Volunteer
To Volunteer is:
V aluable-Time is precious; if you have any to spare, it is worth sharing.
O utstanding-There is no such thing as unimportant volunteer work.
L ife-affirming-Helping others leaves little time for feeling sorry for yourself.
U nique-The variety of opportunities and adventures is endless.
N ecessary-There will always be something you can do and someone who needs you.
T riumphant-A great sense of accomplishment comes with every project.
E ducational-Volunteering offers the chance to meet new people, solve problems, and explore ideas.
E ntertaining- Volunteers are among the greatest people you'll every meet.
R ewarding-Some of the best jobs in the world don't come with a paycheck.
While there are plenty of challenges, and things are not always easy, working with volunteers is a wonderful way to realize how much people can accomplish through caring and dedication. When you give your time to something you enjoy, it's not work but a labor of love. If you're looking to make new friends or add some excitement to your life, volunteer and find out for yourself what great things await you. Most of all, volunteering is fun.
Specific Volunteer Opportunities at the Center and our Thrift Shop include:
- Building Committee: Oversees the Center and Thrift Store structures.
- Decoration: Help decorate and remove decorations at the Center for holidays, dances, and special events.
- Down to Earth Gardeners: 2nd Mon. of the month, 10 am. Assist in maintenance and care of grounds.
- Driver - Volunteer Chore Program.: On call basis, drive clients to medical appointments. Applicants are screened by the state and drivers are compensated for mileage
- Finance Committee: Oversees all financial issues within the Center and Thrift Shop.
- Green Team (Ways and Means Committee): Meet 3rd Thurs. of every month. Organize and staff fund raising events that support the Center.
- Handcrafters: Mondays 10 am - 2 pm. Make handcrafted items to sell that benefit the Center.
- Handy Helper: On call basis, help with painting/maintaining/odd chores at the Center.
- Lunchroom Helper: Mon, Wed, & Fri, 11 am - 1 pm, set up/clean up lunch.
- Meals On Wheels: Deliver lunch meals Mon, Wed, & Fri to homebound seniors. Applicants are screened by the state and drivers are compensated for mileage.
- Membership Committee: Assist in new member drives.
- Newsletter - Mail prep: Once a month for a few hours, help fold & attach mailing labels.
- Newsletter - Writer: Write articles/submit information for monthly newsletter.
- Office Helper/Receptionist: 4-8 hours a week depending on needs at the Center.
- Second Chance Thrift Shop: 3 hours a week. Time commitment may be tailored individually.
- Store Committee: Oversees the Second Chance Thrift Shop.
- Tax Preparation: Assist the AARP Tax aides, once or twice a week, Feb-Apr.
- Volunteer Committee: Oversees volunteer program.
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