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| Organize a Group Project |
If you are organizing a project for a group of individuals, whether they be
employees, members of an organization, or a group of friends, you should find
the information below very useful. You may also contact the United Way of Broome
County office by e-mail or (607)
729-2592 for additional information.
Day of Caring
The Day of Caring program was designed to provide an opportunity for employee groups to participate in one-day volunteer projects at local agencies. Each year United Way develops a list of projects needed by agencies in Broome County.
Planning a successful project
Whether completed by employees, organization members, or friends, successful volunteer projects:
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Clearly connect the work done with the agency's mission and services
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Require group interaction
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Are hands-on
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Don't require advanced skills
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Are novel, new, "happening"
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Involve work which has a lasting impact
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Clearly make a big difference, can be completed in three to four hours, and are easy in-and-out
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Pair volunteer with agency clients in interactive group projects
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Are not make-work projects which "no one else wants to do"
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Are not mundane, clerical, or routine
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Are not routine maintenance work such as sweeping floors
| Find a Volunteer Opportunity | Organize a Group Project | Examples of Successful Group Projects |
| Sign Up as a Volunteer | Voluntary Action Center Advisory Committee | Voluntary Action Center Internet Database |
updated: October 12, 2004
