Top businesses succeed not just by practicing good business but also by being good corporate citizens. Workplace volunteering - a planned, managed effort that seeks to motivate and enable employees to effectively volunteer under the sponsorship and leadership of the employer - has become a critical element of the strategic plans of many businesses.

Building Blocks for Board Members - Board Training Workshop

When: July 23, 2010

Location: Rappahannock United Way, 3310 Shannon Park Drive, Fredericksburg

Time: 9AM - 2PM

Cost: $75

As a Board Member of any nonprofit organization you will develop your leadership skills while giving back to the community!

In this workshop you will learn Nonprofit Board Basics, including:

• What is a nonprofit board
• Expectations of being a board member
• Personal and professional benefits to board service
• How to find the right nonprofit for you
• Legal issues and terms defined
• Risk management
• Fundraising expectations
• Overview of the nonprofit sector
• Nonprofit culture

Rappahannock United Way will present opportunities with various local nonprofits that are currently looking for board members, providing you the opportunity to join a nonprofit with a cause you support.

• Download Flyer
• Download Registration Form
• Download RUW Training Scholarship Application Form
• Download Information About the Presenter

For more information contact Shelby Beck at (540) 373-0041 ext. 314 or sbeck@rappahannockunitedway.org.

Days of Caring

As part of a year round volunteer engagement plan RUW coordinates special one day volunteer mobilization events, targeting volunteers from the local business community.  Volunteers are matched with non-profit organizations, social services and schools to complete vital projects in the community.

A committee of local business, nonprofit, school and governmental representatives meets annually to plan each Day of Caring.

How Can I Get Involved in Day of Caring?

• Register as a Business Volunteer Team
• Become a Sponsor – get your Businesses name on the t-shirts
• Donate project materials for the agencies, or incentives/refreshments for the volunteers
• Join the planning committee

To get involved contact Shelby Beck at sbeck@rappahannockunitedway.org

Upcoming Days of Caring:

Fredericksburg Area Day of Caring - September 16, 2010

• T-Shirt Sponsorship Form
• Agency Project Registration Form
• Volunteer Team Leader Registration Form
• Volunteer Release Form

Caroline County Day of Caring - October 14, 2010

• T-Shirt Sponsorship Form
• Agency Project Registration Form
• Volunteer Team Leader Registration Form
• Volunteer Release Form

King George County Day of Caring - October 21, 2010

• T-Shirt Sponsorship Form
• Agency Project Registration Form
• Volunteer Team Leader Registration Form
• Volunteer Release Form

Employee Volunteer Programs 2010

We can support your company's volunteer efforts by providing access to: Information on community needs and assets

On-site corporate presentations regarding community issues

Online volunteer opportunities database

Annual corporate volunteer event – Days of Caring

Custom created volunteer projects and events especially for your employees

Don’t worry if your employees can not leave your work site to volunteer – we can bring volunteering to you! We can help you organize a food or toy drive on site or bring a newsletter mailing or goodie bag stuffing project right to your office – to complete at your convenience.

  Over 62 MediCorp Staff Participated in this Year's Day of Caring