Volunteer Connections!

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CREATE YOUR VOLUNTEER PROFILE and REPORT HOURS:

http://www.1-800volunteer.org

Are you curious why you haven’t been contacted with volunteer opportunities?

In 2007 the Volunteer Center went through a lot of changes. The office no longer has an employee to make these contacts so it is more important than ever for you to update your email address and check your messages. The Volunteer Center is down to one employee and using email or checking 1-800 for opportunities will help you stay connected. It also helps if you just shoot a quick reply back to Carol even if you can’t volunteer for that opportunity.

New Applications and 1-800

Have you checked out www.1-800volunteer.org? If you’re looking to stay informed about what opportunities we have this is the place to go. If you are a registered volunteer you should already be registered with 1-800. If you need help logging your hours on the 1-800 stop into the Volunteer Center for a quick lesson (it doesn’t take long).

We do have new paper application if you’d like to update yours. This application will make it easier for Carol to do job matching and is more in line with 1-800.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES FOR ADULTS, YOUTH, & FAMILIES

CALL CAROL AT (989) 705-8584 TO VOLUNTEER!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

May 3^rd- 8:30-1:00. Gaylord Soccer Concession has a need for 2 volunteers. We need at least one adult; the other can be a youth.

May 15^th- 3:45-4:30 American Red Cross needs 3 people to help reload their equipment after the blood drive at United Methodist Church. Opportunity can be for youth in high school or adults.

May 14^th- American Red Cross needs cookies!!! 7 dozen are needed. Can be dropped off anytime on the 14^th (8:30-4:30)

June through August - Animal Shelter is looking for Mentors to work with interested youth under 14 to show them how to work in the Animal Shelter.

June though August - Helpers with the Summer Youth Program. The Volunteer Center is looking for 4-6 volunteers 16 and over to assist with the weekly summer program. There is room for flexibility.

June 7^th- J.A.K.E.S. Event needs volunteers to help with their annual outdoor youth fun day. More information is available at the Volunteer Center.

June 19-22 - Big Ticket Festival is looking for volunteers in several areas. Volunteer must first register at www.bigticketfestival.com. Once registered call the Volunteer Center to learn about areas of need.

July 15-19 - Alpenfest. There are opportunities for clean-up, pin delivery, Alpenfest Run, kids games, parade helpers, parade marchers, and information booth.

September 1^st- Festival over Waters is looking for volunteers to help with 5K run, parade, and kids games. They are looking for volunteers now.

ANYTIME OPPORTUNITIES:

University Center of Gaylord GED PROGRAM: TUTORS NEEDED! You can assist adult learners in completing their requirements for the State of Michigan's General Equivelancy Diploma. Call the Volunteer Center to get connect to the program coordinator.

Hospice of Michigan: Flower arrangers for bouquets sent to patient homes

Otsego County Commission on Aging: A variety of opportunities are available weekly

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Help in the reselling of household items and building supplies to fund new homes for needy families

Otsego County Reese Animal Shelter: Pet handlers needed; 7th grade minimum age

Volunteer Center of Otsego County: Data entry tasks and general office work

Email us here at Volunteer Connections!

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