United Way Hands On Greenville names Volunteers of the Year
 Tim McLaughlin, VOY |
Two United Way Hands On Greenville volunteers, who together donated more
than 821 hours, or nearly five full weeks, were named the 2010-2011
Volunteers of the Year during the organization's annual Volunteer
Appreciation Night.
Kim Diello was named Volunteer of the Year for the first time
after donating 445 hours, or 18.5 days, to volunteer service. Diello has
volunteered for various city events,
including Downtown Alive and Fall For Greenville. She has also served at
county-wide special events including the Trillium Arts Festival, the
Spinx Run
Fest, Beach Ball and the Greer Relief Wing Fling. She's volunteered on
HOG Day each year and has been a part of the
planning process for the annual Piggy Bank Auction for the past few
years.
Tim McLaughlin volunteered 376 hours, or 15.6 days, to receive the award for the second straight year. McLaughlin has volunteered with Greenville Glen Assisted Living, Greenville Humane Society, American Red Cross and the American Diabetes Association. He also has helped at many of the city events downtown, including Fall For Greenville and Main Street Jazz, as well as the United Ministries Walk for the Homeless.
During Volunteer Appreciation Night, held Aug. 18 at Wild Wing Cafe, United Way Hands On Greenville Advisory Board Chair David Ramseur thanked all HOG volunteers for their dedication and service to the community.
"HOG wouldn’t exist without your commitment, dedication, passion and generosity," said Ramseur. "Because of you, we truly are making and difference and improving the future for all of us."
This past year, Hands On Greenville’s existing volunteers were joined by 4,560 new volunteers. There were over 34,749 volunteer opportunities filled, delivering over 49,892 hours of community service throughout Greenville County and making an estimated economic contribution of $1,034,061.
To become a United Way Hands On Greenville volunteer, visit www.handsongreenville.org and choose the project that right for your from our list of hundreds of available opportunities.
