Wish Upon A Hero Needs Volunteers to assist with Ally’s Birthday Wish – 2/19/2012

Ally’s Birthday Wish 2nd Annual Event will be held on February 19th, 2012 at the Aloft Hotel Ballroom in Mount Laurel, NJ, from 1:00 pm to 5:00pm

Our Mission: “Wish Upon A Hero (wishuponahero.com) is an online social helping network that empowers individuals, charities and business to grant the wishes of those in need.” Wish Upon A Hero Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization.

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life through celebrations and the contributions of people who care. Our cause is the direct wish of a young girl, named Ally, who is grateful for the wonderful things in her life. Ally simple wants to show her gratitude by helping less fortunate children experience joys that they might not otherwise experience. With your help, Ally’s birthday wish can come true.
Ally’s Birthday Wish originated when Ally was trying to decide how she would celebrate her birthday. Her wish was simple-to have an ordinary party at her home where, instead of gifts, she would ask for donations. She planned to use the donations to help a local child, one battling a serious illness, have a fun day because he or she needed it more than Ally did. Her wish started small but as her parent’s explored ways to make her wish come true it became bigger than Ally ever dreamed possible. Thanks to the generosity of individuals at the Aloft Hotel in Mt. Laurel and many other caring people, the “simple” birthday will be held in the Aloft Hotel Ballroom which seats more than 400 people! Ally and her family now have hopes of raising enough money to truly help several sick children enjoy a much need family outing/vacation that would have not been possible otherwise.
Ally’s Birthday Wish 2nd Annual Event will be held on February 19th, 2012 at the Aloft Hotel Ballroom in Mount Laurel, NJ, from 1:00 pm to 5:00pm

Become a Volunteer
Please consider joining the residents of South New Jersey and surrounding communities, family, friends and area business for this very worthy cause. With your help and the generous support of the community we can help ease the suffering of children in the South New Jersey area.
Please consider supporting Ally’s Birthday Wish on February 19th by Volunteering, Volunteers need to assist with:
Greeters, face painting simple designs (hearts, stars, flowers, etc.),balloon making, assisting with food distribution, set up and clean up, working with DJ for line dancing and games, temporary tattoo applications, and much more!!
For more information contact: Colleen at mackuse1@comcast.net
Please let Colleen know your top three choices and what time you can volunteer!!
All profits raised will go to South New Jersey Families that will be identified by Ally’s Birthday Wish in partnership with Wish Upon a Hero

2012 Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO walk-up volunteers on Race Day or Race weekend. As much as we appreciate your passion and generosity of your time and talent, an event of the magnitude of our Race requires the utmost planning, organization, and team assignments before Race Day.

Volunteer today by contacting iwant2volunteer@komenphiladelphia.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling 215-238-8900.

http://race.komenphiladelphia.org/race/race-info#VOLUNTEER

Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter – Need Dog and Cat Walkers – Other Volunteer Opportunities

We are a volunteer organization whose goal is to promote the health, happiness and adoptability of the shelter animals. We walk the dogs and play with the cats, and we’re always looking for new volunteers – 18 yrs or older

Visit:

http://fobcas.blogspot.com/p/volunteer-opportunities.html

New Jersey Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS), a volunteer weather observation program

New Jersey Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS), a volunteer weather observation program coordinated by the Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Middlesex County.

To volunteer visit:

http://www.cocorahs.org/State.aspx?state=NJ

Twin Oaks Community Service – New Ways to get Involved

New Year, New Ways to Get Involved
Did you resolve to help others in 2012? Twin Oaks would love to have your assistance! There are so many ways you can get involved – we’re sure there is one perfect for you:

1. Volunteer
Donate your time to Twin Oaks – check out our volunteer options at
http://twinoakscs.org/get-involved/volunteer

2. Connect Online
Stay informed and spread the word – join our online communities on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr!

3. Hold Your Own Drive
We will provide you with all the necessary tools to run your own donation drive (food, personal care items, clothes, diapers, backpacks etc.) from your home, school or office. Learn more here.

4. Donate Online
With just a few clicks of your mouse, you can make a BIG difference. Donate online today.

5. Participate in an Upcoming Event
Our Diaper Derby and Haddonfield Progressive Dinner are right around the corner – stay tuned on ways you can help!

Questions? Contact our Development Department at 609.267.5928.
http://twinoakscs.org/new-year-new-ways-to-get-involved

The Snuggles Project – Giving Comfort to Shelter Animals

The Snuggles Project was founded by our president and founder, Rae French, in 1996 because of her heartfelt need to do something for the innocent victims who find themselves in animal shelters without a bit of comfort to call their own. Picturing them in their hard cold cells made her heart ache to do something to help. So she got the idea of security blankets for shelter animals. The security blankets are called “Snuggles.”

The Snuggles Project remains a very popular program of Hugs for Homeless Animals. Since its inception we have provided more than 500,000 Snuggles to shelter animals around the world. That number is continuing to grow.

We welcome your participation. Please read about the program and how to participate. It is important to understand that the future of the project depends on everyone understanding and abiding by the rules of participation.

Visit:http://www.snugglesproject.org/project-overview/

Hugs for Homeless Animals
Attn: Snuggles Project

PO Box 231024
Portland, Oregon 97281-1024
Tel: (888) 483-8180
Fax: (888) 483-8079

GenerationOn – Attention young people – kids – teens and parents, teachers and organization

follow Generation On – generationOn is the global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids to make their mark on the world. As the youth division of Points of Light Institute, generationOn has brought the nation’s leading youth service organizations and programs under one umbrella including New York-based Ch…ildren for Children, The League, Learning to Give, Points of Light Institute’s Kids Care Clubs, HandsOn Schools, and HandsOn Network’s youth-driven programs. By partnering with teachers, parents, schools, community organizations and businesses, generationOn gives kids the opportunity to see firsthand the issues in their communities and the tools and resources they need to respond and become part of the solution.
GenerationOn was built on the foundation created by Children for Children, a nonprofit founded by Silda Wall Spitzer that created opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to Grow Involved through volunteering and service-learning programs that instilled a lifelong commitment to service. Children for Children combined with Points of Light Institute in June 2009 and brought together several other youth service organizations, including the LEAGUE and Learning to Give, to officially become generationOn in October 2010. As the youth activation division of Points of Light Institute, generationOn has sparked a national movement, building on the pioneering programming begun with Silda’s vision more than 15 years ago.

Twin Oaks Community Services

is a community mental health agency offering mentalhealth and social services to people of all ages. Volunteers are needed for boardand office work, counseling, support, client education, fund raising, and literacy volunteers to help high functioning mentally ill adults with reading/ writing skills to prepare them to further their education or enter into the work force. Call 609-267-5928 x 186.

http://twinoakscs.org/

The Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial Wants YOU!

Did you ever think of being a volunteer? On a Battleship?
The Award Winning Battleship New Jersey Volunteer Program is currentlyrecruiting new members. We can use your help as a librarian, office or curatorialassistant, maintenance and restoration worker, lecturer, or tour guide. We can work within your schedule. You can work weekends, weekdays,
or evening events. Not sure how you can help? We will train you.
Join the Final Crew of our nation’s most decorated battleship!
Contact The Battleship Volunteer Department
At 856-966-1652 x.224
www.battleshipnewjersey.org
The Battleship
New Jersey Museum &
Memorial Wants YOU!

Ironman U.S. Championship – Volunteer Team Program

The in New Jersey and New York City. Ironman is the world’s most challenging and exciting Triathlon. The 140.6 mile race course consists of a 2.4 mile swim in the Hudson River, 112 mile bike ride on the Palisades Parkway and a 26.2 mile run through the Palisades Park system, with athletes running across the George Washington Bridge and finishing in New York City’s Riverside Park.

The Ironman Foundation is able to make a charitable contribution to approved registered 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2) for fulfilling their commitment to provide volunteers for the Ironman U.S. Championships.

WHAT IS THE VOLUNTEER TEAM PROGRAM?
Volunteers are the backbone of the Ironman experience. The Volunteer Team Program (VTP) is a way for your non-profit to be part of this exciting and unique race. Race organizers will select community and corporate based organizations to staff key areas of the Ironman race and race weekend. From aid stations to registration, starting line to finish line, and hospitality to athlete recovery, the VTP is a way for your group to be part of tri-state sports history. Volunteer groups of 20-100 people bring this exciting event to life. Share the experience; be part of Ironman.

WHAT IS MY ORGANIZATIONS COMMITMENT?

Your organizations first responsibility is to select a Team Captain. The Team Captain is responsible for recruiting and organizing the volunteers for your group.

Next, is to provide the minimum number of volunteers necessary to cover your assigned areas.
o A minimum of 20 volunteers per shift (minimum of 4 hours)
o Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age

WHAT’S IN IT FOR MY ORGANIZATION?
Donation: The Ironman Foundation will provide a donation to approved organizations based on the number of volunteers provided and number of shifts your group works on race weekend.

Team Building: This is an ideal way for your group to come together around helping athletes in the world’s toughest triathlon.
Publicity for Your Group: All volunteer groups will be part of the Ironman publicity effort. We want to help your group in your PR efforts.
WHERE CAN MY ORGANIZATION WORK RACE WEEKEND?
Responsibilities for race weekend vary depending on the volunteer locations. Locations will be available in New Jersey (Bergan County), New York (Rockland County) and in Manhattan. Volunteer groups will be able to choose a location based on the number of volunteers in your group and accessibility to specific areas.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Contact Sarah Labowsky at nyc@ironmanvolunteers.com or 212-691-2200.