You Can Make a Difference

By Suzy Kridner

CBE Administrative Assistant

Coming to work today I saw people waving signs saying "Thank you" on street corners. "It's our way of saying thank you back to the community," said Ray Salazar, president of United Way of Volusia and Flagler Counties, since April 10-16 is National Volunteer Week. He said the sign-wavers are from United Way member agencies, clients and special vounteers.

Fortunately I work for an agency that encourages its employees to volunteer. My co-workers are involved with the Red Cross, Halifax Urban Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, Children's Advocacy Center, the United Way, Children's Home Society and many others.

Volunteering also can be a means to a job for the unemployed. You'll feel useful and when you're active helping others, you may be considered when a position opens up.

Today the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties is honoring its Volunteers of the Year at a luncheon in Daytona Beach. It is held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week and Florida Volunteer Month.

Are you looking for ways to help others -- and help yourself? Opportunites abound!

The United Way's Volunteer Center is a good place to start.