Free Day At Disney Through Hands On Network - The Details
Posted by Ashley McChesney on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @ 08:55 AM
Disney has said that their volunteer program will be run through the Hands on Network. You will not be able to sign up for any Disney volunteer work until January 1st of 2010, and even then they make no guarantees about which you will be able sign up for, but it looks like Disney chose the best of the best. The chief executive's salary accounts for less than one percent of yearly expenses for the company. They also have a four star efficiency rating have been growing consistently for over 6 years.
"Hands On Network brings people together to strengthen communities through meaningful volunteer action. We are a growing network of more than a half million volunteers changing communities inside and outside the United States. Hands On Network creates and manages nearly 50,000 projects a year, from building wheelchair ramps in San Francisco to teaching reading in Atlanta, to rebuilding homes and lives in the Gulf coast communities. Hands On Network is currently made up of 58 national and international volunteer organizations that act as entrepreneurial civic action centers. Together, we help people be the change they want to see in their communities."
Signature Events for the Coming Year
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - JanuaryThis day marks the beginning of the year of service as millions of Americans honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering in their communities. Hands on Network supports this day by creating meaningful projects in the spirit of Dr. King's work and message. From building homes or delivering meals, to refurbishing schools or participating in town hall meetings or gatherings in coffee shops, the Network offers opportunities for everyone to continue to build upon the legacy of Dr. King and to create the "beloved community."
National Volunteer Week - April
National Volunteer Week is a call to action for Americans to volunteer and a week to inspire by example. Created by executive order of President Richard Nixon in 1974, this week signaled a recommitment to creating a culture of service in America. Millions of Americans volunteer this week and demonstrate the positive community impact that engaged individuals, families, businesses and organizations create year round.
National Conference on Volunteering and Service - June
Co-convened by the Corporation for National and Community Service and Points of Light Institute, the National Conference on Volunteering and Service is the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. The annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired through a wide range of exciting and informative plenary sessions, workshops, special events, service projects, exhibits and specialized business tracks.
Corporate Season of Service - Fall
September kicks off the Corporate Season of Service with service projects throughout the country that demonstrate the power and purpose of corporate civic engagement through volunteer action. During this month, corporations and businesses leverage their resources to collectively engage employees, support neighborhoods, inspire other corporate leaders and increase public awareness about the impact of volunteering. While corporate engagement in communities happens year round, the Corporate Season of Service provides alignment with national signature events and an opportunity to showcase the impact of corporate-driven volunteerism.
Make A Difference Day - October
Make A Difference Day is a celebration of the power of neighbors helping neighbors. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, this international day of service is held every year on the fourth Saturday of October. More than three million people volunteer, making a difference in communities around the world.
Take a look at the projects available in your area. Again, the Disney promotion for Give a Day Get a Day will not begin until January 1st 2010 and you will have to sign up through the Disney Website to get credit for your free day. But it wouldn't hurt to take a peak of what's going on in your area, and it's never too early to give back.