Blessed Lighthouse
Thrift Store is seeking volunteers to assist with sorting and
hanging items for sale. Volunteers are needed on Thursdays 1:00
to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers receive a discount on anything they buy
on the day they volunteer.
It is not too late to join in the fun
of the F.I.R.E program at Douglas Elementary School.
Students in ECE, Kindergarten, Transitional First and First
grade need assistance as they try to beat last year
=s
record. This year=s
dates are Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12. Morning hours
are 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. and afternoon hours are 12:25 to 3:00
p.m. Assist a child enrich their reading skills by becoming a
buddy or run one of the many learning booths.
Teen Reach is looking for
Mentors to be a buddy to children in an after school group. Meet
once a week with your buddy and share your knowledge and time.
Be a part of the solution for the generation gap. Be a guide for
a child.
Y-Zone is looking for volunteers
to assist with snack and homework time. Be a pair of extra hands
at snack time. Be a homework
>cheerleader=,
help a child stay focused on their homework.
A grade school student needs some after
school tutoring. Volunteers are needed from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
two to three times a week. Sessions are flexible and will be
held at the school.
Peace Meal needs kitchen
help. They are looking for 5 to 7 volunteers, (1 day a week
and back-ups) who would help package lunches for home
delivery, dish up the food for meals served at the Friendship
Center and clean up. There is no cooking
involved. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to noon.
RSVP is seeking volunteers to assist
with office duties and 2 monthly BINGO games. Games are the 1st
Thursday of the month at DeWitt Manor and 3rd
Thursday of the month at Nixon Manor, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Meet new
people and have fun.
DeWitt County Human Resource Center, (HRC), is also
looking for volunteers to work in a thrift store environment.
Work with HRC East clients to sort, price and hang donations.
Days and hours are flexible.
To learn more about
DeWitt County RSVP or the needs of DeWitt County, please contact
Silvia Comfort at 935.2241.
She will be very happy to answer any questions you have and help
you find that volunteer opportunity that is right for you.
for
more information about Dove's RSVP Program, click here
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Faith in Action of DeWitt County
Volunteer Activities
Volunteers of all ages
B
Faith in Action needs you! Carereceivers need you!
•
Visiting
and putting together puzzles
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Friendly telephone calls
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Transportation
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De-cluttering
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Cleaning closets
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Snow shoveling
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Light housekeeping
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Going our to lunch
If you know a senior who may
need our assistance, please call the office. To learn more
about Faith in Action of DeWitt County or the needs of
seniors in DeWitt County, please contact Silvia Comfort at
935.2241.
for
more information about Dove's Faith In Action Program, click here
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Macon County RSVP Community Involvement
Opportunities
Decatur Macon County
Senior Center • Enjoy meeting people? Share your
skills as a receptionist greeting guests and answering phones.
Choose a convenient morning. Lunch provided. Call Leslie
429.1239.
Money Management
Program • Assist seniors with organizing bills,
writing checks, and monitoring their budget. Takes only 10-15
hours per month. This worthwhile activity will enable them to
prolong an independent way of life with minimum of intervention.
Orientation and training provided. Call Teresa at 423.6550.
Scovill Zoo •
Have fun, get back to nature, and volunteer at the same time.
Operate the carousel, be an engineer on the train and give tours
to visitors, mobile zoo presentations, and face paint during
special events. Hours are flexible. Training provided. Call Ken
at 421.7435.
Catholic Charities •
Help is needed in the Thrift Shop. 9:00 a.m. to noon Tuesday
& Wednesday or 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Monday & Friday. Tasks
include hanging clothes and displaying merchandise. Call Robin
at 428.3458 to let her know you are available.
Northeast Community
Fund • RSVP is helping with the food
distribution project every Friday of each month. No lifting
required, just a smile and a cheerful greeting. Call Susan at
428.6616 if you can help one Friday morning a month from 8:30 to
11:30 a.m. Parking available in rear of building.
Meals On
Wheels
•
Every day of the week RSVP volunteers
deliver Route 18 going to residents of Oxford House & Spring
Creek, which takes about
2
hour. Choose a day once a month and give us a call to help us
provide a good nutritious meal to a homebound senior. Call
428.6616.
Anna
Waters Head Start
•
Read stories to the children. Share
your insightful ideas about your past experiences. Assist
teachers in the classroom. Donate puzzles, games, and children=s
books. Call Julie at 423.2268
Lincoln
Manor
•
Volunteer to
transport residents from their room to the beauty shop. Mondays
and Tuesdays. 8:00 a.m. to noon. Call Arlene at 875.1973
St. Mary's
Hospital
•
Here is an
opportunity to share your people skills and you know how
appreciated that is when you or a loved one is in the hospital.
Read stories to the children, share extra blankets, greet
visitors, answer phones and be a friend to someone. Call Shelli
at 464.2520.
for
more information about Dove's RSVP Program, click here
projects
Looking for a project that your small group can
tackle?
Click on projects to see what's new, what's under review and
what has been completed.
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