Posts Tagged Chore Program
Out of School and Out to Volunteer
Explorers Member Mows Lawn for Chore Client
The Chore Program would like to thank the Explorers Club for spending their summer free time to help people in need. On June 12th, this wonderful group of girls spent several hours weeding, mowing, trimming, and raking for two adults with physical disabilities. The beneficiaries Read the rest of this entry »
Heart and Hands Award Winners
As the director of the Volunteer Chore Program, I would like to take a moment to recognize some outstanding volunteers I have had the privilege of working with. The Heart and Hands Awards took place on April 25th, at Bellingham High School. This year the event recognized outstanding volunteers from non-profits all over Whatcom County, including Sean Humphrey House, Read the rest of this entry »
Have your awards event and eat ice cream too!
I think that one of the best things we do every year, not counting the fundraising events like Human Race, the free CPR/First Aid classes and the matching of volunteers with partner agencies, is the Heart & Hands Awards Ice Cream Social. Read the rest of this entry »
Volunteers Bloom This Spring
Posted by Randi in Hot Opportunities on April 14th, 2010
“Is it so small a thing
To have enjoy’d the sun,
To have lived light in the spring,
To have loved, to have thought, to have done…”
– Matthew Arnold
Live, think, do with some of these spring opportunities: 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 »
Why Do You Want to Volunteer at Project Homeless Connect?
100 people sitting in a room, facing a projector screen, and still we decide to go around the room and introduce every person, one-by-one. A sigh and a passing thought of how much time this is going to take, until the comments people have are so riveting, the time flies and I want more. Read the rest of this entry »
A Trip to WVC is “Well Worth the Time!”
Written By: Lacey Kara, WWU Service-Learning student
Despite volunteering for local non-profit organizations, such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Bellingham Parks and Recreation through Whatcom Volunteer Center, and frequently viewing their list of current volunteer opportunities, I’ve never been to their office. Last week, I finally visited the WVC office, and discovered what else they have to offer. Not only do they provide a place for volunteers and local non-profits seeking opportunities and assistance to be matched, but they have their own programs established in our community. Three such programs include “Volunteer Chore Program,” “House 2 Home Network,” and “Project Warm-Up.” Read the rest of this entry »
More than Just a Blanket of Thanks
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and inspired by this great community, we have many thanks to give. Here are some specific thank yous from us to you.
We’re Thankful for… Read the rest of this entry »
We’re Thankful for Those Who Volunteer
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on November 24th, 2009
Say Thank You to Your Community by Showing You Care
Need Volunteers with Trucks to help Virtual Furniture Bank
Don’t have a lot of time? Volunteer on an on-call basis. Read the rest of this entry »
Alcoa = A Lot of Caring and Outstanding Action
Alcoa’s monthly “Day of Caring” is an incredible example of how corporations can have impactful investments in their community while bonding as a group at a volunteer opportunity.
Recently, Alco Intalco Plant had a presentation on their volunteer experiences, ten in total! Entertaining descriptions to follow: Read the rest of this entry »
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