Want to Be on a Monthly TV Program & Learn for FREE?!!

Are you interested in helping to produce a monthly, 30 minute television program on Community Access Television Services (CATS) which will focus on diversity-related issues? CATS is a program of the Monroe County Public Library and the Cats Diversity Project Steering Committee is looking for you! You can be trained to use the video equipment, contribute topics or appear on-air in various capacities.

Adult volunteers and youth age 12 and older are needed now!

GO HERE http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/cobvn/org/email?opp_id=10288627531&contact_id=10288627637

New Monroe County Youth & Community Center!

There is a NEW Youth & Community Center opening in Ellettsville on April 13!!!

This community center will serve as an after school center for youths of Monroe County. It will primarily be run by the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington!

Volunteers are needed to interact with youth, playing board games and other games, supervising them during arts, crafts and snack time; sharing talents and interests, implementing new programs, changing bulletin boards, cleaning and organizing rooms, providing tutoring and homework help and being a mentor.

Shift hours and days vary, and there are opportunities for both long and short-term volunteering!

All volunteers must have a background check and go through orientation.

For more information, contact: Amy Matney, Unit Director, (812) 332-5311

Going to be Around But Have No Spring Break Plans??

<--- If you will not be seeing any of these over the Spring Break week... Here are some different activities you can partake in to help the week go by a little quicker if you are staying around Bloomington!

ONE OPPORTUNITY!

Girls Inc. will be running a Spring Break day camp for our members Monday March 16th through Friday March 20th. We are from 7:30am-6pm.

Volunteers are needed to supervise girls and help with activities. Activities may include games, art projects, and field trips in the Bloomington Community. If you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can ensure adequate supervision for our program. We welcome volunteers from IU and the Bloomington Community. This is a great opportunity for students who need volunteer hours for classes but are too busy to volunteer during the semester.

There will be a short orientation for volunteers the week before Spring Break. Volunteers are required to fill out a criminal history background check. All volunteers at Girls Inc. should share our dedication to providing new experiences and building confidence in girls. No prior experience working with children is necessary.

When: Mar 16, 17, 18 7:30 AM - 06:00 PM

Contact: Rachel Dotson, Director Of Program Services , (812) 336-7313

http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/cobvn/org/10263966143.html

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY!

The Monroe County YMCA SPLASH program Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available!

The YMCA SPLASH program is a free class available to non-swimmers between the ages of 6-10. The goal is to help them be safe in and around water. YMCA Staff will lead the class and volunteers assist the kids with the skills in the water.

SPLASH is held Monday - Thursday during Spring Break. There is a morning session (8:45-10:45am) and an evening session (4:45-6:45pm).

Volunteers must fill out a Volunteer Application prior to volunteering. Volunteers should feel comfortable in the water.

Contact Person: Mandy McGhee, Volunteer Coordinator, (812) 332-5555 ext. 235

What's March 7th? Dr. Seuss' Birthday, of course!

Volunteer at Seusspicious Behavior March 7!

Don't sit home with nothing to do! Come celebrate with a birthday whoo-hoo! Visit the Monroe County Public Library for a Read Across America birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss. Come see a Seusstacular live performance, make Seusspicious crafts and play games-or even be a game piece on a life-size game board!

When: Saturday, Mar 07, 2009

12:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Contact: Kim Ecenbarger, Volunteer Coordinator

(812) 349-3739

ecenbark@bloomington.in.gov

Classroom Assistant

Monroe County United Ministries is looking for a classroom assistant for their preschool class.

Activities include arts and crafts, reading aloud, teaching math skills or planning games!

Contact Tina at (812) 339-3429 if you are interested!

Time 2 Learn

Wednesdays, March 19-April 23

It's time to learn! Children will be introduced to the concepts of time, days of the week, months, and even the weather through interactive play, crafts and songs. This class enhances number recognition and helps prepare children for school.
Duties: “1, 2, 3 o’clock ... 4 o’clock, rock! 5, 6, 7 o’clock ... 8 o’clock rock! We’re going to rock around the clock tonight!” Help teach children valuable information in a fun environment.
Program Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Training: Volunteers are required to attend a volunteer orientation prior to program.
Location: City of Bloomington Allison-Jukebox Community Center, 351 S. Washington St.
Age of Volunteers: 18 yrs. and up
Number of Volunteers: 1

If you would like to Get Involved please contact Kim Ecenbarger by phone: 349-3739 / email: ecenbark@bloomington.in.gov or visit our web page at http://bloomington.in.gov/parks/ to find out about other upcoming events or programs to get involved in.

Tutors for High School Students

Tutors are needed at Bloomington High School North to guide small groups of students in all subject areas. Sessions are held at the BHSN library on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:45-4:15 p.m. No previous experience is required, but all tutors will need to submit to a criminal history check. No minimum age. For more information contact: Andrea Mobley at 330-7724 ext.50201 or amobley@mccsc.edu (www.north.mccsc.edu).