WNPLD Teen Volunteers

Open Opportunities

2011-08-05T12:38:00.000-07:00

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Open Volunteer Opportunity

2011-06-14T18:07:00.000-07:00

Preschool Dance Party
Staff contact: Megan

Saturday, June 25 *2:45-4:30 p.m.
Age Range: Preschool

Get your groove on and encourage preschoolers to do the same. Must have energy and enthusiasm!

**One additional volunteer needed**

Open Volunteer Opportunity

2011-06-14T18:04:00.000-07:00

Picnic Stories
Staff contact: Ann

Wednesdays in July, 11:45-12:45 p.m.
Age Range: all ages

Be a storytime performer! Read books, do fingerplays, even sing a song or two. These storytimes are run by Teen Volunteers, with assistance from an established storytime pro.

All storytime volunteers must attend one staff-led storytime in advance of their Picnic Stories date.

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2011-02-05T11:38:00.001-08:00

Go Green! Recycled Planters
Staff contact: Hilary

Saturday, April 16*2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Age Range: all ages

Do you like to play with dirt? Help kids plant seeds and decorate their own pot. Assist with setup and cleanup as well. 1-2 volunteers needed.

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2011-02-05T11:34:00.000-08:00

Royal Wedding Street Party
Staff contact: Megan and Hilary

Saturday, April 30 *1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Age range: all ages.

1-2 volunteers are needed to help at this event celebrating the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Setup, prepare snacks and assist with party games, cleanup.

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2011-02-05T11:30:00.000-08:00

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party
Staff contact:Ann

Saturday, February 26 *1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Age range: Grades K-2

Looking for one volunteer to assist with decorations, party games, snack setup and clean-up.

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2011-02-05T11:27:00.000-08:00

TV Tuneout Make and Take Crafts
Staff contact: Ann

Monday, March 7 - Thursday March 10 *3:30 - 5 p.m. or 5-5:30 p.m.
Age range: School age

1-2 volunteers per day are needed to assist with various after school craft projects. One volunteer who can assist from 5-5:30 p.m. for cleanup.

Open Volunteer Opportunity

2011-02-05T11:25:00.001-08:00

Playdough Playdate
Staff contact: Hilary

Saturday, March 19 *10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 23 * 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

Age range: Preschool

One volunteer needed for each date to help with setup and kid-wrangling. No artistic ability required!

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2010-08-02T07:40:00.001-07:00

Teeny Beadie Pens & Notebooks
Staff contact: Hilary

Tuesday, August 24 *1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Several volunteers are needed to help with a craft project for kids entering grades 4 and up. Kids will be decorating pens and notepads with beads.

**2 volunteers needed**

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2010-06-29T15:50:00.000-07:00

Pajama Storytime!
Staff Liaison: Ann

Tuesday, July 20 * 6:40 - 7:40 p.m.

Put on your pjs and pick a favorite book (or two, or three) to read to a mostly preschool aged crowd. Training and expert storytelling tips will be provided in advance.

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2010-06-29T15:09:00.000-07:00

Kathryn Stockett Lecture & Reception
Staff Liaison: Ann or Erin

Thursday, July 15 * 4:45-9 p.m.
**This event takes place at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave**

Cocktail Party: 4:45-5:45 p.m. (appx)
- Check off names and give wrist bands to attendees

Lecture: 6:15 p.m. - 7 p.m. (appx)
Lecture is from 7-9 p.m.
- Check off names and give hand stamps
- Check hand stamps at the door
- Direct people to special seating

**4-5 volunteers needed total**

note: Volunteers are not required to stay for the duration of the lecture, but are invited to do so.

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2010-06-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

Preschool Storytime & Craft
Staff Liaison: Rebecca

Thursdays, June 24 - July 29 * 10 a.m. - noon

June 24
July 1
July 8
~~July 15~~
July 22
July 29

Assist 3-6 year olds with a different craft activity each week.

**One volunteer needed for each date**

Open Volunteer Opportunity

2010-06-18T09:41:00.000-07:00

Princess Ball
Staff Liaison: Megan

Saturday, August 14 * 2:30-4 p.m.

Volunteers must not be afraid of pink and shimmer at this ball. Assist with decorating crowns. Some ballroom dancing may be involved. Princess outfits are provided, but optional.

**maximum 2 volunteers needed**

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2010-06-18T09:37:00.000-07:00

Preschool Dance Party
Staff Liaison: Megan

Saturday, July 10 * 1:30-3 p.m.

Do you have party decorating skills and sweet dance moves? Shake your tailfeather with preschool aged children at the dance party.

**maximum of 3 volunteers needed**

Past Volunteer Opportunity

2010-06-18T09:32:00.000-07:00

Art for All Seasons Wrap Party & Talent Show
Staff Liaison: Kathy

Sunday, August 1 * 2-5 p.m.

Help with musical craft and organize talent performers.

**One volunteer needed**

Closed Volunteer Opportunity

2010-06-18T09:22:00.000-07:00

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Staff Liaison: Hilary

~~Monday, July 12 * 6:30 - 8 p.m.~~
~~Monday, August 2 * 6:30 - 8 p.m.~~

Serve snacks, assist with program cleanup, and take photos of stuffed animals doing wacky things.

**All available slots have been claimed**