturday’s event.
The debris removal sites have already been determined through the case management process and volunteers will be assigned accordingly.