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Do you know what kind of caterpillars these are? They are monarch butterfly caterpillars, and they need your help to survive! Did you know our staff member, Rhonda Brady, is a monarch expert? If you have any questions about what you can do to help with the survival of this species, call Rhonda at 309-737-3073.
And if any of the activities below interest you--or if you'd like to discuss starting up new activities that aren't mentioned, call 309-737-3073 (Knox/Warren) or 309-793-4425 (QCA).
Want to watch a time-lapse video of monarch metamorphosis? Follow this link.
The Quad City Animal Welfare Center needs help mailing out invitations to its annual Mutt Strut event. This is a large mailing and many hands will make light work.
Monday, August 8th
9:30 a.m. - ?
(If folks wish to stay through the afternoon, pizza will be ordered for lunch!)
724 W. 2nd Ave.
Milan, IL
Can you help? Call 309-793-4425
I don't know where the woman is the photo is answering phones, but it's not at The Arc of the Quad Cities
which needs help
Friday, August 12th and Monday-Friday, August 15th-19th
4016 - 9th Street
Rock Island
The Arc office is open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Can you help just 2 or 3 hours during the week? Call 309-793-4425.
The Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island has quite a few volunteer openings Gardens
Weed Warriors wanted - please join us in the never ending battle against weeds that just won't die! Great for stress management and releasing pent up energy - work alongside our garden team, learn as you go and help keep our gardens beautiful! Shifts are Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. - Noon and 1-4 p.m.; other time slots can be accommodated. Be sure to dress according to the weather and wear closed-toe shoes for safety. We have the tools-we just need you!
Admissions & Gift Shop
Our gift shop is seeking a cashier for Monday mornings from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The front desk is a great place to meet new people from all over the country, as well as your own backyard. Tasks include welcoming guests and taking admission and gift shop payments. Full training will be provided. Timeslot can be filled once a month or as often as you like.
Education
Our education department is seeking individuals comfortable giving presentations, learning programs, and giving tours for school groups or adult programming. We are in special need of Sunday afternoon educational leaders the first Sunday of every month to help facilitate children's activities and crafts.
August 7, 1-3 p.m.: Sunday Funday Family programming
July 31, 1-3 p.m.: Mississippi Madness, learning about the river
Special Events
Little Conductors Day is Sunday, August 14, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and we need 5 volunteers to help with kids crafts.
The Quad City Botanical Center is seeking volunteers to serve on committees - a number of opportunities are available.
Call 309-793-4425 for more information
Silver Linings Bell Choir performs on Thursday afternoons throughout the summer. You are welcome to join the audience at these free concerts:
Thursday, Aug. 4th 1:15 p.m., Iowa Masonic Home, Bettendorf
Thursday, Aug. 11th, 2:00 p.m., Davenport Lutheran Home
New bell ringers are encouraged to join the Bell Choir. If the group (which practices Thursday mornings at CASI)
gets a few more players, they can add an entire octave of bells to their arrangements! Plus, this is a great group with a great sound! Listen to a bit of one of their rehearsals--click HERE!
Want more information? Call 309-793-4425
We have hundreds of ways you can volunteer that aren't in this newsletter. In the QCA: 309-793-4425; in Knox and Warren Counties: 309-737-3073.
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