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Volunteer News
Vol. V, No. 9 March 21, 2012
Volunteer Center of Burlington County
"Your Partner in Volunteerism"
(609) 894-9311 x 1492 / (609) 222-9311 x 1492
Volunteer Center of Burlington County is a private, nonprofit, community based organization serving area residents & organizations since 1996.
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Here's to all volunteers, those dedicated people who believe in all work and no pay.
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This issue of Volunteer News sponsored by
Bradley Funeral Home
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Joseph M. Laufer College Scholarship
"Recognizing Outstanding Student Community Service"
2012 Joe Laufer College Scholarship available now
Criteria:
- Must be a graduating senior, residing in Burlington County and graduating from a Burlington County High School.
- Must demonstrate a commitment to community service, leadership and academic achievement (in order of priority).
- Must be recommended by one school official and one community leader.
If necessary, one page, typed and double-spaced, may be attached to this form.
Supported by The Haines Family Foundation, The Laufer Family, and the Volunteer Center of Burlington County.
2012 Scholarship Awards:
Two - $5,000 Awards
Four- $3,000 Awards
Past Recipients 2009 Jennifer Bhiro Northern Burlington High School 
VCBCKim Mattson - president, Joe Laufer, Jennifer Bhiro
2010 Tyler Brent
Rancocas Valley Regional High School
VCBC Tyler Brent and Joe Laufer 2011 Brain Delancy Shanwnee High School Lauren Wood Seneca High school Brandon Pugh Morrestown High school  VCBC
Joe Laufer, Brain Delancy, Lauren Wood, Brandon Pugh, Holly Haines
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Volunteer Center of Burlington County
Sponsors
Bradley Funeral Home
The Haines Family Foundation
The Laufer Family
Pine Island Cranberry Company, Inc.
The Shrom Family
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Welcome Spring 2012
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American Youth Literacy Foundation mission is to help all American children become literate before they reach the end of 5th grade by providing simple, phonics-based tools and reading curricula, together with training and support, to parents, teachers, tutors and organizations that work directly with students in need.
In support of our mission, Youth Lit develops and directs free after school tutoring programs in association with public libraries, YMCA's and other community outreach organizations. Most of our tutors are high school student volunteers who are earning community service credits while making a valuable contribution to their communities
In 2011 we provided free tutoring at locations throughout Montgomery County, PA and Burlington, Mercer and Camden County, NJ. We work in association with local YMCA's, public libraries and other non-profit organizations.
Any high school or college undergrad student who is interested in becoming a tutor can visit our website at www.YouthLit.org. A 16 hour online training requirement applies.
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Friend of the Volunteer Center
Norma Blake
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Kate's Place, Inc. is a nonprofit social program that provides a safe and friendly environment for developmentally delayed teens and young adults 18 and above. The program currently takes place in Moorestown on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2:00 to 6:00pm with the possibility of extending to Tuesdays and Thursdays in the near future. We are in need of compassionate volunteers. For further information e-mail katesplaceinc@comcast.net or call (609) 694-5949. Website: www.kates-place-nj.org
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American Red Cross/Burlington County Chapter - Volunteers are needed to help in Disaster Assistance and Blood Services. Volunteers in Disaster Assistance are trained and able to respond to local disasters and assist in shelters. Blood Services volunteers assist with registration and refreshments at Blood Drives; or transporting blood for processing. High school youth can participate in youth group activities and Red Cross projects. Volunteer orientations are held monthly - to attend and learn more about opportunities in the Red Cross call 609 267-9595 to register.
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The Volunteer Center is now a member of Making Visions Possible (MVP) School Based Youth Services Program - School and Community Liaison Board at Willingboro High School.
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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Burlington County is looking for persons 55+ to volunteer in diverse programs such as: health insurance counseling, literacy, tutoring and mentoring, to mention a few. Free RSVP membership provides supplemental accident insurance. For more information contact Karen Bennett, (609) 894-9311 x 1498, (856) 222-9311 x 1498, kbennett@bcc.edu
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New Jersey Trail Ride Association (NJTRA) was established in 1971 to promote the sport of distance riding and driving. Blessed with miles of riding trails in Wharton and Brendan Byrne State Forest the NJTRA hosts a number of rides and drives each year in both Competitive Trail and Endurance discipline.  VCBC
NJTRA volunteers are not limited to horse owners, riders or members. We have many volunteers within our organization who do not own horses. It takes a lot of people to run a ride and our volunteers serve as recorders, water brew, pulse and respiration crew, provide trail and event hospitality, HAM radio operations, road crossing personnel and checkpoint spotters. NJTRA encourages family participation at all events to ensure a safe but also an enjoyable event for everyone.  VCBC
For more information and to become involved email fwb6650@aol.com www.njtrailride.org  VCBC
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3rd Annual Philadelphia Walk for Water - March 24th Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Time: Registration at 7:30-8:45 AM Walk/Run begins at 9:00 AM Place: Martin Luther King Drive (Start near the Philadelphia Art Museum) www.ksmministries.com/index.htm The International Observance of World Water Day is an initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a targeted date to heighten awareness of water issues around the globe. |
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Making a Difference
Volunteers involved with cause related writing.
Mission statements, brochures, grantwriting, newsletters, op-ed articles, letters to the editor, blogs, powerpoint scripts, media releases, public testimony, position papers...
Easy reading is damn hard writing.
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. - Mark Twain
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Alice Paul Institute Cleanup Day - March 31
Mt. Laurel, N.J. -- Help spruce up the grounds at Paulsdale, the birthplace and family home of New Jersey's most famous suffragist, Alice Stokes Paul.
The Alice Paul Institute needs volunteers 12 and older to help pick up branches and clear the property of debris at Paulsdale, 128 Hooton Rd., Mt. Laurel, on cleanup day, Saturday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon (weather permitting.) Bring gloves, rakes, hedge clippers and other gardening tools and dress for the weather.
To sign up for cleanup day or for information, call 856-231-1885 or e-mail info@alicepaul.org
The Alice Paul Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about the life and work of New Jersey's most famous suffragist, Alice Stokes Paul (1885-1977), author of the Equal Rights Amendment, founder of the National Woman's Party, and a lifelong activist for women's equality. The mission of the Alice Paul Institute is to promote full gender equality through education, development and empowerment of leaders. The legacy of Alice Paul provides the foundation and the beacon to develop critical leadership skills and inspire others to become agents of positive change. Paulsdale, Alice Paul's birthplace and family home in Mount Laurel, is a National Historic Landmark and serves as a center for celebrating women's history and leadership.
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Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Walk Saturday, April 28th 9 am - 12 pm In recognition of Mental Health Month, Partners for Kids & Families, Family Support Organization, and its Youth Partnership will host the 3rd Annual Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Walk to bring awareness and understanding of Children's Mental Health. Joining us at Green Acres Park in Burlington Township, New Jersey for a morning filled with fun activities, food and resources. For more information, please contact Sharon McMillon, Community Resource Director, Partners for Kids & Families at 609-518-6800 est. 2233.
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Every spring is the only spring - a perpetual astonishment.
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New Borns in Need Serving all God's Children - WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO * We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity. * We provide customized clothing and items for premature babies. * We provide essential baby items for the economically disadvantaged. * We provide bereavement/burial layettes for infant and fetal demise. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP? * Volunteer to knit, crochet, sew, quilt or package store-bought items. * Donate baby items. * Have a diaper drive or baby shower. * Make a financial donation. * Join us at a meeting listed below. SUGGESTED ITEMS NEEDED: Blankets/Quilts Sleepers,Gowns, Handmade burial layettes, Onesies, Burp cloths Outfits Wipes, Comfort toys, Baby wash or Ivory soap, Postage stamps, Strollers Cribs/Mattresses, Pack 'n Play, Diapers, Booties/Socks. Meeting Information: Second Friday of the month 2pm - 5pm at Virtua Center for Women, Lumberton Plaza, Rte. 38 East, Lumberton, NJ 08048 Contact: Director Charlene Delanoy P.O. Box 332 Chatsworth, NJ 08019 Phone: 609-575-9589 E-mail: burlingtoncounty@newbornsinneed.org Website: www.newbornsinneed.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burlington-County-Newborns-in-Need/101486969952529 |
In Your Own Backyard
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.
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Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. CoCoRaHS is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow). By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive Web-site, our aim is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education and research applications. We are now in all fifty states.  VCBC
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Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature. ~Gerard de Nerva
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Volunteer Center Board of Directors
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The Volunteer Center of Burlington County is determined to be a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. It is affiliated with RSVP Burlington County, DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Associations) of Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties, NJ Governor's Office of Volunteerism, Association of New Jersey Volunteer Centers, Points of Light Institute/Hands On Network, Volunteer Center National Network and BUCOAD (Burlington County Community Organizations Active in Disasters)
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I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. ~Edward Everett Hale
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