Midwest Volunteers Spread the Word about Heifer

Every day I am reminded of the wonderful things that our volunteers are doing across the region to support Heifer International. Our Midwest volunteers are making presentations, sharing Heifer literature, speaking to family, friends, and social groups, recruiting new volunteers, and always looking for new opportunities to tell people about Heifer. And every day, our Midwest volunteers are making presentations to congregations, civic clubs, schools, and other organizations – connecting face-to-face with people about the impact that they can have through a gift to Heifer International.

As you spread the word about Heifer and hunger, you also have an opportunity to share four key messages with our supporters: Vision, Motivation, Accomplishment, and Recognition.

· Vision goes beyond the Heifer vision and mission statements to include relevant initiatives within Heifer – reasons to get involved and get excited about what Heifer can do with their help.

· Motivation is a key resource and an enthusiastic volunteer can play a vital role in a successful project. Keep on sharing your personal and passionate stories about how Heifer has changed you and your world.

· Accomplishments are many and Heifer International’s success is proven. Having moved more than 9.2 million families from poverty to self-reliance, the Hope for the Future Campaign was created with a goal of raising $800 million to help an additional 23 million men, women, and children. In addition to raising the quality of life and living standards for our project participants, the Heifer model has the ability to transform lives. As a recent study tour participant said, “What sets Heifer apart from other organizations is the transformation that happens to people when the barriers of poverty are broken down, self-worth is obtained, and the realization comes that the future can be better.”

· Recognition to our Heifer International donors is important. They want to know that they matter in our organization, that their support made a difference. I am so grateful for the hundreds of volunteers in our region who deliver this important message of thanks to our donors, congregations, schools, and civic clubs.

Whether you volunteered for the first time for Heifer this summer, or the fiftieth time, you are a valued volunteer for Heifer! Thank you for your commitment to education, advocacy, and fundraising for Heifer International in the Midwest. The world is a better place because of your hard work and so many futures are brighter today thanks to you!