GetInvolved.ca Marks International Volunteer Day with Goal of 2,000,000
Volunteer Hours
A National Campaign that asks for Canadians' time, not money, to make a difference in 2010
"We want people to think about the value of giving their time-at their local school, on the soccer field or helping a cause or charity that makes a difference in their community," said
Canadian individuals, families and businesses can pledge their volunteer hours at www.getinvolved.ca. The Get Involved website connects individuals who want to make a difference to charities and not-for-profit organizations who need their help. The site also showcases 50 video profiles on everyday individuals who make a difference and hosts a blog promoting social activism and the power of social media.
Getinvolved.ca is a two-year partnership between q media solutions (http://www.qmediasolutions.com), and TVO (http://www.tvo.org). Get Involved was made possible thanks to the financial participation of the Bell Broadcast & New Media Fund (http://www.ipf.ca/Bell/English/BellFund.html), a fully audited grant. Power of the Hour is a National campaign in partnership with Volunteer
Available for Interview:
Amanda Belzowski (www.lemonade4heart.org)
A 12 year old volunteer fundraising powerhouse who has raised more than
Bilaal Rajan (www.makingchangenow.com) a 12 year old social activist, philanthropist, fundraiser, UNICEF Ambassador, motivational speaker and author. To date, he has raised over
Senior Partner, q media solutions and founder of Get Involved.
About q media solutions:
q media solutions is a full service, Toronto-based production company. The company's award-winning work includes integrated campaigns for national television networks and national daily newspapers and multi-part television series shot and broadcast around the world. Additionally, the company does pro bono work for a number of not-for-profit and charitable organizations. Get Involved is funded with the generous support of the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund.
About Get Involved: Get Involved is a series of 50 documentary shorts celebrating people from 7-70 who are making a difference in their schools, in their community and through their work. They are stories of inspiration. Getinvolved.ca was created to transform that inspiration into action.
For further information: Patrick McCaully, Pointman Public Relations, (416) 855-9427, [email protected], www.pointmanpr.com
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