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Viet Hoang
L.A. Works continues to grow and prosper as volunteers
choose to take on added responsibility.
Viet Hoang is a great example of an L.A. Works volunteer
who continues to "step-up" his involvement each
month. Starting out as a volunteer, he quickly became
a Project Leader, has maintained a long-term relationship
with the Center for Non-Violent Education and Parenting
(CNVEP), served on various committees, and now
also leads many of our Volunteer Orientations.
We asked Viet to tell us a bit about himself, and
his involvement with L.A. Works.
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Viet Hoang
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"My
name is Viet Hoang and I live Long Beach, work in Torrance,
and play
in LA.
I have been involved with L.A. Works since September
2001. In that time, I have led a variety of projects,
including Project Angel Food, Achilles Track
Club, LA Regional FoodBank, and CNVEP
Day of Dialogue. Of
all the projects in which I have been involved, the
Day of Dialogue strikes me as being "most meaningful" in
my life. CNVEP helps the community understand the importance
of non-violent parenting. During Day of Dialogue, volunteers
spend quality time with children, while the children's
parents hear messages reinforcing the importance of
non-violent parenting. I believe that families who
hear and live this message resemble a tiny pebble tossed
into water -- rippling the message of non-violence
throughout the community.
In addition to leading projects, I also lead Volunteer
Orientations. The Orientations are an excellent opportunity
for volunteers to find out about L.A. Works, and to
make a direct "human" connection,
even before participating in a project. Studies repeatedly
show that if employees, volunteers, or students feel "engaged" with
their organization, the level of participation and
retention tend to be greater. The Orientations are
also an excellent opportunity for volunteers to find
out about other ways in which they can contribute --
L.A. Works Day, financial support, in-kind contributions,
corporate sponsorship, etc.
One "tip" I would like to share with
other Project Leaders is to always be on the lookout
for volunteers who are interested in doing more.
It seems like in every project in which I have participated,
there are a few volunteers who are interested in increasing
their involvement. All it takes is a little information,
a little direction, and a lot of encouragement, and
before you know it, L.A. Works has a new Project Leader!
In the L.A. Works office, we all admire Viet's devotion,
hard-work, and easy-going flexibility. Thanks Viet,
for all you continue to do for the organization and
its volunteers.
Past
Project Leaders Recognition Pages
Jan, 2004
Dec. 2003
Nov. 2003
Oct, 2003
Sept, 2003
Aug, 2003
July, 2003
June, 2003
May, 2003
April, 2003
March, 2003
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