[Volunteers] OVP Weekly Volunteer Opportunity E-mail (08/25/03):

[Sascha Meinrath]

Good Afternoon!

Table of Contents:

1. Single Parent Scholarship Foundation -- Fundraising
2. A Woman's Place -- Domestic Violence Crisis Training
3. Dump & Run -- Help the YMCA
4. Special Olympics -- Bowling Tournament
5. Tutoring -- 2 kids need a mentor
6. Teen Parent Support Group -- Chefs Needed

COMING SOON: Volunteer Fair, Illini Rooms ABC from 10-2 09/05/03

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1.  The Single Parent Scholarship Foundation is once again participating
in the Bergner's Community Day event.  We need volunteers to help sell the
$5.00 coupon booklets.  Each booklet contains one $5.00 coupon and six 20%
off coupons to use towards merchandise at Bergners.  The last day for the
fundraiser is November 22, which is the day that you use the coupons. All
proceeds will be used to help fund single parents college expenses.  The
more donations we receive, the more single parents we can help.  If you
are interested in volunteering to help sell the booklets, or would just
like to make a donation to receive a booklet, email Maria Thompson at
spsf at soltec.net.

2.  A Woman's Place in Urbana IL is offering a 40 Hour Training on
domestic violence against women and children.  The training will be held
at the Domestic Violence Shelter (1304 E Main St.) in Urbana IL, during
the month of September.  If you are interested in participating in the
training, please call Kim Morin 649-3657.   Please leave your name,
address, and contact # on the voicemail and the schedule will be sent
directly to you. If you have any questions, please leave those also, and
you will receive a return phone call.  Thank you.

3.  Help out at the Dump-N-Run Garage Sale at the University of Illinois
YMCA!!!  Set-up for and work at garage sale. Involves unpacking and some
sorting.  Dates & Times: Aug 25, 2003 (9am-5pm), Aug 26, 2003 (9am-5pm),
Aug 27, 2003 (9am-9pm), Aug 28, 2003 (9am-8pm), Aug 29, 2003 (9am-5pm).
Contact Rebecca Nieto at (217)337-1514 if you're interested.

4.  Volunteer at the Special Olympics -- Area 8 Bowling Tournament.
Assist athletes on the lanes; keep game scores; present awards... Takes
place on September 7th from 8am to 5pm.  Contact Georgeann Kulton
(217)355-1750 if you want to join the fun at G T Western Bowl.

5.  Two tutors needed for two foster children here in Champaign.  One
child is in HS, going to be a freshman and has had behavioral problems at
school.  The second child is going to be in middle school. They just need
help with general education. If interested call Gina Anderson at 356-7445
(who is their mom).

6.  Healthy Young Families is in need of volunteers to provide meals
and/or snacks for their teen parent support groups.  Volunteers would
prepare a minimum of one meal (though regular chefs are much appreciated).
Volunteers will need to cook nutritious meals or snacks in their homes for
15-20 people.  Healthy Young Families provides drinks, cups, plates,
napkins, and silverware.  If you're interested, have questions, or want to
know more, call Anna at Provena Behavioral Health at (217)398-8080 ext.
119.

COMING SOON: Volunteer Fair, Illini Rooms ABC from 10-2 on Friday, Sept
5th!!!

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for 250+ others.

Tell them the Office of Volunteer Programs sent you,

--Sascha Meinrath
Office of Volunteer Programs

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