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KidsMatter Volunteer Fair
Reported by bridget@KidsMatter2us.org on 4/23/12
KidsMatter Volunteer Fair Aims to Match Teen Volunteers with Service Opportunities
The 10th annual KidsMatter Youth Volunteer Fair expects to connect 800+ enthusiastic students & families with 28 non-profits on Tuesday, October 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Annual Youth Volunteer Fair for students in grades 6 through 12 will be held on Tuesday, October 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Naperville City Municipal Center, located at 400 South Eagle Street. Local non-profit organizations will be on hand to showcase their volunteer and advocacy opportunities, enabling students to find service venues that match their interests, major, career goals, and schedules. This free fair is open to students from all area middle and high schools, and is an ideal opportunity for youth groups from faith communities, scout troops and other youth organizations to choose their service projects.
Over 25 organizations who need youth volunteers in order to deliver their services will be participating in this year’s Fair. These are locally-based groups such as the American Cancer Society, Little Friends, Celebrate Differences, Gigi’s Playhouse, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, Easter Seals, The Salvation Army, 360 Youth Services, Sharing Connections, the YMCA, The Morton Arboretum, Will County Forest Preserve, and the DuPage Children’s Museum. Each organization will have representatives on-hand to share the exciting opportunities they have for both students and families to positively impact the lives of other people.
KidsMatter thanks the Rotary Club of Naperville and Naperville Jaycees for their sponsorship of this event. For more information, please contact Bridget Hatch, KidsMatter New Media Coordinator, 630-995-0275 or bridget@kidsmatter2us.org. Visit our website at www.KidsMatter2us.org.
About KidsMatter
KidsMatter is empowering kids to realize endless possibilities! KidsMatter equips youth and families with tools to manage the stress of everyday life through dynamic school and community programs, practical education, resources and youth recognition. We harness the power of partnership with parents, educators and an extensive network of community resources to help kids and families thrive. Our goal – to stop problems in kids’ lives before they start!
KidsMatter, formally known as The Naperville Youth Development Coalition, is a not-for-profit corporation organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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