Volunteer ENewsletter March 2010


Volunteer E-Newsletter
 
Welcome to the first issue of our volunteer e-newsletter. We will continue to update you about volunteer opportunities, Union Settlement events and other news. Thank you for the important contributions that you make to support our work and for helping us create opportunities in the East Harlem community.

Updates and News:

Career Guidance
Two employees from Mizuho Bank volunteered to talk to an eager group of students from our College Readiness Program. The group learned about the banking/financial sector and tips for suceeding in college. Union Settlement is always open to setting up career presentations for our participants. If you are interested in giving up an hour or two to speak to students email us at volunteers@unionsett.org 
 

Highlighted Opportunity:
Friendly Visiting Program
 
The Friendly Visitor Program is recruiting volunteers to visit homebound seniors in the East Harlem community. The program's mission is to provide contact, connection, and companionship to isolated homebound seniors. We need volunteers like you to bring warm friendly conversation to a senior for at least two hours, once a week. We make sure to match volunteers and seniors based on common interest and availability.
 
 
Volunteer sparking up a conversation with Raquel
and her family during our Senior Services holiday lunch.
 
From the Executive Director
"Volunteers are crucial to the success of Union Settlement. From serving meals to seniors, to providing after-school tutoring to students, to helping teachers in our childcare classrooms, to being conversation partners for recent immigrants, to serving on our Board of Directors, scores of Union Settlement volunteers are working every day to help improve the East Harlem community. Volunteers contribute their energy, ideas, and professional expertise, and we are so grateful for the invaluable assistance that these generous and compassionate volunteers provide." -David Nocenti, Executive Director
 
What can you do?

Tutor, Train, or Teach!
We have several education-focused opportunities:
-Enjoy working with young children? Volunteer to be a Classroom Aide in one of our Childcare Centers that serve 2-4 year olds.
-The SATs are approaching quickly! Our College Readiness Program is looking for Kaplan trained SAT tutors to help small groups prepare.
-Wise words: Share your experiences with a group of students in our College Readiness or Adult Education Programs. Health and Science careers are especially welcomed.

Save the Date:
April 16
Come donate blood on April 16 from 9am-2:30pm at 237 East 104th Street. Please spread the word!
 
Save the Date:
May 22
On May 22 we are having our 18th Annual Ethnic Festival! Come out and celebrate with the East Harlem community. If you would like to learn more about the event or how to get involved please contact us at volunteers@unionsett.org

Keep Updated!
Visit our website, www.unionsettlement.org, to find out more about our programs and services. If you are interested in any of our highlighted opportunities or would like to find out about other volunteer openings, check out our opportunity list.


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