Get involved through volunteer work

February 21, 2008 12:15 am

Thanks for the great article titled "Companies embrace volunteer programs" [Feb. 7]. It highlighted how much businesses and their employees can give back to their community through volunteerism.

Through the Volunteer Center at Rappahannock United Way, we have partnered for many years with businesses such as Rappahannock Electric Coop, Home Depot, MediCorp, Intuit, and Geico, to name but a few. We have been honored to help connect them with vital programs and services serving those most in need among us.

Employees from these companies take time from their busy schedules to help complete vital projects and support nonprofit services throughout our community.

The feedback we receive also validates the point that the businesses and volunteers also have so much to gain from their efforts as they learn new skills, connect with the community, and bond with their fellow workers.

We are all so fortunate to have the support of such generous and dedicated businesses in our community. Keep up the good work!

We encourage all businesses to follow this example and get involved through volunteering. Just visit our Web site for lots of inspiration.

Sarah Walsh

Spotsylvania

The writer is director of community investments at Rappahannock United Way.