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Nonprofits to Know #3: Communities In Schools
Posted by Randi in Blog, Events, Hot Opportunities on March 2nd, 2010
One in three kids in Whatcom County will fail to graduate from high school. I hope you agree with me that even one high school dropout is a real problem: one we can solve together. Read the rest of this entry »
What’s All the Buzz About!?
Posted by Susan in Blog, Events, Hot Opportunities on March 1st, 2010
The WVC offices have been abuzz with activity for the past few weeks–Project Homeless Connect is this Thursday; we’re getting the word out about the free CPR/First aid Training on March 20, our Theatre Guild fundraiser happening April 8, the Heart and Hands volunteer awards event coming up the last Sunday in April and the Human Race kickoff on April 20-22. The buzz is from the activity of the many volunteers that make up a large part of the organizing teams. Read the rest of this entry »
Ferndale Food Bank Director Retires – Thanks Sharon!
Posted by Jodi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on February 22nd, 2010
“My many years with the Food Bank have been an amazing journey filled with laughter, tears, faith & hope. I have seen progression from our use of a small facility at the United Church to our own much larger building at the WTA Park & Ride location. Yet, we continue to grow, and our hope for expansion is in the works.
I am so grateful for the incredible volunteers who give of their time and selves to help our families in need of food. We could not maintain our extremely busy operation without them.
My thanks go out as well to our sponsors and contributors. This community continues to not only step up, but run to the plate when needed.”
–Sincerely, Sharon Robinson
Sharon Robinson celebrated 18 years as Director of the Ferndale Food Bank in January of 2010, and is reluctantly retiring. She has given 170 to 200 hours a month, every month, for all those years. She really cares about the outcomes of the program, and works hard to make sure all program recipients are served in the best way possible for their needs. Read the rest of this entry »
Max Higbee Center “Friendraiser”
Posted by Aly in Blog, Hot Opportunities on February 9th, 2010
About two weeks ago I volunteered with the Max Higbee Center for a “friendraiser” as they like to call them. I have had a growing interest in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and this was a great opportunity. Initially I felt overwhelmed, Read the rest of this entry »
Nonprofits to Know #1: Bellingham Books to Prisoners
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on January 28th, 2010
Bellingham Books to Prisoners, a pretty self-explanatory name for the nonprofit, but take a look behind the scenes and the mission goes much deeper. What it means? It is the power to provide someone with a simple item, a book, that can make a powerful and positive difference in that person’s life.
Check out the video below for an idea of what the organization provides: Read the rest of this entry »
Second annual Project Homeless Connect works to end homelessness in Whatcom County
Posted by Randi in Blog, Events, Hot Opportunities on January 21st, 2010
Bellingham, Wash – On March 4, 2010, more than 600 people in Whatcom County will receive free, confidential services, including dental care, medical exams, vision screening, women’s health care, information on veteran benefits, housing assistance, and much more. Project Homeless Connect will be held in downtown Bellingham, at the Depot Market Square, The Majestic, Central Lutheran Church, Whatcom County Annex, YWCA and Red Cedar Dharma Hall. Read the rest of this entry »
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Day On
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on January 13th, 2010
Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been declared as “a day on, not a day off.” Be a part of the movement.
See volunteer opportunities below for MLK Jr. week. Read the rest of this entry »
**Shiny, New Volunteer Opportunities**
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on January 8th, 2010
An Excuse to Get Movin’ in the Pool
Only 1 hour a week for 8 weeks
Hang out in the Arne Hanna pool with a participant who has disabilities. Play games (volleyball, basketball,etc.) or exercise with barbells, noodles & kickboards.
Ages 16+ welcome. Read the rest of this entry »
Health Care Help is your Gift to the Community
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on December 17th, 2009
Read this post for our Hotsheet 3 for this week!
Calling all Registered Nurses
Be a mentor for a nursing student.
Flexible Schedule.
Retired or working RNs welcome!
Did you know nursing students are seven times more likely to stay in school with a mentor?!
Holidays: Caring vs. Commercialism?
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on December 11th, 2009
I hear complaints that the holiday season has been commercialized and transformed into an obligation to give meaningless gifts to strangers and family members that only hear from you once a year.
At Whatcom Volunteer Center, we have the privilige of hearing about the holiday spirit on a daily basis: fundraisers, donations and volunteering that happens within the nonprofit world. Read the rest of this entry »
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