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Causes: Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: Volunteer Starkville is a one-stop resource for all things volunteering.We serve local nonprofits and volunteers to connect and find purpose in building a strong community. We encourage everyone to serve – children, young adults, seniors, families, students, and professionals. There is a place for service for everyone to stay engaged and help our community improve and thrive. With volunteers, volunteer management training, nonprofit workshops, and other services, we help our local nonprofits become as effective and efficient as they are passionate about their missions. Our services are fully integrated, and strengthened through partnership with other local civic clubs and organizations and local businesses. Together, we work to accelerate the success of Starkville’s nonprofits, enabling them to reach their full potential.
Results: In 2013, Volunteer Starkville engaged 15,424 volunteers, served 79 nonprofits,and contribute 64,430 hours of service to the City of Starkville and Oktibbeha County.
Target demographics: Volunteers and Nonprofits
Direct beneficiaries per year: 15,424 Volunteers and 79 Local Nonprofits
Geographic areas served: Oktibbeha County Mississippi
Programs: volunteer opportunity promotion, workshops for volunteer leaders, workshops for nonprofits, identification of resources for nonprofits, MLK Service Day, National Volunteer Week in April, 9/11 Service Day, and Volunteer Recognition & Awards