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The Our Military Kids® 5th Annual Courageous Kids Contest honors military children and teens from across the country during April, the Month of the Military Child.

Friends, family, teachers, and coaches are encouraged to nominate a child or sibling group who demonstrates courage, resilience, and strength in their local communities, within their families, at school, or in their extracurricular activities. Nominees must have a parent who, in 2024, deployed overseas or was activated on a stateside mission with the National Guard or Reserve OR underwent treatment for post-9/11, combat-related injuries, illnesses, or wounds.

All nominees will receive a personalized, digital nomination award. Up to thirteen winners will be selected to receive a $300 cash stipend, a personalized award certificate, and have their stories shared on OMK’s website, social media channels, and newsletter
throughout the Month of the Military Child.

USAA team members are welcome to serve as volunteers on two of the contest committees:

-Nomination Review Committee: Help identify contest winners by reading and scoring nominations. Sign up by February 21, 2025, to participate!

Additional Details: You will receive a Survey Monkey link granting you access to contest nominations to read through and evaluate weekly from Tuesday, February 25, to Sunday, March 16, 2025.

More details are available at https://www.ourmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Nomination-Committee-FAQs.pdf.

Outreach Committee: Help promote the contest and winners through social media. A toolkit will be provided. Sign up no later than March 31, 2025, to participate!

More details are available at https://www.ourmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/5th-Annual-Outreach-Committee-Media-Kit.pdf.

Please review the links by copying and pasting them into your browser. If you have additional questions, please email kristygilbert@ourmilitarykids.org.

To sign up for either committee, please click the "Register Now" button in the upper right-hand corner. Thank you!

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Volunteer to inspect, sort, and repack our donated food in preparation for community distribution.

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Residents in Recovery has a volunteer opportunity to support our charity golf tournament on June 19, 2025. This is an all day event so we are looking for volunteers to help set up, monitor prize holes and help clean up.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set Up and Morning Shift	2	n/a	n/a
Afternoon and Take Down Shift	2	n/a	n/a

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Kayla Cares 4 Kids supports chronically ill children to learn, play and grow, both in and out of the hospital. We help sick kids feel better by providing entertainment and educational items to children’s hospitals, Ronald McDonald Houses, and related pediatric facilities worldwide; doing playroom makeovers, distributing tablets, and providing in-person and virtual activities. The organization has donated to 450 medical facilities in all 50 states and has been serving hundreds of thousands of children for more than a decade.

Board Member and Committee Member Needs:

Kayla Cares 4 Kids is seeking new board members and committee members who are passionate about furthering the nonprofit’s mission to help sick kids in medical facilities feel better. Kayla Cares 4 Kids, a national nonprofit organization, is looking for support from people with a variety of skills, including but not limited to accounting, legal, marketing/PR, social media, technology and healthcare.

If you are interested in serving on this board, or learning more, please contact Andrea Abramowitz at andrea@kaylacares4kids.org

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Help get Emonie's Closet organized by sorting donations received. Clothes will need to be sized, folded and/or hung. Being organized will help shorten the turnaround time to schedule clothes to be picked up or delivered.
We also accept community service for those needing hours.

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Are you interested in furthering your impact on your local community? Do you care about youth advocacy, mental health, and/or education?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider joining a Club Advisory Board at the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County. Club Advisory Boards (CABs) consist of volunteer leaders in the community who work to provide elevated support and resources for our Clubs. CAB members are active participants in community-based volunteer groups that support Boys & Girls Club staff, raise operating funds for youth development programs, serve as ambassadors to the community, and identify new partnerships.

Want to learn more? Please contact ehall@positiveplace.org to schedule an interest meeting.

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Friends of CASA is a network of volunteers actively supporting the
staff and advocates of CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, and its mission of serving children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Friends of CASA creates opportunities for service while also generating community awareness, raising funds and serving as a volunteer base. Volunteer opportunities vary and allow you to choose when and how often you want to volunteer.

Opportunities for involvement include:

CHILD-CENTERED ACTIVITIES
Allow volunteers to directly impact children through positive interaction and events such as back-to-school and holiday drives, and party activities.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS & FUNDRAISING
Provides the opportunity for volunteers to develop resources for CASA by participating in special committees like our auction event and community luncheon.
HOSPITALITY
Assists with volunteer recognition, training sessions and graduations, and other special engagements.
GENERAL OFFICE SUPPORT
Volunteers assist CASA staff as needed with clerical tasks,
reception duties and taking inventory/organizing our resource room.

If interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Volunteer Manager, Courtney at cmead@casajwc.com OR visit our website to inquire today https://www.casajwc.org/get-involved.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA's) are appointed by the judges in each county to advocate for the best interests of a child or children. CASA’s meet with the child or children on a regular basis, consult with professionals, including the foster care
worker, attorneys, and schools, as well as gather information from family members and foster placements. CASA's then make recommendations to the judge in the form of a court report based on their observations and information gathered. CASA's spend an average of 10-12 hours per month on their case work. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. Complete an application, interview, and background screening. Commit to at least one year of service, or the conclusion of the case. Complete the 30-hour Pre-Service Training requirement which includes six hours per week of online and in-class work across five weeks. In addition to 30 hours of online and in-class work, attend court nights in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties and observe a court hearing.

For more information on how to become a CASA Advocate, contact Volunteer Manager, Courtney, at cmead@casajwc.com OR visit our inquiry page today https://www.casajwc.org/get-involved.

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Cook a meal for the families at the Ronald McDonald House! By coming to the House and cooking for our guest families, you'll not only be providing a meal but also comfort and stress relief. The kitchen and dining room are where our families break bread with one another and share in their experiences. This is a great opportunity for team building and making a genuine connection with a local cause.

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¡Únete para apoyar a 13 escuelas en la Zona Escolar 46 de Cárdenas, Tabasco, en la creación de huertas escolares! Estas huertas se desarrollarán con la asistencia de personal especializado y la participación de niños y niñas de primaria de la zona. Estamos buscando voluntarios dispuestos a dedicar su tiempo para el bienestar de la niñez y las escuelas en una zona muy vulnerable de Tabasco. El equipo del proyecto de AVSI estará presente para guiar y coordinar las actividades entre los voluntarios, los estudiantes y los expertos.

¡Únete a nosotros y sé parte de esta iniciativa!

La actividad de huertas escolares se desarrolla en el marco del proyecto PROEDU, un proyecto de 4 años mediante el cual se busca contribuir al cumplimiento del ODS 4.
El objetivo general es contribuir a garantizar una educación primaria de calidad efectiva e inclusiva a largo plazo para niñas y niños entre 6 y 14 años de las 13 escuelas de la Zona Escolar 46 del municipio de Cárdenas, Tabasco.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	15	n/a	n/a