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This Valentine’s Day, Volunteer Fox Cities is sharing our heart for volunteerism and asking you to do the same! At Volunteer Fox Cities, you don’t have to choose between two causes close to your heart, or between three nonprofits whose missions you believe in — we support them all!
When you share your heart with Volunteer Fox Cities, your contribution goes further. We collaborate with community organizations and our nonprofit members to help identify their needs and connect volunteers to impactful opportunities right here in our community.
Will you share your heart with us?
*$28.54 value of a volunteer hour, determined by the Independent Sector
*$28.54 value of a volunteer hour, determined by the Independent Sector
*$28.54 value of a volunteer hour, determined by the Independent Sector
*$28.54 value of a volunteer hour, determined by the Independent Sector
VFC is always reimagining our programming to develop ways to best assist nonprofits with their volunteer needs. Our quarterly Give Back Events provide an element of fun and mystery, while unifying community members in giving back. Volunteers are involved in 3-4 hours of valuable community service work to assist nonprofits with volunteer projects to help them meet their missions. There is also an education aspect too, so participants learn about nonprofits and the important work that is going on in our community. 2021 saw the first calendar year where we were able to realize our goal of one larger Give Back Event per quarter. We now have opportunities for our corporate partners to be a part of a Give Back event 4 times per year.
“It was a great experience. Glad to be able to help.”
At Volunteer Fox Cities, we know that whatever the cause, whatever the mission — volunteers are the backbone of our community. That’s why we put so much effort into developing, coordinating, and promoting our services to support our partner nonprofits. Agencies can count on Volunteer Fox Cities to be their go-to resource for personalized recruitment, agency, and event support.
2021 saw service of nearly 100 nonprofit agencies serving the Fox Valley area. 2022 will see expansion to welcome over 20 agencies serving the Oshkosh area.
The Give Back Bus is a mobile volunteer movement, with a little mystery! Each Give Back Bus raises awareness for local causes, educates people on issues directly impacting their community, builds a sense of pride and teamwork for participants, and promotes a culture of civic engagement and responsibility. This program began rolling again in 2021 after halting due to COVID-19 precautions.
“My sister and my niece and nephew and I had a FANTASTIC time at the event!!”
Volunteer Fox Cities has developed Tech-ED for Older Adults, a no-cost technology education program for older adults, currently age 50+. The program offers free one-on-one learning sessions where participants can bring their electronic devices, or use an iPad available to borrow, and meet with an instructor who will walk them through any technology challenges they are facing. Sessions could include learning how to use email, video calling, safety features, popular apps and much more. The program also includes free classroom sessions for groups of two to five older adults. Participants learn how to access technology options, including FaceTime and Zoom.
The Retired & Senior Volunteer 55+ Program (RSVP) is an AmeriCorps Seniors program that offers individuals 55 and older volunteer opportunities at local nonprofit organizations. Volunteers use their skills & life experiences to serve our community. Volunteers make an impact in these key areas such as transportation, nutrition, companionship, housing, and fitness. Service may include activities such as providing transportation to medical appointments, placing phone calls to isolated older adults to increase social connection, building safe, affordable homes, and delivering meals to homebound elderly adults.
We are excited to announce the creation our new program that will offer families chances to be a part of volunteering days at least once a quarter — Branches!
Families will register to be a part of the program and have the opportunity to sign up for these family-friendly projects which will include volunteering and education. The program is currently in its final development stages with registration beginning soon. For more information, follow Volunteer Fox Cities on Facebook.
Volunteer Fox Cities shares our heart for volunteers and giving back each day. We connect people to create positive impacts and enrich the quality of life in the Fox Valley through our vast network of nonprofit members, corporate partners and expertise in volunteerism.
In 2021, Volunteer Fox Cities directly helped create an economic impact of well over $30,000 into the Fox Cities community. We need your help to increase that impact. Will you share your heart this year? Sign up to be a volunteer, give to our organization, and share this report with your community. When you share your heart, you’re giving back to those around you.
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