Volunteer for Learn United

The United Way of Allen County has issued a callout for adult volunteers for the 2010 - 2011 Classroom Buddy Program. Volunteers will be paired with students K - 3rd grade for weekly one-hour sessions.

This is a great opportunity to help boost reading skills and change the lives of children in Allen County -- see the United Way's Learn United website for more information.

Suddenly Stories on Saturday

This Saturday, join our volunteers for songs, stories and crafts.

East Asian Folktales @ 11 a.m.
Fun with Food! @ 2 p.m.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Have you always wanted to be involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization, but thought you didn't have the time? Well, there are a variety of ways to make a difference in a child's life with just one to two hours a month! There is the Lunch Buddy Program, the Sports Buddy Program, the Arts Buddy Program or the First Friends Program. Being a mentor impacts a child's life in so many positive ways! Don't keep a child waiting any longer ~ do it! Call 456-1600 today to ask about a program that will fit into your schedule!

STAMP OUT HUNGER TOMORROW

The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold their 18th annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive TOMORROW, May 8th. This is the largest one day food drive in the nation. It is easy to participate: just fill the bag, provided to you by your postal carrier, with canned food and other non-perishable items. Leave it out by your mailbox TOMORROW, May 8th! That's it! Help the NALC reach its goal of ONE BILLION POUNDS of food collected!

Suddenly Stories!

Join our volunteers for Suddenly Stories this Saturday morning at 10am. The theme for this program is The Amazing Alphabet! Families with children of all ages are invited to listen to stories, songs and rhymes shared by our volunteers. Stay after the story session for a special bear craft project.

Suddenly Stories!

Join our volunteers for Suddenly Stories this Saturday morning at 10am. The theme for this program is Bears, Bears, Bears! Families with children of all ages are invited to listen to stories, songs and rhymes shared by our volunteers. Stay after the story session for a special bear craft project.

We are looking for a good Paws to Read helper

PAWS to Read is a program in which trained & certified therapy dogs and their handlers assist children from pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in developing their reading skills. This program is tremendously successful and encourages youngsters to enjoy reading when they otherwise might not.

But it's not all about the dogs -- we also need PAWS attendants to monitor sign-ups and the flow of readers to and from the reading area in Children's Services. If you like working around children and canines and are able to volunteer on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:45, call our Volunteer Services manager, Sandy Screeton, at (260) 421-1233.