Do you love working with animals? Want to help make a difference? Learn how you can help by attending People and Animal Learning Services (PALS) training on Saturday, April 25th, from 1-4 pm.
PALS volunteers will assist children and adults with disabilities in learning how to ride horses. Horse riding can be therapeutic and have many positive effects. Volunteer responsibilities include leading horses & side-walking riders during lessons. Volunteers also help groom, saddle, train, care for horses and help with barn chores.
Don't be discouraged if you have never worked with horses before... No horse experience necessary!
All volunteers must attend a training session before they can begin volunteering with pals.
For more information, contact:
Fern Bonchek: 812-336-2798, or pals@indiana.edu to RSVP for the training and to request a volunteer packet. View www.palstherapy.org for more information.
Showing posts with label Summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Bike Riding!
Do you love to ride a bike? Do you ride to class, to eat, and for fun? Are you training to ride in Little 500? If so - you can help share your love of bike-riding with children by teaching them how to ride a bike!
Volunteers are needed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, May 11-13 from 4-5:30 pm each day!
All the action will be taking place at Bryan Park Pool, 1000 S. Woodlawn Ave. in the parking lot!
For more information or to sign up, please contact Kim Ecenbarger at ecenbark@bloomington.in.gov
Volunteers are needed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, May 11-13 from 4-5:30 pm each day!
Beginning bicycle riders (the kids) will be prepared to spend the entire summer cruising on their bicycles after this kickoff to Bloomington Bikes Week! Volunteers will teach participants how to confidently and safely ride their bikes through individual instruction, and also about bike maintenance, road safety, and proper bike and helmet fittings. Each child then receives a free bike helmet and must bring a bicycle without training wheels.
All the action will be taking place at Bryan Park Pool, 1000 S. Woodlawn Ave. in the parking lot!
For more information or to sign up, please contact Kim Ecenbarger at ecenbark@bloomington.in.gov
Monday, April 7, 2008
Run Through The Jungle 5K Run/Walk
This 4th annual 5K run/walk benefiting the Exotic Feline Rescue Center will be held on
Saturday, May 17th
at the Rescue Center
located in Center Point, about 45 minutes from Bloomington. The route passes directly through the compound that houses 190 lions, tigers and other exotic big cats.
Volunteers are needed to help with sign making, parking and water distribution.
Shifts begin at 9 a.m. and the timed race will begin at 10:30 am.
Participants and volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a coupon for a free visit in the future. Minimum age is 16. For more information contact: Gary Anderson at (812) 244-0487 or garyo20042004@yahoo.com (www.junglerun5k.com).
Saturday, May 17th
at the Rescue Center
located in Center Point, about 45 minutes from Bloomington. The route passes directly through the compound that houses 190 lions, tigers and other exotic big cats.
Volunteers are needed to help with sign making, parking and water distribution.
Shifts begin at 9 a.m. and the timed race will begin at 10:30 am.
Participants and volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a coupon for a free visit in the future. Minimum age is 16. For more information contact: Gary Anderson at (812) 244-0487 or garyo20042004@yahoo.com (www.junglerun5k.com).
Take Pride in America Day
You are invited to take part in the 22nd annual Take Pride in America Day on
Saturday, May 3rd
at the Hoosier National Forest
The day will kick off at 9 a.m. at Shelterhouse #1 at the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, 13 miles south of Bloomington, just off Highway 446.
There are projects for all ages, such as working on pond sites, maintaining trails, planting wildflowers in a native seed nursery, planting trees and picking up litter in the forest.
Volunteers will be treated with free camping Friday and Saturday and a free cookout on Saturday.
You can participate as a group or individual. All groups should pre-register by April 25th. All ages are welcome!
For more information contact: Ron Doyle at (812) 275-5987 or Bruce Whittredge at (812) 277-3599 or r9_hoosier_website@fs.fed.us (www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier).
Saturday, May 3rd
at the Hoosier National Forest
The day will kick off at 9 a.m. at Shelterhouse #1 at the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, 13 miles south of Bloomington, just off Highway 446.
There are projects for all ages, such as working on pond sites, maintaining trails, planting wildflowers in a native seed nursery, planting trees and picking up litter in the forest.
Volunteers will be treated with free camping Friday and Saturday and a free cookout on Saturday.
You can participate as a group or individual. All groups should pre-register by April 25th. All ages are welcome!
For more information contact: Ron Doyle at (812) 275-5987 or Bruce Whittredge at (812) 277-3599 or r9_hoosier_website@fs.fed.us (www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier).
Monday, February 18, 2008
Bloomington Girls Fastpitch Softball
March 29-July 1
Bloomington's premier girls' softball league! Designed for the beginning through advanced player, this league focuses on responsible competition, including skill building and a complete understanding of the game. This league offers several levels of play ranging from tee ball to fastpitch for players ages 5 through 17.
Duties: Interested in becoming a coach some day? Volunteers will help the sports staff with skills development, various drills and practice. Here is your chance to put your mark on tomorrow’s athlete.
Training: Coaches must attend a training session-date and time TBD.
Program Time: Looking for coaches in all age groups. Must be willing to become NYSCA certified and work from a set practice schedule. Must commit to three hours weekly for duration of season.
Location: Winslow Sports Complex, 2800 S. Highland Ave.
Age of Volunteers: 16 yrs. and up
Number of volunteers: 30-35
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.
Bloomington's premier girls' softball league! Designed for the beginning through advanced player, this league focuses on responsible competition, including skill building and a complete understanding of the game. This league offers several levels of play ranging from tee ball to fastpitch for players ages 5 through 17.
Duties: Interested in becoming a coach some day? Volunteers will help the sports staff with skills development, various drills and practice. Here is your chance to put your mark on tomorrow’s athlete.
Training: Coaches must attend a training session-date and time TBD.
Program Time: Looking for coaches in all age groups. Must be willing to become NYSCA certified and work from a set practice schedule. Must commit to three hours weekly for duration of season.
Location: Winslow Sports Complex, 2800 S. Highland Ave.
Age of Volunteers: 16 yrs. and up
Number of volunteers: 30-35
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.
Summer Volunteering - Cross-Cultural Solutions
If you're still looking to volunteer abroad this summer, check out our newest site in Africa and new one-week program start dates.
Tanzania - Rural KilimanjaroOn May 24th, the newest program site welcomes its first group of volunteers. Volunteer placements here offer a unique chance to work side-by-side with local people in this traditional, tribal community. Learn more.
One-Week Volunteer Programs Available in Asia and Latin AmericaStart dates have been added in these sites - enroll today to secure your space!
China (Xi'an): May 24
Costa Rica (San Carlos): April 5, June 7, August 9
Peru (Ayacucho): March 15, May 24
Thailand (Trang): May 24
View more start dates for Brazil, Costa Rica (Cartago), Guatemala (Guatemala City or Quetzaltenango), Peru (Lima or Ayacucho), and Russia.
Contact us today to get started on your path to volunteering abroad.
Best Regards,
Dava Antoniotti
Director of Program Enrollment
Cross-Cultural Solutions
Tanzania - Rural KilimanjaroOn May 24th, the newest program site welcomes its first group of volunteers. Volunteer placements here offer a unique chance to work side-by-side with local people in this traditional, tribal community. Learn more.
One-Week Volunteer Programs Available in Asia and Latin AmericaStart dates have been added in these sites - enroll today to secure your space!
China (Xi'an): May 24
Costa Rica (San Carlos): April 5, June 7, August 9
Peru (Ayacucho): March 15, May 24
Thailand (Trang): May 24
View more start dates for Brazil, Costa Rica (Cartago), Guatemala (Guatemala City or Quetzaltenango), Peru (Lima or Ayacucho), and Russia.
Contact us today to get started on your path to volunteering abroad.
Best Regards,
Dava Antoniotti
Director of Program Enrollment
Cross-Cultural Solutions
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