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Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Education - Project Read Community Literacy Program

WANTED — adults who would like to read and volunteers who want to assist them!
Be part of the change! For more information, view the flyer and contact Jenny Margarida: 618-222-5462 or mary.margarida@swic.edu.

Anderson Hospital Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in a volunteer opportunity?  Contact Anderson Hospital Auxiliary (288-5711) for more information.

Cambridge House of Maryville Seeking Volunteers

Resident Services Coordinator Kathy Tammen is asking for members of the public who might be interested in assisting with or leading certain activities with our residents.
Examples of activities include bingo calling, leading arts & crafts groups or various interest groups.  Anyone with a special skill, hobby, or talent is also encouraged to volunteer.  
Volunteer hours are flexible, and are available during weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays.  Volunteers of all ages are welcome, especially those who are in need of volunteer service hours for school districts or local churches.

For additional information or to inquire about becoming a volunteer, please contact Resident Services Coordinator Kathy Tammen at 618-288-2211 or by email.

Girl Scout Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Members - Volunteer as troop leaders, troop helpers, robotics coaches, day camp volunteers, and more!
Contact: Maureen Johnson 
4 Ginger Creek Parkway
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Phone: 800-345-6858

View the flyer for annual events that need volunteers

Hospice of Southern Illinois

Our volunteer programs are as varied as the needs of the patients and families. As a friend who pledges to be with them through the uncertainties of the weeks ahead, hospice volunteers offer patients and families a listening ear, a hand to hold, and the presence of a caring heart. https://hospice.org/VOLUNTEER/

Jarvis Senior Center

Volunteer is needed to call bingo on Friday's from 12:15 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. (You can pick a Friday or do them all). Businesses are welcome to sponsor Bingo. A Volunteer is also needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. to ride Senior Van and assist carrying groceries into homes.
Call Sherry at 667-2022 for more information.

Ministries Unlimited

Ministries Unlimited will need volunteers to help deliver Christmas boxes and gifts on December 21st at 9:00 A.M. The delivery location this year is the Troy United Methodist Church. Boxes will be packed December 17th - 20th at 9:00 A.M. daily, volunteers are needed for this as well. 
A cash donation goal of $40,000 has been set for this Christmas season.

For more information call the pantry at (618-505-5053).

Partners 4 Pets

Partners 4 Pets
Contact: Jennifer Daugherty
Phone: 618-540-PETS
Email: partnersforpetsvolunteers@gmail.com
Website: http://www.partnersforpetsil.org/

Special Olympics

Volunteers are the core of the Special Olympics program and we could not exist today without the time, energy, education and commitment of our volunteers. Special Olympics Illinois relies on people of all ages to help in every aspect of the program – both at the local and state level. Anyone 10 years or older can be a general Special Olympics volunteer and coaches must be at least 14 years of age or older. For more information, reach out to Steve Whitlatch at swhitlatch@soill.org or 618-654-6680.

St. Jacob Meals on Wheels

We are seeking volunteer drivers for St. Jacob Meals on Wheels route.  MOW also serves Highland, Marine and many surrounding areas. We would be open to drivers who are available once a week, one a month or as a substitute driver when needed. Meals are picked up at the hospital in Highland and delivered to homes in St.. Jacob.  It usually can be completed in about 1 hour. Please contact Mary Redshaw at 314-277-9296 for additional information or to volunteer.