As a sponsored employee for United Way of London & Middlesex you have the opportunity to help thousands of people in London and the surrounding areas. And Western wants to help make this a reality.
The university is looking for a staff member to join the Sponsored Employee program for the 2010 United Way campaign, which kicks off in the fall.
The person successfully recruited into the position will continue to earn their Western salary while helping the United Way.
Several organizations and businesses lend one or more employees to the United Way to work on the campaign. Last year, Physical Plant employee Alex Kulczycki helped lead Western to its largest contribution ever, raising $590,383. Since 1994, Western’s campus community has raised more than $6.3 million for the United Way of London & Middlesex.
“It was an experience I won’t soon forget,” says Kulczycki, who was looking forward to getting involved with the United Way and help out his community. “The chance to meet so many great individuals and worthy organizations that help so many people right here in our own backyard … it was an enlightening time for me.”
In the seconded full-time position, paid by the university, duties include working with community partners, building donor relationships, understanding community needs, raising funds and managing associated administrative and database requirements. The employee’s unit is reimbursed salary costs to a specified level.
The sponsored employee will start their assignment in late August and work with the United Way until mid-December. They undertake a comprehensive training program and have the opportunity to work with several employers, assisting with their campaigns.
Kulczycki says he took away a great sense of accomplishment in being part of Western’s largest every donation, along with assisting in the citywide fundraising of more than $7.4 million.
“Western has a great history of stepping up to the plate when asked, but this past year, when the London community needed help the most, the entire university, from students and staff to faculty, retirees and alumni, truly came through with flying colours.”
So, what sort of advice would Kulczycki offer to those contemplating the role of sponsored employee for the university?
“Don’t think twice. You will cherish the people you will meet and the folks you will work,” he says. “Everyone is in it for the same reason – the opportunity to make a difference in your city. And that’s not a cliché. You will have a direct impact on countless individuals and without a doubt change their lives for the better.”
Those interested in participating in the United Way Sponsored Employee program are asked to submit an online resume to Human Resources by Aug. 9.