Weekly United Way Press Release - Volunteer Opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For Additional Information Contact:

Mary Makowski, Manager of Volunteer Engagement

United Way in Waukesha County

(262) 547-8459

United Way Connects the Community to Volunteer Opportunities

(December 18, 2013)—United Way in Waukesha County would like to invite volunteers to the following volunteer opportunities:

Art Activity Assistant – Waukesha

We are seeking a reliable and friendly individual to assist our art instructor in classes for adults with physical and developmental disabilities at our Art Center. Duties include helping one-on-one with art projects like painting, clay work, drawing, stitching, and beading...the creativity never ends here! Other tasks include helping the teacher prepare materials before class, and clean up after. Classes are 2 hours long and meet Monday through Thursday mornings, afternoons, and evenings. A commitment to one class a week, or every other week is sought. The students appreciate individuals who have a relaxed and calm attitude in working with special needs.

Mediator – Waukesha

If you would like to make a positive contribution to our community and learn conflict resolution skills, volunteers are needed to mediate disputes in Waukesha County. Volunteers work on a variety of cases, including small/large claims, neighborhood, family, juvenile, business, landlord/tenant & workplace. Dates and times depend on the caseload. Extensive training is required and provided.

Customer Service Support - Waukesha

Help get residents connected to energy support by calling to offer assistance. We need volunteers to follow-up from a system list to set-up appointments to assist income eligible families that are in need of utility assistance. Volunteers with good communication skills and good customer service should call us today. You may set your schedule between the hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Training and assistance will be provided by our staff.

Clerical Office Volunteer - Waukesha

We are seeking a volunteer to support our dedicated staff with office tasks. Your duties would include stuffing envelopes, answering phones, filing etc. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm; scheduling is flexible. On the job training will be provided. Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old. Volunteers must possess excellent communication skills and a friendly disposition.

Pharmacy Assistant

The pharmacy assistant gathers and packages patient's medications and completes prescription label for dispensing by pharmacist, physician or nurse practitioner, organizes medications in medication room and takes out the outdated medications monthly. The Community Outreach Health Clinic is located in the Outpatient Care Center at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls. Volunteers are needed during clinic hours (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is no set schedule for volunteering - you make out your own schedule. You schedule yourself to work whatever Tuesday and Thursday you are able. Training is providing for all roles.

For more information on United Way in Waukesha County, call (262) 547-8459 or visit www.UnitedWayWaukesha.org/volunteer or www.VolunteerWaukesha.com

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