Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Volunteer Fair is on Monday, September 30 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM in the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library’s Workman Room.
There are many reasons to volunteer. Some are obvious, such as providing a sense of community and encouraging civic responsibility or to simply give back. Volunteering is also a good way to make friends and improve one’s mental health and self-confidence. It’s also a way to support a cause you love and help our non-profits thrive and continue to offer services and support to our local community. It’s a win-win for all involved. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer your time for a worthy cause but are unsure of what that cause may be or what will be asked of you, the Volunteer Fair is an excellent place to start.
Representatives from area organizations that rely on the help of volunteers will be there with information about what they do and what kind of help they need. There will be representatives from: Family Life Center, Silk Purse Thrift Store, Unit 40 Mentoring Program, Catholic Charities, Effingham County FISH, Enduring Freedom Ministries, Effingham County Genealogical and Historical Society, Love the ‘Ham, Jim Beam Corner Cattery, Effingham County Humane Society, CASA of Effingham County, CEFS/RSVP, and CSS Community Connectors.
This is a free event and a library card is not needed to attend. Registration is not required. To learn more about this free library program, go online to effinghamlibrary.org, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464 ext. 1.
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