We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who have already signed up to volunteer at the 2008 National Urban League Conference, July 30 – August 2, 2008.  One of the many benefits of being a volunteer is the FREE customer service training that will be made available prior to the Conference.  Volunteers are requested to attend at least one of these trainings.  The first scheduled dates are listed below.  Additional dates will be added.  Please check back for updates.

1.      Date:   Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Time:  6:30p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Place: Metropolitan Orlando Urban League

2804 Belco Drive

Orlando, FL  32808

2.      Date:   Saturday, June 28, 2008

Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Place: Metropolitan Orlando Urban League

2804 Belco Drive

Orlando, FL  32808

3.      Date:   Saturday, July 12, 2008

Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Place: Disney Entrepreneur Center

Landmark One

315 E. Robinson St., Ste. 100

Orlando, FL  32801

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:      Shellie-Ann Minnis, Director of Operations

                        Metropolitan Orlando Urban League, Inc.

                        (407) 841-7654

www.metorlandoul.org

                        www.volunteer.biz

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — 2008 NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE

The Metropolitan Orlando Urban League is pleased to serve as the host affiliate for the 2008 National Urban League Annual Conference and we need your support.  The conference will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, July 30 – August 2. 

Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help make the event a success and Hands on Orlando is pleased to assist in this recruitment effort.  Hands on Orlando is a non-profit organization that identifies, plans, manages and leads high quality volunteer projects that engage thousands of individuals, families, groups and companies in meaningful hands-on experiences that improve The Human Condition.

By getting involved as a volunteer for the Conference, you will have fun, change lives and empower people in communities across the United States.  Among the many benefits of volunteering, volunteers who help at the conference receive a badge that entitles them to free general admission to plenary & workshop sessions, including the Presidential plenary on Friday, August 1, 2008.

There are a variety of opportunities to serve.  To sign up, please visit www.volunteer.biz.  

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