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ST. MARY'S YOUTH ARE INVITED TO HELP |
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The Diocese of Davenport is seeking volunteers to become case managers to work with local aid agencies in helping guide flood survivors through the long and difficult process of restoring some degree of normalcy in their lives. Volunteer case managers will work under the direction of professionals to assist survivors in developing their own recovery plan, integrating self-help with available aid, and providing step-by-step recovery from their losses. Following a disaster, traditional aid agencies are overwhelmed, thus the need for volunteers. Plans for this effort are contingent upon having an adequate number of volunteers willing to undertake a long-term commitment (18-24 months). If we have sufficient volunteers, determined by the number of cases in each area, the Diocese will arrange for training with another agency. If you think you could serve in this role or would like more information, please contact Glenn Leach from the Diocese of Davenport at (563) 324-1911, extension 244 or email Glenn at leach@davenportdiocese.org.
ALL ST. MARY'S YOUTH ARE INVITED TO HELP AS WELL ...
St. Pat's and St. Mary's Youth and families are asked to join and help those in need. We will be helping people affected by the floods in Iowa City and Coralville. Chuck Brock (youth minister from St. Patrick's) and adult volunteers will be taking crews out every day. Meet in St. Pat's lower church parking lot at 12:30. The groups will return to the church at 3:30 every day. All are welcome!
Students 5th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult. We will need adults as well as students to help with this project.
Come any day that you can help! It may be one day or it may be every day.
This effort will continue until help is no longer needed.
Wear:
Gloves Jeans Long sleeve shirt Boots or old shoes (no sandals)
Masks will be provided
Parents must fill out the attached release form for every child volunteering
FLOOD RELIEF ASSISTANCE AT ST. MARY'S
St. Mary's Peace and Justice Commission is helping with food relief EVERY SUNDAY in July through the Crisis Center.We will have our regular Pantry Sunday is the weekend of June 21st and 22nd and then extend this to ALL Sundays in July, to help with food relief for flood victims. Below are the items most needed.
Vista Corridor Recovery is currently recruiting volunteers for a variety of positions in the Iowa City and Coralville area. From neighborhood organizers to front line clean up volunteers, we're seeking hard working, enthusiastic individuals interested in helping repair our community.
Volunteers who can commit to at least 8 weeks of service will receive an $833 montly living allowance and a $1,000 education award or end of service stipend. Those who are unable to commit at least 8 weeks are urged to call for more information about how to best serve the area. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Visit vistacorricorrecovery.org to apply. Contact Bob Dvorsky about available positions (robert.dvorsky@iowa.gov or 625-2156).
UNITED WAY OF JOHNSON COUNTY COORDINATES VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
United Way of Johnson County announced today that it will serve as a clearinghouse to match volunteers with flood recovery and clean-up efforts in Iowa City, Coralville, and surrounding communities. Beginning on Tuesday, June 24, both volunteers and people with clean-up needs may reach the Volunteer Center by calling 319-337-VOLS (319-337-8657).
Thanks to all the hundreds of volunteers who have helped so much already! We are so grateful.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO THOSE WHO VOLUNTEERED TIME FOR SANDBAGGING AND/OR CLEANUP EFFORTS
Please do Iowa City a favor and go to www.icgov.org/volunteerlog to record your time. Documenting the time that you helped will improve the level of FEMA participation in our recovery. Thanks again to all those who volunteered and are volunteering now. Please forward information about www.icgov.org/volunteerlog to others you know volunteered so they can register. (Note: Names will not be used for any other purpose except for compiling volunteer time.)
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