United Way for Greater AustinMiddle SchoolVolunteer Project Leaders

May 27, 2014

Goals of Middle School VPL Program

Middle school Volunteer Project Leaders (VPLs) will:– identify needs and gaps in their community– drive volunteer projects to meet those needs– work with others to create a strong and vibrant

community– begin to make a regular and thoughtful practice of

volunteerism

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VPL Impact on Community

43 Student

Volunteer Project Leaders

$20,380.70 donated time back to the Manor, St. Johns and

Dove Springs communities

865 hours of service

18 completed

projects

3 participating campuses

VPL quotes about the program

Special thanks

• Decker Middle School• Webb Middle School• Mendez Middle School• Bank of America!!!• Mr. Sanchez• Mrs. Torres-Solis• Ms. Martin• Mr. Barnett• Mr. Perkins• Ms. Posada• Felicia Curran• Steven Zuniga• Luke Martinez- Bank of America• Julie Fisher- Samsung• AJ Bloomquist- JE Dunn

• United Way for Greater Austin• UWATX Young Leaders Society• Keep Austin Beautiful• Capital Area Food Bank• Austin Seminole Club• Kedrion USA• Nordstrom Rack• Communities in Schools• Camp Fire• Ronald McDonald House• Family Resource Centers• Boys and Girls Clubs• 21st Century ACE

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