Service Stay-cation

Are your friends going to exciting places for summer vacation while you have to stay home?  Are you depressed that you have no money for that plane ticket for an exotic vacation?  Do you think summer will be boring?

Never fear, we have a solution to cheer you up and make this summer memorable. This summer you have an opportunity to build self-esteem, develop problem solving skills, gain experience as you build a resume, and learn the value of helping others.

Volunteer in the Cedar Valley!

Some possibilities include:

•        Teach games, dances, or sports to youth at the Boys and Girls Club
•        Entertain residents at a local nursing home or at Country View
•        Cook and serve a meal at the Salvation Army or the Catholic Worker
         House
•        Stock shelves at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank
•        Clean up litter in your neighborhood
•        Make play-dough and take it to a local pre-school
•        Do data entry or type for a local non-profit

These are but a few suggestions. To secure volunteer opportunities call the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at 272-2087 or email information@vccv.org. Volunteer opportunities may also be accessed at www.vccv.org.

Remember, a sun tan will fade quickly. Your contribution to making the community a better place will last a long time in the hearts and mind of those you help.