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Are
you interested in finding a place to volunteer near where you work or
live? Do you want to know about group projects available throughout
Eastern LaSalle County? You've come to the right place.
United
Way is your expert partner for community volunteerism. The lists below
will help you find the opportunity right for you.
Need Help? If you can't find what you need,
click
here to complete our on-line volunteer form.
ADV
& SAS
- Participate
in our hospital response; volunteers and staff are on call to meet
a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault at the hospital 24
hours a day. Volunteers complete a 60 hour training program that prepares
them to offer assistance and information to victims.24-hour medical
response
- Assist
with planning and implementation of agency's 25th Anniversary celebrations.
- Assist
with community awareness and education programs throughout the communities
we serve.
Interested
volunteers should contact Margaret Morrison, ADV & SAS Executive Director
(815)434-9650.
ALTERNATIVES
FOR THE OLDER ADULT
- Volunteers
are needed for the Money Management Program and are trained to assist
low-income seniors in managing their finances.
For
more information or if you would like to volunteer for this program,
please contact Michelle Jech, Program Director (309)786-1411 or (800)798-0988.
BOY
SCOUTS, W.D. BOYCE COUNCIL
Unit
Commissioner: Liaison between Units (Packs & Troops & Crews)
and the council and district. Position operates year round and is renewed
annually. Training is available and encouraged. A Unit Commissioner
must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America.
For
more information or if you would like to volunteer for this program,
please contact Dan Busby (309)673-6136 Ext. 16.
C.A.S.A.
- LASALLE COUNTY
-
Committed community volunteers are needed to become advocates to serve
more abused and neglected children in LaSalle County. 30 hours of
classroom training provided
Anyone interested in volunteering may call the CASA office at (815)434-2620
and speak with Director Michelle Nelson for further information.
CATHOLIC
CHARITIES
-
The building which houses the counseling program is in need of attention.
Any assistance with painting both inside and outside would be appreciated.
Anyone interested in volunteering may call our LaSalle office at (815)223-4007
and speak with Mary Beth Zelenski for further information.
COMMUNITY
FOOD BASKET
- Volunteers
to help pack and weigh the boxes of food before they are distributed.
- Volunteers
to interview clients who are applying for help.
For
more information or to volunteer, please contact Doug Williams, Executive
Director (815)431-0155.
GIRL
SCOUTS-CENTRILLIO COUNCIL
- Summer
Day Camp Program is looking for adult volunteers/supervision.
Anyone interested in volunteering may call our office at (309)662-5384
and speak with Linda Wright, Executive Director for further information.
GIRL
SCOUTS-TRAILWAYS COUNCIL
- Volunteers
for Troop Leaders, Troop Resource People, Troop Organizers, and Troop
Sponsors.
- Can
always use help with maintenance on Camp property - putting up tents,
raking, painting, cutting wood, clearing trails, moving woodchips.
For
more information or to volunteer, please contact Theresa Arneson, Executive
Director (815)723-3449.
ILLINOIS
VALLEY CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
- Volunteers
to assist teens with disabilities during agency functions, such as
teen groups/outings.
- Volunteers
to assist youth with disabilities with personal care during group
events.
- Volunteers
to assist at deaf/hard-of-hearing support group meetings/outings(requires
signing skills).
- Volunteers
with basic computer skills to assist with word processing tasks, as
well as entering information into Access database.
- Volunteers
to assist with clerical tasks such as typing, copying, filing, mass
mailings, and answering the phones.
For
further information on how you can help, please contact our Donna Joerger,
Executive Director of IVCIL at (815)224-3126.
LABOR
OR LOVE
In 2002 Labor of Love and over 400 community volunteers
improved 36 area homes. It was estimated that well over $150,000 worth
of work was done with 177 businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals
donating materials, time and money.
- All
volunteers must be over 14 years of age, and those under 18 must have
a volunteer form signed by their legal guardian.
- All
volunteers must complete and sign a volunteer sign-up form
- Experience
not necessary.
- Skilled
building trades people will lead each team of volunteers.
For
further information on how you can help, please contact our United Way
office at (815)434-4003 or in August 2004 download the Volunteer
Sign Up Form which can be downloaded from the Labor of Love Web
Page and return it to the United Way of Eastern LaSalle County.
OPPORTUNITY
SCHOOL
-
Volunteers needed for nature playground, seasonal maintenance and
minor equipment repair.
Anyone interested in volunteering may call the Director, Sally Fiesel
at (815)433-2731.
OTTAWA
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
-
Volunteers are needed to help place American Flags in Veteran grave
markers in the area cemeteries on the Saturday prior to Memorial Day.
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS-STARVED ROCK AREA
- Looking
for volunteers to work our "day of" events.
- Looking
for volunteers who may interested in serving on an Area Committee
(Fundraising, Hospitality, etc.)
For
more information or to volunteer, please contact Cheryl DePaepe, Area
Coordinator (815)925-7128.
Y.M.C.A.
OF OTTAWA
- We
are looking for volunteers interested in coaching in our youth sports
(soccer, football and basketball). Also Pee Wee sport coaches and
referees.
- Volunteers
who are swim/gymnastics instructors.
- Volunteers
to be preschool teachers and aids.
For
more information or to volunteer, please contact Rich Escutia, Executive
Director (815)433-2395.
YOUTH
SERVICE BUREAU OF ILLINOIS VALLEY
- Volunteers
who would be willing to conduct focus groups with the young people
who participate in the program to determine their feelings about the
service and ways to improve it.
- Screened
volunteers with reliable vehicles could help facilitate trips to court,
therapy & medical appointments, and supervised visits with parents,
in both the Foster Care program and the Family Advocates program.
- The
Marseilles, Seneca, and Ottawa Community Services programs are in
need of volunteers to organize and sponsor events.
For
further information on how you can help, please contact Dave McClure,
Executive Director (815)433-3953.
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