Disney Parks, Volunteer Canada and Junior Achievement of Manitoba Look to Inspire New Volunteers During Disney Parks "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" Program

WINNIPEG MB [January 5, 2010] - In celebration of the first-of-its-kind Disney Parks' campaign, "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day", Junior Achievement of Manitoba is encouraging volunteers to donate time through the delivery of business programs to school students throughout Manitoba.

As of January 1, 2010 Disney Parks commemorated the volunteer spirit with a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or Disneyland Resort in California theme park to the first 1 million people who volunteer a day of their time. Volunteer Canada, an international partner of HandsOn Network, helped bring this campaign to Canada. Working with agencies and volunteer centers in cities across the country, hundreds of volunteers are encouraged to donate their time to organizations such as Junior Achievement of Manitoba.

"Volunteers are invaluable to Junior Achievement of Manitoba”, says Lisa Cefali, CEO & President of Junior Achievement of Manitoba. "Our programs would not be possible without the support of volunteers. Through their efforts, they make a positive impact on youth, exposing their potential and giving perspective on personal success.”

Volunteers are always needed to deliver JA programs to students from grades 3 – 12. Volunteers will not only gain free admission to a Disney Park, but will also experience the benefits of making a difference in a student’s life. Through JA programs, young Manitobans are inspired to explore the world of business, economics and free enterprise. Students also develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

Beyond these events, Volunteer Canada and HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute and the largest volunteer network in the United States, will provide other "family-friendly" volunteer activities for those wishing to participate in the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" campaign. Starting January 1, 2010, guests can go to www.DisneyParks.ca to search for volunteer opportunities in their area.

To learn more about Junior Achievement of Manitoba, visit www.jamanitoba.org. Right now, families can visit www.DisneyParks.ca to learn more about the program and how to get their free Disney Park ticket.

About Junior Achievement of Manitoba

Junior Achievement of Manitoba’s mission is to inspire and educate young Canadians to experience free enterprise, understand business and economics, and develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

About Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than 50 years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience together, immersed in detailed atmospheres and vibrant storytelling. His vision now includes a collection of five of the world's leading family vacation destinations - Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, Calif.; Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan; Disneyland Resort Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France; and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts includes the world-class Disney Cruise Line; Disney Vacation Club, with nine resorts and more than 420,000 members; Adventures by Disney, a guided group vacation experience to some of the world's most popular destinations; Disney Regional Entertainment, which operates the ESPN Zone dining and entertainment centers; the World of Disney stores; and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates and designs all Disney parks, resorts and attractions. For more information and images, please visit www.disneyparks.ca.

About Volunteer Canada

An International Partner of HandsOn Network, Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, the organization has been committed to increasing and supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs, special projects and national initiatives, by developing resources and by engaging in research and training across the country. Working with volunteer centres, community and national organizations and businesses, Volunteer Canada actively leads national dialogues on how volunteerism is related to citizen engagement and civil society and provides leadership on issues and trends in the Canadian volunteer movement.