Now that the weather is warming, are you ready to try begin a new volunteer opportunity? Look below for new and ongoing requests. Of course, we have many, many opportunities that aren't included below. Want more information? Give us a call 309-793-4425 (QCA) or 309-737-3073 (Knox/Warren).

Blessings in a Backpack needs you!

Knox College students make up the majority of assemblers of the many bags of food that provide weekend meals for CUSD 205 low-income elementary students. Due to college spring break, extra help is needed
 

Tuesday, March 17
and/or
Tuesday, March 24
6 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church (basement)
 Galesburg 
 

At least 14 volunteers are needed for this fun and rewarding assembly-line activity.
 

Join us and make a difference in the nutrition of at-risk kids. For more information, call Rhonda: 309-737-3073 rbrady@wiaaa.org  

Adult Literacy Tutors needed. Our partners at adult literacy programs at Scott Community College (West Davenport Center) and Black Hawk College (L.I.F.E.) are seeking volunteers to tutor adults who would like to get their GED (now called HiSet in Iowa), become better parents or grandparents, or achieve more gainful employment.

Language tutors and Math tutors are both needed.
Scheduling is flexible. Training and support are provided. Interested? Call 309-793-4425
 

25 Years in the Quad Cities: Serving single-parent families without homes 

• Offering opportunities for growth and development
• Leading families into self-sufficient living

This great organization has helped over 777 families experiencing homelessness in the Quad Cities, including over 1,539 children.

It is seeking a volunteer or two that can volunteer for general clerical (answering phones, filing, data entry, etc.). If you'd like more information, 309-793-4425 jross@wiaaa.org

For more information on Humility of Mary Housing: http://humilityofmaryhousing.com/

 Volunteers are needed to assist with this hands-on simulation that gives young people the opportunity to explore career opportunities, lifestyle, and budget choices similar to those adults face. Sponsored by University of Illinois Extension, the Welcome to the Real World event will take place on 

Friday May 8 
Galesburg High School Fieldhouse
Lunch is provided
 

Over 450 eighth grade students from Knox, Warren and Henderson counties are expected to participate. Volunteers requested to respond by March 31.

For more information, contact Rhonda, rbrady@wiaaa.org 309-737-3073 or Amy Griswold agriswold@wiaaa.org 309-428-5841
 

Quad Cities Disaster Readiness Conference
Waterfront Convention Center
Bettendorf
 

This is a FREE EVENT, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For more information, call 563-441-4053 or www.eicc.edu/ceregistration
 

4-H Food Packaging Event!
Wednesday, April 22
QCCA Expo Center
 2621 4th Ave.
Rock Island

Three different shifts: 2-3:30 p.m.; 3:30-5 p.m.; 5-6:30 p.m.
 

This is a great event for anyone between the ages of 8-88 (and beyond). Call 309-793-4425 for more info, or follow this link:  Register for 4-H Food Packaging Event
 

Bettendorf Schools is seeking volunteers to teach Junior Achievement life skill lessons to 3rd- and 4th-grade students. Scheduling is flexible, but volunteers would need to commit to teaching one lesson per week, for 5-7 weeks. All training and materials are provided. Interested? Call 309-793-4425

Friendly folks needed to greet attendees of a conference (National Association of Branch Campus Administrators) in downtown Davenport. Volunteers would be stationed outside at various locations between the Hotel Blackhawk and Figge to direct attendees.

This could be a great way to spend an hour and share your love of the QCA!
 

Friday, April 17
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Call 309-793-4425 for more information.