It is an advocate for the image of volunteerism and works to strengthen both a positive environment for volunteers as well as providing volunteer management strategies in the Tanana Valley. The Center maintains a resource library, provides a printed Volunteer Opportunities directory, maintains a weekly column in the local paper and coordinates volunteer recognition through a variety of activities which include monthly awards on a television station and an annual Volunteer Recognition and Award celebration. Another valuable publication available through the Volunteer Action Center is the Legal Handbook. Day of Caring Day of Caring mobilizes volunteers from the business community to work on projects in health and human service agencies. Employers are encouraged to release employees from regular duties for a 4 to 6 hour time period to participate in the event.
Agencies submit applications, with project specifications and numbers of volunteers needed.
These projects are matched with interested employee volunteer groups who have the time and talents needed to complete what was needed by the agency. Since 1983, the Fairbanks North Star Borough has been awarded federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. A Local Board, made up of representatives of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, determines how the funds are awarded and distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs that are run by local service organizations in the area. The executive summary is available on-line. Coordinated Transportation Program United Way of the Tanana Valley is partnering with several organizations in completing a coordinated transportation plan.