5/16/13 - The success of volunteers who work to strengthen and support programs in Livingston County was the focus of a celebration picnic at Howell City Park yesterday. As the need for human services continues to grow locally, the goal is to mobilize volunteers and help meet the needs of area non-profits and organizations. A program of the Livingston County United Way, Volunteer Livingston works in partnership with all agencies to identify and solve social problems affecting area residents. Volunteer Livingston Coordinator Candy Jones-Guerin says everyone works so well together in the community, the picnic offers a way to bring them all together since most volunteers work with multiple organizations. She says there really are a large number of people helping every single day in the community to make a difference. Volunteers who spoke with WHMI said itâs a rewarding feeling that cannot be matched, knowing you've given something of yourself to others. Most added that if they only had more time, they would do even more because there is still a lot of need. Officials say the continued volunteer assistance is crucial to help meet the needs of people in the community. Anyone looking for local opportunities is asked to visit www.volunterlivingston.com, where they can shop around for that perfect fit. A link is posted below. (JM)
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