SPOTLIGHT ON AN ORGANIZATION:
Community Center for the Arts
The Community Center for the Arts (C4A) offers programs to people of all ages to become empowered by expressing themselves through creative outlets, such as music. The C4A hosts a variety of musical classes for adults and children, creative summer camps, visual arts courses, and the highly successful Bow-Dacious String Band program for youths. Volunteers for the C4A support these programs and promot the well-roundedness of individuals in our community, particularly youth. The C4A is currently in need of an office assistant, a day camp assistant, as well as an assistant to the Bow-Dacious String Band. Friendly individuals who like to work with children are a must, as well as those whom have experience with organizing events and groups. For more information on how to volunteer, please contact Tina Hope at 217-384-5150 or twhope@gmail.com.
For more information on the Community Center for the Arts, please go to http://c-4a.org/art
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Twin City Derby Girls
The Twin City Derby Girls have two charitable doubleheader bouts coming up, where a portion of proceeds will be donated to charities; July 23rd (Center for Women’s in Transition) and August 6th (Eastern Illinois Food Bank). Volunteering at such bouts may include pizza sales, bake sales, ushering, merchandise sales, and ticket sales. Folks can work the first, second or both bouts; the first bout of a doubleheader volunteers must arrive around 4 PM as the doors open at 5pm. Second bout volunteers must arrive at 7:00 PM, (halftime is at 7:20). Interested volunteers may contact bouts@twincityderbygirls.com.
For more information on the Twin City Derby Girls, please go to www.twincityderbygirls.com
Champaign School District
C-U One to One Mentors must be community based adults, willing to commit to spending 1 hour a week, during the school day, on school grounds with a child at a local elementary or middle school. Mentors are asked to recommit to the same child the following year, hopefully following the child through high school graduation. Mentors spend time playing games with their mentee, talking, setting goals, taking a walk and listening to the child. It is a great way to give back to your community and to learn more about your local public schools. Mentor training takes place in September and early October and again in January and February. For more information or to request an application, please contact Lauren Smith at smithla@champaignschools.org or 217-351-3722.
For more information on Unit 4 mentoring, please visit http://www.champaignschools.org/mentoring.html
Family Service Senior Transportation and Meals on Wheels
Family Service Senior Transportation and Meals on Wheels volunteers support seniors by either transporting them to important appointments, to pick up groceries, prescriptions, etc., or by bringing them nutritious meals each day. Times and dates to volunteer are flexible. Volunteers must have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Mileage reimbursement is also offered. For more information, please contact Cindy Fraser of the Family Service Resource Center at 217-352-5100.
More information on Senior Transport and Meals on Wheels is available at http://www.famservcc.org/older-adults/
UPCOMING EVENTS:
CUVolunteer.org Site Re-Launch and Celebration
The Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs has partnered with the United Way of Champaign County to increase the effectiveness and usability of the CUVolunteer.org website. The site will re-launch on July 19, and a re-launch party will be held Thursday, July 28, 5-7 PM at M2. Enjoy free appetizers from Boltini Lounge and free beer and a cash bar will be provided from Destihl. For more information, contact Vaneitta Goines, Program Advisor, Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs at 217-244-1024 or goinesv@illinois.edu.
East Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council Charity Golf Outing
Join this golf outing to make a positive impact on our community–Friday, July 22, 2011 at Stone Creek Golf Club, Urbana. Since its inception the outing has generated $38,00 in funds, which allows building trade unions to support programs that have a positive impact on the lives of Champaign County residents. To become a sponsor or register a group of 4, please contact Eric Westlund from the United Way at 217-352-5151.
Disclaimer: I gather this information based on local community calendars and from colleagues at local service organizations. Some of the wording is based directly on what I receive and research. Please feel free to email me if you have any comments, questions, or have anything you would like to see posted. Thank you. (MER)