[Volunteers] Volunteer Listserv: November 30, 2004

Tue Nov 30 10:55:28 CST 2004

Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Office of Volunteer Programs Weekly Listserv

Table of Contents
1. Last Week of the Holiday Toy Drive
2. Toy Shop at the Salvation Army
3. Decorate Christmas Trees
4. Calls from Santa
5. Bell Ringers for Salvation Army
6. Crisis Nursery Holiday Shop
7. A 1930’s Christmas at Grandmother’s House
8. Jingle Bell Run
9. Hands on Science Lesson
10. Rootbeer Floats

1. Last Week of the Holiday Toy Drive

Have you given a gift yet? The OVP sponsors the Holiday Toy 
Drive which collects toys to give to local agencies to help 
brighten a child’s holiday. The Toy Drive ends December 6th. 
Email Lindsay at lbaran at uiuc.edu with the number of children 
you would like to sponsor, and she will give you a specific 
age bracket and requested gift ideas, OR you can just pick up 
a toy without signing up for a particular child. We can 
easily find a child to receive it. 

Please keep your toy purchases under $15. Drop off new, 
unwrapped toys in the OVP office located at 277 Illini Union 
in the RSO complex between the hours of 9AM-5PM, Monday 
through Friday. The toys collected will be distributed to 
human service agencies in Champaign County. The Illini Union 
Rec Room is offering coupons for a free game of bowling to 
the first 100 people who bring in toys for OVP’s Annual 
Holiday Toy Drive. There are still a lot of coupons left! If 
you have any further questions or concerns feel free to 
contact Lindsay or call the Office of Volunteer Programs at 
(217) 333-7424.

2. Toy Shop at the Salvation Army

Help staff the Christmas Toy Shop! Toy Shop set-up, Dec 8-14, 
organize tables, stock table with toys, etc. December 15-21, 
Become a hostess or host to escort a parent in the selection 
of toys. Duties will also include help restocking tables. Dec 
22,23 - Toy Shop Tear-down, pack toys, clear tables, etc. 
Contact Major Theresa Turner by email at 
Theresa_Turner at usc.salvationarmy.org or call (217)-373-7832

3. Decorate Christmas Trees

The Carle Arbours is looking for volunteers to fluff out 
branches and decorate Christmas trees. Anytime between 9AM-
4PM, Nov 30-Dec 3. Contact Liz Dunn at (217) 383-6843 for 
more information.

4. Calls from Santa

Help a child feel special as they receive a personal call 
from Santa this holiday season! Volunteers will contact 
children and discuss their holiday wishes. Contact Kristi 
Bolton at (217) 398-2550 if you are interested.

5. Bell Ringers for Salvation Army

Bell ringers are needed in groups and individuals from now 
until Dec. 24. Funds raised supports The Salvation Army's 
programs in Champaign County throughout the year including 
the Christmas Toy Shop and Homeless Shelter. You can ring any 
time between 10AM-9PM, Mon-Sat. Contact Donna Rose at (217) 
373-7832 for more info.

6. Crisis Nursery Holiday Shop

Assist children with their holiday shopping. All gifts are 
between $1 and $6. No parents allowed in store!! This event 
is on Dec 4 and 11 between 10AM-6PM, three hour shifts. 
Contact Donna Rose at (217) 373-7832 or email 
volunteer at crisisnursery.net if you are interested.

7. A 1930’s Christmas at Grandmother’s House

Meet Grandmother and her museum family for a 1930's holiday 
during this family program at the Early American Museum. On 
December 4th, from 1 - 4 p.m. find out how people "got along" 
at Christmas time during the Great Depression. Volunteers are 
needed to help welcome participants, help with making 
presents of the time period and assisting the Museum Staff. 
Call Kristina Hubert at (217) 586-3360 if you would like to 
volunteer.

8. Jingle Bell Run

Volunteer for the Arthritis Foundation of Champaign County at 
their Jingle Bell Run. Volunteers are needed on race day to 
help with set-up, registration, course set-up, course 
marshals, food service, and tear down. A fun one-day event! 
The event takes place at Jefferson Middle School in Champaign 
on Dec 5 from 10AM-5PM. Contact Audrey LeGrande (217) 398-
7815 if you are interested.

9. Hands on Science Lesson

Prepare a one time, one-hour interactive science lesson 
suitable for early to middle elementary children (grades K - 
5). Secure and prepare materials needed for the lesson or 
call program manager and arrange to have her obtain some of 
the materials. Set a date when you can visit the BOAST 
Academy at Kenwood School to give the lesson, usually between 
2:30 and 4 PM on one of the following dates: Dec 17, Jan 7, 
14, 21, or 28. Contact Bobbi Trist at (217) 299-0912 for 
further details.

10. Rootbeer Floats

Volunteers will help staff serve ice cream floats to the 
residents of the Champaign County Nursing Home. About ten 
volunteers are needed. The event will take place Dec 30 from 
6:30PM to 8PM. Contact Kalah McGraw at (217) 384-3784 or 
email kmcgraw at co.champaign.il.us if you are interested.

Visit our website to find more volunteer opportunities: 
www.cuvolunteer.org. 
We offer the most comprehensive list of volunteer 
opportunities in Champaign County.

Staci Provezis & Michael Cipriani
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