Opportunities From: Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc.

Assist youth with daily homework assignments. Training provided. Two hours per week, September - June Must be 18 years or older.

Willing to work with youth in tasks relative to serving lunch. Mon-Fri 11.30 am-1.30pm during the summer. During the school year assist in hot meal program after school 3.30-4.30 pm. Must be 13 years or older.

Tutor for remedial math. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division/fractions. Thursdays 2-3.30 pm - starts mid June through the summer. Must be 18 years or older.

Tutor, work with children in the library and assist girls'drill team (ages 9-14) After school, weekdays 3-5.30 pm.

BloodCenter Cafe volunteers serve a priceless link to the gift of life at our donor centers. They serve as ambassadors for BloodCenter by greeting our donors, serving them refreshments, monitoring them for post-donation reactions, and keeping our cafe areas clean and stocked. Our volunteers play a very important role in blood donation process. Flexible time - varies. Must be 17 years or older.

Volunteers are needed to support community blood drives in the Racine Community. Drives are held at high schools, churches, companies, etc. Help by serving refreshments after donors donate the gift of life - a unit of blood; or help donors through the donation process This is an opportunity to help patients in your community receive the precious gift of life. All volunteers must be 17+ years of age, have great customer service skills, able to stand for lengthy periods of time and enjoy being with people.

Many hospice volunteer find it personally gratifying to assist those in need at a critical point in their lives. Hospice Volunteer provide support for patients and their families. Support for patients: This can include companionship, reading, taking walks, writing letters, listening to music, and other activities. Support for family: Volunteers can assist with shopping and other errands, or you can stay with the patient to give family caregivers a break for the demands of care giving. Family members also appreciate a visit from compassionate volunteers. Support for staff: Volunteers can assist with copying, filing and other office activities. Bereavement support: Hospice volunteer work closely with the professional bereavement staff. They can assist with support groups and help with mailings and phone calls to clients and families. Professional support: As a licensed professional providing care such as massage therapy or beautician services Visit: cchnet.net to complete an Online Volunteer Application Human Resource paperwork needs to be completed and will include a Background Check. Independent study to become familiar with Hospice practices. Drivers License is required and applicant must be at least 18.

Volunteer needed to facilitate art and craft groups with seniors from start to finish. Several examples of projects include teaching/leading scrapbooking, stamping, sewing, soap making, mosaics, knitting or painting. Programs are scheduled as needed in either the morning or afternoon. Must be 14 years of age or older. Requirements include ability to read, comprehend, write and speak in English and enjoy working with seniors. Must be willing to help and instruct residents in the assembly of art/craft items.

We need a lead person to organize a discussion group. The group will meet 30 minutes to an hour and discuss local and national news. Facilitator must be able to lead a group of elderly into good discussion and not give own political views. Must like working with the elderly. Able to speak clearly and articulate words.

Do you love to travel? Share your travel experiences with our residents. Bring in your slide programs, powerpoints, photographs or video of your travels. Must be comfortable working with the elderly.

Looking for a new activity for your youth/church group? Start a Saturday or Sunday outing with your group or friends to read stories to residents or just visit for coffee.

Do you like to visit with seniors? We are looking for someone to assist and encourage senior residents with card games. It is a great opportunity to visit with wonderful seniors. Hours of opportunity: Monday - Sunday 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:00-4:00 p.m. Must be reliable and 14 years or older.

Ability to care for children.

Valid driver's license and insurance. Flexible as arranged.

Able to do major and minor repairs around the house. Flexible as arranged.

Must be non-judgmental and friendly. Visits lasts about 15-20 minutes.

RACINE ? The Nearly Naked 5K run/walk is scheduled for Dec. 13. The event is a clothing drive ? participants should start the race wearing as many pieces of clothing as possible. At each kilometer, runners will discard a piece (or pieces) of clothing, which will be donated to the Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization. The run starts at 10 a.m. at John?s Dock, 303 Dodge St. Every participant registered before Dec. 1 will receive a custom finisher?s medal, hooded sweatshirt, sweatpants and cold brew for the post-race party at John?s Dock. Registration until Sept. 28 is $50; between Sept. 29 and Nov. 16, the registration cost is $55. After Nov. 16, if spots are still available, registration will be $60. The purpose of this run is to acquire clothing donations for HALO. This organization has many needs with men?s and women?s business attire, underwear and socks at the top of the list. In an effort to get HALO what they need, there will be prizes to the best dressed male and female and also to the best dressed team. In addition, there will be raffle tickets for each package of new underwear and socks donated. Online registration is available at www.nearlynaked5k.com. This run is ?nearly? naked. Participants are encouraged to have fun with clothing choices; however, running fully nude will not be permitted. We need 14 volunteers to help manage the route and collect clothing on the day of the vent. Volunteers should arrive no later than 9:30 and dress for the outdoors.