Monday, September 12, 2011

Ronald McDonald House Volunteer opportunity

Ronald McDonald House Volunteer Opportunity 
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois is in need of volunteers able to come to the House anytime between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm for one or more hours September 9, 10, 11  or 12 to help prepare our newsletters for mailing (basically inserting a donation envelope between the stapled pages of the newsletter and adding a sticker). Anyone interested in helping is invited to contact the House for additional information or “just show up”. 


 Contact Information
Margaret Pike, House Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois
610 N. 7th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
217-528-3314 ext. 146



Tuesday, September 6, 2011

The Rising Stars Rec. Sports Day!

Volunteers are needed for the Rising Stars Rec. Sports day Saturday, October 8, 2011 1pm-4pm. Volunteers will be asked to help facilitate the different activities presented. Assistance in leading and keeping a close eye on the activities will be asked of our volunteers. Volunteers will be spilt into different groups or participating in one big group depending on the number of students who participate.

To volunteer or for more information please contact Richard Huffines rhuff3@uis.edu

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Volunteers Needed for Homecoming 5K

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 15th from 8:30 am until 11:00 am to help with the UIS Homecoming 5K.  The volunteers will be either helping with registration, help guide runners throughout the course, hand out water to the runners or help out at the finish line.  To sign up to volunteer or for more information, please contact Trent Tangen at ttang20@uis.edu

Sangamon Auditorium Student Volunteer Usher

See shows for free at Sangamon Auditorium!

UIS Sangamon Auditorium is seeking UIS student volunteer ushers for Fall 2011. UIS student ushers will greet, direct, assist, and ensure the safety and comfort of patrons attending performances and other events in Sangamon Auditorium and the Studio Theatre.

 SERVICE THE UIS COMMUNITY by assisting with the safety and comfort of those attending events.

 SEE GREAT SHOWS! You will be able to see the events at which you usher without having to purchase a ticket.

 VOLUNTEERING WORKS WITH YOUR FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. You can usher as often or as seldom as your schedule allows.

Join us Friday, September 9 at 12 p.m. in PAC 397 (Auditorium Administrative Offices) for free pizza
and a one-hour informational session about serving as a volunteer usher.

If possible, please RSVP to Mindy McCaffrey at 206-8288 or audfohga@uis.edu. Walk-ins also welcome!

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Volunteers needed for Girls on The Run

Girls on the Run

About the organization:
Girls on the run is a positive youth development program that combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect lifestyles in pre-teen girls. They inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

What they do:
Girls on the Run is for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The program combines training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing and uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.


How can you help?
The Springfield chapter of Girls on the Run is looking for women volunteers to coach twelve 3rd through 5th grade girls.
4 coaches are needed - 2 coaches are needed on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:30 and 2 are needed for Thursdays 3:15 to 4:30. The program will last 10 weeks and there will be one training meeting and all materials are provided.

Contach Sue Landgrebe with questions - 217-622-7872


Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for volunteers to help with their Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, September 24th, 2011.  Volunteers would help with water/food distribution, route marking and signage, advocacy efforts, set-up/tear-down, registration, or t-shirt distribution.  To volunteer, contact Tina Arnold by phone at 217-726-5184 or email at tina.arnold@alz.org.

They are also looking for people to participate in the walk.  To register to participate click on the following link: http://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=452921.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Volunteer Alert - Central Illinois Foodbank

Special After-Hours Volunteer Project
Tonight, August 18th, 5pm - 8pm
Central Illinois Foodbank has received a truckload of donated Godiva Chocolates. We are required to have ingredient labels on all of the products going out our door to protect individuals with food allergies. This volunteer project involves taping ingredient labels provided by the donor on each individual bag of chocolate.
We need volunteers, age 16 or older, to join our evening labeling group tonight from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
To sign up for any of these volunteer opportunties, please contact Shawna Cain at: scain@centralilfoodbank.org or 217-522-4022.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
(please note that these require a year long commitment and you should sign up at the beginning of the school year)

AVID Tutoring

Volunteers will tutor kids in District 186 schools during the lunch hour one hour a week and they will help be a teacher's assistant for one hour a week.  This is a paid volunteer opportunity that pays $10 an hour for the hours spent tutoring.  Volunteers are asked to give their time for the one hour of being a teacher's assistant.  To volunteer, please contact us at volunteer@uis.edu or call 217-206-7716. 


Big Brothers Big Sisters

Volunteers will mentor a kid for one hour a week during lunch time.  They will be working at Harvard Park School and Jefferson Middle School.  To volunteer, please contact us at volunteer@uis.edu or call 217-206-7716.


Urban League Tutor

SUMMARY: The general responsibilities of the tutor are to provide intensive and extensive tutorial services for students. The tutor, in order to assist the student in his/her education endeavors, will utilize the resources by the Youth & Community Program and/or school district personnel. The tutor will provide feedback to Site Coordinator, teachers and parents regarding the progress the student is making. The individual must be extremely reliable, trustworthy, and have a positive attitude toward direction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
2. Establish liaison with the teacher and work under the teacher’s director, if necessary to assist the student.
3. Attend periodic training sessions to increase competency in working with students.
4. Be responsible for maintaining records on each student being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
5. Provide evaluations and other reports.
6. Assist students in developing positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
7. Assist students in developing self-confidence, and reducing anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
8. Assist students in developing a high level of motivation in academic areas.
9. Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
10. Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
11. Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s).
12. Serve as a role model for students being served.
13. Be learner-centered. Plan and conduct tutorial sessions keyed to your learner’s specific needs, interests and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current college student;
2. Ability to speak, read, and write in English fluently.
3. Display cultural sensitivity and openness to different values/beliefs.
4. Demonstrate patience and willingness to provide encouragement.
5. Willing to commit to at least six hours per week and six months of instructional time, or as agreed upon between tutor and Director or Advocate.
6. Prior experience preferred.

To volunteer, please email us at volunteer@uis.edu or call us at 217-206-7716. 


Urban League Youth Mentor

SUMMARY: The general responsibilities of the mentor are to empower youth to increase self-esteem gain life skills and engage in positive social activities. Provide opportunities for youth to be successful and feel they are cared about. Share your interests and values while participating in mutually enjoyable activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. To provide friendship, support and inspiration to the mentee with whom you have been matched.
2. To work as a part of a team in conjunction with the Program Coordinator, school staff and community agencies to help your mentee develop as strong a foundation as is possible.
3. To motivate and help your mentee(s) learn how to help him/herself.
4. To encourage your mentee to make her own decisions and to be responsible for them by walking through the possible consequences.
5. To facilitate group activities with mentees to assist them in their personal development.
6. To assist your mentee in accomplishing and refining the tangible skills needed in daily living such as parenting, budgeting, maintenance; and apartment or job searching.
7. To assist your mentee in the development of intangible skills such as problem solving and assertiveness as well as helping in the development of self-esteem and self-confidence.
8. To be willing to share your experiences and ideals with your mentee.
9. To be available to your mentee when a listening ear is needed.
10. To meet with or contact your mentee on a regular basis.
11. To fill out reports needed by the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator and Program Site Coordinator.
12. To attend training, case manager meeting, and mentor/mentee social experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Be a college student.
2. Ability to speak, read, and write in English fluently.
3. Display cultural sensitivity and openness to different values/beliefs.
4. Demonstrate patience and willingness to provide encouragement.
5. Willing to commit to at least six hours per week and nine months of time, or as agreed upon between mentor, mentee, and AmeriCorps Coordinator.

To volunteer, please contact us by email at volunteer@uis.edu or phone at 217-206-7716.






August Service Opportunities


August Service Opportunities

Friday, August 19 - State Fair Parking
12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

A service organization is seeking volunteers to help with parking at gate 7 at the state fairgrounds.  They request that you sign up for a 2 or 3 hour shift and then you can take time to enjoy the fair.  For more information, or to sign up to help volunteer, please contact Pam Hammond-McDavid at pmcda1@uis.edu or 217-206-7716.

Saturday, August 20 - Special Olympics Bowling
8:30 am to 2:00 pm

The Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will be taking students help with the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament.  We will leave from Lincoln Residence Hall at 8:30 am (please show up by 8:15 if you plan on going).  We will be helping on the lanes to make sure everyone bowls in the correct order.  If you would like to sign up for this event, please contact our office by email at volunteer@uis.edu or phone at 217-206-7716. 

Friday, August 26 - Service-a-thon
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

The Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will be hosting a Service-a-thon and we will be working with three different organization in the community.  We will be working with Habitat for Humanity either with a restore project or helping to start their youth build.  We will also be working with Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach to help sort medical supplies.  Last, we will be working with the Springfield Park District to collect garbage along the Wabash Trail.  To sign up, please email us at volunteer@uis.edu or call us at 217-206-7716. 

Saturday, August 27 - BBQ and Blues 50/50 Raffle
12 pm to 12 am

A group seeks volunteers to help sell tickets for a 50/50 raffle during the Springfield BBQ and Blues Festival.  All volunteers will get into the event for free.  The group needs a couple of people each hour during the day shifts and more people during the night shifts.  For more information or to sign up for the event, please contact Debra Rhoads at debra.rhoads11@gmail.com.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Opportunities to Volunteer with Special Olympics

  • Special Olympics needs volunteers for softball on July 30, 2011.  To help with this event, RSVP to Darrin Burnett at dburnett@soill.org

  • They also need volunteers for bowling on August 20, 2011.  The UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will be taking volunteers to this event, so you can RSVP to volunteer@uis.edu or you can call 217-206-7716.

  • On October 21, 2011 they will be having a Trivia Knight and they need players and auction items for this event.  You can contact Darrin Burnett at dburnett@soill.org for more information. 

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Volunteer at the Taste of Downtown: July 8th and 9th

The Taste of Downtown in Springfield is looking for volunteers to help with this event.  They need volunteers for Friday night, July 8, between 9pm and 11pm, and on Saturday, July 9, from 7pm to 11pm. If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer during these hours, please contact Diane Covinton, Volunteer CoordinatorTaste of Downtown, right away! Her email is Diane.Covington@ieanea.org.
Please email her with your:
1) full name,
2) mailing address,
3) phone number,
4) desired volunteer duty,
5) hours you are available to volunteer (a minimum of 2 hours, please) and
6) t-shirt size.

The volunteer opportunities include:
Friday:
Set Up/Tear Down (3PM to 5PM and 9PM to Close)
4th & Washington Entrance Ticket Booth (4:45 PM to 10PM)
6th & Washington Entrance Ticket Booth (4:45 PM to 10PM)
5th & Adams Street Entrance Ticket Booth (4:45 PM to 10PM)
4th & Washington Entrance Food Ticket Sales (4:45 PM to 10PM)
6th & Washington Entrance Food Ticket Sales (4:45 PM to 10PM)
5th & Adams Street Entrance Food Ticket Sales (4:45 PM to 10PM)
5th & Jefferson Security
Volunteer Sign In (4:30 PM to 10:00 PM)
I.D. Check (5 PM to 11:30 PM)
Soda Sales (5 PM to 11:00 PM)
Floater (5 PM to Midnight)
Ice Delivery (3:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

Saturday:
Set Up/Tear Down (10 AM to Noon and 9PM to Close)
4th & Washington Entrance Ticket Booth (Noon to 10PM)
6th & Washington Entrance Ticket Booth (Noon to 10PM)
5th & Adams Street Entrance Ticket Booth (Noon to 10PM)
4th & Washington Entrance Food Ticket Sales (Noon to 10PM)
6th & Washington Entrance Food Ticket Sales (Noon to 10PM)
5th & Adams Street Entrance Food Ticket Sales (Noon to 10PM)
5th & Jefferson Security
Volunteer Sign In (11:30 AM to 10:00 PM)
I.D. Check (Noon to 11:30 PM)
Soda Sales – Children’s Area (Noon to 6:00 PM)
Soda Sales – 5th & Washington (Noon 11:00 PM)
Floater (Noon to Midnight)
Ice Delivery (Noon to 10:00 PM)







Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Keep Lending a Helping Hand!

UIS is in need of about 10 more volunteers to help with Commencement. Details include:
Date: Saturday, May 14
Where: Prairie Capital Convention Center
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Responsibilities: To help students lineup in proper college programs and make sure students stay in their proper lines as they walk into the seating area.
To volunteer to help, contact Grant Johnson at gjohn04s@uis.edu.

Also, considering helping out with The Glass Collection on Saturday May 21 from 8am to noon. For more information call the Division of Waste & Recycling at 789-2327 and visit their website at http://www.springfield.il.us/.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

More Opportunities!

Springfield Animal Protective League
APL’s Summer Junior Volunteer Program is a go! The Program will run for 10 weeks from June 13 – August 21.
Attention Adults interested in helping! I heard from a few of you a couple months ago. Now that’s it’s official, I’d like to hear from you again if you’re interested in helping with this program! There are many new volunteers seeing this for the first time, so what I’m looking for in a nutshell is for adults to participate as “Team Leaders”. Based on your schedule, you would commit to a regular weekly 4-hour shift. During that time you would supervise a group of 4-5 teens in activities here at the shelter, at off-site events, and at special fundraisers. I would ESPECIALLY love to have some responsible college students involved. I will be holding two informational/training sessions for Team Leaders next week: Monday, April 18 at 6pm and Saturday, April 23 at 10am. Please let me know which one you can attend. You need not make an official commitment until you attend a session to get more info. Further training will be provided in May.
Attention Teens and Parents of Teens! The application is attached to this email. If you have trouble opening the attachment, let me know, and I can fax or mail you one. Note on the app that an essay or artwork project will be required as well. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any teenager at least 13 years old is eligible to apply. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 7. They can be dropped off at the shelter, mailed, or faxed to 217-525-5896. Applicants will be invited to an orientation, dates TBA. There will be a small t-shirt/participation fee, probably around $15 per teen, to be paid at orientation. One parent or legal guardian will be required to attend orientation with their child and will sign release forms to give permission for the kids to participate in activities.

I’m still working out the kinks, but I will be able to give everyone much more information on the types of things you’ll be doing at info meetings and orientations. I am SUPER excited that we’re trying this out, and I hope it will be an amazing experience for everyone involved! Contact Angie Antonucci at 217-544-7387 (ext.) 227 or at volunteer@apl-shelter.org

CENTRAL ILLINOIS FOODBANK

MOBILE PANTRY COORDINATORS
A mobile pantry is a method of direct client distribution that utilizes a dry/refrigerated vehicle to provide food that traditional pantries do not normally accept or distribute to people in need. These events encourage community collaboration and are an energetic, fun, and rewarding experience for all volunteers involved.

Foodbank needs volunteers to organize mobile pantries in the following counties: Bond, Christian, Greene, Logan & Morgan. The Mobile Pantry Coordinator will be responsible for managing the recruitment of host sites and volunteers. On the day of the event, the Mobile Pantry Coordinator will delegate volunteer tasks to ensure the operation runs smoothly. These Mobile Pantries will take place on a Saturday morning or weekday evening in each of the counties stated above once per quarter (17 mobiles pantries remaining for 2011). We are seeking Mobile Pantry Coordinators that can commit to volunteering at several Mobile Pantries throughout the year.

AGENCY CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS
We host an annual conference offering educational sessions and networking opportunities for our partner agencies. We need volunteers for the following projects:

Agency conference event volunteers - help with setting up food, seating guests, cleanup, etc. Friday, April 29th 7:00am - 5:00pm.

GROUP SORTING EVENTS
Groups of 6-8 people who are at least 16 years of age and able to lift up to 50 pounds are needed on Thursday evenings from 5:00-8:00pm. Groups will be sorting salvage product into boxes. All volunteers should wear covered shoes and clothes that may be dirtied.

To sign up for any of these volunteer opportunties, please contact Shawna Cain at: scain@centralilfoodbank.org or 217-522-4022.

May and Summer Opportunities

Art Fair Comes to Downtown Springfield!
Saturday, May 21 shifts available from 6:00am to 10:00am
                                                           11:00am to 2:00 pm
                                                            12:00pm to 2:30pm
                                                            2:30pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 22 shifts available from 10:00am to 12:00pm
                                                         11:00am to 2:00pm
                                                          12:00pm to 2:30pm
                                                          2:00pm to 4:00pm
If you would like to volunteer contact Brant Mackey at 217-726-6600 or brrant@springfieldbusinessjournal.com

The Forever Home Feline Ranch
June 3/4 - Garage Sale. Also looking for donations and help the days of the event.

June 8 - Fundraiser Dinner at the Pasfield Home. Dinner will be served - tickets are $50.00. Guest Speaker Melanie Brooks.

June 25- This will be a get together at the ranch. We would like everyone to come out to Rochester to see the property.

July - Save the Dates! Bowling event and Noodles & Company

The Ranch has lots of babies! We have three mothers and three litters of kittens. We have a 4 week old litter, 3 week old litter, and a 2 week old litter. 14 tiny babies to be exact. These kids will need vet care and eventually be looking for their own homes.
If you would like to help with any of these events, you can contact Michelle Claussen at mclau2@uis.edu
Also follow the Ranch on Facebook and Twitter!

Don't forget about our other events coming up in May!
May 7 is the Earth Awareness Fair at Erin's Pavilion
May 21 is the Glass Recycling Collection

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

April and May Volunteer Opportunities

April and May Volunteer Opportunitites

Saturday, April 2 - Muscular Dystrophy Association Annual Walk at White Oaks Mall
7:30 am to 12:00 pm
The Muscular Dystrophy Association will be doing their annual walk on April 2 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. They need volunteers to help with registration, food, passing out t-shirts, etc. This will take place at White Oaks Mall. The UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will be providing transportation to this event. To RSVP either call our office at 217-206-7716 or email us at volunteer@uis.edu.

 Wednesday, April 13 – Springfest Event “Box City” at UIS Quad
5:00 pm to 5:00 am
Students will sleep out on the UIS quad for a night. They will take shelter inside of the cardboard structure that they will design.  There will be various activities going on throughout the night.  One of the activities will be a panel put on by Homeless United for Change.  The members of HUC will tell their stories and answer any questions that the students may have. The event will start at 5 pm and it will run until 5 am.

Saturday, May 7 - Earth Awareness Fair at Erin’s Pavilion in Southwind Park
9:00 am -3:00 pm
This Earth Day celebration is a fun and action-packed event, family friendly and free public admission. Approximately 30 different exhibitors will be there and many have games or activities for attendees. Volunteers are needed from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and could help in any of these ways: help unload/tear down and re-load exhibits; assist at any of the exhibits/displays. NOTE: Volunteers are also needed to help hang event flyers prior to the event! To volunteer for this event, contact Wynne Coplea at Wynne.Coplea@cwlp.com.

Saturday, May 21 - Glass Recycling Collection at the State Fairgrounds
7:30 am to 12:30 pm
The city will host a glass recycling drop-off (for all colors of glass bottles and jars, no window panes, etc.) on Sat May 21 from 8am – 12pm at the State Fairgrounds, parking lot 21. Volunteers are needed at this great community service event any time from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm. Tasks could range from either traffic control, to literature distribution, to physically helping to unload glass from participants’ cars and/or helping put up and take down equipment/signs that day. To volunteer for this event, contact Wynne Coplea at Wynne.Coplea@cwlp.com.

Monday, February 14, 2011

March Volunteer Opportunities

March Volunteer Opportunities

Ongoing - Forever Home Feline Ranch

The Forever Home Feline Ranch is a Non-Profit organization that takes in cats and kittens that no longer have a home or their previous owners can no longer take care of them. The Forever Home Feline Ranch started as a concept of a sanctuary to reduce the number of healthy cats euthanized in shelters. They are looking for volunteers to help socialize the cats by playing with them throughout the week and they also need volunteers to help with adoptions that take place at Petsmart every 2nd and 5th weekend of each month. If you are interested in volunteering with them you can call them at 217-679-1593 or you can email them at feline_ranch@yahoo.com. For more information about what they do, you can visit their website: http://www.felineranch.org/index.html.




Saturday, March 12 - Alpha Kappa Alpha/American Lung Associatoin Walk/Run
7:30 am to 12:00 pm

Alpha Kappa Alpha and the American Lung Association are teaming up to do a 5k walk/run on March 12 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, set up and to help along the course. The UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will be providing transportation to this event. To RSVP either call our office at 217-206-7716 or email us at volunteer@uis.edu.


Thursday, March 24th - Million Trees Project
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

On March 24th from 9am to 3pm, Living Lands and Waters will be working on their Million Trees Project at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. They need volunteers to help either bundling trees in newspaper, placing trees in bags, tying, tagging, or organizing the trees. Volunteers should wear warm and comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty. More information about the MillionTrees Project can be found at www.livinglandsandwaters.org/milliontrees. The UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will be providing transportation to this event. To RSVP either call our office at 217-206-7716 or email us at volunteer@uis.edu.


Saturday, April 2 - Muscular Dystrophy Association Annual Walk
7:30 am to 12:00 pm

The Muscular Dystrophy Association will be doing their annual walk on April 2 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. They need volunteers to help with registration, food, passing out t-shirts, etc. This will take place at White Oaks Mall. The UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will be providing transportation to this event. To RSVP either call our office at 217-206-7716 or email us at volunteer@uis.edu.



Thursday, February 3, 2011

Volunteers Needed to Help Host an Annual Chai Tea Fundraiser

The Springfield Jewish Federation is hosting its Annual Chai Tea Fundraiser on February 13, 2011 from 3pm to 5pm and they need about 10 volunteers from 2pm until 5:30pm to help serve food and drinks.  If you are interested, you need to RSVP to 217-787-7223 extension 11 and ask for Rachel Hinkle.

Monday, January 24, 2011

February Volunteer Opportunities

February Volunteer Opportunities


Saturday, February 19 - Fight for Air Climb
7:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Volunteer and Civic Organization Center Service Splash for February will be the Fight for Air Climb event put on by the American Lung Association. The event is on Saturday, February 19, 2011. We will leave campus at 7:00 am and we will be back by 2:00 pm. The volunteers will be either helping participants figure out where they are supposed to be going, work at a water table, or they will be greeters. Contact the Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center by Friday, January 28th if you are interested in volunteering for this event. You can call 217-206-7716 or email volunteer@uis.edu to RSVP.


Ongoing - The Progressive Youth Foundation Mentors

The Progressive Youth Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with boxing and fitness classes. The classes are part of an athletic and mentoring program designed to give male and female youth a positive environment in which to become responsible adult men and women. The program stresses the importance of education, goal setting, and community building. They are looking for one male to help out with the male classes and two females to help out with the female classes. For more information about times and dates that they need volunteers for, you can contact the center at 217-670-0814. You can also stop by in person and find out what the program is all about. The Center is located at 2130 Clear Lake Ave, Springfield IL, 62703.


Monday, January 3, 2011

January Volunteer Opportunities

January Volunteer Opportunities

Tuesday, January 4 - APL Pet Therapy Training
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This is a training that the Animal Protection League in Springfield, IL is putting on so volunteers can participate in the Pet Therapy Program.  Volunteers for the Pet Therapy Program take animals into area nursing homes to visit with the residents.  Volunteers will be providing good therapy for the residents while also getting to have fun with the animals themselves.  If you would like more information about this training or about the program, you can contact Angie Antonucci at aantonucci@Apl-shelter.org.


Friday, January 7 - APL "Paws to Read" Training
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This training is to train volunteers for the Animal Protection League "Paws to Read" Program. Every week, APL dogs and their human volunteers go to area elementary schools. They help students practice their oral reading skills in a friendly and non-judgmental way. Dogs and their handlers sit in the library and students come to them, one at a time, for about 10 minutes each. The volunteers will be helping the children be more comfortable reading in front of people as well as letting the dogs get out and have some fun.  If you would like more information about this training or about the program, you can contact Angie Antonucci at aantonucci@Apl-shelter.org.   


Saturday, January 8 - APL Pet Therapy Training
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This is a training that the Animal Protection League in Springfield, IL is putting on so volunteers can participate in the Pet Therapy Program. Volunteers for the Pet Therapy Program take animals into area nursing homes to visit with the residents. Volunteers will be providing good therapy for the residents while also getting to have fun with the animals themselves. If you would like more information about this training or about the program, you can contact Angie Antonucci at aantonucci@Apl-shelter.org.


Friday, January 21 - Ronald McDonald House
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will be taking students to the Ronald McDonald House to volunteer.  This is the service splash for the month of January and we will be doing it in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Volunteers will be doing various activities throughout the time there.  Some of those activities include cleaning and cooking. Transportation will be provided, but students that are interested in going must RSVP because there is limited spaces in the vans. To RSVP call the UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center at 217-206-7716.

Internship Opportunity

The American Red Cross in Springfield, IL is looking for a student to intern with the Meals on Wheels Program.  The coordinator of the program will work around your schedule and will work with you on the number of hours that you want to work a week.  If you are interested, you can contact Faraji Martin, the Meals on Wheels Coordinator, by email at fmartin@il-redcross.org or you can call him at 217-787-7602.