Disney, United Way team up for volunteer contest

The United Way of Ventura County's free online volunteer matching system, Volunteer VenturaCounty.org, has announced the "Find It. Do It. Share It." contest.

The competition is sponsored by the Walt Disney Co.

Californians of any age can visit CaliforniaVolunteers.org and share a personal volunteer story for a chance to win a trip for four to the Disneyland Resort.

The organization invites people to submit stories "that reflect the diversity of volunteer opportunities throughout the state and show how people of all backgrounds and interests have found their own unique ways of giving back."

To enter the contest, submit a written or audio or videorecorded entry telling a volunteer story, whether it happened 30 years ago or last week. All entries will be judged based on originality, creativity and relevance to the contest theme.

Two grand prize winners will receive a vacation for four to the Disneyland Resort, an opportunity to participate in a volunteer project with Disney VoluntEARS on Family Volunteer day Nov. 17 and a trip for two to attend the Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women in Long Beach Oct. 23, where the winners will be publicly announced. Twenty-seven local finalists from throughout the state will also each receive four Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets.

The deadline for entries is Sun., Sept. 23, either online at www.CaliforniaVolunteers.org or by mail to California Volunteers, "Find It. Do It. Share It." Contest, 1110 K St., Ste. 210, Sacramento, CA 95814. Only California residents are eligible.

For more information and official contest rules, visit the website.