Heart of Illinois United Way
Volunteer Opportunities & Upcoming Events
If you would like to participate as a volunteer, please see the Agency Volunteer Opportunities submitted each quarter by our partner agencies. To better serve the agency’s need, please provide contact information, the number of volunteers you have, and the amount of time you can dedicate to a project.
Do you have an event not listed here?
Member Agencies can email their event information to Gina Edwards at gina.edwards@unitedway.org. A specific date is needed for all listings. If you have any questions, please call 309/674-5181, ext. 234. Thank you!
Agency Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Events
July 10: Splash for Cash, Easter Seals.
Saturday, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Splashdown, East Peoria. Call 309-686-1177 for more information.
July 13: Duck Race Press Conference, The Center for Prevention of Abuse.
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Par-A-Dice. Contact Lisa Prather at 309-691-0551 ext. 254 for more information.
July 12: Boy Scout Golf Classic, W.D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Enjoy a great day of golf, and help support Scouting in Central Illinois! You can do both by signing up for the 2010 Boy Scout Golf Classic. When you participate you help support the cost of the Scouting program in the W. D. Boyce Council. Contact Nick Williams at nwilliams@wdboyce.org or 309-673-6136 for more information.
July 15: Seniors on the Go, Hult Center for Health Education.
Health education seminar for seniors 55+. Cholesterol lipid management: Medications, nutrition and exercise from 10:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Parkinson’ and Seniors from 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Reservations required: 309-692-6650.
July 21: TCRC Golf Classic, Tazewell County Resource Centers, Inc. (TCRC)
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. registration, 12:00 p.m. shotgun start at Pine Lakes Golf Club in Washington, IL. This event includes 18 holes of golf, skill competitions, cash prizes, and an awards BBQ after play. The entry fee is $75.00 per golfer. Proceeds from the annual Golf Classic support the programs at TCRC that benefit the children and adults from our community who are impacted by developmental disabilities and visual impairments. Contact Mark Bourland at 309-347-7148 or mark@tcrcorg.com for more information.
July 23: Over the Edge, W.D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America.
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the W. D. Boyce Council, with the sponsorship of Better Banks and Maui Jim Sunglasses, will host a rappelling event from the roof of Civic Center Plaza. The event will benefit the ScoutREACH program of the W. D. Boyce Council and provide Scouts the opportunity to experience a Canadian wilderness trek. Contact Nick Williams at nwilliams@wdboyce.org or 309-673-6136 for more information.
July 24: Walk With Me, Easter Seals.
Saturday at Cornbelter’s Stadium, Normal. Call 309-686-1177 for more information.
July 31: Kid’s Day, Crittenton Centers.
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. This event includes many children’s activities such as: space walk, fencing and karate demos, face painting, balloon figures, games and a dunk tank that will feature well known community members. Also featured at Kid’s Day is Child Safety Services with finger print identification for children, dental health screenings, child development information and other family services. Call Jennifer Simmons at 309-674-0105 ext. 210 for more information.
August 7: Mad Dash, GENeration United.
The GEN U Mad Dash is a competitive adventure and rewarding community project rolled into one! This never-seen-before event is a fundraiser for Heart of Illinois United Way’s (HOIUW) 2010 Campaign! On August 7, 2010, teams of 2-4 (ages 18+, athletic ability not required) will race against the clock to solve clues in order to complete exciting challenges throughout the Peoria area and experience some of HOIUW’s partner agencies in a unique way! Contact Lea Ann Heuser at 309-674-5181 for more information.
August 10: Golf and Tennis Classic, Easter Seals.
Golf: WeaverRidge Golf Club. Tennis: Country Club of Peoria. Call 309-686-1177 for more information.
August 12: Duck Race Soiree, The Center for Prevention of Abuse.
Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Par-A-Dice. Contact Lisa Prather at 309-691-0551 ext. 254 for more information.
August 19: Seniors on the Go, Hult Center for Health Education.
Health education seminar for seniors 55+. Diabetes and Heart Disease seminar from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Dealing with stress, anxiety and depression seminar from 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Reservations required. Call Renae Crank at 309-692-6650 to make a reservation or to get more information.
August 25: FamilyCore Play for the Cause Golf Outing, Counseling & Family Services – FamilyCore.
Pine Lakes Golf Course on Wednesday, August 25th 11:00 a.m. registration. Contact Debbie Ryva at 309-676-2400 for more information.
August 26: Duck Tagging, The Center for Prevention of Abuse.
Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Center for Prevention of Abuse. Contact Lisa Prather at 309-691-0551 ext. 254 for more information.
August 28: Dan Fogelberg Tribute Concert, Cancer Center for Healthy Living.
The Dan Fogelberg Tribute Concert will feature Illinois’ finest artists at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, downtown Peoria on August 28, 2010. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and conclude around 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for floor seating, $25 for main level and $20 for balcony. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis and are available at www.cchlpeoria.org or by calling 309-693-8139.
August 29: Duck Race, The Center for Prevention of Abuse.
Festivities start at noon on Sunday and the race begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Peoria Riverfront. Contact Lisa Prather at 309-691-0551 ext. 254 for more information.
September 10: Kickoff Breakfast and Day of Caring, Heart of Illinois United Way.
The 2010 Day of Caring is scheduled to coincide with the campaign Kickoff Breakfast on Friday, September 10, 2010. This year’s Day of Caring is geared towards helping children and supporting issues related to food and hunger. Please contact Gina Edwards at 309-674-5181 for more information.
September 16: Seniors on the Go, Hult Center for Health Education.
Health education seminar for seniors 55+. A Mind of Its Own: The Heart’s Role in Mental Health seminar from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Urological Problems: Increased Incidence in Seniors seminar from 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Contact Renae Crank at 309-692-6650 for more information or to make a reservation (reservations required).
September 18: Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, W.D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America.
This event pays tribute to a local individual who has been involved in Scouting and has acted as a civil servant to the community. Contact Nick Williams at nwilliams@wdboyce.org or 309-673-6136 for more information.
October 1-3: 2010 Council Centennial Camporee, W.D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America.
More than 5,000 Scouts and their families will attend a weekend-long event full of activities and fun for all ages that will celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. Contact Nick Williams at nwilliams@wdboyce.org or 309-673-6136 for more information.