Opportunity Details

The Polar Plunge is a fun way to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan as participants jump into a freezing pool. Each participant raises money individually or with a team. The purpose of the Area 17 Polar Plunge is to raise funding for local athletes in Van Buren, Berrien, and Cass counties. Your support will allow them to participate in year-round training and competition at no cost to them or their families. The event will be held at Watermark Brewing on January 26, 2019.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Registration and Volunteer Coordination	4	n/a	n/a
Directions, setup, and Crowd Communication	2	n/a	n/a
Tear Down	2	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Polar Plunge is a fun way to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan as participants jump into a freezing pool. Each participant raises money individually or with a team. The purpose of the Kalamazoo Polar Plunge is to raise funding for over 200 local athletes in Kalamazoo County. Your support will allow them to participate in year-round training and competition at no cost to them or their families. The event will be held at Bell's Eccentric Cafe on February 16, 2019.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Registration and Volunteer Coordination	4	n/a	n/a
Directions, setup, and Crowd Communication	2	n/a	n/a
Tear Down	2	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

This will be a great project and will be stuffing papers and/or small objects into bags for event attendees. These items come from sponsors that help support our event and are wonderful resources for families that need them. At our actual event on 3/3/19 where these bags will be handed out, it is the largest autism resource fair in Minnesota. Many great resources are available to families of those with children or adult family members with autism. This event is a celebration of those individuals on the spectrum.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	8	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Scooters Place is an Adaptive Riding Program that works with children and adults with special needs. We strive to keep costs down for riders and our goal is to never to turn anyone down due to ability to pay for the program.
Program costs do not cover our overhead. We rely on donations, fundraising and grants to cover our costs. The Grant Writer position would help us to achieve these goals.
Into 2019 we are looking to add a Veterans Program and Emergency Responders Program.
We have a wonderful facility that needs updating to accommodate these programs and wheelchair riders.
We are doing great work here. We invite you to come be a part of this vital program.

Opportunity Details

Project Inclusion is a one day conference and training Best Buddies student leaders, advisors and parents. It features guest speakers and workshops focusing on the ideas of leadership development, inclusion, disability awareness and advocacy. Looking for volunteers to help with:
Set-up & Registration: Volunteers will assist with setting up the breakout and communal spaces for the conference sessions; check in/register attendees; help serve breakfast; sell Best Buddies merchandise; take pictures at our photo booth.

Lunch Prep: Best Buddies will provide lunch to all attendees. Volunteers will be needed to help set-up and serve food.

World Café Discussion Leaders:
World Cafe is a session that provides attendees the opportunity to connect, share, brainstorm ideas and trouble shoot challenges to further explore their own goals and commitment to the disability rights movement. Discussion leaders will be provided with facilitation guide and questions. No prior experience needed.
Clean-up & Tear Down:
Volunteers are needed to clean-up the breakout and communal spaces and check-out attendees as they leave.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set-up & Registration	no limit	n/a	n/a
Lunch prep & World Café Discussion Leaders	no limit	n/a	n/a
Clean-up & Tear Down	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We need happy volunteers to help us out at out Multi Activity Centre. We have range of activities from crafts, arts ,dance and lots of other things. Check out our website to see our work
https://www.lambethmencap.org.uk/services/activities/multi-activity-day-centre/

Opportunity Details

The Young Philanthropist Group actively engages a diverse group of dedicated men and women between the ages of 21-40 committed to supporting Easterseals programs through advocacy, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Throughout the year, members attend and host fundraising, educational, and networking events, as well as participate in volunteer activities providing the opportunity to interact with the children and families served by Easterseals.”

Our Goals
• Each member will work to give and/or get $1,000
• Each member makes a personal commitment & gift to Easterseals within their means
• Members will invite and engage Easterseals Seals to participate in networking events
• Members will attend at least one Easterseals run event
• Expand the reach and exposure of Easterseals Brand
• Drive awareness and engagement among Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z
• Foster a Give & Get Culture through our efforts and within our volunteers/networks
• Create/support networking and fundraising opportunities

The Young Philanthropist Group and its members play a vibrant role in the success of Easterseals. As volunteers, they help provide confidence and credibility in our agency. The YPG is encouraged to interact with Easterseals Board of Directors, staff, clients and stakeholders; while also playing a critical in advancing our mission within their own networks and community.

Opportunity Details

Come socialize with the Unicorn Centers' Day Activity program while playing board games, craft activities, bingo and other fun activities.

The Unicorn Centers’ Day Activity program provides our customers with an active, vibrant day program. Our team works closely with our clients - adults with ID (intellectual disabilities - formerly mental retardation) to be included in a community-based environment where we help them learn, improve and retain the life skills that are necessary to live and participate successfully in home and community life.

Volunteers must be over 18 years old.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	12	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including limousine rides, professional photography, hair and makeup stations, corsages and boutonnieres, shoe shines, a catered dinner, karaoke room, a Respite Room for parents and caretakers, and, of course, a dance floor... all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned a king or queen of the prom. As you can imagine, we want our Night to Shine to be the best prom in the world, so we are contacting you in hopes that you will consider helping us make that possible by volunteering for this awesome event.. We certainly appreciate any time you can offer, as they will go directly towards making this night truly memorable for the amazing community of people with special needs in Auburn, NY.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Night to Shine Volunteer	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

This is our Annual Christmas Party for our Hope Haven clients. Kohls Associates volunteer e3ach year to help with our party.
It will be held at Happy Joe's in Burlington Iowa on December 3rd.

Available Shifts

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