YOUTH RELATED OPPORTUNITIES

America Reads Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 1 hour or more, weekdays 14 volunteers, minimum age 55 Reading is a key to success in education and life. Unfortunately, many children fall behind in school because they do not learn to read early and well. Did you know that four out of ten fourth-graders can't read to grade level? If you can read, you can help. We are looking for tutors and reading helpers to assist area elementary school students. Please make a difference in the life of a child and volunteer. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer	Community Based Mentoring Program Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rock County Any day that works best for the volunteer 40 volunteers needed, minimum age 16 Spend one-on-one time with a local youth, aged 6-14, doing everyday things together. Share your time and talents by making a difference in a child's life. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer	Boys and Girls Club Volunteer Boys and Girls Club of Janesville Mondays - Thursdays, 3 - 7 p.m. & Fridays, 3 - 5 p.m. Summer Hours: June 14 - August 28, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 14 volunteers, minimum age 18 Volunteers are needed to interact with our members by helping with homework, playing games, creating art projects, and assisting staff. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer
Childcare - Parenting Classes Exchange Family Resource Center Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 2 volunteers, minimum age 18 Assist us with providing childcare on Tuesday evenings during our parenting class. A background check is required. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer	Childcare Exchange Family Resource Center Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2 volunteers, minimum age 18 Assist us with providing childcare during our Circle of Parents group. The parent group lasts one hour and is held once a month. A background check is required. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer	Daisy Scout Leader Girl Scouts of WI - Badgerland Council Days and times vary 2 volunteers, minimum age 18 The Girl Scouts need a Daisy Scout Leader at Morgan School in Beloit. Times and location of the meetings are determined by the leader. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer
Teen Group Leader Rock Communities Youth Network Yet to be determined 2 volunteers, minimum age 18 We are looking for volunteers to positively engage a small group of teens. This could include teaching a class (training and materials provided), or someone willing to teach a skill, lead a discussion or work with teens on other activities. We are open to any suggestions that you might have. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer	Theatre Company Volunteers Spotlight on Kids Days and times vary 50 volunteers. Minimum age 15 Volunteers are needed for this youth theatre training and production company. Volunteers could choose from a wide range of volunteer positions including, board of directors, stage manager, building sets, sewing costumes, cleaning, ushering and ticket sales, offering a class, photography, rehearsal pianists and much more. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer	Folk Fairs Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Thursdays, Spring and Fall school years 8 volunteers, minimum age 55 Folk Fair volunteers demonstrate and display various lost arts, crafts, hobbies, skills and music. Children have the opportunity to see and taste how butter, sauerkraut and bread were made a long time ago. We are looking for volunteers who have knowledge about fly-tying, weaving, needlepoint, railroad, civil war, one-room school houses, rug braiding, basket making, crocheting, chair caning, leather crafting, lefsa making, canning or any other areas of interest. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer
Leader Glacier’s Edge Council, BSA Days and times vary 8 volunteers, minimum age 18 Volunteers are needed to assist as leaders for area Boy Scout troops. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer	Scoutreach Volunteers Glacier’s Edge Council, BSA Days and times vary 3 volunteers, minimum age 18 Volunteers are needed to assist with the Scoutreach program that works with low income and at-risk youth. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer
CASA Volunteer CASA of Rock County On-going, flexible schedule 9 volunteers, minimum age 21 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Rock County volunteers are trained community members who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the juvenile justice system. After successful completion of the screening process and the 30 hours of initial training, program volunteers are sworn in as "friends of the court." Call 757-3058 to Volunteer	Lunch Buddies Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rock, Walworth & Jefferson Counties During school year, weekdays 30 volunteers, minimum age 16 Lunch Buddies is a fun opportunity to share one lunch hour per week mentoring a young child. Volunteers and buddies have lunch together, and then have recess time to play games, visit and go outside. Become a Lunch Buddy and be a positive part of a child’s life. Call 757-3058 to Volunteer