By Staff
Spotlight of the week:
Volunteers can make the most of every moment in the children's corner at the Hartford office of the Van Buren Dept. of Human Services by playing games and doing crafts with children, at least 1 year old, while their parents are meeting with the staff.
ADULTS
MI Works! is not only the place to go to find a job, it is now the place to volunteer. Gain valuable work experience as you greet and assist job seekers.
Choose the hours that will be best for you for a minimum of 20 hours a week.
Do you love discovering unique items at Goodwill? Be the first to see the items as a volunteer sorter. Choose the day and time that will be best for your schedule.
There are children on a waiting list hoping to be matched with a caring adult mentor. Donate life saving blood today!
ADULTS AND YOUTH
As one of the top fairs in the country, the Krasl Art Fair on July 11-14 attracts crowds of 70,000. Volunteer with a friend and enjoy the sights and sounds for an hour or two as you assist with the details to set up, take down and to keep things running smoothly.
YOUTH
The Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph is looking for a volunteer youth intern, part-time to full time, to be administrative assistant to the director.
Volunteers should be a strong advocate for both the fine and performing arts. Potential volunteers should be at least 16 years old.
You can still become a part of Summer Youth Serve! Visit www.volunteerswmi.org and follow the links or call Callie the youth volunteer coordinator at the Volunteer Center and connect today!
FAMILIES
Calling all families! It is never too late to serve together and have fun while you are doing it.
On Saturday, July 12 the Benton Harbor Children's Art Fair, a premiere family event, volunteers will help children make bandanas, tropical flowers, masks and pottery. This annual event will take place at the Dwight P. Mitchell City Center.
For information and to check out other family volunteer opportunities either visit the Volunteer Center on-line at www.volunteerswmi.org or call Debra at the Volunteer Center to connect.