Amador County – Partly cloudy skies last week over Amador County did not diminish the spirit of philanthropy at the first-of-its-kind Volunteer Fair Wednesday at the American Legion Hall in Martell. Amador Regional Transit System hosted the Volunteer Fair, in conjunction with Common Ground Senior Services, with personnel from at least 15 nonprofit organizations chatting up potential volunteers, and signing up those more willing to donate time to the causes. Mel Welsh, director of ARTS’s new “Mobility Management” department, and assistant Caitlin Grillo, spearheaded the volunteer drive. The volunteer fair was attended by representatives who gave out material about their respective groups and signed up hopeful volunteers. Some of the agencies were ARTS’s Mobility Management Center, Common Ground Senior Services, and Amador County Health Department. Lisa Heimeyer attended, representing Interfaith Foodbank; Lori Halvorson handed out information about the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency’s different programs; and Ann Methered spoke with people about the various programs offered by Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Counties. Nina Machado said she was representing 2 groups at once, including the Amador First 5 program for children ages zero to 5, and also the Amador Support, Transportation And Resource Services, for which she is a member of its volunteer board of directors. She said STARS is looking for volunteers to lead committees on its next Camp Out For Cancer fundraising walk-a-thon, coming in the fall. All of the organizations were taking volunteer information, but most were also giving out pamphlets and brochures about their programs. Common Ground talked about its “Meals On Wheels,” A-TCAA had its “Mentoring Works,” and most booths had sheets to sign up for specific programs and projects. STARS also gave info on its other fundraisers, the Coldwell Banker Golf Tournament, and Bunco For Breast Cancer. A-Pal’s booth included its “Cat Lovers” program, with head cat-lover and Feed Barn owner, Susan Manning at the booth. Public Health recruited for its “Disaster Healthcare Volunteers” program, after a successful series of volunteer-staffed clinics through flu season for the double threat of the H1N1 and seasonal flues. Another was Amador County Recreation Agency, which this year has taken over administration of the 23rd Annual Great Sutter Creek Duck Race, set for April 24th at Minnie Provis Park, and which in turn raises money for 13 different local non-profit beneficiaries. Organizations also represented included Sierra Wind Wellness & Recovery Center; Area 12 Agency on Aging; Operation Care; Senior Peer Counseling; and The Resource Connection. For information, call one of the agencies. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 05 April 2010 01:59
ARTS Mobility Manager Mobilizes Organizations, Volunteers
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Amador County – Partly cloudy skies last week over Amador County did not diminish the spirit of philanthropy at the first-of-its-kind Volunteer Fair Wednesday at the American Legion Hall in Martell. Amador Regional Transit System hosted the Volunteer Fair, in conjunction with Common Ground Senior Services, with personnel from at least 15 nonprofit organizations chatting up potential volunteers, and signing up those more willing to donate time to the causes. Mel Welsh, director of ARTS’s new “Mobility Management” department, and assistant Caitlin Grillo, spearheaded the volunteer drive. The volunteer fair was attended by representatives who gave out material about their respective groups and signed up hopeful volunteers. Some of the agencies were ARTS’s Mobility Management Center, Common Ground Senior Services, and Amador County Health Department. Lisa Heimeyer attended, representing Interfaith Foodbank; Lori Halvorson handed out information about the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency’s different programs; and Ann Methered spoke with people about the various programs offered by Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Counties. Nina Machado said she was representing 2 groups at once, including the Amador First 5 program for children ages zero to 5, and also the Amador Support, Transportation And Resource Services, for which she is a member of its volunteer board of directors. She said STARS is looking for volunteers to lead committees on its next Camp Out For Cancer fundraising walk-a-thon, coming in the fall. All of the organizations were taking volunteer information, but most were also giving out pamphlets and brochures about their programs. Common Ground talked about its “Meals On Wheels,” A-TCAA had its “Mentoring Works,” and most booths had sheets to sign up for specific programs and projects. STARS also gave info on its other fundraisers, the Coldwell Banker Golf Tournament, and Bunco For Breast Cancer. A-Pal’s booth included its “Cat Lovers” program, with head cat-lover and Feed Barn owner, Susan Manning at the booth. Public Health recruited for its “Disaster Healthcare Volunteers” program, after a successful series of volunteer-staffed clinics through flu season for the double threat of the H1N1 and seasonal flues. Another was Amador County Recreation Agency, which this year has taken over administration of the 23rd Annual Great Sutter Creek Duck Race, set for April 24th at Minnie Provis Park, and which in turn raises money for 13 different local non-profit beneficiaries. Organizations also represented included Sierra Wind Wellness & Recovery Center; Area 12 Agency on Aging; Operation Care; Senior Peer Counseling; and The Resource Connection. For information, call one of the agencies. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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