Spring Into New Volunteer Opportunities!

Spring Into New Volunteer Opportunities!
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Monday, December 14, 2009

G.I.F.T. Center Retiree Connection Service Learning Event A Big Success

Twenty-five local organizations attended the Yavapai College Service Learning Collaborative sponcored by the Retiree Connection and the G.I.F.T. Center. Guest speakers Brent Roberts, Interim Service Learning Coordinator and Christina Dickenson from AmeriCorp VISTA explained to the attendees just what service learning was, and what it means in a community such as ours. Gennie Fuemmeler, from the G.I.F.T. Center spoke about the excitement of a collaboration with the Retiree Connection and it's resources and about branching out to form new partnerships with local non-profits. The event provided an opportunity for the non-profits to meet the faculty at Yavapai College who incorporate service learning into their grading systems. Over 200 students will be looking to sign up for service learning in the spring.
Donna Bellina, Event and Outreach Coordinator for the Retiree Connection said "This is a win/win situation for everyone. The students engage in a meaningful volunteer experience. The non-profits and local businesses get the support they need, and the college expands their resources in the community. The depth of what these organizations contribute to our community is awe inspiring."

Bellina provided a "cheat sheet" for attending organizations to collect data from the organizations in order to publish their volunteer needs. Bellina will collect the data and add it to a new centralized volunteer hub where the students can research opportunities and then sign up and get credit for their volunteer hours. The organizations will be able to critique their volunteers and verify hours for the faculty. This new volunteer portal should be up and running by the end of January. For those still wanting to get their volunteer needs met below lies the cheat sheet!

Go to the Yavapai College web-site at www.yc.edu

The top of the page in the yellow bar click on “Lifelong Learners”

Under the “Center For Successful Aging “ Header click on The Retiree Connection.

Scroll down to the yellow box with the light bulb in it.

Go to "if you are an organization with volunteer needs."

Fill out the easy form and hit submit.

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ABC 15 News Showcases Prescott As A Top Small City For Business And Careers

We're famous!
Click on the link below to view our featured video on ABC News out of Phoenix. It just keeps getting better.

Experience Romance and Enchantment

Experience Romance and Enchantment
OLLI offers the opportunity to see the award winning musical live at the ASU Gammage. Only 20 tickets left!

30 Fast Growing Careers For Seniors

30 Fast Growing Careers For Seniors
Many seniors are going to need to continue to work to finance their retirement years. A new report predicts which industries will be the most likely to create new jobs and hire older workers.

Twenty Tickets Left For Jesus Christ SuperStar.

Twenty Tickets Left For Jesus Christ SuperStar.
Jesus Christ Superstar at ASU Gammage Saturday, April 10th, bus leaves at 11 am, return by 8 pm Meet on the Yavapai College campus – by the flagpoles The first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs - “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Hosanna,” “Everything’s Alright,” “What’s the Buzz,” “Superstar” and “Heaven on Their Mind,” this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role is as relevant and timeless as ever. Cost: $85 per person for members/ $90/non-members, includes dinner at PF Chang’s For further information about OLLI, it’s classes and dynamic field trips Contact Patricia Berlowe @ 717-7634 or Deni Harris @ 717-717-7631

Twelve Committed Travelers Are Off To Africa

Twelve Committed Travelers Are Off To Africa
Do you have a sense of adventure? Yavapai College Community Education's African Safari Edventure has only 3 slots left! Contact Heather Hurst, Coordinator Community Education/Edventures @ 717-7638 for further information.

Kirk Cunningham & His Wife Kathy To Volunteer In Greece

Kirk Cunningham & His Wife Kathy To Volunteer In Greece
Kirk Cunningham and his wife Kathy have committed to teach English to school age children in Crete. This volunteer opportunity came to them through Global Volunteers. For more information on volunteering internationally click on Kirk's picture. An interview and pictures when Kirk and Kathy return. Exciting.

Yavapai College Continues To Celebrate The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through February

Yavapai College Continues To Celebrate The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through February
Yavapai College MLK Legacy Events

Have Fun In The Dirt? Prescott Department of Parks and Rec Needs Your Help.

Have Fun In The Dirt? Prescott Department of Parks and Rec Needs Your Help.
Help to rebuild the Greenways Trail devastated by storm damage. Volunteers will meet at Mile High Middle School on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00 - 12:00. Contact Chris Hosking @ 928 - 777-1121 for further information. Help to make a difference in your community!

Veteran's History Project Looking For A Camera Person

Veteran's History Project Looking For A Camera Person
The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Contact Mary McCord @ 776-1185 to volunteer your services and/or your camera.

Retiree Connection Was Uplifting and Inspiring

Retiree Connection Was Uplifting and Inspiring
We left the Retiree Connection's orientation with new and fresh ideas for the Dewey Humboldt Community Center. This was a great networking opportunity."

Erika Stone - Prescott Area Women's Shelter

Erika Stone - Prescott Area Women's Shelter
"Volunteers help to keep our doors open."

The Medical Loan Closet Needs Volunteers

The Medical Loan Closet Needs Volunteers
Catholic Charities Medical Loan Closet is a wonderful program in Prescott that provides support to community members by listening compassionately to their medical needs. It also provides low cost equipment from the Loan Closet and referrals to other resources within the community. Call Haley Hyatt @ 928-708-7279.

Retiree Connection "Water Smart" Commercials Are Aired

The Retiree Connection would like to thank Rick Derman and Clark Engle who were an integral part in 12 radio spots that are airing on KAHM.  Clark Engle collaborated with Donna Bellina to supply the voice talent.  Rick Derman did a great job writing some upbeat commercials about the "Water Smart" Program that were informative and represented the voice of the Retiree Connection.  Check out more information about the Water Smarts program at www.prescott-az.gov

Prescott Department of Parks & Recreation Needs Rangers

Prescott Department of Parks & Recreation Needs Rangers
Do You Like To Bike, Hike and Care About The Outdoors? Volunteer positions are now open for Park Rangers with the City of Prescott. If your have experience in law enforcement or just love the outdoors, we have a position for you. Becoming the eyes and ears of Prescott, will help ensure parks and trails are maintained at the highest levels. Contact us at 777-1588.

Prescott Valley To Open New DES Office. Looking For Volunteers

Prescott Valley To Open New DES Office. Looking For Volunteers
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Travel Discounts for Volunteers and Educators!




Have you volunteered for eight hours with a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization? You can get a free or half-off night's stay at one of 53 hotels, which are scattered across 23 U.S. states. In other words: Give a day, get a night. 

This promotion, which we just found out about on the Jauntsetter blog, is being offered by Sage Hospitality as a way to support volunteerism. They're only giving out a limited number of completely free hotel stays, but the 50% discounts will run through March 2010, so you have plenty of time to plan your getaway. 

Sage also offers a deal for active and retired teachers and school administrators! Educators can get a 50% discount on rooms at all the company's hotels, up until December 30, 2009. 

I love the idea behind these promotions. There are already plenty of rewards out there for those who travel frequently or have certain corporate affiliations. Now, people are getting rewarded for choosing to volunteer (anywhere!) or work in schools. 

Disneyland and Disney World are planning to get in on the action too, starting in January 2010, when they'll offer free days at its theme parks after completing certain volunteer projects.