The Frugal Bostonian

Friends have discussed going to one of the Disney Parks later this year, something I might be interested in doing.  Such a trip would obviously be the subject of much research.

But, while I was reading my Triple A magazine, I came across information about Disney, including getting a free admission voucher in return for volunteering at thousands of places nationwide.  I went to DisneyParks.com and hunted around for the “HandsOn Network.”  I created an account (basic biographical and contact information only), and researched the volunteer opportunities.   I signed up to be a volunteer usher at a local theater, something I would have done anyway.  After I complete my volunteer stint, the HandsOn folks are supposed to send an email directing me to a place to print an admissions voucher.  I will post as to that process next month.

Disney has a mechanism where the voucher can be donated to a Boys and Girls Club or something equivalent if I don’t use it (vouchers are non-transferable, the volunteer’s name will be on the voucher, and that’s who needs to use it, unless donated through Disney).  I also do a lot of other volunteer at places not eligible associated with the Disney program, so I am just going to enjoy getting a freebie for ushering - something I do anyway.  And I am going to encourage others to try out volunteering - the motivation might be to get a voucher, but they might find that they enjoy volunteering.

Up to 8 household members can sign up, one voucher per person, and persons aged 6 and up are eligible.   I plan to get the voucher so that if I do end up at Disney, I will this option to get in for free.