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Volunteer Opportunity column for Dec. 16

One of the goals of United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for non-profit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams Counties.  The following are this week’s volunteer opportunities.

JUNIOR ACHEIVEMENT: VOLUNTERS NEEDED NOW

Factory workers and community leaders, bank tellers, engineers, top executives and small business owners, all are stepping into classrooms. In cities, suburbs, throughout the rural communities in Wisconsin, and around the world, these volunteers change students’ lives as Junior Achievement volunteers. Since 1988, Wisconsin students in kindergarten through 12th grade have been brought face to face with volunteers who have opened their eyes to business and economics through Junior Achievement. Volunteers should be 18 years of age or older. Here is a current list of schools that are in need of volunteers: Rudolph – One first grade class and one third grade class; Our Lady Queen of Heaven – One second grade class Alexander Middle School – more than 10 classes to fill, all grades; Vesper – One elementary class; Woodside Elementary – three second grade classes.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS REC DEPT:Teens 14-18 years old

Need some volunteer hours? Like to gain some GREAT work experience? Enjoy working with Children? If yes, then we have the perfect program for you. Become part of the Wisconsin Rapids Park & Recreation gymnastics team through the Teen for Kids program. Training and seasonal volunteer hours are available as gymnastics assistants. Opportunities are available year round. Qualifications: Mature, responsible and enthusiastic. An effort will be made to employ as many program assistants as possible.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Acorn Apartment Complex is in need of volunteers who would like to spend time with residents. Volunteers can help bake cookies, play a game or just share a conversation.

For further information on these listed openings, to register as a volunteer or if your non-profit organization offers volunteer opportunities, contact United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Volunteer Center at 715-421-0390 or go to our website at www.uwiw.org and click on “Volunteer.”