Please Join Us at Our School Service-Learning Workshop and Networking Event

THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2020.  PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION LATER THIS YEAR.

Calling All Faith-based and School Parent Organization Presidents and Service-Learning Outreach Chairs

 

STAY TUNED FOR DATE

AND LOCATION IN SPRING 2020

 

Need to spice up your faith-based or school’s community service program for your families and students? Don’t currently have a service program? This Volunteer Center workshop will give you a solid foundation to start — or enhance — one. We will provide new ideas to engage your youth in age appropriate service activities that benefit nonprofits who are making a difference in our community. Network with your volunteer colleagues and share insights at this best-practices training on how to plan Service Projects or full scale Service-Learning Programs that will inspire your congregations and students to a lifelong passion for service.

The Volunteer Center is also excited to introduce a new Junior Board for public, private and parochial middle school students! More information will be shared about this at the workshop as well.

Join Us!  If you have questions, please e-mail us at info@volunteercenterhelps.org, or call Barb Tubekis 847-441-7665

 

 

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