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This annual fundraiser is our biggest one. We host community members and businesses to enjoy an evening of taste testing local beer and wine products. The proceeds raised at this even go towards our 2019 Campaign which will help fund 14 local health and human services agencies.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Join us for this momentous event in Rockford! MDA Muscle Walk is a life-changing experience that brings together families to forge powerful connections. This event provides an opportunity for friends, neighbors and businesses to take action, unite and bring strength to life. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, registration, activities & more! We can't wait to see you there! Sign up at mda.org/volunteer or email Crystal at cgubala@mdausa.org!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	30	n/a	n/a

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This event is an uplifting Gala that brings together the ALS community. The name "A Toast to Life" was chosen as a reminder to live life to the fullest each and every day. It offers an opportunity for business professionals, family and friends to come together to combat such a devastating disease as ALS. Join us at this fun and heartwarming event! We can't wait to see you there! Sign up on your personal volunteer webpage or at mda.org/volunter!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Timing Flexible	40	n/a	n/a

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We Need You this MDA Shamrocks Season!

Are you looking for a way to make a difference, help MDA and thank local retailers for their support of MDA families? We’d love to have you join the MDA Shamrocks Ambassador Team. Here are six ways you can get involved and support the cause:

1. Visit local MDA Shamrocks locations (assigned to you) and personally thank retailers and employees for their hard work and support of MDA.
2. Take photos of you and employees at participating retail locations – as well as cool Shamrocks décor and displays!
3. Refresh and refill shamrocks supplies if needed.
4. Help find creative ways to motivate and excite the employees.
5. Help MDA Recruit more amazing volunteers and ambassadors like you!
6. Help deliver MDA thank you incentives.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
March 1st Morning shift	10	n/a	n/a
March 1st Afternoon shift	10	n/a	n/a
March 4th Morning shift	10	n/a	n/a
March 4th Afternoon Shift	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Since 1993, Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối has helped tens of thousands of Vietnamese people
integrate into communities through our ESL, computer and citizenship programs, as well
as information and referral services. The challenges of moving to a new city or experiencing
a new culture are immense, at times even overwhelming. Helping Link is here to pay
forward the help many of us received so that families remain intergenerational, connected
and united. This source of support and knowledge in a safe environment allowed many of
Helping Link’s clients to successfully achieve their goals to improve their English language
skills, attain U.S. citizenship and access employment opportunities to grow and thrive.
We seek caring community members and professionals in search of culturally enriching
relationships, passionate about creating space for mutual exchange and engagement to
join our Board of Directors team.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Serve as an ambassador for Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối in the community and share its
activities in your network, growing relationships between different communities.
• Provide governing direction in collaboration with the Executive Director to steer
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s future and oversee its service to the community, responding
to social trends and collaborating in local challenges.
• Make Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối a philanthropic priority by participating actively in
annual fund development initiatives and events.
• Ensure maintenance of sound financial records, operation within budgetary
constraints and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Provide support and leadership to Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s regular activities,
participating in teams to shape the events and programs that give life to our mission.
As a nonprofit organization, Board members are a key element of our success in serving
the community. We are very grateful for the passionate members who provide leadership,
vision, ambassadorship and strong philanthropic support to Helping Link.

Benefits of Board Service:
• Positively impact the lives of immigrants and refugees building new lives in America.
• Leadership development opportunities & training.
• Opportunities to provide direct service and connect with the Vietnamese-American
community.
• Build expertise in board governance & nonprofit budgeting.
• Cultural awareness and education about supporting communities of color, especially
the Vietnamese community.
• Network and build relationships with a broad spectrum of individuals that are
connected to Helping Link.
• Build and share public speaking skills.
Terms and Time Commitments:
Members are elected to a 1-year term (renewable for two additional terms).
Monthly time investment: 8 to 12 hours per month:
• 2.5 hours to prepare for and attend a Board meeting (10x per year).
• 3 hours for “homework”/committee work (per committee).
• 2-4 hours for particular tasks, meetings, introductions to community leaders,
events and fundraising activities and recruitment of annual fundraising event guests.
Annually attend the Gala fundraising event
Additional Information:
• Helping Link holds Directors & Officers liability insurance, as well as general liability
insurance.
• It is the goal of the organization to carry at least a 6-month financial reserve.
For more information about the volunteer application process, visit
https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer/. Questions, email
directors@helpinglink.org

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Are you a person who likes to have fun, play games, and help others? K-W Seniors Day Program is looking for volunteers to welcome participants, serve coffee and cookies, and facilitate games and activities (Euchre, crokinole, bingo, crafts, etc.), crafts and music. Volunteers are needed who can help for either a half or full day Monday to Sunday between 10am and 3pm or on Wednesday afternoons between 1pm and 6pm– If you’re interested in this wonderful opportunity to make a difference in a senior’s life or would like to learn more about our program, please contact us!

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We are collecting nonperishable snacks, socks and small gift items for an assisted living facility. There are approximately 50 elderly we want to provide with gift bags. This is important because most elderly who are placed in assisted living facilities do not see family often and may not receive any gifts during the holiday season.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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We are going to a nursing home to distribute gifts to rehab residents

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

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We are seeking individuals interested in helping make Boulder County, Colorado more age-friendly to join our board and help steer the direction of our small nonprofit. We coordinate with Boulder County's Area Agency on Aging to ensure program sustainability, and are open to new ideas for developing a stronger age-friendly community. At the core, our board members sign on to the following:

Raising funds for services, programs and events that promote the health and well-being of older adults and family caregivers in and around Boulder County.

Co-sponsoring educational opportunities and information sharing that increases awareness of the strengths and needs of older adults and family caregivers, promotes a positive image of aging, and demonstrates what it means to age well.

Supporting and encouraging partnerships with community groups, organizations, and businesses that align with our mission and build upon the strengths of older adults and family caregivers.


Please get in touch if you are interested in joining this board!

Opportunity Details

Imagine if you were a senior citizen in a nursing home and NO friends or relatives ever came to visit you…not even for holidays. Neighbor Love wants to brighten the day of a WHOLE BUNCH of valuable seniors THIS Christmas. Adopt-a-Senior for Christmas is a GREAT way to let a valuable senior know that someone still loves them.

We will be assembling gift bags and delivering them to the residents during a Christmas party where we will be serving them desserts and drinks.

Visit: www.adoptasenior.net to donate and volunteer.

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE


Donations of ANY amount are appreciated to make the gift bags possible.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you would please REGISTER to let us know if you will be joining us and please help us spread the word to everyone you know.

Volunteers are limited to 30 adults and any amount of children, with chaperones.

Visit: www.adoptasenior.net to donate and volunteer.

Minimum age to volunteer is 7, unless a baby. All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/chaperone. All volunteers under 18 must have registration paperwork completed by their parents in advance.

Please share this event with ALL your friends. www.adoptasenior.net


For more information email: info@neighborlove.org or call 404-919-9165.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Visit: www.adoptasenior.net to donate and volunteer.

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Please share this event with ALL your friends. www.adoptasenior.net

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	30	n/a	n/a