 | ADULT, TEEN & YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
| Without volunteers, the YMCA's broad-based community programs can't survive. Consider volunteering your time and talents to help us make a difference in people's lives. For a volunteer application, contact Kathi Meding, ext. 332
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| AQUATIC LEADERS |
| Volunteer opportunities for advanced swimmers to assist instructors in teaching swim lessons to 3-6 year olds. Staff contact Sue Ludzki, ext. 392
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| GROUP FACILITATORS - RAINBOWS |
| Rainbows, a peer support group for children who are grieving a family loss because of divorce, separation, abandonment or death needs. Volunteeer facilitators needed for the upcoming program session. Weekly meetings, Tuesday, 7-8pm, September 12th through December 12th. Contact Kathi Meding at 201.444.560 ext. 332
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MENTOR
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
| Committed adults needed to mentor children and help them acheive their full potential, their personal and academic goals. Mentors must meet once a week with a child for one year. Responsibilities include attending traingin and periodic support sessions, planning social, educational and recreational outings, cultural or sporting events and just talking and listening. Canidates must possess strong listening skills, practical problem solving skills and the ability to suggest and model options and alternatives. Community Development funding in support of this program provided by Bergen's Promise. For a Mentor Program application and information, contact Kathi Meding at 201.444.560 ext. 332
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| DONATIONS |
| There are many Ridgewood YMCA programs that generate little or no revenue. These Good Works programs are supported by donations to the YMCA and include: |
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RAINBOWS/PRISM
One-on-One Mentoring
Healthy Kids Day
Saturday Recreation for Adolescents with Autism
Teen Leaders and Aquatics Leaders Clubs
Senior Fitness Day and Senior Fellowship
Supported volunteer and employment program for special needs teens
Camp, membership and program scholarships
Family Friendly Fridays
International Camp Program
National and international relief
Free programs
Services and memberships for area families affected by the events of September 11th
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| To make a donation or for more information regarding donating
contact Lew Dickinson at 201.444.5600 ext. 324
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| COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP |
| We greatly appreciate donations to the YMCA-YWCA account #34 at the Red Cross Community Thrift Shop at the rear of the Midland Park Shopping Center, 85 Godwin Avenue. Thrift Shop receiving days are Mondays and the first and third Saturdays of the month.
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| SUPPORT YMCA GOOD WORKS PROGRAM |
| Consider adding a tax-deductable donaton to your membership or program registration and help the YMCA build strong kids, strong familiies, strong communities. When you contribute to the United Way through your employer designate all or part of your contribution to the Ridgewood YMCA Bergen County United Way (#001003).
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