From Volunteer Center of Racine County

Youth Summer Camp Schedule : Summer Camp Flyer

'2010 Summer Camps are scheduled: For 2010 planning purpose you can view our 2010 camp flyer and permission slip. All camps will be Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for youth ages 11 to 18.

You must provide your own transportation to and from camps. Permission slip are required and available by contacting Matthew Paeth, Youth Coordinator at the Volunteer Center of Racine via e-mail mailto:mpaeth@volunteercenterofracine.org] or clicking the below link. Complete form and mail to the Volunteer Center of Racine County, 6216 Washington Avenue, Suite G, Racine, WI 53406.

Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Call 886-9612 to Volunteer or e-mail - mpaeth@volunteercenterofracine.org

Volunteer Training

Call 886-9612 to register for training

(CERT) Citizen Emergency Response Team Training

Southeast Wisconsin Citizen Corp is offering FREE three day training classes (20 hours) - The CERT program teaches how to not only be prepared for emergencies, but also how to assist their families , neighbors, and coworkers when emergencies or disasters strike. CERT is a national training program that prepares citizens to respond to both man-made and natural disasters.

The CERT training includes presentations, discussions and hands-on experience in topics ranging from first-aid and fire suppression to search & rescue. Using their training, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event and take an active role in preparing their community. Class will cover Personal preparedness, Fire safety, Search and rescue, Triage, First aid and Terrorism awareness.

Available class schedule pending new dates

Class is limited to 30, Please call Cathy LaFaive Markstrom (262 886-9612) to request a sign up form to be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to you. You could also stop by the Volunteer Center of Racine County to pick up a form. 6216 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI.

WISCONSIN VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTERS - VOAD

Volunteers needed to help flood victims. For most of us the floods have come and gone, but there are hundreds of our fellow citizens still coping with its effects. Those who are left are often those without adequate insurance, who lost jobs because of the flood, or who are elderly or disable. The Wisconsin Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (WIVOAD) and your county emergency government are still working to help those victims.

In order to help the remaining victims, each county has organized a Long Term Recovery Committee and each of theses committees is seeking volunteers to speak to victims and evaluate what they need. Volunteers are given a cell phone allowance and mileage expenses for their assistance. To help the victims you must take a FREE three day training class.

• Three day FREE Case Management training
• Class are being scheduled
• Location, to be determined. Southeast WI.
• Must provide your own transportation to and from class or we may be able to arrange car pool
• Lunch is provided both days

If you are interested, would like additional information or have any questions please contact Dave Voss by calling @ 262 886 9612 ext 109

Generations on Line Computer Coaches wanted

I am looking for those volunteers 55+ who would be interested in coaching other seniors on internet usage. Training is provided. You don’t have to be a computer aficionado! Love playing on the computer and have an extra hour or two a week? Find out how rewarding it is to help other seniors become more computer savvy.

Generations on Line, a computer software program targeted for those age 65+, introduces the internet to seniors while making then feel more confident as they negotiate in cyberspace (including Medicare websites). The fonts are big, and instructions are very user friendly and age appropriate. All Racine County libraries will be featuring this program on their public computers. Five community centers in the city will be getting the program in the next few weeks!