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Volunteer Application - click to download
please print and mail completed application to:
Dove, Inc., Volunteer Director, 788 E. Clay, Decatur, IL  62521

Volunteer Areas:
• Dove
• RSVP DeWitt County
• Faith in Action of DeWitt County
• RSVP of Macon County

Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training

The Fall 2009 training will take place Monday, October 12th through Saturday, October 31st.  Training will take place each Monday and Thursday evening, from 5:00 to 9:15 p.m. and each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Registration will begin on August 10. 
More information about the training, click here.

BABES Volunteer

BABES, Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies, is a program sponsored by Dove, Inc., which bring worthwhile life skill lessons to children in grades K-3rd, in Macon and DeWitt county schools.
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.   

Leave a message for Sally at 619-9736.  She will call you back to answer your questions and/or to set up a September training.

 

Regional Neighborhood Network Conference
September 17, 18, & 19  ~ Hosted this year in Decatur

If you are interested in signing up to volunteer for the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference, please contact Joan Meeder, Dove RSVP Director at 428.6616 or Sarah Sylvester - Drake, AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison, United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois at 422.8537.

How can you help?

  • greeters

  • informational station attendant

  • facilitators for mobile and stationary classes

  • helping people with disabilities

  • general hospitality

There will be a general orientation for all volunteers a few days prior to the event.

If you can help, please call with your information so we may contact you for orientation.

 

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DeWitt County RSVP Community Involvement Opportunities

The Genealogical Society is looking for volunteers to do typing and data entry projects.  Hours and days are flexible.  Share your typing and data entry talents and be comfortable in the air conditioning. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters is currently looking for volunteers for two different opportunities B Board Member and/or a BIG to a little.  Do you have desire to see a program succeed and wish there was someway you could help?  Board members are needed to guide the program here in DeWitt County.  Meetings are currently held on the second Tuesday in the evening at the Warner Library.  BIGS are volunteers who mentor littles.  They make a difference.  Five littles are seeking a BIG.  Volunteer time is flexible.  Training is provided.

   

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.   

  • Volunteers of all ages are needed for the following:

  • Make phone calls, checking in on someone or to chat

  • Provide transportation for appointments / errands

  • Helping sort & pack to move to smaller home

  • Building ramps,  making sure your neighbor is not homebound

  • Re-building an existing ramp that no longer meets the needs of care receiver

  • Friendly visiting

  • Line dancing instructor

  • Yard and flower bed cleanup and ongoing care

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

Meals On Wheels ● Pick up hot, nutritious meals at DMH and deliver them to the Oxford House and Spring Creek. A cart is available for your convenience. Just put them on the table in the dining room for the residents to pick up. Route takes about one half hour. If you are available to help once or twice a month call  428.6616.

 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 in their own home with a minimum of intervention. Orientation and training provided. Call Teresa at 423.6550.

McKinley Court Gift Shop ● Share a smile with the residents and greet customers. Volunteers needed in the afternoons noon to 3:00 p.m..  Call  428.6616.

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

 

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