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Inspiring Service

Posted on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

We invite you to make MLK Day a day of service—”a day ON, not a day off.”     

In the spirit of service, consider taking the day off on Monday, January 16th and spending your time serving others.  If you would like ideas of how to get involved, contact the Volunteer Center ahead of time and we will help you find a good fit!  Cap the day off in the Community Room at the Fairfield Public Library at 7 pm where we cordially invite you to join us as we hear from Fairfield resident Patti Miller who was a civil rights activist who worked with Dr. King in the Freedom Summer of 1964 and went on to work with Dr. King as part of the Project to End Slums in Chicago. Now she is “Keeping History Alive” with inspiring presentations of her unique and personal story.

Her presentation challenges us all to take action today to create a more just and diversified society, while creating the history of tomorrow.  National Days of Service like this one are important reminders to get involved and serve to rally people together to make a difference…but what we hope they do most of all is to inspire ongoing service throughout the year.

*Admission to the evening’s events will be a non-perishable food donation to help stock the new food pantry at New Life Community Church in Fairfield.

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Volunteer Appreciation Event Thursday, October 27, 7:30pm at Cafe Paradiso

Posted on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Attention: All Fairfield Volunteers-Please join us for an evening of celebration Thursday, October 27 from 7:30-9:30 at the lovely Cafe Paradiso.  The evening will feature entertainment, snacks, merrymaking, and good company.

The community of Fairfield is a richer, more vibrant place because there are so many people who reach out to others; looking beyond their own daily lives for the betterment of others.  We want to celebrate you and all that you do!  Please join us.

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Non-Profit Summit in Ames November 15 &16

Posted on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Iowa Nonprofit Summit 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:00 AM -
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 4:15 PM (Central Time)
Iowa State University / Scheman Building
Lincoln Way & University Blvd
between Hilton Coliseum and Fisher Theater
Ames, Iowa 50011
United States

Don’t miss this exciting, educational and invaluable conference for Iowa nonprofits and volunteer management professionals!  Use their website to view the evolving agenda, access award nomination information, and find lodging information.  Download the schedule and workshop descriptions here!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE/FEES
Online “early” registration is available just through November 1, so don’t delay!  After November 1, you may still attend this conference, but must register at the door at the on site rate).  A great value for a 2-day conference: $160 ($180 on site) – includes breakfast, lunch, and a break.  Can’t get away for two days?  One-day registration is also available for $90 ($100 on site) – includes breakfast, lunch, and a break.

GET MORE INFORMATION
To ensure you get conference details and information about registration, please visit www.iowalifechanging.com and use the “register” link to sign up for the Iowa Nonprofit Summit e-mail list or follow conference news on Twitter at #INPOS11

WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Disaster preparedness
  • National service
  • Effectively operating a nonprofit
  • Communications/social media
  • Resource development
  • Grant management
  • P&P training (Iowa Principles and Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence)
  • Service-learning
  • Volunteer management
  • Risk management and legal issues
  • Days of Service
  • Building community partners
  • Special sessions for AmeriCorps directors and members
  • Workshops of interest to youth, mentoring programs, and Senior Corps directors
  • … and MORE!

Local agencies interested in attending can contact the Fairfield Volunteer Center to arrange possible car-pooling to the conference.  Several scholarship opportunities also exist to help support attendance.  See the website for more information.

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Silent Auction to Benefit FVC @ October Artwalk

Posted on Monday, October 3rd, 2011

This Friday, October 7, the Fairfield Volunteer Center will host a silent auction during the Oktoberfest Art Walk on the downtown square.  Numerous local businesses have donated items to be auctioned off for the benefit of the volunteer center.  Items to look for include:

  • A free spin or yoga class for you and a friend at Open Space Studio
  • A tote and gift certificate from Revelations
  • Handmade jewelry by Livia Cole
  • Hand-knit hats for winter knit by our own director, Molly
  • 2 gift certificates from Fairfield Nutrition
  • a gift basket worth $80 from Natural Selections
  • 2 tickets to a production at the Sondheim
  • Gift Certificate from Everybody’s
  • 1-hour Swedish massage with director, Molly, also a licensed massage therapist
  • Plus, more items continue coming in!

We will be posting on Facebook as the week goes on, so check for more items.

While you are there, check out the Oktoberfest Parade, the Running of the Wiener Dogs and more.  Volunteer opportunities abound!  Hope to see you there!

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September 2011 RSVP Weatherization Project

Posted on Monday, August 22nd, 2011

June RSVP Weatherization Project

The Fairfield Volunteer Center and RSVP are conducting round two of our Energy Savings and Home Weatherization Project for eligible community residents.

We are looking to recruit 75 volunteers ages 16 and up to perform basic weatherization tasks such as installing weather stripping, caulking, and applying plastic film to windows in 12 area homes.

On September 17th Fairfield Sustainability Coordinator Scott Timm will facilitate a quick hands-on training for all volunteers lasting 1-1.5 hours, thereby ensuring everyone a basic understanding of project tasks.

The main event will be Saturday, September 24 from 9:00am and lasting until the weatherization tasks are completed, generally around 2:00pm.  A pizza lunch will be served at noon at the First Christian Church for participants to refuel and enjoy one anothers company.  If you are interested in joining a team and getting involved, call  641-209-9045 and speak with Molly or 641-919-4752 to talk with JoBeth.

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Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Launches 1st Weatherization Project

Posted on Thursday, June 16th, 2011

On Saturday June 11, 2011, 70 volunteers came together at the First Christian Church to serve our community’s senior citizens by weatherizing their homes: installing weather-strip kits on doors, caulking exterior windows, spraying expandable foam filling basement cracks and leaks, and washing all exterior windows. This helps the homeowners save on heating and cooling costs, and feel more comfortable living in their homes.

The first phase of the project was locating 12 eligible homes where seniors (age 60+) that were living in homes they owned.

Months prior to the project, RSVP Director JoBeth Lewer began recruiting 10 senior volunteers (over 55) to each lead their own team consisting of 4-6 community volunteers. The team members will include local volunteers, MUM students from around the world, and Elders and Hermana’s from the Church of the Latter Day Saints participating from as far away as Alaska, currently serving in Iowa City and other neighboring cities.

RSVP team captains

Our RSVP Team Captains.

RSVP partnered with Scott Timm, Fairfield’s Sustainability Coordinator for the city’s Go Green Commission and ISU Extension Office, and Troy VanBeek of Ideal Energy.

Scott and Troy assisted the project offering their expertise (more…)

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Rummage Sale Successful Thanks to You!

Posted on Sunday, March 6th, 2011

Thanks to everyone for making the March 5th 2011 Rummage Sale a huge success!

People donated many wonderful items. Many volunteers donated their valuable time organizing, moving, pricing, selling, cleaning up, and delivering left-over items to Goodwill and the Bargain Box. Thank you everyone!

We raised $1,500 for the Fairfield Volunteer Center to offset our grant obligations.

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Volunteer Awareness Day 2011

Posted on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Karin Hauring and Curt Hanson

Fairfield Volunteer Center Executive Director Karin Hauring and local State Representative Curt Hanson at the State Capitol in Des Moines

Fairfield Volunteer Center, Inc. was one of 30 exhibitors participating in the 6th annual Volunteer Awareness Day on Feb. 22, 2011 in the state capitol rotunda in Des Moines.

This event is held each year to give legislators and the public an opportunity to learn more about the tremendous contributions volunteers make to Iowa’s citizens and our communities.  A few examples: Iowa is currently ranked 2nd in the U.S. for its state volunteer rate; the total number of volunteers in Iowa is 967,500; and, the total value of services provided by those volunteers is over $2.2 billion annually.

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March 5 2011 Giant Community-Wide Rummage Sale

Posted on Monday, February 14th, 2011

Come to the Rummage Sale March 5!

A Fundraiser for the Fairfield Volunteer Center

The Fairfield Volunteer Center is once again planning a Giant Community-Wide Rummage Sale to be held at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Exhibition Hall on Saturday, March 5, from 9 AM to 5 PM. This event was hugely successful last year and we hope to do even better this year. This is a fundraiser for the Fairfield Volunteer Center.

We ask that all volunteers and supporters of the Fairfield Volunteer Center take the following actions to help:

  1. Mark your calendar and plan to shop at the Fairfield Volunteer Center Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 5, 9 AM – 5 PM.
  2. Start collecting items in good condition to donate to the sale. Details are below.
  3. Tell family and friends about the sale and ask them to start collecting items as well. (more…)

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Volunteer of the Year 2010: Laura Simpson

Posted on Saturday, November 6th, 2010
Laura Simpson, Volunteer of the Year

Laura Simpson, Volunteer of the Year

On Thursday, October 14, Fairfield Mayor Ed Malloy presented Laura Simpson with the “Volunteer of the Year” award at the annual Fairfield Entrepreneurs Awards Banquet at the Fairfield  Arts & Convention Center.

Laura has been delivering meals once a week to the Ottumwa Crisis Center and Women’s Shelter to provide comfort to area women and children in distress.

This award is given each year to a volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding service to their organization and therefore to the Fairfield community.

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