Posts Tagged health
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 »
Can’t find a job? Volunteer!
By: Allison Graham, Western Washington University Communications 318 student
Recessions are not fun. They are not fun for the millions of unemployed adults with families to take care of, not fun for people suffering massive pay cuts, not fun for small businesses, and especially not fun for the non-profit sector. When people in the community are lacking money, they naturally donate less to non-profit organizations than they normally would. This is why it is particularly important to spend time volunteering during a recession. 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 »
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 »
How to Help Haiti
As we are all too aware, on Tuesday Haiti experienced an earthquake that caused devastation beyond what words and photos can convey. There is tremendous loss of life, catastrophic damage to most buildings affecting a third of the population, and dire need for food, water and medical care. Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti and their families and loved ones. 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 »
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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