Local Organizations Show Appreciation During Volunteer Week

DULUTH, Minn. — Local organizations are showing their appreciation to volunteers this week.

Head of the Lakes United Way teamed up with Twin Ports non-profit partners to offer deals and discounts during the week. A Volunteer Appreciation Passport was given as a way to see all the different options. Some deals included a free-self guided tour at Glensheen, a free coffee and roll at Johnson’s Bakery, and buy one entree, get one free at O-M-C Smokehouse.

Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert hosted a press conference today with a National Volunteer Week Proclamation at Corktown Deli.

“It’s really great to come together and offer this to all sorts of different volunteer organizations because a lot of people don’t have a budget to even have a full-time volunteer coordinator, let alone maybe throw an appreciation event for volunteers. So, if we can do that collectively it saves time, saves money and brings together you know a greater amount of benefits and ways to celebrate volunteers,” said Zoey Leege, Community Engagement Coordinator at Head of the Lakes United Way.

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities head over to the Head of the Lakes United Way’s website.