volunteer opportunities:
Life's Treasures Thrift Shop
317 S. Court street, medina
Volunteers welcome www.hospicewr.org
HMC Hospice of Medina County is pleased to offer Life's Treasures Thrift Shop. From furniture to clothing, décor, collectibles and more - everything in the shop is generously donated by community members. All proceeds directly benefit the patients and loved ones of HMC Medina County, an affiliate of Hospice of the Western Reserve. For more information, contact the shop at 330.723.2045. To get notified about upcoming sales, e-mail [email protected]
MEDINA COUNTY REINFORCEMENT PROGRAM——a little extra help
The Medina County Reinforcement Program registered as a charitable organization in 1989. Their mission is to provide intervention and tutor-ing for children ages 3 - 14. It is open to any child in Medina County who is struggling with academic skills, with emphasis on reading and math. Speech therapy is offered as needed. There is also an autism and profound disability class. Classrooms are staffed with a licensed teach-er, teaching assistant and a teen/college student aide. Partnerships with the library and Project Learn have been established. The bookmobile visits the school to allow children to check out books. Project Learns donates children's books for children to make selections to add to their personal libraries.
This year the program begins June 12 and ends July 15. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. The tuition is $300 with an additional cost of $50 for speech therapy. Jane Langol is the director, and the phone number is 330-725-5311.
Because we believe that every child who is struggling academically deserves the opportunity for extra help, each member of our MCRTA board personally donated enough to total $150 of the $300 tuition to provide a scholarship for a child who might otherwise be unable to attend. There will be a collection jar at the registra-tion table for accepting donations to make up the additional $150 to meet the tuition fee for one child. We can all probably remember having a student for whom a little extra help, attention, and class time could have made all the difference.
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Karla Robinson from Project:LEARN Organization: Project: LEARN of Medina County Contact: Karla Robinson, Executive Director Phone: 330-723-1314 E-Mail: [email protected] Address: 105 W. Liberty Street Medina, OH 44256 Project: LEARN Offers Training for Volunteer Tutors Change a life! Become a tutor! Project: LEARN offers training for potential volunteer tutors throughout the year. Project: LEARN’s mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities by helping adults improve fundamental skills in reading, problem solving, and the English language. Right now, we are experiencing a high demand for our services and we need more committed tutors who have the ability to connect and communicate with individuals who have not found success in the traditional classroom setting. We hear every day from adults who can no longer get a job without a high school diploma or their GED. We want to help get folks back to work by giving them the skills they need to pass the GED so they have a chance in this competitive job market. We also have a need for tutors who can help the many adults who contact us for assistance with learning English as a second language. We need men and women over the age of 21 with some college education and/or who have had teaching or training experience. Kathy Mesick, supervising tutor at the Medina location, states: “What is most important is that the tutor is willing to serve as a cheerleader for an adult learner. If you have a flexible schedule and a desire to help another adult to change his or her life, I promise every volunteer that they will find the experience very rewarding.” Tutor training session will be offered. We would love to meet with prospective tutors interested in working with any of our populations: GED students, basic literacy students, or students learning English as a Second Language. Training is free. Potential tutors from anywhere in Medina County are welcome—we have centers in Medina, Wadsworth, Brunswick, and Lodi. Please call 330-723-1314 or email [email protected] if you would like to register for a session, or if you have questions. If you can’t make one training session, we can make an appointment to see you at a more convenient time. About Project: LEARN Project: LEARN provides free tutoring for adult learners in literacy, math, English as a second language, and problem-solving skills. For over 32 years, Project: LEARN has worked to strengthen communities and enhance lives by helping adult learners throughout Medina County. The organization also operates three bookstores/tutoring centers, in Medina, Wadsworth and Brunswick, where donated books are sold to support our mission. For more information about Project: LEARN, contact Karla Robinson at 330/723-1314 or [email protected] . Project:LEARN - a wonderful way to volunteer at any time. Contact: Karla Robinson Executive Director Project: LEARN of Medina County 330-723-1324 [email protected] __________________________________________ |
SPCA:
MCRTA member (and our newsletter publisher) Carol Klingel gives many hours and much love to the Medina SPCA. She also does the SPCA newsletter, works in fundraising, and helps out at the shelter. Her husband Will is Mr. Everything at the shelter! Anything that needs to be done, Will does it! They were given an engraved brick with their names on it at the March dinner/auction. Congratulations!
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GIVING DOLLS: MCRTA member Carol Callahan enjoys making dolls for Jan Householder's "Giving Doll" organization. The dolls are made and given to children who need some comfort in their lives. Retired teacher, Jan Householder, founder & executive director of "The Giving Doll, Inc." Stop in at The Giving Doll Headquarters, 229 College Street, Wadsworth, Ohio. Volunteers, both sewers & non sewers, are needed and welcome. Jan was our 'Special Person' honored in our October Newsletter 2012. Check out: www.thegivingdoll.org.Giving ________________________________________ |
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Medina County ROCKS R eading O pportunities C reative K indergarten S uccess Medina County ROCKS could use your help with pre and post testing and session activities. It is an interactive workshop for parents and their kindergarten-age children. Parents will hear informational speakers while their children enjoy interactive learning. Parents and children will complete reading readiness activities together and will receive books and learning materials to take home. Workshops are held May, June & July in: Medina Buckeye Brunswick A wonderful opportunity for our teachers!! For more information contact: Dawn Roginski, Early Childhood Librarian 330-722-2590 Ext. 2608 or www.dawn-roginski.com/ ___________________________________________________________________ |
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Medina County District Library Each library has a variety of ways in which you can volunteer. If you have the time, we have an opportunity for you! Adult Library Volunteer provides service in various library departments and locations. Bookmates "bring the library" to people who cannot get there themselves because of age of disability. Contact: Library Volunteer Coordinator 330-722-2490 or contact the Volunteer Liaison at your local library 
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MEDINA COUNTY board of developmental disabilities
Volunteer Opportunities: You can make a difference! Your help makes possible the many events and programs that can enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.
There are many opportunities to volunteer for Special Events:
Field Trips Ice Cream Social
Fall Festival Special Arts Festival
Agency Celebrations Field Day
Community Events
Visit www.mcbdd.org
4691 Windfall Road
Medina, Ohio 44256
330-725-7751 Ext199 Nina Bayse
MEDINA COUNTY board of developmental disabilities
Volunteer Opportunities: You can make a difference! Your help makes possible the many events and programs that can enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.
There are many opportunities to volunteer for Special Events:
Field Trips Ice Cream Social
Fall Festival Special Arts Festival
Agency Celebrations Field Day
Community Events
Visit www.mcbdd.org
4691 Windfall Road
Medina, Ohio 44256
330-725-7751 Ext199 Nina Bayse
Compassionate Hospice Volunteers Needed!
Volunteer opportunities with Great Lakes Caring Hospice include:
* Providing companionship to hospice patients
*Offering pet therapy (pet training required)
*Sharing your talents (such as music, arts, and crafts)
*Providing bereavement or vigil support for our patients' families
*Attending and helping with our Tea to Remember events
*Interviewing & recording patients with our Life Stories Program
. . . and More!
We offer:
Placement in your area
Local Training
Flexible scheduling
Opportunities to anyone 17 years of age & up
Contact:
Shawna Bruno
Volunteer Coordinator
330-864-5700
Volunteer opportunities with Great Lakes Caring Hospice include:
* Providing companionship to hospice patients
*Offering pet therapy (pet training required)
*Sharing your talents (such as music, arts, and crafts)
*Providing bereavement or vigil support for our patients' families
*Attending and helping with our Tea to Remember events
*Interviewing & recording patients with our Life Stories Program
. . . and More!
We offer:
Placement in your area
Local Training
Flexible scheduling
Opportunities to anyone 17 years of age & up
Contact:
Shawna Bruno
Volunteer Coordinator
330-864-5700
