The United Way is looking for volunteers to participate in community service projects on Tuesday, September 14 for the 13^th annual Day of Caring.

Companies and groups throughout Marshall County are currently forming teams of volunteers to work.

"Participation in a Day of Caring project is open to everyone. A volunteer can form a team or join an existing team to get involved," said Lynda Geddes, United Way's Day of Caring Coordinator. "Normally, our volunteer teams are from companies, government agencies and civic clubs, but everyone is encouraged to volunteer. It is extremely encouraging when new groups such as Sunday School classes, scout troops, garden clubs and individuals join in this event."

Steve Marshall, campaign chair for United Way, believes that the Day of Caring project is special to the whole community.

"Marshall County has an outstanding tradition of volunteerism, probably never better reflected than with the Day of Caring," said Marshall in a press release. "It greatly enriches our community and reinforces that fact that we live in a truly great place. On September 14, we have the chance to help our neighbors and see how the programs we support accomplish their work.

According to records, last year, more than 460 volunteers from 39 companies work on 68 service projects. The dollar value of their work was estimated at $27,500.

This year, five new agency projects were added for a total of 74 different projects.

The Day of Caring will start with a kick-off breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Albertville on Tuesday, September 14^th.

Any community member wanting to support the Day of Caring may purchase breakfast tickets for $8 and t-shirts for $5 each.

Breakfast tickets and t-shirts are free to participating project volunteers.

Breakfast ticket deadline is Tuesday, September 7^th.

For more information about volunteering, to purchase a shirt or to attend the Day of Caring/ Campaign Kick-off breakfast, contact Geddes at 256-582-4700.