http://www.hwmuw.org Information provided by Heart of West Michigan United Way en-us Copyright 2009 Heart of West Michigan United Way. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:59:12 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 www.hwmuw.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/000/007/733/7733105.gif You can help a family in need this Holiday Season. United Way will match you or your group with a West Michigan family in need and you can brighten their holiday with food, clothing or gifts. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252955257 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252955257 The Community Volunteer Agency is hosting The Second Annual "Acappella Gospel Music Fest." Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10338368053 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10338368053 A great opportunity for animal lovers! Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10335394240 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10335394240 Join the National Association of Letter Carriers in partnership with the USPS and the Heart of West Michigan United Way for the food drive on May 9th. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10322698846 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10322698846 The Presidential Inaugural Committee is encouraging Americans to sign up for service events on MLK Day. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10306013015 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10306013015 Make the holidays special for young, needy families served by the programs of Arbor Circle. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10298039188 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10298039188 We need volunteers to deliver holiday boxes to needy home-bound seniors all over Kent County. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10298042252 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10298042252 The Kent County Tax Coalition is providing a new tax site to assist low-income families in the Lowell area to receive much-needed tax refunds and credits. No experience is needed, just a desire to learn the basic tax law applicable to low-income families and the time to help out about four hours per week. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10297025469 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10297025469 The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding will be offering training to potential volunteers interested in volunteering with horses and clients with special needs. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10275948620 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10275948620 Sandra Springer Volunteer Ombudsman with Citizens for Better Care Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10266589831 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10266589831 Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids is offering 9 AmeriCorps volunteer opportunities. There are 6 part-time and 3 full-time positions available. All positions are a one year commitment, benefits include: 55 Full time members will receive an annual stipend of $11,100 and an education award of $4,725 for full time members plus health benefits. 55 Part time members will receive a weekly stipend of $43 and an education award of $2,363. 55 All positions will benefit from networking o... Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10254487870 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10254487870 Roanoke Ranch For Kids is hosting a Volunteer Cookout and Orientation Day, Sunday, June 10. This is a great day for volunteers to come and see what volunteer opportunities Roanoke Ranch For Kids. Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10239770804 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10239770804 The Land Conservancy of West Michigan invites you to volunteer at one of our local nature preserves this spring. All LCWM nature preserves are open to the public. Workdays happen rain or shine unless the weather is dangerous. To sign up for a workday, or for more information about nature preserve stewardship, contact LCWM’s Science and Stewardship Director, Doug Powless, at (616) 451-9476 or e-mail: doug@naturenearby.org. Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17163943 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17163943 The Interpretation and Translation Department at the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan is looking for an intern to work in our language department. The ideal candidate must be able to commit to at least one day a week and maintain a set schedule. Duties include appointment setting, customer service and database management. Please call Sarah M. Kwiatkowski Development Director 616-742-0200 (tel) 616-742-0205 (fax) Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=13715765 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=13715765 Volunteers Needed! Now through Christmas, United Way can match you and/or your group with a West Michigan family in need. You can brighten their holiday by providing food, clothing or gifts for the family. You can request a family as small -or as big- and you would like. This opportunity is perfect for families, corporate groups, individuals or organizations. Call Sherri Vainavicz at 752-8641 or email her at svainavicz@unitedwaycares.com. Fri, 21 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3307591 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3307591 The Women's Leadership Council is designed to engage all women in our community in impacting the lives of our children and youth. Women's Leadership Council's are about building an infrastructure for women to be leaders in strengthening their communities. This is done through: 55 Educating women on critical community issues facing our children and youth 55 Increasing awareness and participation in volunteer opportunities 55 Raising funds that are directed towards those critical community i... Mon, 28 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=4559494 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=4559494 Interested in art? The Grand Rapids Art Museum docent program is a rewarding volunteer opportunity dedicated to ongoing learning and teaching others about art. It's a great way to learn about art, meet people, help the community and have fun. GRAM will be hosting two information sessions on August 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm and August 20 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Call 616-831-2916 or email education@gr-artmuseum.org. Thu, 08 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1940715 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1940715 Volunteer 30-minutes a week to help make a difference. We are looking for Volunteers to work one-on-one with students in Language Arts. It's quick, it's easy, it works! Wed, 18 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166695 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166695 Traveling Grannies/Grandpas Program is a community-based program that provides a collaborative partnership with schools and community organizations to help enhance youth and family development by supporting intergenerational programming that builds relationships between seniors and youth. Seniors mentor/tutor youth ages 6-19. The object of this program is to promote educational, social, and emotional development of students. For more information contact Jeana Huff at 771-9748 Thu, 15 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166434 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166434 Business people, retirees, or college students needed anytime between January and May for Junior Achievement. An 8-10 week commitment for 31 high school economics classrooms; or present International Marketplace, Enterprise in Action, or Personal Economics for 6-8 weeks in 75 middle schools; or once a week for five weeks in 300 elementary classrooms. All materials including lesson plan are provided. You can make a difference in a student's life! Call Pat Wolf at 575-9080 ext 32 today! Mon, 29 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166290 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166290 Young people who have a caring adult or mentor in their lives do better in school and are less likely to participate in risk-taking behaviors. A small time commitment can make a significant difference in a child's life. Join the YES! (Youth Empowerment Services) Alliance - a partnership between faith-based community organizations, 17th Circuit Family Court and Wedgwood Chirstian Services - as they seek to match 25 youth on probation with volunteer mentors. Commitment is for 1 hour, 1 time... Thu, 11 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166193 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=166193 Heart of West Michigan United Way and Governor Jennifer Granholm invite YOU to make an impact in the life of a child through Mentor Michigan. Mentor Michigan is working to ensure that all youth have ongoing relationships with stable, caring adults. Mentor Michigan develops, strengthens, and sustains mentoring throughout the state. For more information, visit their website at www.michigan.gov/mentor. Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165883 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165883 FACTS provides trained volunteers for reading intervention and after school programs in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Volunteers spend one half hour per week helping an elementary student read. All materials and lesson plans are provided for the volunteer. A school staff member provides direct supervision. Volunteer times are during the school day. All volunteers must attend a 90 minute training session and undergo a Michigan State Police background check. Thu, 06 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=158463 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=158463 Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? Camp Fire USA is currently recruiting volunteers to assist with our after-school programs at eight sites in the Grand Rapids community. Volunteers will assist staff with a variety of different projects and activities with elementary and middle school-aged children in an after-school setting. The time commitment is flexible and we will work around volunteers' schedules. For more information on this or other volunteer opportunities, p... Tue, 30 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164688 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164688 Every day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies . . . whether it's half a million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood. This Chapter of the American Red Cross, through services directed and performed by volunteers, seeks to improve the quality of human life by helping people in need prevent, prepare for and manage emergencies and disasters. The American Red Cross accomplishes 98 percent of its services through volunteer work. The West Central Michigan c... Mon, 04 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163526 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163526 Abundant Life Ministries is a Christian Community Development Organization that was established to address the social, economic, psychological, physical and spiritual needs of the youth and their families in the Madison, Burton Heights, and Garfied Park area. Abundant Life Ministries is a first call for help in this community. Abundant Life provides family support services, from Youth Activity Center to Mobile and Emergency Food Pantries. Volunteers are encouraged to call Abundant Life to... Thu, 29 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=162105 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/hwmuw/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=162105