From Volunteer Center of Racine County

September 10th Hot Dog Day festival

Volunteer to do free face painting at Lakeside’s Hot Dog Day festival

• Friday, September 10
• 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

To volunteer call Angel Markiewicz, 598-0098 x 106 directly with questions. If you are a face painter and would volunteer at other events thoughout the year please call Susan Feeher at the Volunteer Center of Racine County (262-886-9612) to have your name added to our list of volunteer face painters.

September 17th & 18th Racine Brew Fest needs merchandise sales help

Volunteer to help at the Racine Youth Sports Merchandise booth. To volunteer contact Bob Evans or Adam Smith 886-0797

September 25th Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup - Lake Michigan Shoreline

Volunteer to help remove debris from our beach's on Saturday September 25th 9 a.m. to noon. There will be may locations to clean, when you arrive you will receive instructions and supplies. To register contact Todd Brennan, 414-559-00317 or e-mail tbrennan@greatlakes.org.

September 26th Crop Walk

Volunteer to walk for hunger. Walkers of all ages are encouraged to participate. This event is a fund raiser that benefits the the local food banks and Church World services to assist the hungry. Mark your calendar today to plan for the September 26th, 2010 walk. Talk with your pastor or priest and organize a group or call the Volunteer Center of more information.

October 2nd HOPES Center - Party on the Pavement needs Volunteers

Volunteer 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. to wash dishes at the Just Trade and Cup of Hope. There food stands also need voluneers to sell and make, nacho's, hot dog's, and popcorn. To volunteer contact Pamela Thouhey by calling 262 898 2940 or e-mail ptouhey@hopescenter.org.

October 2nd, Down town Racine - Party on the Pavement needs Volunteers

The event will be held on Saturday, October 2 from noon until 7 p.m. We could use volunteers as follows:

• Volunteer Check-In
• Collecting tickets at rides (i.e.bouncy houses, ferris wheel, obstacle course, etc.)
• Assisting merchants in their outdoor booths (many of our store owners are mom and pop shops and may need help in their stores/outside booths on that day)

To volunteer contact: Jean Garbo by calling 262-634-6002 or fax her at 262-634-1504

October 2nd Sixth Street Theatre - Party on the Pavement needs Volunteers

Six Street Players is holding a Brat Fry fund raiser during Party on the Pavement. Party on the Pavement in Downtown Racine has become the city's premier street festival. The Sixth Street Theatre participates yearly in this event with FREE theatre and a concession stand selling Brats,Hot Dogs,Chips and Soda. The event is a fundraiser for the theatre. The Sixth Street Theatre is a community theatre.

• Volunteers are needed to staff the concession booth.
• Volunteer are needed to usher the theatre performances.

• Where: 318 Sixth Street Racine,
• Time: 12 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Maximum Number of Volunteers: 12

( 2 and 4 Hour shifts will be available)

• To volunteer call Jim Smith by 9/15/10 at 1-262-939-9764 or e-mail Jim JCSmith2@SCJ.com - Minimum age for volunteers accompanied by parent or guardian: 9 Yrs old

• Driving/Parking Directions: Follow Hwy 20 East to Main Street. Turn left on Main take north 1 block to Sixth Street. Turn left on Sixth Street the Sixth Street Theatre is in the second block on the right side of the street.

October 23rd Make a Difference Day Projects SAVE THE DATE Projects will be listed as we receive them

Volunteer to weed out envasive species at Colonial Park the 3rd Saturday of every month.

January 17th, 2011 Martin Luther King Day

Mark your calendar. Save this date to volunteer. Events and opportunities will be listed later this year.

On going Volunteer Opportunities

HELP THE BELLE CITY SENIOR CENTER PUBLISH THEIR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Are you good with computers? Can you lay out a monthly newsletter using Publisher or Quark? The Belle City Senior Center needs your expertise. A volunteer is needed to construct the Belle City’s monthly publication. All articles, pictures, and advertising copy are provided. This volunteer opportunity can be completed at home.

RIDGEWOOD CARE CENTER IS LOOKING FOR CRAFTY SEWERS OR QUILTERS

Are you a creative with a needle and thread? A member of a quilting or sewing group? Ridgewood Care Center is looking for individuals to create “sensory/fidget blankets” to help residents who may be visually impaired or have hand mobility issues. This item is similar to a quit and typically includes different textured fabrics and notions such as lacing pieces. Pictures and materials will be provided.

STROLLING MINSTRELS WANTED RIDGEWOOD CARE CENTER!

Do you play a portable instrument like a guitar, accordion, or violin? What a treat it would be for bed-bound residents of Ridgewood Health Care Center for you to stroll down the halls and share your musical talents! These individuals are not able to participate in group activities and outings. Think what a gift an hour of your time would mean for them! Schedules are flexible.

RACINE LITERACY COUNCIL NEEDS VOLUNTEER TUTORS Informational meetings about volunteer tutoring will be held in early September at Racine Literacy Council, 734 Lake Avenue. Tutors do not need a teaching background. Adults come to the program to earn their GED, learn English as their second language, and/or to improve basic skills as they relate to every day life. Volunteer training is provided. Those 16 and older are welcome to find out more.

VOLUNTEER RETAIL CLERK POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE AT BOTH LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL THRIFT SHOPS Wondering how you can benefit the community and use your customer skills experience? If you enjoy retail, are a friendly and helpful person, and have proficient money handling skills, check your calendar NOW!

Volunteer staff at the Lutheran Highs School Thrift Stores, 1520 Washington Avenue and 1455 Douglas Avenue, sort clothing for presentation and display, assist customers in finding “just the right item,” and make the cash sale. Registers are easy to learn and compute sales tax for you. Clerks are always scheduled in pairs.

This is the perfect opportunity for family teams or a couple of friends. Shifts are 9:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Monday through Saturday (the Uptown location opens at noon ONLY on Wednesdays). Numerous security cameras are on site. Training is available.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints Gift Shop Assistant, Gift Shops are open everyday as a patient and visitor service. Volunteers assist in all duties entailed in running a retail business in these lovely shops. Revenue is donated to Wheaton-Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints.

• Where:3801 Spring Street, Racine, WI 53405 Or 1320 Wisconsin Avenue
• Restrictions: VIP membership required. Must be 18 years or older
• Hour are very flexible, and include weekends

GREETER/RECEPTIONIST FOR THE URBAN LEAGUE OF RACINE AND KENOSHA Looking for a way to fill your summer afternoons? The Urban League of Racine and Kenosha, 718 N. Memorial Drive, would love to have you spend some time as a volunteer with them! A position is open as a volunteer greeter/receptionist. Individuals must have a pleasant personality, work well with children (they enter the building for a summer lunch program), be comfortable in an office setting, posses minimal computer skills, and be able to climb stairs (the copy machine is on the second floor). Set your own schedule: Monday through Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Shifts are available.

LIFE’S TRANSITIONS IS LOOKING FOR WRITERS

Volunteer writers are needed to pen articles about the organization and its mission as well as creating biographies about members of the Board of Directors. Newsletters will be published quarterly with the first target issue slated for October.

Life’s Transitions, a new non-profit agency at 1220 Mound Avenue, is looking for volunteer writers. Life’s Transitions serves disabled and disadvantaged individuals in finding employment and retaining jobs. Life’s Transitions helps clients to excel and find better work opportunities within their job or beyond. Individuals served include the disabled and disadvantaged on public assistance, people recovering from alcohol, drug, and other addictions, people with cognitive disabilities and psychiatric disorders, and ex-offenders.

SafeAssured ID Volunteers Sought

The Volunteer Center of Racine County is looking for volunteers to help create Safe Assured ID CD kits.

Volunteers tape streaming video of the individuals walking and talking, take digital fingerprints, and capture still photographs. Families or caregivers receive a CD containing the encrypted data as well as a credit card style ID. If your loved on should wander, you have current information to hand over to law enforcement. Officers have the capability to un-encrypt the data and get it out to the public as soon as possible. Early retrieval means a safer recovery.

The Racine Community Foundation has awarded the Volunteer Center of Racine County a grant to provide Safe Assured ID kits to 1000 seniors in Racine County, 55 and better, who are suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. Training is provided.

Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility

“Experienced volunteers needed to facilitate discussion, learning activities, arts and crafts related to their curriculum. Curriculum includes wellness, education, employment, family support, financial literacy, health, housing, personal development, transportation, arts and crafts. If you are accomplished in any of these areas (educator, nurse, human resource, artist) or have a hobby where your skills can be shared to educate others please consider volunteering at RYOCF. If you are not sure if your skills apply please contact Marilynn Pelky at the Volunteer Center of Racine County ( you may call 262 886 9612 or e-mail mpelky@volunteercenterofracine.org . A short training and review of skills will be done prior to contacting RYOCF.

• Volunteers who are knowledgeable will work at 1501 Albert St, Racine. Days and times to volunteer are flexible. Background checks will be necessary. When calling RYOCF, please indicate which curriculum area your skill applies. (Contact Diane Davidson at 638-2907.)

Nursing Home Lakeshore Manor

• Volunteers needed to assist the staff during group activities and or also becoming a one-to-one "Adopt a Resident. Resie3n enjoy social interaction.
• Volunteers needed that have gardening or raising of plants or herb experience, to help with stand up garden.

ENJOY A FIELD TRIP WITH RESIDENTS OF RIDGEWOOD CARE CENTER

Ridgewood Care Center, 3205 Wood Road, has posted its calendar FULL of outings and field trip opportunities for residents in August. Here is your chance to go places (at no cost) and have a grand time helping others! Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the month of August, activities are planned including lunch cookouts, restaurant visits, and a trip to a Brewers game!

Volunteers sought? Friendly people with good arms and great eyes! Volunteers will be interacting with one to three residents for each event. You must be able to push a wheel chair and/or escort mobile residents (helping them to stay with the larger group). Plenty of Ridgewood Care Center staff supervise the adventures (including an activity person and a CNA). Volunteers are transported via a comfortable “tour quality” bus (not like school bus seats!) or by government owned vehicles. All admission costs are paid and if an event occurs over meal time, food is provided! Most events last about two hours and are scheduled during the early afternoon. Times vary by location.

VOLUNTEER RETAIL CLERK POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE AT BOTH LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL THRIFT SHOPS

Wondering how you can benefit the community and use your customer skills experience? If you enjoy retail, are a friendly and helpful person, and have proficient money handling skills, check your calendar NOW!

Volunteer staff at the Lutheran Highs School Thrift Stores, 1520 Washington Avenue and 1455 Douglas Avenue, sort clothing for presentation and display, assist customers in finding “just the right item,” and make the cash sale. Registers are easy to learn and compute sales tax for you. Clerks are always scheduled in pairs.

This is the perfect opportunity for family teams or a couple of friends. Shifts are 9:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Monday through Saturday (the Uptown location opens at noon ONLY on Wednesdays). Numerous security cameras are on site. Training is available.

HOMEBOUND SENIORS NEED TO BE FED!

The Racine County Meals on Wheels program has a critical need for drivers in the Burlington area to deliver hot lunch meals to homebound seniors. If you have 90 minutes to spare weekly or bi-weekly, and friendly smile, and willingness to make sure no senior goes hungry, then this opportunity with the Meals on Wheel program is perfect for you! You must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Schedules are flexible. Gas stipend is available.

You are invited to make new friendships, help the hungry, and join the volunteer family at Meals on Wheels.

Enroll with Volunteer Center

The Volunteer Center of Racine County provides opportunities for you to volunteer at a variety of agencies and special events. If you would like to register with the Volunteer Center please open the below attachment and either mail or bring in to our office. We are always in need of volunteers.

Volunteer Training

September 23rd & 24th - TRAINING DATES FOR VOLUNTEER DISASTER CASE WORKERS SET Mark your calendars now for Volunteer Disaster Case Worker training on Thursday, September 23 (all day) and Friday, September 24 (half day). Volunteer Disaster Case Workers are needed to help victims of an emergency/disaster in two ways: 1) through carefully listening to clients needs and 2) connecting them with volunteer agencies that may be able to help them meet and answer their most immediate needs (generally done through phone conversations and the internet). These case workers provide a single point of contact for referrals for individuals and families who, in a time of great stress and duress, are trying to return their homes to a livable condition.

Volunteers serve through the Wisconsin VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) Region IV Long Term Recovery Committee. Region IV covers Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties. Volunteers must be willing to meet in person with clients at least once; locations for specific counties cannot be guaranteed.

Training is mandatory to volunteer in this capacity as a Disaster Case Worker. Training location will be announced. Those who have volunteered in the past find this opportunity one that holds great meaning – one where volunteers are able to witness first hand the positive results of their time and skill commitment.

Kenosha Public Museum needs volunteers, called Interpreters

Interpreters lead school groups in a series of programs about fossils, animals, mammoths and people of the woodlands. Applicants should enjoy learning and working with people of all ages, and have a flexible weekday schedule.

New Interpreters need to complete a six week training program:

• Training starts September 29 and continues through November 3
• 9 a.m. Wednesdays

For more information and to apply for this and other volunteer opportunities, please contact Kristine Camilli at (262) 653-4139 or kcamilli@kenosha.org by September 10.

TRAIN NOW TO BE A MEDICARE Part D VOLUNTEER

Training is provided if you would like to help seniors navigate the Medicare.gov website! The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County is seeking several volunteers who are familiar with Medicare D and have an understanding of the Extra Help program through the Social Security Administration. This position requires good communication skills, a familiarity with data entry, basic knowledge of medications, and confidentiality.

• This opportunity begins November 15 and continues through December 31.
• Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Schedules are flexible.

(CERT) Citizen Emergency Response Team Training

Southeast Wisconsin Citizen Corp is offering FREE three day training classes - 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 are pending new schedule date:

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 TRAINING

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 two day training class.

• Two day FREE Case Management training
• Class are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day
• Location, 750 Windsor Street, Sun Prairie, 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