May 23rd - June 7th
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The Volunteer Network website is done and will be slowly releasing to the public. If you have a club on campus, community group, or non profit, please message me and I will walk you through it.
You can access the new website here: HOME PAGE: www.volunteer-net.org Davis Volunteer Network will be incorporated into the new website next month (mid June). If you want events posted (as an org), you must create a profile on the new web page and post from there. Please keep in mind that there will be more content generated as time goes on. Contact: daniel@davisvolunteernetwork.org Check out more events on "On Going Opportunities" Connecting the Community with the Elderly Description: Do you enjoy singing, dancing or playing music? Nursing homes, retirement centers, and senior day cares in Davis are looking for volunteers to improve the lives of the elderly and increase interaction with the community through the arts. Whether you are an individual or a group looking for one-time or regular community service, this is an excellent opportunity to bring joy to the lives of the elderly and to perform for a grateful audience. A perfect volunteer opportunity for those with busy schedules, as dates and times are very flexible. When and where: Dates and times are very flexible. Davis, CA. For more information: Please contact Taylour Munro at tbmunro@ucdavis.edu. American Heart Association Description: Health Fairs reach people at all levels of the community including children and their teachers, working professionals, patients and doctors. We are looking for volunteers with a positive attitude to go out into the community and represent AHA. Health fair representatives will pass out literature and promote AHA events. When and where: Sacramento Bee at 2100 Q Street Sacramento,CA. May 16 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Expected number of attendees: 300. For more information: Please contact Monisha Maharaj atmonisha.maharaj@heart.org. National Foster Care Month Description: Looking for volunteers to help out Our Children Keeper’s “Family Vision Board Building 101” in honor of National Foster Care Month. Vision boards are an awesome way for people to plan for their futures. Vision boards are white boards with cut outs, crafts, pictures and much more. Volunteers will assist with the workshops held in Sacramento Public Libraries. When and where: Friday, May 25 from12:30 – 2:30pm at the Carmichael Library (Community Room) 5605 Marconi Ave Carmichael, CA 95608 For more information: Please call 916-486-1737 or visit the web at www.ockffa.com. Description: Did you know that Prop. 29 has the ability to save nearly 105,000 lives? Think about how many people suffer from heart disease, lung disease and cancer-related deaths. The tobacco companies have launched a full attack on the validity of Prop. 29. We need your help more than ever! There's a phone bank in Sacramento on Tuesday night. We'll be calling voters statewide to talk with them about Prop. 29. Each phone call strengthens our chance to win this campaign on June 5th. Training and script are provided. When and where: American Heart Association, 2007 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. May 22, 29 or June 5 at 5:30 pm. For more information: Please email whitney.chamberlain@heart.org to RSVP or if you have questions. Description: Looking for volunteers to help out Our Children Keeper’s “Family Vision Board Building 101” in honor of National Foster Care Month. Vision boards are an awesome way for people to plan for their futures. Vision boards are white boards with cut outs, crafts, pictures and much more. Volunteers will assist with the workshops held in Sacramento Public Libraries. When and where: Friday, May 25 from 12:30 – 2:30pm at the Carmichael Library (Community Room) 5605 Marconi AveCarmichael, CA 95608 Homeless Connect BeerFest: Fundraiser for Citizens Who Care for the Elderly Description: Looking for student volunteers who are 21 or older, since the venue is at Sudwerks. Student volunteers will be needed for: set up from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm as well as for assisting at the event (2:00 - 5:00 pm). Volunteers will be provided with complimentary food and beverage and our heartfelt appreciation! Harper Junior High Community Garden Description: In need of volunteers to help lay the irrigation for a new community garden. After installing irrigation, volunteers will backfill the trenches. We will begin at 8 am to avoid the heat. Please meet at the bike racks. For more information: Please contact Carrie Juchau at carriejuchau@yahoo.com or by calling (530) 304-3754. Co-op Day at the State Capitol Description: In celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives, USDA Rural Development is hosting an event at the California State Capitol and is need of volunteers! The event is an opportunity to educate legislators about the importance of cooperatives to California's economy. Each participating Co-op will be designated an area at the State Capitol where they can set up a table and provide information, answer questions, and spread awareness about their co-op. For more information: Please contact Rachel Rountree at Rachel.rountree@ca.usda.gov or (530) 792-5834. The ALS Association, Greater Sacramento Chapter is looking for volunteers for our upcoming 25th Year Anniversary Summer Soiree. The Summer Soiree is The ALS Association’s “Silver Screened” themed fundraiser held at the Library Galleria in downtown Sacramento. No experience needed, just the willingness to help and the kindness to give back—we’ll train you on the rest! ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a progressive degenerative disease which causes the upper and lower motor neurons to die; leading to muscle weakness and atrophy. The ultimate result is paralysis; however, patients with ALS can still see, hear, smell and feel. The goal and mission of the Greater Sacramento Chapter is to raise awareness, provide education and critical resources to its patients, caregivers and the community. At this time The Chapter serves 300 patients a year and hundreds of caregivers throughout 24 counties in Northern California and needs your support. We are looking for volunteers to help us from 7 AM until Midnight, with shifts starting in two to four hours increments, but we would appreciate anytime you are available. We need volunteers for setup, cleanup, raffle, live auction, and food serving. If you are interested in volunteering please call the office at (916) 979-9265 or email acahill@alssac.org. This is going to be a fun event! Volunteer Opportunities at the Heidrick Ag History Center: Call Virginia at 530 666-9700 Gardens Are you interested in maintaining the gardens and grounds on a weekly basis at the Heidrick Ag History Center? We’ll pair you with our expert gardener to help maintain Center’s greenery. Call Virginia for more information about how you can volunteer a couple of hours a week Building Maintenance Are you a fix it person at heart. Have skills? Join our building and maintenance team at the Heidrick Ag History Center. Something always needs a little TLC from people who know how to get things done. Woodwork Do you know how to build, paint, and engineer backdrops, building walls, restore vintage equipment, and stay within local codes? If you have these skills and are a project oriented person, Cliff would like you to join our team. Office and Guest Services If you are interested in greeting guests, answering phones, and helping with activities around the office, we’d like to hear from you. If you know computers we have more opportunities. Weekends and weekdays can be especially busy and your weekly commitment to help would further our ability to keep the museum vibrant. Story Tellers Are you a born story teller and understand California agriculture and transportation then you would enjoy being a museum attendant. Gradually you learn more about the collection of tractors and trucks and engage visitors with stories about the past. Event Outreach Just want to volunteer a couple of hours a month? We have events and take some of the collection on the road to the fair and other community events. Volunteers are needed to guide guests, provide information, and cultivate an interest inthe collection. If you enjoy volunteering for a few hours here and there, let us know. |
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The Davis Volunteer Network is a website that exists to connect volunteers with local groups and organizations that suit their interest. This is accomplished through a constantly updated webpage that displays current volunteer opportunities and events. In addition, you can check the "On Campus" and "Off Campus" pages to find organizations within the Davis community. The Volunteer Network is a registered non-profit corporation in the state of California. Tax Exempt in the State of California (Charitable Organization), Federal Tax exemption pending. Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/volunteernetworkca |
