Author: Mei Cobb
Mei Cobb
Mei Cobb is Vice President, Volunteer & Employee Engagement at United Way Worldwide headquartered outside of Washington, DC. United Way is a global network with a presence in 41 countries and has 1800 local organizations. United Way advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, income and health.
Prior to her work at United Way, Mei served as Senior Vice President for the Points of Light Foundation, founded in 1990 by former President George H.W. Bush. Mei led all programming and was in charge of Infrastructure Development & Delivery Systems. During her fifteen year tenure with the Foundation, her responsibilities included the development of and partnership with the 350 local affiliates of the Volunteer Center National Network. In addition, her portfolio included corporate volunteering, youth and family volunteering, international and disaster volunteering.
Mei is also a partner with VIP GlobalNet and an international consultant and trainer on volunteering. She is a strong advocate for the leadership role Volunteer Centers play to help impact serious social problems in local communities throughout the world. She has consulted, designed and conducted training in 21 countries on 6 continents. She most recently worked with the Emirates Foundation in the United Arab Emirates.
Earlier in her career, Mei was Vice President, Volunteer Services at the United Way of San Diego County and worked at the United Way of Escambia County and the United Way of Greater Milwaukee.
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United Way and NIKE, Inc’s Elite Youth Basketball Partner to Promote Volunteering
02/21/12
United Way and NIKE, Inc's Elite Youth Basketball Department partner to promote volunteering – utilizing NIKE’s grassroots events throughout the spring and summer as a platform to engage youth across the country in reading, tutoring and mentoring activities. More
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Happy Reading Everyone!
02/20/12
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." From The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss. March 2nd marks the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Could there be a better day to celebrate the joys of childhood reading? And can you think of a better way to celebrate than to read to a child on that day?
Books and Encouragement
01/30/12
The Library of Congress recently named Walter Dean Myers its new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The position was created to raise awareness of the importance of young people's literature as it relates to lifelong literacy, education and the development and betterment of their lives. More
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Take the pledge TODAY in honor of MLK Day!
01/14/12
United Way celebrates MLK Day by recruiting volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. More
A Tax Season to Look Forward to
12/21/11
Wouldn’t it be great to help families receive the tax benefits they are due? Many United Ways across the country offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a successful, proven strategy that mobilizes and trains volunteers to provide free tax service to working individuals and their families. VITA assists taxpayers who are struggling to make ends meet by saving them the cost of tax preparation and helping them claim all tax credits for which they are eligible. More
Could there be a better gift than to know you’ve made a difference?
12/19/11
Make time this holiday season to volunteer with the ones you love – and resolve to make it a regular part of your life in the New Year! More
‘Tis the Season: Holiday Giving, Advocating and Volunteering Ideas
12/15/11
As the holiday momentum picks up speed, we find more and more great ideas being generated for helping others. Our colleagues at United Way of Anchorage have compiled a terrific guide that we want to share covering holiday giving, advocating and volunteering ideas. These are just a few ways that you can give your time, talent and gifts during this holiday season. More
The 12 Days of …….Caring!
12/13/11
Looking for ways to give back to your community this holiday season but don't know how? Having trouble finding the perfect holiday volunteer opportunity? This list of 12 Days of Caring was adapted from a list created by the Student Community Involvement Team at United Way of Larimer County Student Community Involvement Team at United Way of Larimer County as a way to encourage people to make giving back a part of their daily routine.
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United Way Worldwide Day of Action
12/05/11
Today, December 5th is United Way Worldwide Day of Action and was launched to galvanize volunteers and organizations worldwide around education, financial stability and health issues. It connects the international network and aligns with the United Nations’ International Volunteer Day, which also occurs on December 5th each year.
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How is volunteering impacting different societies around the world?
11/27/11
How is volunteering impacting different societies around the world? What do we have in common with them? Find out the answer to this question and more on December 5 when the State of the World's Volunteerism report is launched.
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Stay Young and Healthy, Volunteer
11/22/11
United Way volunteers making a difference in their community!
Research shows volunteering provides not only social benefits, but individual health benefits too. More
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Autumn brings change, be part of the change
11/17/11
Fall is in the air and it's a great time to volunteer by yourself or with your family. Here's a few things to help you get started! More