“I have been out of the workforce raising my family for the past twenty years and found that by today’s standards I didn’t have the knowledge or the skill-set to re-enter today’s job-force. Through the Arizona Department of Rehabilitation in Prescott Arizona I was matched with a job counselor who suggested I take some basic computer courses offered at Yavapai College. Once I completed the courses she suggested I look into the AARP TAP Program, a paid training program offered through AARP. I was introduced to Donna Bellina at Yavapai College The Retiree Connection and was thrilled to find out they were serving as a Host Agency for the TAP program.
After meeting with Donna she set up an interview with The City of Prescott in the HR Department. Mary Jacobsen, the HR Specialist felt that I would be a good match to meet some of their administrative needs. The rest is history! I’m learning and growing professionally with the help of these wonderful people . Due to my time training here, I know now I have both the skills and the ability to re-enter the workforce confident in all I do. The AARP Tap program has made a huge difference in my life. I’m ready now to move forward and see what life has to offer me. Thank you Retiree Connection and a special thanks to Prescott’s greatest match-maker Donna Bellina.”
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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
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.
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
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 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 MLK Legacy Events
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
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
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
"Volunteers help to keep our doors open."
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.
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
Volunteer Rita Myers says "I love working with Mark Kendall at the DES (Department of Economic Security) in Prescott. It's wonderful to feel so appreciated and needed. There's a new DES Building opening in Prescott Valley in October and they need a dynamic volunteer to run the reception area. Interested? Call Jim Ayers at 928-759-0316. These are such great people to work with!"
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.
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