Voluntary Volunteers

By: Dave Lieber

V- Squared is a neighborhood project that is one of the many aspects of life in Park Glen that make our community interesting and worthwhile.

Started in 1998, V-Squared highlights the need for Park Glen residents to get involved in their community. Each resident is asked to donate one hour every three months -- or 20 minutes a month -- to the community. That works out to less than 45 seconds a day -- or the amount of time it takes to walk to the mailbox.

More than 200 families have signed up for V-Squared. Many of these families already volunteer in the community in youth leagues, churches, PTA's or other non-paying activities. This counts toward V-Squared.

Many others, however, would like to volunteer in Park Glen and don't know what to do or how to get involved. By filling out the V-Squared coupons, the Park Glen residents tell V-Squared coordinators about their interests and then are contacted to provide them with options.

Each year, Park Glen throws a FREE bowling party for its volunteers who have signed up for V-Squared. We honor those who give of themselves.

If you live in Park Glen and you'd like to join us in this important project in which we highlight community volunteerism, just fill out the form below and the information will be sent to Dave Lieber, Star-Telegram columnist and Park Glen resident who helped create this program.

What can you do to make V-Squared a success?

It's simple! Call Dave at the V-Squared Hotline at: (817) 685-3830 OR fill out the form below.

Tell us what you are interested in or, if you already volunteer somewhere, describe what you are involved in! Email Dave by clicking on his mug shot above. If you're not sure about in what areas you might help, we'll inform you of what projects are in need of your support