Spring will officially start today, Friday, March 20, 2015 at 5:45 PM CDT.* Do any of the following activities make you want to "spring" into action? 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).

*Did you know that the "start" of spring has several different definitions? Read more about it  HERE

Attracting Birds and Butterflies - Free Living and Learning Series
Friday, April 10
10:30 a.m. - 12 noon
729 34th Ave.
Rock Island

Birds and Butterflies give our gardens wings. Join Master Gardener Martha Smith to learn simple practices that can help maximize the number and variety of these treasures in our garden. We will cover basics, including which plants are most likely to draw these lovely visitors.

To register, contact Teresa Cathoir: 309-793-6800 tcathoir@wiaaa.org 

Mark your calendar for other Living and Learning presentations: April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 15th, 22nd 

 

Be Kind to Animals Week mailing help needed. This is a large mailing, so many volunteers are needed. 

Monday, April 6th
9:30 a.m. - ??
Quad City Animal Welfare Center
724 W. 2nd Avenue
Milan

Contact 309-793-4425  mcook@wiaaa.org

Be Kind to Animals Week was begun in 1915, and is always celebrated during the first full week in May. For more information, click HERE

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 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  

 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
 

University of Illinois Extension/4-H has a variety of volunteer opportunities, including for STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Teens as Teachers programs and for mentors to help with teen efforts to battle hunger. 4-H is also seeking volunteers who have hobbies that they would want to share with youth (i.e., photography, gardening, art). If you would like more information, call us at 309-793-4425.

To find out more about these programs, click HERE

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

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/

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
 

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.
 

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