Opportunity Details

Amplify Life hosts our annual fundraiser each year at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, NV.

On Saturday, April 22, 2017, the professional tournament stadium will be open to the public to bowl from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. We need volunteers to help work the event through out the day.

We also host a bowling event for our special needs campers during this event. Giving our supporters the opportunity to also meet our campers and see those we serve. We assign volunteers to bowl with our special needs campers as well.

All proceeds which are raised through this fundraiser, benefit our special needs community through scholarships and by providing subsidies to campers.

To learn more about this event, please visit: https://bowlingislotsafun2017.eventbrite.com

ABOUT AMPLIFY LIFE:
Amplify Life is a nonprofit organization. We program year-round, providing social and life skills programs and seasonal residential camps for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 7 to 70+.
Our camps provide beneficiaries with social, recreational, therapeutic, and educational opportunities, while providing much needed respite care for their families.

Proceeds from Bowling Is Lotsafun benefit Camp Lotsafun and the many unique programs we offer year-round in our community.

In 2016 we served 816 campers.

Please visit our website for more information about how our agency is changing lives!
http://www.amplifylife.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General: Event Set Up	20	n/a	n/a
Bowl with Special Needs Campers	20	n/a	n/a
General: Work the Event	20	n/a	n/a
General: Assist with Auction/Raffle Distribution and Clean up	20	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Moving Day is NPFM's largest fundraising event in the year. Bringing in over 4000 participants, and raising over $250,000.00 this event keeps growing and continues to run on volunteer work. This event has various opportunities available, from setting up, checking in, greeting, applying temporary tattoos and more. To view this opportunity, or to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0945aaab2fa1fa7-moving

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

At some of our facilities, volunteers can help with gardening, landscaping and general yard work.

No matter how often you are able to volunteer, your efforts positively impact the lives of the people who participate in the program. The gift of your time and talents is greatly appreciated!

If interested in being a Volunteer with Adult Recreation services, please contact Lauren Hall, the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, at 636-970-2800 Ext. 3022 or by email at lnhall@communitylivingmo.org

Opportunity Details

Volunteers are needed to serve as instructors of classes, coaches or to assist on events. The program offers 50+ events each month including crafts, dinners, classes, Special Olympics, drama, book club, bowling and many more!

No matter how often you are able to volunteer, your efforts positively impact the lives of the people who participate in the program. The gift of your time and talents is greatly appreciated!

If interested in being a Volunteer with Adult Recreation services, please contact Lauren Hall, the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, at 636-970-2800 Ext. 3022 or by email at lnhall@communitylivingmo.org

Opportunity Details

Come join a very special program, where children and adults with disabilities engage with dedicated volunteers and gentle horses to enjoy a day of therapy and fun. Volunteering at Halleck Creek Ranch will give you a great sense of achievement and fulfillment, as you help the riders reach their goals and improve their lives. Volunteers are crucial in keeping the program tuition affordable to all. In addition to giving back to your community, volunteers learn a great deal about horsemanship, leadership and about the issues facing people with disabilities.

Program Volunteering includes grooming and tacking-up horses for the program, leading horses for riders, side walking riders, and other jobs related to assisting with the riding program. All Program Volunteers need to attend an orientation and training, complete all enrollment forms, and are asked to commit to completing 50 hours of volunteer work in a 6-month period. The training will count towards the 50-hour commitment. Program Volunteers are not required to have previous experience working with horses; all training is provided.

Opportunity Details

The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides is a national fundraiser in support of Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. It usually takes place in more than 300 communities across Canada, and this year, it is virtual! The Walk raises funds to provide life-changing Dog Guides at no cost to Canadians with physical and medical disabilities.

A family and dog-friendly event that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides relies on the generous support of volunteers, donors, and partners to meet its goal of giving Canadians a new leash on life.

Providing specially trained Dog Guides through seven distinct programs meeting a wide range of needs, Dog Guides increase the independence, mobility, and safety of their handlers.

Visit www.walkfordogguides.com

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

The Arc of King County advocates for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community - improving the quality of life for all of us. Founded in 1936, The Arc serves thousands of individuals with disabilities and their families each year, through information and referral, parent and family support, and advocacy.

In 2016, The Arc's inaugural young professionals board was formed to increase engagement and service efforts among 21-35 year old professionals in King County. Please contact Claire at cbaron@arcofkingcounty.org if you're interested!

The contract items are listed below:

Stay informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies and programs.
Attend at least 75% of monthly YPB meetings.
Attend at least one special event run by The Arc of King County office, including either springtime Gala and/or attending the fall 5k for Inclusion.
Introduce new potential members to the organization through special events and personal outreach including potential YPB members.
Support and participate in at least three (75%) of the quarterly YPB-planned events.
Share connections to businesses, workplaces, schools and/or other groups that can host events or speakers, donate in-kind items or services, become corporate or institutional sponsors, or otherwise support our mission.
Become a member and attend one advocacy day during the 2017 Legislative Session, and bring at least five new members to The Arc.
Attend the yearly board retreat to participate in further developing and defining the YPB .
Contribute your volunteer time, connections for sponsorship and in-kind donations, and invite your personal network to our largest annual event (yet to be determined).
Raise a minimum of $500 dollars over the course of the year (this includes memberships)

Opportunity Details

Catholic Guardian Services operates one of our homes for aging and severely developmentally disabled people at 1841 Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx. 16 individuals live in this home. While we have been able to do extensive renovation inside the home, our State rates, which have not been raised in over seven years, do not allow us to update the garden area in front of and on the side of the home. This includes weeding and preparing a vegetable garden area that our individuals with their staff will work on throughout the spring and summer months. In addition we would like flowers planted in front of the home which will create a more homelike environment for the people who live in the home. So we need volunteers to clean up the front and side garden areas and plant flowers and prepare the vegetable garden for planting. We strive to make all of our homes as warm and inviting as possible for the people who live there and this would go a long way towards making that possible. We will provide lunch for the volunteers in our home.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	20	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteers have the opportunity to visit MCC and participate in our Peer Buddy program for the day. Volunteers begin the day with a training and discussion of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This includes a discussion of how to be a "buddy" and interact and teach our students in 1:1 or small group settings. MCC instructors will coach volunteers throughout the session.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	25	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Chicago Toast to Life gala is an event dedicated to supporting ALS research and services, care and support for local families living with ALS. Join Chicago business leaders and community members at our 11th Annual event as we work to raise funds for research aimed at finding urgently needed treatments and cures. For the past six decades, MDA has raised more than $354 million for ALS research and support services.  

Volunteer tasks will include: Guest Registration, Auction & raffle support, “Balloon Pop” set-up (2pm-4pm), Guest Check-out, and program support.

Volunteers hours: 4pm-10pm.

Location: Park West (322 W. Armitage Ave.) Time: 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Please email: achiodo@mdausa.org or call 312-254-0632 to register!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Balloon Pop	10	n/a	n/a
Event Help	50	n/a	n/a