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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Giving Back: Book Sale, Diaper Donations, Rummage Sale and More

There are plenty of ways to give back to local organizations. Below, check out a list of upcoming events and ongoing ways to help give back to the community.

  • VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
  • Colleen Kant
  • Wednesday, September 28, 2011

WHAT: 2011 KidsMatter Volunteer Fair WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 WHERE: Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. WHY GO? Representatives from more than 25 organizations will be in attendance to talk with students about volunteer opportunities they offer. Youth group and family service opportunities will be highlighted. NEED TO KNOW: Attendees can bring gently used shoes to the fair to help provide footwear to those in Third World countries. The "Share Your Soles" organization will deliver them to needy children and adults. MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.kidsmatter2us.org. WHAT: Dry Bottom Diaper Days WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 30 WHERE: West Suburban Community Pantry, 6809 Hobson Valley Drive, Unit 118 WHY DONATE: The West …

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Giving Back: American Red Cross, Scarecrow 5K, Teaching Opportunities

There are plenty of ways around the area to volunteer and contribute to society. Below, some upcoming opportunities.

  • VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
  • Colleen Kant
  • Wednesday, September 21, 2011

WHAT: ESL Teaching Opportunity WHERE: St. Joseph Services, Bolingbrook WHEN: 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 3 WHY HELP: Volunteers are needed to help teach basic English skills to adult students. Assigned classroom workbooks will be provided, and volunteers will have orientation and observe a class before teaching. REQUIRED SKILLS: Volunteers must be older than 18 and make a minimum six-month commitment, with at least two hours of in-class class and a half-hour of preparation per week. A 10-hour online training will be required. Volunteers also should be prepared to shadow two classes prior to teaching, and must provide a copy of their resume and two professional references. Volunteers also need to pass a background check and be…

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Lisle Senior High School (in Lisle Patch), West Suburban Community Pantry, Lemont Oktoberfest- Food & Fun for Family & Friends (in Lemont Patch), and 1 more ›

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