[IMC] Press Release: Volunteers Needed For Dump & Run: May Collections In C-U

[Megan Flowers]

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*April 22, 2014

*For media inquiries, contact:* Megan Flowers, Communications Director
[217.337.1500
| megan at universityymca.org]



Volunteers Needed for Dump & Run:  *May Collection Days in Champaign-Urbana*


     CHAMPAIGN, IL- April 22, 2014 - The University YMCA is seeking Dump &
Run volunteers in Champaign-Urbana to help collect, sort and pack up
reusable items from move out and spring cleaning. Volunteers are needed
during Dump & Run's collection days from May 12-17 and from May 19-23.

     For each volunteer, volunteer orientation will take place at the
University YMCA at the beginning of each volunteer shift. No heavy lifting
is required. Volunteer groups are also encouraged to sign-up. If you would
like to join the University YMCA's Dump & Run program as a volunteer, call
the University YMCA at 217-337-1500, or visit
universityymca.org/dump_and_run/volunteer<http://www.universityymca.org/dump_and_run/volunteer/>
.

     "When you volunteer, you get first dibs on the things collected (after
only 6 hours of volunteering) - and we get an unbelievable amount of great
things donated! So come out and volunteer for this great cause," said,
Alicia Beck.

     Because of Dump & Run volunteers, six semi-trailers worth of used, but
quality goods are kept out of Champaign-Urbana's dumpsters and landfills
each year. This project reduces litter and consumer waste, saves space in
landfills, lowers dumping costs for certified housing and apartments,
provides inexpensive items for folks to purchase in the fall  and acts as a
major fundraiser for the University YMCA.

     The University YMCA is the oldest non-profit in Champaign County,
connecting student leaders to community since 1873. The University YMCA
combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century and a half of
experience in developing cause-driven leaders.

     *Visuals:* volunteers and Y staff collecting items from donation boxes
at University residential halls, unloading and sorting through piles of
donated items in the University YMCA's Latzer hall and driving to pick up
furniture from community members in Champaign-Urbana.

     *Media Kit: *[ 3 images featuring volunteers and Y staff during Dump &
Run May Collection Days]

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-- 
Best,
Megan Flowers
Communications Director
University YMCA
Office: 217-337-1500
Fax: 217-337-1533
Email: megan at universityymca.org
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