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University of Illinois Money Mentors Program Seeking Volunteers

January 5, 2021 By From The Editors

Bolstered by a training program, volunteers can become Money Mentors as part of a University of Illinois Extension program.

Filed Under: Finance & Money, Volunteering, What's New Tagged With: financial goals, money mentors, University of Illinois Extension, volunteers

Love to Garden? Want to Help? Solidarity Gardens CU Addresses Food Disruption and Insecurity

June 5, 2020 By From The Editors

World War II Program Provides Inspiration for New Effort Wanted: gardeners throughout Champaign-Urbana – from beginners to the most expert. Why: to help alleviate hunger and food insecurity by using our area’s most incredible natural asset: its rich soil, that can grow a bounty of produce this summer that will feed residents in need throughout […]

Filed Under: Featured Stories, Health & Wellness, Things to Do, Volunteering

Calling All Green Thumbs: the Champaign County Forest Preserve District Needs Your Help

April 21, 2020 By From The Editors

Help wanted: green thumbs – or brown ones. In this case, it doesn’t matter. If you’re looking for a way to get out in nature, with appropriate social distancing, and give back to our community, here’s one way to accomplish all of those goals. Unfortunately for our forest preserves, invasive plant species didn’t the get […]

Filed Under: Things to Do, Volunteering Tagged With: Champaign County Forest Preserve District

Friendly Callers Program Seeks Champaign County Seniors

March 29, 2020 By From The Editors

A new initiative in Champaign County aimed at addressing and easing social isolation experienced by older adults has recruited more than 200 volunteers and is ready to launch. The Friendly Callers program was in the process of being rolled out to the Champaign-Urbana community when the Covid-19 crisis unfolded. In light of the social distancing […]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Volunteering, Wellness, What's New Tagged With: covid19, Family Service of Champaign County, Friendly Callers, OSF-Heart of Mary, volunteers

Like to Sew? Carle Calls on Community to Make Non-Surgical Masks

March 21, 2020 By From The Editors

In the last few days, messages have been circulating social media that Urbana-based Carle is seeking assistance from the local Champaign-Urbana community by asking people to make non-surgical masks. . On March 21, Carle issued this statement regarding the effort, and clarified the procedures. Carle will use the non-surgical masks for those to “prevent spread […]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Things to Do, Volunteering, What's New Tagged With: Carle, Carle Foundation Hospital, covid19, sewing

Hearts of Gold Award Nominations Sought

February 17, 2020 By From The Editors

If you know of someone who fits the bill, nominate him or her as a Hearts of Gold award.

Filed Under: Volunteering Tagged With: award, community foundation of east central illinois, hearts of gold, nominations

Project READ Offers Volunteers a Rewarding Experience in Champaign-Urbana Area

February 12, 2020 By From The Editors

Balding older man points at work of younger dark-haired woman sitting at table.

Project READ tutors help Champaign-Urbana adults learn skills in basic literacy, basic math or English as a second language.

Filed Under: Things to Do, Volunteering Tagged With: champaign, English as a Second Language, ESL, illinois state library, literacy, math, Parkland, project READ, seniors, urbana, volunteering

Mentoring Program a Fulfilling Way to Impact Champaign-Urbana Youth

February 5, 2020 By From The Editors

Mentoring a Champaign-Urbana student can be gratifying experience for the mentor and a life-altering one for the mentee.

Filed Under: Things to Do, Volunteering Tagged With: c-u one-to-one, champaign, district 116, mentor, mentoring, Unit 4, urbana

Family Service RSVP Program Finds Right Fit for Volunteers

October 17, 2019 By From The Editors

If you’re looking to volunteer in the Champaign-Urbana area but aren’t sure where or how to get started, the Family Service’s Retired and Senior Person Volunteer Program is for you.

Filed Under: Things to Do, Volunteering Tagged With: champaign, douglas, family service, piatt, retired and senior person volunteer program, rsvp, stevick senior center, volunteer, where to volunteer

Where to Volunteer in the Champaign-Urbana Area

September 2, 2019 By From The Editors

Volunteering opportunities abound for seniors in the Champaign-Urbana Area. Here’s how to get started.

Filed Under: Things to Do, Volunteering Tagged With: Allerton Park, champaign, Champaign County Forest Preserve District, Champaign County Humane Society, Crisis Nursery, hospitals, krannert center, libraries, schools, seniors, urbana, Virginia Theatre, volunteer

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