A key factor in
the success of Berkshire United Way’s efforts to make Berkshire County a
dynamic, engaged community with opportunities for all is the dedication and
commitment of our hardworking volunteers. This is especially true during our workplace
campaign—which takes place each fall in more than 150 Berkshire County
businesses—where volunteers serve as ambassadors for Berkshire United Way.
These
volunteers, commonly referred to as Employee Campaign Coordinators (ECCs), wear
many hats in support of our fundraising efforts. In addition to overseeing
their company’s annual Berkshire United Way fundraising campaign, ECCs plan
special events throughout the year, which raise money to support our
investments in the community. Examples of past events include paint and sip nights,
gift basket giveaways, casual days and a baby photo contest where employees tried
to identify their colleagues by the baby photo submitted by each employee.
They also help
coordinate teams of volunteers that support the work we do throughout our
community. Some ECC’s organize teams that care for one of the 52 Book Houses
that give kids free access to books throughout the county or run book drives at
their workplace to ensure each House is adequately filled with books for the
children of our community to enjoy.
Last year workplace
employees gave more than $1.2 million dollars to help build a stronger
community here in the Berkshires. As we pause to reflect, we’d like to thank
our many workplace campaign volunteers for helping us achieve that success – we
couldn’t have done it without you!
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Sandy Girard and Jennifer Vasolino of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank, recipients of the 2018 Target Employee Campaign Coordinator of the Year Award with Kristine Hazzard,
President and CEO of Berkshire United Way.
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To learn more
about becoming an ECC, and other volunteer opportunities with Berkshire United
Way, please contact me at djudge@berkshireunitedway.org.
Happy New Year!
Duffy
Development Manager
Development Manager
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