Posts Tagged seniors
Serving on the Senior Police Force is Fun!
Submitted by Rick Bruland, Bellingham Senior Police volunteer
I will retire soon and want to occupy my time and have fun. I have always been impressed with the Bellingham Police Department because they respect the citizens of Bellingham so much. My nephew is a Bellingham officer and he gave me the idea and the connection to join the Senior Volunteer Police Program. Read the rest of this entry »
HAVING A BLAST IN THE PAST
Posted by Susan in Blog, Hot Opportunities on May 24th, 2010
It’s the season for picnics, walks in the park, ball games in an open field with your friends—Hovander Park! 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 »
Project Warm-Up Warming Hearts
Posted by Randi in Blog, Hot Opportunities on March 25th, 2010
How many hours would it take you to knit or crochet more than 3,200 pieces of warm items?
3,296 scarves, hats, blankets, mittens to be exact: this is a result of piles and piles of yarn in our entranceway, monthly knitting circles all year long, people coming in and out of our office taking yarn and bringing it back in a finished project. Project Warm-Up is a program run out of our office that collects handmade items to distribute to homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, programs for parents that have a low-income, people with disabilities, and people with health issues. 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 »
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 »
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