Communities in Schools 
125 W. Exchange Pl, Kalamazoo · www.kcis.us
Bagels & Books Volunteers – Always a popular event, Bagels and Books provides a one time, one hour opportunity for volunteers to come into the schools and spend some time with a class of students. We’ll give you the books and a bagel (and coffee!); all you need to give is one hour of your day to enjoy interaction between you and KPS students.
Sign up for either day (or both!):
- Thursday, July 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Northeastern Elementary School (2433 Gertrude Lane)
- Thursday, July 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Prairie Ridge Elementary School (2294 S. 9th Street)
Both schools have 25 classrooms with kids from Kindergarten through 5th grade. We’re looking for 50 volunteers to sign up and share the joy of reading with a class of students.
Contact Information: Please contact Coco Cook via email or Diane Kievit via email. You can also call our main office at (269) 337-1601, ext. 224, to sign up to read on one or both of these dates.
City of Kalamazoo Department of Parks and Recreation
251 Mills St, Kalamazoo · www.kalamazoocity.org
Soccer Coach – Work with 4th & 5th grade coed Soccer league. This is fun & non-competitive after school league. It is a 6 week league among KPS schools. Hours: Depending on the number of teams, games will be once/week and sometimes twice/week. Practices after school and based on coach preference. Fall program. Sept 1- Oct 28, 2011. Minimum age: 14
Contact Information: Pete Aerts, 269-337-8191, via email
Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Event Helper – This is a fun event for volunteers! You may assist with registration, spotting, measuring, recording scores, and assist at scorers table. Location: Mayors’ Riverfront Park, 251 Mills St. Hours: Sept. 18, 2011 [11-2:30pm] Minimum age: 16
Contact Information: Leslie Neuman, 269-337-8191, via email
Harvest Fest Event Helper – Harvest Fest is a one-time event held at the Farmer’s Market on Bank St and Upjohn Park. Groups of volunteers are needed to do a Trunk or Treat, assist with arts and crafts projects, set-up and tear down tents, signs and run games. Hours: Oct 22, 2011, event time [11-2pm], setup [8:30-11am], tear down [2-3pm]. Minimum age: 14
Contact Information: Leslie Neuman, 269-337-8191, via email
Richland Area Community Center
9400 E CD Ave, Richland · www.richlandareacc.org
Secretary – Answer phones, greet guests, update calendars and share ideas for bringing teens to the center. Hours: Flexible, Mon-Tue [9-5]. Minimum age: 14
Contact Information: Dawn Millar, 269-629-9430, via email
Babysitter Club Assistant Leader – The Babysitter Club is for new and experienced babysitter’s to learn, network and have fun. Help manage and run workshops and events. Brainstorm activities and events. Hours: Flexible, meetings are held once/month. Minimum age: 14
Contact Information: Dawn Millar, 269-629-9430, via email
Activities Assistant – Help run activities and programs for daily meetings, children’s events, teenager events, mom-to-moms ales, senior events and other various classes. Hours: Flexible, depending upon event. Minimum age: 14
Contact Information: Dawn Millar, 269-629-9430, via email
Grounds Maintenance – Help with maintaining the outside of the center. Trim trees, pick up garbage, identify anything broken. Hours: Flexible, Mon-Thu [9-5]. Minimum age: 14
Contact Information: Dawn Millar, 269-629-9430, via email
Vineyard Outreach Ministry
811 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo · www.vineyardoutreachministry.org
Outdoor Maintenance & Garden Volunteers – Vineyard Outreach Ministry Volunteers needed throughout the year for garden and yard maintenance during the spring, summer and fall and snow shoveling during the winter. Hours: Flexible. Minimum age: 18
Contact Information: Catherine Dance, 269-349-2388, via email