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Community
Recycling Center - Aluminum cans are
recycled at the center located at 130 W. Cerro Gordo in Downtown
Decatur. Volunteers are needed to assist customers, weight
cans (outside work) or serve as cashiers (inside work). The
Center is open Tuesday - Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Call 428-6616 for additional information.
Children's
Clothing Room - Sort donations and
assist those seeking clothing. This free clothing room is
located at Prairie Avenue Christian Church, 2201 E. Prairie and is
open Monday - Thursday, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contact Susan
at 428-6616 for additional information.
BABES Volunteer
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BABES,
Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies, is a program sponsored
by Dove, Inc., which brings worthwhile life skill lessons to
children in grades K-3rd, in Macon county schools.
BABES will be seeking additional volunteers to
cover all of the classrooms requesting this valuable programl. If you would like to make a difference
in the lives of 6 to 10 year olds, please consider becoming a
volunteer.
This volunteer commitment is usually an
hour a week for six weeks and that covers two classrooms. The
presentations are made in pairs. Bring a friend who can be your
partner or be teamed with a person during the training. Call the
Coordinator at 428-6616 for the next
training opportunity,
 2nd Chance
Mentoring Program -
Homeward Bound is seeking mentors for a new
program, focused on serving those re-entering the Decatur area.
Mentors, after successful completion of required background checks
and training are paired with individuals leaving incarceration, to
become part of a support system that will lead to successful
transition into society. entors work with mentees, pre and post
incarceration, for about a 16 month commitment.
2nd
Chance Project Coordinator will pair mentors and mentees. The
Coordinator and Case Manager will be a source of support, knowledge
and resource to both mentor and mentee.
To learn about this
brand new volunteer opportunity, please contact Coordinator, Tamika
Hall. Lean about the
program – what a mentor is expected to do and what is out of bounds,
and the criteria for individuals to become a mentees. This initial meeting does not
commit you to or ensure your eligibility to additional training and
volunteering.
Homeward Bound, 788
E. Clay, Decatur, 362-7700 or dove@doveinc.org
Volunteer
Application
Volunteer Job Description
Partners in this project • • Homeward Bound • Illinois Department
of Corrections • Richland Community College • Project Read •
BI-Spotlight
DeWitt County RSVP Community Involvement
Opportunities
Big Brothers Big
Sisters is looking for Bigs. Get together with a Little to enjoy
playing catch, watching a game, cooking, hiking, dancing,
reading, getting ice cream or just even talking. Help a child
shape a better future for themselves. Inspire a Little.
Dove Food Pantry is
looking for assistance distributing food stuffs on Tuesdays and
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the month of February
and the early part of March.
Blue Ridge Backpack
Program is looking for volunteers to assist with packing food
for the weekends on Wednesday, February 15 in the high school Ag
room. Packing begins at 1:45 p.m. In January 910 bags of food
were packed. Next month will be Wednesday, March 14.
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
The mission of Faith in Action of DeWitt
County is to provide emotional and physical support to seniors
and those with long-term illnesses so they can maintain their
independence, dignity and quality of life. Remember
B
A neighbor=s
independence depends on you.
Volunteers, care givers are needed for the following:
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Assisting someone in
Clinton clean out and organize closets
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Assist a couple in Farmer
City with unpacking and organizing their belongings
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Shovel snow in Clinton
and Farmer City so that Peace Meals can be delivered
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Provide transportation to
medical appointments in Clinton, Decatur or
Bloomington-Normal
To
become a volunteer, to learn more about Faith in Action of
DeWitt County, refer someone you know or the needs of elders in
DeWitt County, please contact Silvia Comfort at 217.935.2241 or
email her at scomfort@doveinc.org.
for
more information about Dove's Faith In Action Program, click here
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Macon County RSVP Community Involvement
Opportunities
MCCD Rock Springs ♥ A variety of school programs are being
offered during the winter & spring months; if you are interested
in becoming a volunteer naturalist or would like to assist the
staff with the programs please contact Jenny at 423.7708 or
jgarver@maconcountyconservation.org
MCCD Rock Springs ♥ Pull out your trusty tools and help a
bluebird. Volunteers needed to help build bluebird houses.
Supplies are provided. Contact Melody at 423.7708 or marnold@maconcountyconservation.org
Big
Brothers-Big Sisters ♥ Just think about what could be
accomplished if you share your time and encouragement with a
child one hour per week. Meet in the community or at a school of
your choice at your convenience or during school lunch hour.
Training provided. Call Chantel at 428.4240 to arrange an
interview.
St.
Mary’s Hospital ♥ Have fun volunteering! 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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