Check out this round up of opportunities to give back in your community.
What better way to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy than to do something for someone else? Check out these upcoming volunteer opportunities around town. Remember you can get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Can you spare a few hours to help out in your community this month?
Help with Homeless Count in St. Charles County Community Council is looking for volunteers to assist in the annual Point In Time Homeless Count for St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren Counties. Volunteer to participate on a team that collects information about the unsheltered homeless population in our community on a specific day during the last week in January. Data is collected on the number, location, and characteristics of homeless persons in the community. Volunteers are needed to assist with the street count on January 30, 2013, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Make phone calls the week before, during, or after the count and collect a survey from your organization/agency. If you are able to contribute your time to this project, please …
Round up of volunteer opportunities in December.
GED Classroom Volunteers Needed GED classroom volunteers are needed to tutor adults in basic reading, writing, and math. Classes are held at St. Charles Community College as well as seven off-campus locations. One is sure to be close to your home. Volunteers must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old, positive, friendly, and patient. Training is provided and no previous experience is necessary. To learn more or to volunteer, contact Jeanette Boria at jboria@stchas.edu or call 636-922-8504. Holiday fun at Crisis Nursery St. Charles 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2012 Volunteers will interact and play games with children residing in the nursery and help the agency make holiday decorations. Sign up here. Sort holiday…
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Plus, local nonprofits seek donations for the holiday season
Looking to give back in and around Hazelwood this holiday season? Here are a few opportunities to do so: Clean up Earthdance Farms Help clean up Mueller Farm in Ferguson before St. Louis Composting does some vegetative clearing. The clean up will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1. Bring gloves. Volunteers are asked to RSVP so there are enough snacks and hot cocoa for everyone. Call 314-521-1006 or email volunteer@earthdancefarms.org Blood Pressure Monitor Needed in Ballwin West County Senior Center is looking for a qualified volunteer to come by once a week or once a month and take blood pressures for the center participants. Volunteers should be available around 10 a.m. on any week day. Learn more here. Deck the Halls at Breeze Park …
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Here is how Hazelwood resident's donations can aid victim's in most affected areas.
The only affects Hazelwood residents feel from the catastrophic damage from Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy is the cold chill that has made it's way to the area, but residents in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and other coastal areas were not so lucky. Patch has gathered some local resources if you want to help in relief efforts. Volunteers in New Jersey are being coordinated through an emergency response hotline, 1-800-JERSEY-7 (1-800-537-7397). Alternate numbers, for when the hotline isn’t staffed, include 609-775-5236 and 908-303-0471 or emails can be sent to Rowena.Madden@sos.state.nj.us. The New York City agency NYC Service is coordinating volunteers for various relief projects in New York City. Go to its Facebook page or email …
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Use this online quiz to match your skills and availability with local organizations that need volunteers.
Volunteering your time is a great way to support the Hazelwood Patch community and give back to those around you. But finding a volunteer opportunity that matches your skills, schedule and passions can be a challenge. That’s why the United Way developed an online quiz that matches applicants to agencies desperately in need of extra hands. Before you take the quiz, take stock of what you’re looking for. So many organizations need extra help that you are sure to find something that matches your needs as well. Once you know what you are looking for, take the United Way’s Volunteer Interests Quiz, and take an important step toward bettering your community. Patch also has resources to connect volunteers with good causes. Just hover over "More …
Since 1923, United Way has been a steady partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters, helping to ensure funding for the agency for more than 70 years.
Since 1923, United Way has been a steady partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters, helping to ensure funding for the agency for more than 70 years. And now it is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri’s turn to give back, as agency staff members participate in fund raising events to help the United Way reach the $71 million goal for this year’s annual campaign. With its network of nearly 200 agencies, the United Way invests $1 million in the community every week to child-care agencies, emergency shelters, food pantries and more. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, this funding enables the agency to Be There for a child who needs a caring adult in their life. Big Brothers Big Sisters promises to Be There for its Littles, and that is exactly what …
One of the many roles that “Bigs” play in “Littles’” lives is to help guide them in making good decisions like staying in school, avoiding drugs or crime and getting good grades.
Until last summer, 17-year-old Thomas had to be the man around the house to his five siblings while also attending classes at the Construction Careers Center and trying to figure out how he would ever get into college. “I’m the oldest of six kids and it’s hard,” Thomas said. “My mom works all the time, and I’ve got to be like their parent.” But in June 2010, he met Mark Winschel, a project manager for S.M. Wilson & Co. and a volunteer mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri. Winschel was paired with Thomas, and they’ve been building a close friendship ever since. They meet at the CCC once a month and then get together outside of school for outings such as lunch, a Rams game, golfing—and a big one for Thomas—his first …
People from all over St. Louis gather to show their appreciation for Bruce Fleming and his accomplishments.
At the celebration of Bruce Fleming’s 15-year anniversary with Big Brothers Big Sisters, St. Louis City officials Harry Kennedy and Maurice Falls, on behalf of Aldermanic President Lewis Reed, presented Fleming with a special proclamation to honor his service to at the agency. Current and former BBBS staff, family and friends also joined Fleming at his anniversary celebration to show their admiration and respect for all that he has given to the agency. “Bruce is the soul of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and everyone here tonight is here for Bruce,” said Becky James-Hatter, president and CEO. Fleming first teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters by participating in the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. After recruiting multiple teams his …
Big Brother or Big Sister and professional program staff ensures the Little is surrounded by the people who care about them the most.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri’s relationship model, known as 4:1+1, engages the most significant adults in a Little’s life—parent, teacher, Big Brother or Big Sister and professional program staff to ensure the Little is surrounded by the people who care about them the most. Each adult has an important relationship and a distinct role that offers Littles encouragement and support. This wouldn’t be possible without their “Sixth Membersm” on the team—the donor! We’ll Be There is the agency’s promise to Little Brothers and Little Sisters. Bigs in conjunction with the agency do not commit to “fix” challenges Littles encounter in life, but they do commit to “be there”—for encouragement and support. Big Brothers and Big Sisters …
