RMCR Volunteer receives President’s Volunteer Service Award
One of our volunteers has received the 2009 President’s Volunteer Service award for his work with Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is an initiative of the Corporation for National and Community Service and is administered by the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network.
John works for Qwest Communications. The Qwest Foundation will match volunteer hours at eligible 501(c)(3) programs with a monetary contribution. Employees must volunteer for a minimum of 40 hours in a six-month period to qualify for the program. John volunteered for an excess of 300 hours in his first six months with RMCR.
Because of his effort, he received a pin, a certificate, and a letter from President Barak Obama congratulating him for his service to the community. President Obama stated in his letter “While government can open more opportunities for us to serve our communities, it is up to each of us to seize those opportunities. Thank you for your devotion to service and for doing all you can to shape a better tomorrow for our great Nation.”
RMCR also adds their thanks to John for his work to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome eligible Cocker Spaniels. Find out more about The President’s Volunteer Service Award at http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/. If you are interested in volunteering with RMCR, check with your employer to see if they offer a similar program. It’s an easy way to increase your efforts and help non-profit organizations.
