By Staff Reports
(Maui) – The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns’ Volunteer Center will host the 7th annual Volunteer Expo on Saturday, April 5 at Queen Kaahumanu Center.
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include exhibits by 25 local non-profit agencies, including the Maui Food Bank, Senior Companion Program and Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation. The organizations will provide educational information about their programs, goals and needs while actively recruiting volunteers for 2014.
The event kicks off National Volunteer Week 2014, which is held this year from April 6–13. The observance is designed to inspire, recognize and encourage individuals to engage in their communities. The Maui celebration will include family-friendly activities, along with event entertainment by emcee Kathy Collins, Keoni’s Hot Lava DanceFit and musical group Mele Pono. Mayor Alan Arakawa will assist in honoring outstanding volunteers during the Volunteer Hero Ceremony.
Sponsors include Alexander & Baldwin Foundation, Tri-Isle Resource Conservation and Development, the County of Maui, KONI 104.7, Hale Mahaolu and Queen Kaahumanu Center. For Twitter updates on the event, guests are encouraged to follow #VolunteerMaui.
For more information, contact Wendy Stebbins, Volunteer Center Coordinator via email at wendy.stebbins@mauicounty.gov or by phone, (808) 270-7150. The official event flyer can be found at www.mauicounty.gov/volunteercenter.
