what people are saying. I want to tell you just how FABULOUS The Board Match event is. Since the event, I have been and will continue to share with my colleagues just what a phenomenal resource this event has become to the Bay Area.
- Lorna D. Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Community Vocational Enterprises, Inc.
National Volunteer Week: April 18 - 24, 2010National Volunteer Week gives us a chance each year to acknowledge the huge impact volunteers have in our communities, a week to shine the spotlight on all that they do to improve our world. To celebrate, we give the community a chance to nominate amazing individuals, nonprofits and corporations whose commitment to the community is outstanding.
The Power of Volunteering
Last week, The Volunteer Center celebrated National Volunteer Week and our community of volunteers, nonprofit volunteer leaders and business volunteer leaders at Hats Off: A Celebration of Volunteer Heroes!
If you weren't able to join us at Hats Off! and witness the premiere of The Power of Volunteering, The Volunteer Center's newest video, featuring volunteers and their opinions of volunteerism, click here to watch The Power of Volunteering right now!
A special thank you to
for sponsoring such a meaningful and important event!
Volunteer Heroes Celebration Supporter: Synopsys
Volunteer Heroes Celebration Underwriter: Farella Braun + Martel LLP and
Intel Corporation
The Volunteer Center congratulates the winners of the 2010 Bay Area Volunteer Awards!
Since 1992, the Bay Area Volunteer Awards have recognized inspirational volunteers, nonprofits and businesses who continue to raise the bar in community involvement. All 2010 Bay Area Volunteer Award winners and nominees will be honored at The Volunteer Center's annual volunteer celebration, Hats Off: A Celebration Volunteer Heroes!
2010 Volunteer Choice Award - Sponsored by: 
Recognizes volunteers’ favorite nonprofit decided by an online popular vote!
2010 Winner:
2010 Community Spirit Award - Sponsored by: AAA
Recognizes the achievements of outstanding individual volunteers
2010 Winners:
- Mariaelena Gonzalez, San Francisco Suicide Prevention
- Chip Supanich, Shanti
2010 Excellence in Nonprofit Volunteer Management Award - Sponsored by: Walmart eCommerce
Recognizes nonprofit organizations that effectively engage volunteers in the meaningful work that they do
2010 Winners:
2010 Nonprofit Board Leader Award - Sponsored by: The Ascent Services Group
Recognizes the achievements of outstanding nonprofit board members
2010 Winners:
2010 Corporate Community Champion Award - Sponsored by:
DeloitteRecognizes the outstanding volunteer leadership and achievements of a corporate officer
2010 Winner:2010 Corporate Community Involvement AwardRecognizes a business that operates an outstanding employee community involvement program
2010 Winner:
