|
The Arc of Whatcom County
VOLUNTEER UPDATE
January 2015
|
|
|
MAILING LIST | |
|
|
|
|
Greetings!
Happy New Year from your friends at The Arc!
Please take a moment to check out this month's volunteer opportunities and respond to the ones you're interested in. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
If you have questions about volunteering, please contact Makenna: 360-715-0170, ext. 205 or makennap@arcwhatcom.org.
Wishing you the best in 2015,
The Arc of Whatcom Team
|
| GET TO KNOW THE ARC | | |
Perhaps you have already volunteered a few times but want to learn more about The Arc and our various programs and opportunities. Or perhaps you have been considering getting involved and just need a little nudge? Then this fun and quick Volunteer Orientation is for you! Sign up to learn more about The Arc, our programs and how to get involved.
|
| HELP THE ARC CONTINUE ITS GOOD WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY | | |
Tis the Season for Giving!
We are proud to serve as the premier advocate in Whatcom County for the rights and dignity of individuals with developmental disabilities. Join us this season and invest now to support quality programs and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities in Whatcom County.
Send your tax deductible donation to:
The Arc of Whatcom County
2602 McLeod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
Or visit www.arcwhatcom.org to make a donation online.
|
| FAMILY MEMBER SUPERVISION | | |
Supervision for family members at workshops, meetings, and events is an ongoing need at The Arc. Offering supervised activities provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to attend valuable workshops, getting the information and resources they need. We have a few dates coming up, and we'd love to have your help!
Please note: Family Supervision volunteers must have a current background check on file. Contact us if you are not sure of the status of your background check.
Parent Coalition Workshop
When: Tuesday, January 20, 6-8pm
Where: The Arc, 2602 McLeod Road
Contact: Makenna, (360) 715-0170 ext. 205, makennap@arcwhatcom.org
|
| PARKING/EVENT SUPPORT | | |
We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for visitors who attend our events and workshops. Our event support volunteers help direct visitors to available parking and help staff get ready for events.
Next opportunity: Tuesday, January 20, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Where: The Arc, 2602 McLeod Road
Contact: Makenna, (360) 715-0170 ext. 205, makennap@arcwhatcom.org
|
| STEWARDS OF CHILDREN TRAINING | | |
Volunteers who work with children are encouraged to attend this training offered by Brigid Collins.
To empower adults to protect children, Brigid Collins Family Support Center is offering Darkness to Light Stewards of Children trainings to the community. This revolutionary sexual abuse training program educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
Stewards of Children is a 2-hour training led by a facilitator educated and equipped by Darkness to Light to deliver the program to the broader community. This training has been shown to increase awareness of child sexual abuse, improve attitudes about adult responsibility, and increase protective behaviors.
The training is recommended for those 16 and older. Children as young as 14 may attend with written permission from a legal guardian. There is a $10 fee for materials. Scholarships are available. For more info or to RSVP, call 360-734-4616 or visit www.brigidcollins.org.
When: January 13, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Brigid Collins Family Support Center, 1231 N Garden St. #200
Contact: Brigid Collins, 360-734-4616
|
|
| PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this email is for informational purposes only and should be evaluated by each recipient for content accuracy and applicability. |
|
|
