[Volunteers-summer] June 29, 2004

[Laura Lee Brayton]

Good Morning!

Table of Contents

1. Freedom 5K Run: Second Wind Running Club
2. Special Olympics: Volleyball Coach
3. Girl Scouts of Green Meadows: Camp Leader
4. Summer BINGO Players: Champaign County Nursing Home
5. Volunteers: Salt and Light
6. Tandem Biking: C-U Special Recreation

1. Race Volunteers: Second Wind Running Club is looking for 
volunteers to help out at the The Freedom 5K run on July 4th, 
2004.  The race starts and ends at the Assembly Hall and 
coincides with C/U's Fourth of July parade and fireworks 
program.  Volunteers are needed to fill positions from 9-1 in 
2-hour shifts.  If interested contact JimiBeth Myers at 
jmyers at illinoisalumni.org.

2. Special Olympics Volleyball Coach: Train our Special 
Olympics athletes in the skills needed for volleyball. 
Our skills athletes will not actually play any games, but 
they will compete in Special Olympics skills district 
tournament. Help coach in basic volleyball skills; volleying 
the ball, serving, spiking, setting and following the 
volleyball rules. Help with basic good sportsman skills. 
Encourage our athletes to push themselves to build better 
skills. Contact Kathy Stiebner at 398-2374 for more details.

3. Girl Scout Camp Leader: Like the outdoors? Like working 
with children? Girl Scouts Green Meadows Council needs people 
who love the outdoors to help us put on programs for girls 
between the ages 5-17! Whether it be a nature hike, a 
beginning workshop for girls to learn about camping, or a 
trip to the planetarium, we need your help!  Most events will 
be on nights or weekends. Contact Billie Waddell at 
billie at gsgmc.org or at 328-5112 if interested.

4. BINGO at Champaign County Nursing Home: The residents are 
looking for summer volunteers (groups and individuals) who 
enjoy visiting, playing and/or assisting with their favorite 
game, bingo. Volunteers are needed Wednesday evening from 
6:30 to 7:30pm and Saturday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00pm.  
If interested, contact Kalah McGraw at 384-3784. 

5. Salt and Light Volunteers: Salt and Light is looking for 
volunteers to help collect, organize and distribute food and 
clothing to poverty stricken families and individuals.  Salt 
and Light serves the Champaign County community by aiding 
with the physical needs of the residents such as food, 
clothing, home repairs, and financial services.  If 
interested contact Nathan or Jenny at 355-5654 for more 
information or to volunteer.

6. Tandem Biking: Take someone on their first bike ride 
ever!  Volunteers are needed to ride bicycles built for two 
with a person that is making a life long memory.  If you can 
ride a bike, you can take part in this event.  Dates for his 
opportunity are June 18th from 6:00-7:00pm and July 2 from 
6:00-7:00pm.  If interested contact Kathy Stiebner at 398-
2374.

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for 250+ others.

Tell them the Office of Volunteer Programs sent you,

Laura Brayton
Office of Volunteer Programs

Phone#: 333-7424
E-mail: ovp at uiuc.edu
Office: 277 Illini Union (in the RSO complex)
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