SUMMARY:

LOANED ASSOCIATE (L. A.) is a carefully selected individual, either recruited
from or sponsored by a company, as well as provided through local colleges.

The Loaned Associate Program offers unique professional management training,
development, and networking opportunities.

The individual is available to the United Way of Wyoming Valley for 12 weeks to exclusively
assist with the public phase of the community-wide campaign.  Both full-time and part-time
Loaned Associates are welcome. 

During this period of time, the L. A. is given company support, relieved of work responsibilities, and will work out of the United Way office to plan, organize and implement workplace campaigns. 

SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITY

Program includes:   Overview of the United Way System
                             Presentation Skills
                             Account Management
                             Tours of Member Agencies

 Emphasis on:           Teamwork
                             Public Speaking
                             Time Management
                             Organizational Skills
                             Establishing Priorities
                             Analytical Skills
                             Computer & Telephone Training
                             Fundraising Skills

CANDIDATES:   Someone who would benefit from broad community interaction and
                     exposure
Professionals
Organized Labor/Blue Collar Workforce
Volunteers Management Trainees
Support Staff
College Interns
Non-Management Personnel
Retirees
Spouses   (who wish to transition into the workforce)

ADVANTAGES OF THE PROGRAM: 

WIN - WIN SITUATION    · COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT   · REWARDING WAY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CAMPAIGN

Benefits Organizations, Loaned Associates, Community, and United Way Campaign

-Promotes businesses, as well as United Way, building prestige through good community relations

-Community involvement/networking opportunity with management, employees, volunteers, and United  Way staff

-Learn public speaking and develop winning presentation skills to inspire donors

-Develop and utilize leadership skills

-Increase employee self-confidence and skill development, such as organizational / time management  skills

-Computer and telephone training

-Develop an interest and desire to participate in future United Way Campaigns

-May lead to other volunteer opportunities in "our" community

TRAINING:  Extensive one-week management training program – free  (available in Fall) Ongoing                    training throughout the Campaign

DETAILS:

-Loaned Associate remains on salary of sponsoring organization.

-Sponsoring organization generally covers business expenses  (parking & mileage).

-Loaned Associate should have access to own personal vehicle.

TIMEFRAME:

-12 weeks' commitment by Loaned Associates

-September through December   (Monday thru Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.)

-Hours may vary according to account assignments.


NOTE:  Because the public phase of the annual campaign is condensed into this 12-week period, we ask that the individual representing your organization not have vacation time scheduled during this period. (flexibility case by case)

NAME YOUR LOANED ASSOCIATE EARLY.

Please FAX (570) 822-0522  OR  E-MAIL  ( cberet@unitedwaywb.org )  the completed Loaned Associate Information Form to Cathy Beretski, Sr. Director Resource Development, United Way of Wyoming Valley - Phone: (570) 829-6711, Ext. 223

United Way of Wyoming Valley
8 West Market Street, Suite 450
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711
Phone: (570) 829-6711
Fax: (570) 822-0522