Fall/Winter 2009 Community Volunteer Events |
13th Annual 106.9 The Fox & FM99 Mayflower Marathon
sponsored by Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula |
Friday, November 20th, 5:30am - Sunday, November 22nd, 3pm, Sam's Club Parking Lot, 12407 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News
57 hours of food and fund drive giving! Approximately 50 volunteers are needed for 3 hours to volunteer to sort, pack, weigh & label boxes of non-perishable foods. Contact Donna Tighe, Volunteer Program Coordinator, at 757-596-7188 or dtighe@nnfoodbank.org.
Shifts available from 3 hours and up and even overnight. Great event for family, friends and groups. To signup visit www.mysignup.com/mayflower. |
Family Game Night
sponsored by McIntosh Elementary School
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Friday, November 20th, 6-8pm, McIntosh Elementary School, 185 Richneck Road, Newport News
Offering parents a free way to spend quality time with their kids as well as reward them for good grades and behavior after the first report card goes home. There will be board games and physical activities for the families to participate in together. Volunteers will be needed to help in facilitating the games and making sure the night runs smoothly. Contact Christina Cochran at Christina.Cochran1@gmail.com or 818-518-7238 with questions and/or to volunteer to help facilitate an activity/game with others (everything will be provided). It's going to be a very fun night! |
VA Symphony Concert
sponsored by Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
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Saturday, November 21st, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newport News
Ushers are needed to assist patrons with ticketing, seating, and flyers and programs. Contact Lauren Cecora, Cultural Arts Specialist, at 757-247-8957 or lwiesner@nngov.com. Approximately 3 volunteers are needed for 3 hours. Volunteers must fill out an application to volunteer at this facility. |
Annual Science and Technology Fair
sponsored by Denbigh High School |
Wednesday, December 2nd, 12:15 to 2:05 p.m, Denbigh High School, Newport News
Advanced students and faculty are needed to be judges from 11:45 to 2:05 p.m. Volunteers will be given a brief introduction and then will begin judging. Categories include: Behavioral and Social Science, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computers, Earth & Space Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Gerontology, Mathematics, Medicine and Health, Microbiology, Physics, and Zoology. Contact Jeannine Henriquez at 886-7700 ext 1140 or jeannine.henriquez@nn.k12.va.us with your title, name, address, phone number, email, and desired categories. More details will be sent after you accept our invitation. Please reply as soon as possible. |
Oldies but Goodies Movie Series
sponsored by Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
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Tuesdays, December 8th, January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newport News
Ushers needed to take tickets and hand out snacks to the Senior Citizens for the Oldies Movie. Movies are held every second Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm. Contact Lauren Cecora, Cultural Arts Specialist, at 757-247-8957 or lwiesner@nngov.com. Approximately 2 volunteers are needed for 3 hours. Volunteers must fill out an application to volunteer at our facility. |
Holiday Mail for Heroes Mail Sorting
sponsored by Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross
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Friday, December 11th, time TBD, Hampton Roads Chapter, Newport News
The Holiday Mail for Heroes Program will feature the collection, sorting and distribution of holiday cards for military and veteran families. From November 11-December 7, you are invited to send holiday cards with messages of thanks and holiday cheer for ‘Any Service Member’ to the special post office box set up by Pitney Bowes (see flyer for more information). After Pitney Bowes conducts a detailed screening of the cards, they will ship them to participating chapters. The Hampton Roads Chapter is one of the participating Holiday Mail for Heroes chapters and will hold a December 11th volunteer sorting to prepare the cards for disbursement to our local military installations, Wounded Warriors Units, VA Medical Center and Service to Armed Forces’ partner sites. For more information on participating in Holiday Mail for Heroes, please contact Sheila Keenan, Service to Armed Forces Coordinator at the Hampton Roads Chapter (757) 838-7320 or visit www.redcross.org/holidaymail. |
Holiday Frost
sponsored by Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
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Friday, December 11th, 5-10 pm, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newport News
Approximately 300 volunteers are needed. Opportunities include: Present Stuffer, Before Event Invitation Deliverer, Before Event Decorator, Before Event Set-up/Break Down, Day of Event Check-in Tables, Day of Event Bus/Group Escorts, Day of Event Hall Monitors, Day of Event Room Attendants, Day of Event Food Runners, Day of Event Time Keepers, Day of Event Photo Helpers, Day of Event Candy Replenishers, Day of Event Floaters, Day of Event Security. Volunteer hours are: weeks before the event, during primary school hours, morning (any), afternoon (any), and evening of event (5-11). Contact Lauren Cecora at 757-247-8950 or lwiesner@nngov.com. Volunteers on the night of the event will have to attend a mandatory run through of the event to ensure that everyone is competent in their assignments before the night. Volunteers must complete an application in order to volunteer at our facility. |
Street Team for Newport News
sponsored by Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center |
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Monday-Friday, between 8am and 5pm, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newport News
A group of volunteers are needed to spread the word about upcoming events at our facility and to recruit school-age kids to participate in upcoming youth programs. Tasks include, but are not limited to, handing out flyers at events in the facility, helping to decorate display boards, visiting local organizations to distribute marketing material, and assisting our marketing specialist with additional tasks. Contact Lauren Cecora, Cultural Arts Specialist, at 757-247-8957 or lwiesner@nngov.com. Approximately 10 volunteers are needed for 3 hours. Great opportunity for Marketing/Business majors as well as social work experience, volunteers must fill out an application to volunteer at this facility. |
2010 Community Volunteer Events |
FurBall 2010
sponsored by Peninsula SPCA
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Saturday, Feb 20th, 2010, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton
Approximately 75 volunteers are needed for 8 hours to act as greeters; registration agents; coat check; staff the Muttini Bar w/ treats for the canine guests; assist w/pet parade & photography; dog escorts!!!!! Contact Ellen Leckar, Volunteer, Education, Foster Coordinator, at 595-1399 x210 or ellen@peninsulaspca.com. There is a mandatory brief training with date to be announced. Commitment, commitment, commitment! This is a MAJOR fundraiser for our shelter animals; once you sign up, PLEASE uphold your commitment! |
Paws for a Cause
sponsored by Peninsula SPCA
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010, times TBA, RiverView Farm Park, Newport News
Approximately 100 volunteers are needed for 8 hours to be parking attendants; vendor assistance; direct human walkers w/their canine companions along the walking path; set up and break down; pick up debris; fill pools w/water for the dogs. Must be enthusiastic and COMMITTED! There will be a pre-event mandatory training session w/ date TBA. Contact Ellen Leckar, Volunteer, Education, Foster Coordinator, at 5951399 x210 or ellen@peninsulaspca.com. Register to walk for the animals of the Peninsula SPCA! |
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