MADISON (WKOW) — A United Way of Dane County program is celebrating volunteers who returned to community service after retirement.
READI (Retired Employees Are Dedicated Individuals) was founded in 1993 by retiring Oscar Mayer employees who wanted to make a difference in the Greater Madison Community and maintain and make new relationships with fellow employees.
The program now operates under United Way’s umbrella with more than 200 members volunteering with nonprofits across Dane County.
The volunteers contribute nearly 3,000 hours of service annually.
READI volunteers at events such as Second Harvest, River Food Pantry, Babies & Beyond, Iron Man, Birdie Derby, Gilda’s Club, NewBridge, Toys for Tots, and many others. There are project opportunities for everyone.
The United Way of Dane County is hosting “READI, Set, Celebrate” on July 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Warner Park Community Recreation Center to celebrate volunteers. The event will feature brunch, an informational program and booths from organizations READI supports.