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VOLUNTER PROGRAM

HCI.’s Volunteer Program will provide people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, professionals and local citizens an opportunity to make a difference within their own community and in the lives of those we serve.

HCI. encourages volunteer opportunities for people with disabilities and seeks to make this program accessible to individuals without discrimination to disability. Two different means of volunteering are utilized (related to time of service). The first type is volunteers involved in time-limited activities, such as committee work for planning activities, interns, one-day special events, recreation events or fund-raising participation, or single task participation.

The second type is volunteers involved on a regularweekly basis. Examples of service include: case managers,computer

technicians, information-systems technicians, computer researchers, web-site designers, public relations writers and newsletter editor, clothing clerks, quality assurance assistants, and entertainers.

Holly Community, Inc. provides a rewarding experience for volunteers that will enable them to improve the quality of services provided to all consumers. Volunteers are the one of the greatest asset that any good

organization can have. The monetary savings is tremendous but the good will that they bring to the community is priceless.

RECRUITMENT

Holly Community, Inc. has long standing relationships with community individuals, churches, service agencies, senior citizen centers, civic organizations, businesses, etc. Advertisements are placed in local papers, bulletins, newsletters, etc. Flyers are distributed at special events and television and radio are utilized if available.Effective

recruitment focuses upon securing committed, reliable volunteers.

Volunteers are recruited through the Salisbury University, Wor Wic Technicial and Community College, local Churches, public and private schools, clubs and organizations like the American Legion, VFW, Elks Club, Epilepsy Association, The Daily Times, “Maggie Magazine”, WBOC, WMDT, Clear Channel, Delmarva Broadcasting Association and community awareness events at Chesapeake Rehabilitation, The Centre at Salisbury, Perdue Farms and Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

STAFF PARTICIPATION

Staff is encouraged to participate in all aspects of program development, both organizational and volunteer management. Staff meetings are held on a regular basis and information regarding volunteer activities, status of recruitment and involvement are shared with staff.

Staff provide essential input for the creation of meaningful and productive roles in which volunteers might serve and to assist in recruitment and training of volunteers from the community.

Staff support volunteers by providing training, supervision and participating in any recognition activities. All staff are encouraged to register as volunteers.

RECOGNITION

Recognition occurs at all stages of volunteer and staff involvement at the very least in the form of “Thank You”. A Volunteer Photo board is in place and updated regularly. Recognition is included in the organization’s newsletter along with an event schedule and volunteer needs.Recommendations will be made to interested parties by the volunteer’s supervisor, if appropriate.

SUCCESS STORIES

One person wrote: “I would like to thank the staff at HCI for accepting me as a volunteer in the computer lab. Every moment spent there has been enjoyable. This working experience will leave a positive lasting inspiration in my life. I have come to the conclusion that the decision I made to volunteer here will be one of the more responsible and productive decisions I have every made.”

Another wrote: “Working at HCI was a wonderful opportunity for me. I was enlightened by the services they provided to the disabled community. I was given the autonomy to make decisions in constructing a Computer Recycling brochure while the entire staff made me feel like a valuable asset to the organization.”

HCI has had two volunteers receive the Daily Points of Light Award from the President of the United States (Kathy Daly & Jack Lewis). Ms. Daly also received recognition from the State of Maryland for being picked as Wicomico County’s Most Beautiful Person (for her Special Olympics service). Mr. Lewis also received the Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award.

There have been several persons that have received Presidential Volunteer Awards through the Prize Patrol. The Prize Patrol arrives when you least expect it to brighten the day of some lucky volunteer.

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