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Nominate a volunteer for the 2010 Annual "Inspire by Example" Award Recognize outstanding volunteers in your organization by nominating them for the Volunteer Center's Inspire by Example Awards.

Awards are given in the categories of Milwaukee County adult, youth, team, and business, who demonstrate commitment to, and active engagement in volunteering. The Wile Volunteer Management Award, named for Shirley Chase Wile - founder of the Inter Agency Council on Volunteerism (IACV), honors the professional volunteer manager. The award is co-sponsored by AVM - the Association of Volunteer Managers of SE Wisconsin. The Fran Swigart Board Leadership Award recognizes an exceptional leader of a nonprofit Board of Directors. Winning nonprofit organizations will receive a $500 donation.

To nominate an outstanding volunteer from your organization for the Fran Swigart Board Leadership award complete the nomination form. To nominate someone for all other categories of awards, click here and submit by Friday, February 5th.
National Volunteer Rate Increased Slightly in 2009
A study shows that more Americans volunteered in 2009 than in 2008. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 63.4 million people, or 26.8% of the population volunteered in 2009. In 2008. the rate was 26.4%. For more information about the report, click Here .

Volunteers Help Community Prepare for Winter
On November 7th over 1,100 students, companies, congregations and families helped 350 older adult homeowners get their yards ready for winter by raking leaves and washing windows. The volunteers were part of Make A Difference Day organized by the Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee and Interfaith Older Adult Program. Click here to see the great work of the volunteers.