Friday, April 23, 2010

Thank you (& New Volunteer Opportunities)!

To all the volunteers out there, we want to THANK YOU for all that you do! It's National Volunteer Week and we wanted to make sure that we thanked you.

What you do for this community and so many organizations is just amazing! Without your participation and help, a lot of things could not get done. We appreciate all that you do! :0) Keep up the good work!



Just a reminder, our summer program for students ages 11-18, is ready to start taking applications. Leaders of Tomorrow is a way for students to get involved in the summer. For more information about this program & online applications, please visit our website: http://www.uwlafayettevolunteer.org/LOT.html





***Volunteer Needs Column ~ April 23, 2010***
United Way of Greater Lafayette, 1114 East State Street #200, Lafayette, IN 47905

Contact: Sammi: 742-9077 x 227 ** samantha@uw.lafayette.in.us ** www.uwlafayettevolunteer.org


Volunteers are needed on April 24th to help with Arbor Day events for Tree Lafayette. Volunteers will meet at the Menards on Creasy Lane in Lafayette at 9:00 am.

Indiana Ombudsman Program is in need of some community volunteers as Friendly Visitors to be trained, shadowed and then volunteer 4 hours a month in one selected nursing or assisted living facility.

The Volunteer Center is looking for a few volunteers to help a community member with a disability with organizing, sorting, and disposing of household items due to a downsize in housing. This opportunity will take place over an extended time frame. This person also needs help with transportation for various errands every so often (this is a separate request).

Flexible volunteer opportunities are available at MHA of Tippecanoe County; volunteer 1 hour a week with a socially isolated individual recovering from a mental health challenge. Men are encouraged to apply.

Purdue University is in need of volunteers for the IV Tippecanoe Latino Festival on May 1, 2010. Volunteers will help with different aspects of the event.

Lafayette Urban Ministry’s Emergency Homeless Shelter is in need of overnight volunteers. Volunteers will help check-in guests, distribute food and pass out toiletries. Volunteers take turns staying awake in our shelter. They may sleep when not on duty.

Therapeion Therapeutic Riding Center is in need of someone to donate the use of a PA system for our June 19th horse show. They will need to set up on Friday, June 18th, and take it back on the 20th or 21st. Our June 19th horse show is a benefit with all proceeds going to support Therapeion's programming.

Food Finders Food Bank is in need of many volunteers. They need volunteers for the Letter Carrier’s Food Drive event on Saturday, May 8th. Volunteers are needed to help during 2 shifts either from 12-3 or 3-6.

The Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center in Delphi, Ind. is looking for volunteers who can give 4 hours a week to help with the following: baby feeders, animal care, maintenance, cage building and repair, clerical, rescue, data entry, phones, or grant writing. If you are interested learning more please visit www.wildcatwildlifecenter.org

Westminster Village is currently seeking volunteers interested in escorting residents to and from activities at Westminster Village. Volunteers will also engage and participate in the activity with the resident. Opportunities are available daily and include a wide range of activities.

Westminster Village is also seeking volunteers to lead chair exercises for Assisted Living residents on the 1st and 4th Saturdays of each month at 10:30 am. All exercises are seated and may include lightweights and/or resistance bands. Volunteers must be outgoing individuals who enjoy working with senior adults. Criminal background check and TB skin tests are required and will be provided to all individuals willing to make a good-faith 6 month commitment to Westminster Village’s Volunteer Program.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

LEADERS OF TOMORROW 2010

The Leaders of Tomorrow is a summer program for students ages 11-15 and 16-18! We have opportunities for students to volunteer over the summer at assigned projects.

The LOT applications and more details are now up on our website! Check it out...go go go! http://uwlafayettevolunteer.org/LOT.html

Friday, April 16, 2010

Urgent last minute need...

We just got a call for a need for a volunteer to help....

Seeking: A male volunteer who is willing to drive a patient to and from Indianapolis

Why: A patient from Wabash Valley Hospital is needing to be in Indianapolis for a test to help him get better care.

When: Tuesday, April 20th Dropped off at 8:30 am and picked up at 5:30 pm

Contact Lawrence for more information at 765-477-1312

Volunteer !!! 4-16-2010

When I was searching for today's "Volunteer fact of the week", I came across a great article and decided that I wanted to share it. It's basically another way to look at reasons for volunteer. It's simple and short but has some good points to it. Check it out here.

Here are this week's volunteer needs. We have quite a few new opportunities. I hope that you can find something that sparks the inner volunteer in you! Have a great weekend.


Contact: Sammi: 742-9077 x 227 ** samantha@uw.lafayette.in.us ** www.uwlafayettevolunteer.org


Indiana Ombudsman Program is in need of some community volunteers as Friendly Visitors to be trained, shadowed and then volunteer 4 hours a month in one selected nursing or assisted living facility.

The Volunteer Center is looking for a few volunteers to help a community member with a disability with organizing, sorting, and disposing of household items due to a downsize in housing. This opportunity will take place over an extended time frame. This person also needs help with transportation for various errands every so often (this is a separate request).

Flexible volunteer opportunities are available at MHA of Tippecanoe County; volunteer 1 hour a week with a socially isolated individual recovering from a mental health challenge. Men are encouraged to apply.

The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help with their local fundraiser. All funds raised will be used for services provided in the local area. Volunteers will be stationed outside of Wal-Mart taking donations. Shifts available are: April 17th & 18th from 10 am--1 pm or 1 pm--4 pm.

Purdue University is in need of volunteers for the IV Tippecanoe Latino Festival on May 1, 2010. Volunteers will help with different aspects of the event.

Lafayette Urban Ministry’s Emergency Homeless Shelter is in need of overnight volunteers. Volunteers will help check-in guests, distribute food and pass out toiletries. Volunteers take turns staying awake in our shelter. They may sleep when not on duty.

Volunteers are needed to help out with the Family Fun Event, sponsored by Tippecanoe County Child Abuse Prevention. The Family Fun Event provides fun activities for Lafayette families and promote awareness about Child Abuse and Prevention. It will take place on April 22nd from 4pm- 9pm at Snapperz.

Volunteers are needed on April 24th to help with Arbor Day events for Tree Lafayette. Volunteers will meet at the Menards on Creasy Lane in Lafayette at 9:00 am.

Food Finders Food Bank is in need of many volunteers. They need volunteers for the Letter Carrier’s Food Drive event on Saturday, May 8th. Volunteers are needed to help during 2 shifts either from 12-3 or 3-6 Also, they need a couple of long-term volunteers to pick up baked goods (donations) for them on Monday mornings at the WL Payless and Chipotle and on Thursday mornings at the Beck Lane Payless.

The Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center in Delphi, Ind. is looking for volunteers who can give 4 hours a week to help with the following: baby feeders, animal care, maintenance, cage building and repair, clerical, rescue, data entry, phones, or grant writing. If you are interested learning more please visit www.wildcatwildlifecenter.org

Westminster Village is currently seeking volunteers interested in escorting residents to and from activities at Westminster Village. Volunteers will also engage and participate in the activity with the resident. Opportunities are available daily and include a wide range of activities.

Westminster Village is also seeking volunteers to lead chair exercises for Assisted Living residents on the 1st and 4th Saturdays of each month at 10:30 am. All exercises are seated and may include lightweights and/or resistance bands. Volunteers must be outgoing individuals who enjoy working with senior adults. Criminal background check and TB skin tests are required and will be provided to all individuals willing to make a good-faith 6 month commitment to Westminster Village’s Volunteer Program.

Friday, April 9, 2010

New Opportunities and NEW WEBSITE!

For the past few months we have been working very hard on getting our information updated. So I am very excited to be able to post this....our new website is up and running! Please check it out:

www.uwlafayettevolunteer.org

Go on now, have a look around! Our old website will redirect you for a while but be sure to change it in your favorites/bookmarks. If it's not in your favorites, I encourage you to add it! :)



I think it would be fun to see what everyone else in the community is doing. So, When is the last time you volunteered and what did you do? Please share your stories! :)



Here are this week's volunteer opportunities. I hope that you can find something that suites your interests.



For more information about the following needs, contact:
Sammi: 742-9077 x 227
samantha@uw.lafayette.in.us
www.uwlafayettevolunteer.org


Volunteers are needed to help out with the Family Fun Event, sponsored by Tippecanoe County Child Abuse Prevention. The Family Fun Event provides fun activities for Lafayette families and promote awareness about Child Abuse and Prevention. It will take place on April 22nd from 4pm- 9pm at Snapperz.

Volunteers are needed on April 24th to help with Arbor Day events for Tree Lafayette. Volunteers will meet at the Menards on Creasy Lane in Lafayette at 9:00 am.

Lafayette Transitional Housing is looking for a Volunteer Volunteer Coordinator (VVC). The VVC will be responsible for generating community involvement and support for the mission and programs of LTHC.

Food Finders Food Bank is in need of many volunteers. They need volunteers for the Letter Carrier’s Food Drive event on Saturday, May 8th. Volunteers are needed to help during 2 shifts either from 12-3 or 3-6 at both the Lafayette (26) post office as well as at the WL Federated Church. Also, they need a couple of long-term volunteers to pick up baked goods (donations) for them on Monday mornings at the WL Payless and Chipotle and on Thursday mornings at the Beck Lane Payless.

The Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center in Delphi, Ind. is looking for volunteers who can give 4 hours a week to help with the following: baby feeders, animal care, maintenance, cage building and repair, clerical, rescue, data entry, phones, or grant writing. If you are interested learning more please visit www.wildcatwildlifecenter.org

Therapeion is in need of adult volunteer mentors that are available during the day. Training is provided and the work is rewarding. Therapeion offers equine assisted programs for children with disabilities, youth at risk, children who have been abused and neglected, and children dealing with mental health issue.

Westminster Village is currently seeking volunteers interested in escorting residents to and from activities at Westminster Village. Volunteers will also engage and participate in the activity with the resident. Opportunities are available daily and include a wide range of activities.

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs is seeking volunteers for their “Sunshine & Smiles” Program where mothers/fathers & their pre-school age (or younger) children visit a nursing facility typically once monthly to interact with the residents. Visits last one hour & may include playing with toys and games, reading, singing or doing a craft.

Serenity Hospice is searching for volunteers to be a companion to their patients, relieving the family members for a couple of hours. Volunteers will ease their cares and enjoy visiting with someone who may change your life while you are making a heart print on theirs.

Volunteers are needed to help plant and weed the Three Sisters Garden for the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. Volunteers are needed from May to August as needed. This garden is used as a demonstration garden in the educational programs at the park.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Volunteer Needs 4-1-2010

There is no joking about it...I think spring is finally here!!! It's about time. I hope that everyone has a very safe and happy Easter!



The Volunteer Center would like to congratulate our March 2010 Take a Volunteer to Lunch winner Winnie Adler, who volunteers at Riggs Community Health Center. She will receive a lunch for two at La Scala Restaurant. Winnie has been volunteering at Riggs CHC since 2001! She volunteers every Monday for 3 hours and assists in our HR department helping sort and file many papers. Riggs CHC said they are very humbled and honored to have such a dedicated volunteer.


Here are this week's volunteer opportunities.



Contact: Sammi: 742-9077 x 227 ** samantha@uw.lafayette.in.us ** www.glvb.org



Therapeion is in need of adult volunteer mentors that are available during the day. Training is provided and the work is rewarding. Therapeion offers equine assisted programs for children with disabilities, youth at risk, children who have been abused and neglected, and children dealing with mental health issue.


The International Center is seeking volunteers to help with their annual International Food Bazaar event on April 17th from 11am-2pm. They will also need many volunteers to help with set up for the event on April 16th from 3 pm- 7:30 pm. Shifts will vary.


Westminster Village is currently seeking volunteers interested in escorting residents to and from activities at Westminster Village. Volunteers will also engage and participate in the activity with the resident. Opportunities are available daily and include a wide range of activities.

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs is seeking volunteers for their “Sunshine & Smiles” Program where mothers/fathers & their pre-school age (or younger) children visit a nursing facility typically once monthly to interact with the residents. Visits last one hour & may include playing with toys and games, reading, singing or doing a craft.

Serenity Hospice is searching for volunteers to be a companion to their patients, relieving the family members for a couple of hours. Volunteers will ease their cares and enjoy visiting with someone who may change your life while you are making a heart print on theirs.

Volunteers are needed to help plant and weed the Three Sisters Garden for the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. Volunteers are needed from May to August as needed. This garden is used as a demonstration garden in the educational programs at the park.

The Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center in Delphi, Ind. is looking for volunteers who can give 4 hours a week to help with the following: baby feeders, animal care, maintenance, cage building and repair, clerical, rescue, data entry, phones, or grant writing. If you are interested learning more please visit www.wildcatwildlifecenter.org

Volunteers are needed on April 24th to help with Arbor Day events for Tree Lafayette. Volunteers will meet at the Menards on Creasy Lane in Lafayette at 9:00 am.

Join WREC, Purdue University, and other volunteers to sample 200+ stream sites on Friday, April 9th. Volunteers will be staged at one of three locations: north (Beck Agricultural Center), south (Tippecanoe SWCD office), and west (Chicot Park, Independence).