Total minutes promised
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The Bedford County Chamber Foundation and Bedford County Chamber of Commerce are excited continue our Kindness Initiative: The Million Minutes of Service. Each year from March 4th through February 28th, we will track hours pledged and served toward volunteerism, kindness and giving back to the community with a collective MILLION MINUTE ANNUAL GOAL. Launched in 2022 In partnership with Impel Web Development, citizens of all ages have the opportunity to join in this effort by promising minutes toward the kindness initiative through our online platform.
Inspired by itv/Good Morning Britain's 1 Million Minutes Campaign
Percentage to 2024 Million Minute Goal
Promised Minutes
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Why it’s important to show kindness by volunteering in your community
- Volunteers bolster non-profit organizations, providing free man-power, talent and energy toward an organization’s mission and goals.
- Volunteers help meet the needs of the local community, helping the region be the best place possible to live, work, play and prosper.
- Volunteering helps to support important causes and people in need in our community.
What You Gain from Giving Back to Others Through Service
- Volunteers FEEL GOOD by doing good works and MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
- Volunteers enjoy improved well-being and decreased stress.
- Volunteers build valuable experience and skills.
- Volunteering can expand your personal and professional network.
- Volunteering can help prepare you for the future.
Places to Make a Difference are Plentiful
- Schools
- Churches
- Senior centers
- Youth programs & sports teams
- Fundraising events
- Hospitals & health care settings
- Animal shelters
- Home construction organizations
- Libraries
- Soup kitchens
- Parks and trails
- Service Organizations
- And Much More!
Total Minutes Promised in 2023
1,651,114
Local Volunteer Opportunities
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| Name | Group | Pledged Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Burke | Habitat for Humanity of Bedford County | 9100 |
| Gretchen Burke | Habitat for Humanity of Bedford County | 9100 |
| Gretchen Burke | Habitat for Humanity of Bedford County | 9100 |
| Gretchen Burke | Habitat for Humanity | 9100 |
| Gretchen Burke | Habitat for Humanity | 9100 |
| Gretchen Burke | Habitat for Humanity of Bedford County | 9100 |
| 9100 | ||
| Gretchen Burke | Habitat for Humanity | 9100 |
| Name | Group | Pledged Minutes |