Timothy “Tim” Maleck has been an enthusiast volunteer dating back to his Jesuit high school roots. Timothy Maleck supports various charities including New York Cares, through which he has participated in numerous programs. Created in 1987, New York Cares recognizes that there is a tremendous desire among New Yorkers to give back to their community, and it has designed programs to facilitate those ambitions. One of these is a program called Lead Projects, which allows qualified individuals to step up and increase their leadership skills through volunteering.Team leaders can take the initiative to help thousands of New Yorkers in need and improve their community spaces. In doing so, they can fortify their resumes by developing management skills, or just give back to the city they cherish.Becoming a team leader is a multi-step process that begins with taking part in at least three New York Cares projects. Once this is accomplished, a prospective team leader must attend an Introduction to Team Leading session. There, he or she will learn more about the team leader position and New York Cares’ Community Partnerships.After a group interview, approved candidates will then receive training for the role of team leader. After training, the prospective team leaders will then choose their maiden project from among the organization’s projects in need of a leader.
Timothy “Tim” Maleck is a registered Certified Public Accountant in New York. Outside of work, Timothy Maleck participates in charitable events that raise funds for cancer research, such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Relay for Life supports individuals affected by cancer through a series of team fundraising events that occur throughout the country. During the race, team members make a full lap around the track before switching off with other teammates, in traditional relay fashion. The cycle continues for the full duration of the event, with one teammate on the track at all times, symbolizing cancer, which never stops or sleeps. Event lengths range between six hours and 24 hours. A Relay for Life event begins by recognizing cancer survivors, individuals battling cancer, and caregivers with a dedicatory lap. Survivors and participants with cancer take the first lap, and caregivers take the second. The team relay begins once these laps are complete. Teammates not on the track manage their own themed tents, where they offer games and activities and continue their fundraising efforts by collecting donations, food items, and other goods. Collected donations count toward their overall fundraising goal. The history for Relay for Life dates back to May 1985, when Dr. Gordon Klatt embarked on a mission to raise funds for the American Cancer Society through a 24-hour run/walk around a track at the University of Puget Sound. With assistance from supporters, friends, and family, he raised more than $27,000 in pledges. Dr. Klatt envisioned continuing the tradition in the years to come, with changes including team participation. Relay for Life was launched the following year with 19 participating teams.
