HSC Receives $2,500 Grant!

HSC’s Sponsor-A-Ride Program recently received a $2,500 grant from The Nonprofit Network’s Giving Circle. The goal of SAR is to provide efficient transportation services to meet the needs of seniors getting to medical appointments, social activities, shopping trips, senior centers and meal sites. Transportation options and methods are determined based on the client’s needs and can include door-to-door curb transport, transportation chaperone, and training on how to use the transit system. Thank you, Giving Circle Ladies!

2010 Hazel Dell Parade of Bands

Saturday was a great time with about 40,000 people coming out in the sun to participate in the annual Parade of Bands! This year’s theme: Pirate’s Treasure. HSC’s Volunteer Mobilization Center marched in the parade and handed out some 1,000 bags of info and about 16 pounds of candy! It was a great time and we look forward to being involved again next year! Check out our Facebook page to see pictures of the event!

Make A Difference Day Clark County

Make a Difference Day is October 24th, 2009. To celebrate local organization are hosting 5 events to help Clark County Make A difference. Most events go from 9:00 to 12:00, and there is a free BBQ Lunch afterwords for Volunteers!

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Summer of Service

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Connections is recruiting volunteers for the Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC). In a disaster, the VMC facilitates the coordination of community volunteers to meet the needs of response and recovery agencies. VMC members are have Psychological First Aid, trained in the registration process, and Personal Preparedness. Drills are conducted throughout the year. Spring and summer are ideal times to prepare for the more severe winter weather. For more information please call or email, Debbie Everts 360-735-3681, debbie@hsc-wa.org

Volunteer with the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration Mentoring Program. Make a connection with the youth and encourage them to fulfill their goals in education, vocation and drug/alcohol free lifestyle.

Americans Building Community Inc. is seeking a volunteer to pressure wash homes for painting between May 25th and June 25th. Pressure washer can be provided if needed.

SPONSOR-A-RIDE

Volunteer Connections / RSVP is partnering with Human Service Council to implement the new Sponsor-A-Ride Senior Transportation Program.

This program will provide needed transportation to seniors aged 60 and older. There is a huge need for this program, particularly in the rural areas of Clark County.

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URGENT VOLUNTEER NEED – DECEMBER 27-31

Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce is organizing a Fireworks stand for New Years. Volunteer cashiers are needed to sell fireworks in an “outdoor” stand, make appropriate change, take credit card information and re-stock fireworks. Volunteers will be on their feet and need to dress warm due to being outdoors.

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