DHSS Press Release |
Date: April 15, 1999 DHSS-14-1999 |
| Gregg C. Sylvester, M.D., Secretary Jennifer Castleberry, Communication Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 |
Contact: Glen Stubbolo, State Office of Volunteerism Phone: (302) 739-4457 |
GOVERNOR CARPER TO KICK OFF VOLUNTEER WEEK, APRIL 18-24
Volunteerism recognized as a life-long experience
| WHO: | Governor Thomas R. Carper Delaware Health & Social Services Secretary Gregg Sylvester Division of State Service Centers Director Anne Farley Delaware Mentoring Council Chair Teresa Clougher 1999 Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards recipients 1999 Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards recipients |
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| WHAT: | Proclamation signing to celebrate April 18-24, 1999 as National Volunteer Week in Delaware |
| WHERE: | Springer Middle School 2220 Shipley Road Wilmington, DE |
| WHEN: | 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 19, 1999 |
| WHY: | National Volunteer Week in Delaware is a great opportunity for Delawareans to become involved in their community and to recognize the meaningful ways volunteers contribute to the state. The week is designed to encourage all Delawareans to volunteer their time, experience and skills in their communities. |
Recipients of the Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards will be at the event. In addition, Governor Carper will introduce the 1999 recipients of the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards, which recognizes the remarkable volunteer contributions of Delaware's individuals, groups and businesses.
The Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award recipients will be presented with their awards at a special dinner ceremony capping National Volunteer Week in Delaware on April 22, 1999 at the Dover Sheraton. For volunteer opportunities or more information concerning National Volunteer Week in Delaware or the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards, contact The Volunteer Link at 1-800-815- LINK (5465).
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
