Volunteer
Advancing the common good is a goal for which we can all strive. Our combined efforts, how we LIVE UNITED-is a way we can join hands to help children and families, those living alone, or those struggling to find something to eat, a place to live, or a reason to hope, find a way to make it on their own.
These volunteers have opened their minds, reached out their hand, opened their heart, raised their voice and shown how they make a difference.
May Volunteer
Renee Wampler
Community Leader
Renee Wampler is a great example of a WLC member! In the past year she has been very instrumental
in the volunteer projects with WLC. As a part of the WLC Volunteer Committee she helped in the
planning process for Stone Soup and is taking the lead on the WLC Day of Action
project. It was her idea for the WLC part of Day of Action to create Summer Supply bags to keep students at P.B. Young, Sr. Elementary School engaged while on break.
April Volunteer
Ron WIlliams
City Treasurer, Suffolk
A proud native of Suffolk, Ron Williams has been City Treasurer since 1982 and has participated with United Way for decades. He’s served in a variety of roles with United Way of South Hampton Roads, including: Board Member, Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, Leadership Giving Chairman, Funding Volunteer and head of the City of Suffolk’s campaign.
Suffolk’s most memorable United Way event is the “Treasurer’s Annual United Way Golf Tournament” which has raised over $160,000. Golf teams from across South Hampton Roads assemble for a day of philanthropic fun that includes a ball drop raffle from a helicopter and other prizes.
In addition to his participation with United Way, Ron is also involved in many other organizations throughout the area. We are all thankful for his philanthropic work and passion and that he chooses to LIVE UNITED.
March Volunteer
Carolyn Abron McCadden
You may remember Carolyn Abron McCadden as one of our Super Heroes from last year's Awards Finale Luncheon. She doesn't stop being Super Woman there! Carolyn began giving in1973 when she first started working 38 years ago. She
has served in many positions with United Way of South Hampton Roads and numerous other organizations in our community:
She has served as UWSHR’s Board Member and Board Chair, Women’s Leadership Board and Board Chair, Funding Panel Member and Panel Chair.
She also volunteers at Ebenezer Baptist Church, in Portsmouth, VA. Serving as Chair, of their Trustee Ministry,
Sunday School Teacher, and in their Fit and Faithful Ministry.
Carolyn also serves on the board for ForKids and the Virginia Center For Inclusive
Communities Board Chair.
During our funding meetings it was touching to hear this Carolyn repeatedly give firsthand accounts of her boots on the ground knowledge of many of our agencies because she volunteers to serve so often, serving in a soup kitchen or mentoring.
Last year we recognized her as our Spirit of South Hampton Roads at our 2010-2011 Awards Finale Luncheon. We'd also like to congratulate Carolyn on her recent nomination and award for YWCA's Woman of Distinction for her work in volunteerism!
February Volunteer
Dorian Johnson
Promotions Intern, UWSHR
Dorian M. Johnson is a recent graduate of Norfolk State University. She plans on using her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mass Communications towards becoming a spokesperson for a nationwide non-profit organization and even operating her own one day.
he loves to give back to friends, family and those in her community. Majority of her time is spent volunteering, mentoring or helping out in her church. Working with United Way is an exciting new venture that she is ready to take on full force.
January Volunteer
Vivian Duke
This year marks the beginning of Vivian’s 30th year as a United Way funding volunteer! She currently serves on the education panel, however since 1982 she has volunteered on other panels. “I have fully enjoyed my entire time with United Way and getting to know the agencies. It has been a great learning experience on how United Way tries to be good stewards of public funds. I have enjoyed meeting numerous volunteers—it has been a delight.”
Vivian is a native of Norfolk and went to Norfolk State College (now Norfolk State University) and transferred to Virginia State in Petersburg, VA. She has her Master’s degree from Old Dominion University and was certified in Public School Administration from ODU.
She served as an English teacher for 27 years: 17 at Crestwood High School, and 10 at Indian River High School. She also served as an Assistant Principal for Instruction. In relation to her educational background, she has served for 20 years as a judge for WAVY-TV’s Young Achiever’s award where middle and high school students are nominated for outstanding achievement.
For fun, Vivian likes to travel. For more than 20 consecutive years has traveled to New York for the Metropolitan Opera and Broadway shows. Vivian also enjoys local entertainment/educational events as a season tickets holder to the Harrison Opera House, Well’s Theater and The Norfolk Forum. She also is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
Vivian was married for 37 years but is now a widow. She is an active member of Third Presbyterian Church and is moderator of the Presbyterian Women’s Group.