Their secondary focus is to create projects which are aimed at the support of education, health, preserving the environment, arts, social service initiatives and military outreach.
[3] In 1983 at Disneyland, cast members wanted to give something back to the local Orange County, California area.
DCAT became involved with the Special Olympics, the Orangewood Children's Home, and other local charities.
In 2005, these shared intentions of different volunteer groups around the world was recognized and they decided to simultaneously adopt the name "VoluntEARS" for the organization.
[4] This programme allowed volunteers to access opportunities online and be matched with the right one depending on their individual preferences and skill sets.