Here are three volunteer projects taking place during Sun's Worldwide Volunteer Week that need Team Managers. Just a reminder, Team Managers simply handle the event coordination, working with volunteers and the nonprofit organization. In most cases, the nonprofit handles all the volunteers once the group arrives. Easy stuff! We need Team Managers or else the projects don't happen!
On April 26, the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk will be held in Washington Park in Denver, Colorado. This event is the American Cancer Society’s premier event to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. It is a spirited, noncompetitive walk to save lives and provide hope. Volunteer Opportunities besides teams and raising money is: Route Marshalls, Help in Parking Lots, Event Set Up, Registration, Event Take Down , Sell T-shirts, as well as Pass Out Water and Food.
The American Red Cross works to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Boston Food Pantry provides a 3-day supply of emergency food to 4500 low-income clients per month. Volunteers will help distribute food to clients, prepare bags for distribution administrative work with new clients, and other projects. Kid Friendly, 15+. All volunteers under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years old. Project takes place 8:30 am-noon on April 22.
The City of Fremont (CA) and local non-profit environmental groups are hosting an Earth Day event in Fremont called "Earth Day Family Fair 2009". Volunteers are needed to come out and assist with a local river clean up. The cleanup will be in Central Park as well from 9 AM to 12 PM. This is a great "family friendly" volunteer opportunity. Children over 6 are welcome to participate.
Contact Julie.Smith@sun.com if you want to serve as Team Manager for one of these projects.