TO:  Delta Zeta Alumnae

FROM:  Heather Anderson, National Director

      RE:  National Volunteer Week

Delta Zeta Sorority is once again participating in National Volunteer Week
(April 18-24, 2010).  A service of the Points of Light Institute & HandsOn Network, National Volunteer Week is about thanking some of America’s most valuable assets – our volunteers – and to recognize the many ways they improve our organizations and communities. 

National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to be an asset in their communities and on campus.  It’s about demonstrating that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals no matter how big or small.  This is a time to celebrate our volunteers who dedicate their time, talent and treasure to the success of our sorority.  National Volunteer Week is not only our moment in time to celebrate our volunteers, but to enable our sorority to share ideas, practices and stories, wherever they happen, and shaping a movement to re-imagine the notion of citizenship for the 21st century.

Did you know?

       • About 44.6% of volunteers became involved with their main organization after 
         being asked to volunteer, most often by someone in the organization.
       • Communities with high levels of neighbors working with and helping each other
         are more healthy and vibrant places to live and work.

Delta Zeta wants to take this time to honor you, our volunteers.  Without your tireless and continued efforts, Delta Zeta could not continue to thrive as it has over the last 107 years.  No act of volunteerism is too big or small.  Your actions inspire others to get involved and achieve results.  Thank you for all that you do on a daily basis to exemplify the high ideals of our sorority. 

Delta Zeta Sorority was founded by six women who gave graciously of themselves to build an organization which provides an enduring sisterhood based on a heritage of core values, academic excellence, leadership development and service to others.  Volunteerism is the foundation of Delta Zeta.  We couldn’t do it with you!

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