Disney encourages volunteer work with free admission ticket

The Walt Disney Co. worked out a special way to encourage people to volunteer in its communities with an offer of a free one-day admission ticket, the company announced Tuesday.

Under the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" program, people who volunteer to work with participating organizations in Disneyland or Disney World are entitled to a free ticket. The promotion will begin on Jan. 1, 2010, with the goal of inspiring 1 million people to donate their time.

"In 2010, we want to recognize and add one more reason for celebration -- the contributions people make to their communities every day," said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

The program "fits perfectly with our long history of supporting and participating in volunteer efforts," said Bob Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Co. "It's a great way to honor guests who are making a positive contribution to their communities."

To help connect volunteers with appropriate agencies needing help, Disney partnered with the HandsOn Network, which has 250 volunteer centers throughout the country and connects people with more than 70,000 nonprofit agencies.

Source:Xinhua