Volunteers Needed
· The YWCA presents its Cultural Luncheon Series on the second Tuesday of each month. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, cook (when needed) and plate food, serve lunch, and clean-up. Shifts start at 10:30 a.m. and run until 2:30 p.m. Volunteers can attend all or a portion of the event. Volunteers can help one-time or be contacted each month. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
· Alternatives Pregnancy Center is looking for volunteers to assist with sorting, mending or laundering donations and making sure that they are in good condition for our clients. This requires a time commitment of at least once a month. Opportunities exist Monday through Thursdays with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
· The Catholic Worker House needs volunteers who are currently trained to volunteer as maintenance, plumbers, and painters. Opportunities exist Monday through Saturday with flexible times. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
· The American Red Cross - Hawkeye Chapter needs volunteers to conduct the Breast Cancer and Self Exam program for women’s groups; volunteers are also needed to provide safety programs to the community. Instructors are needed to teach CPR, first aid, water safety and child care programs. Educators are needed to provide information about Health and Safety courses through presentations to groups and public displays. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Volunteer Buzz: Baby Boomers (those born 1946-1964) were more involved with their communities in 2008 than in 2007, with an increase of approximately 2 million who worked with neighbors to fix a problem or improve a condition and an increase of 1.2 million who attended public meetings.
Call or visit the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at
272-2087 or access www.vccv.org for a complete listing of volunteer opportunities in the Cedar Valley!
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