Thursday, November 15, 2012
Here's some important information and where to register to become a volunteer.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Gloria Casas
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Feed My Starving Children unofficially opened the Libertyville office Wednesday, holding its first meal-packing session. The Christian nonprofit works with volunteers to help combat hunger throughout the world. It relies on volunteers to help pack food and provide donations for its mission. If you are interested in volunteering, here is some basic information: Volunteering Volunteers must register with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) on its website. You can register as an individual, family or group. Sign up is being taken now for December dates, according to the website. What you can expect Volunteers must go through a brief orientation explaining the mission and giving information about hunger. Then groups head to another area to …
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Share your thoughts and opinions on our Moms Talk Question of the Day.
Q: How do you juggle volunteering, working full time and family life? A: You tell us. Login in the upper right hand corner. It's free and only takes about 20 seconds. Then comment on this article. Share your views and get some advice. The Libertyville Moms Council will be sharing their insights along with you. Here's how two Libertyville moms work their magic: Planning Ahead Jeannine Phillips, a full-time working mother of two, says that for her, it’s all about the planning. “Usually I’m gone at least one day a week, if not more,” Phillips says. “I’ll be out of state as well as traveling within the Chicago area, sometimes as much as four or five days.” Both of Phillips’ sons attend pre-school programs at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in …
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Balance and planning help local moms find time to volunteer.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Sara Eriksen
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Recently, the media has been showcasing a surge in busy moms who are “just saying no” to volunteering. Local moms tell Patch how they still find it important to help when they can, but that everyone has to know their limits. Helping Hands Libertyville mom, Kerry Nowicki, attributes her ability to volunteer at her children’s schools and church to her husband’s willingness to help. “I couldn’t do a lot of the stuff I do without the support of my husband,” Nowicki says. “We don’t have family nearby. Often when I have to say no is when it’s during the day. I can’t justify paying someone to watch the kids so I can go and volunteer.” Nowicki, a stay-at-home mom of three children ages 8, 6, and 3, is on the board that oversees the early childhood…
Good Days
8:41 pm on Saturday, July 23, 2011
It can be difficult at times balancing everything nowadays. I work with Good Days from Chronic Disease Fund, an organization dedicated to helping chronic disease patients. We need volunteers just like you. Check out our website to find ways you can help. http://www.gooddaysfromcdf.org/ more ›