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RSVP Handcraft volunteers knit, sew and crochet items. Volunteers create items in groups or at home during their own free time. These items are donated to social service agencies to provide help to those in need within our own community. Items include hats, mittens, quilts, cancer turbans, lap robes, baby layettes and much more. Each year volunteers create thousands of comfort items to help their neighbors keep warm through Wisconsin winters. If you have enjoy sewing, knitting, crocheting or other forms of needle work, your talents can be put to good use to help your neighbors. We have several groups in La Crosse and Monroe counties that meet to create items, as well as individual volunteers who enjoy making donations in their free time at home.
Gundersen Lutheran and RSVP are collaborating on a new sustainability sewing project, a program that recycles Gundersen’s blue sterile surgical wrap. Over 22 thousand pounds of surgical wrap is used each year in the hospital for the sterilization process of surgical instruments, and each sheet of blue wrap can only be used for the sterilization process once. This is Gundersen’s cleanest waste stream, and although it behaves like a fabric, the product is really a #5 plastic. The reuse of this product is even better than recycling, and with RSVP’s help, Gundersen will be able to reuse this blue wrap for tote bags, craft bags, aprons, small cinch bags, and wheelchair/walker bags. Please consider joining this new handcraft collaboration and providing much needed items to Gundersen while making a serious impact on the sustainability initiatives of our community and local environment.
Please contact Amanda at RSVP, 608.785.0500, to find out how you can get involved in any of our handcraft programs.
 The Clara Fields Multicultural Literacy Program is in need of volunteers to help with their summer sessions. Times include 7:45am-9:45am and 10am to 12pm. June 5th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. Senior Expo June 8 & 9 at Valley View Mall for active adults and seniors is a “one-stop-shop” and guide for families and individuals alike as they plan their own future June 12th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. June 19th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. Sign up to volunteer with the 2nd Annual Ribberfest to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. The event is Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Midwest TV & Appliance. June 26th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. On Friday, July 5th the YWCA and the Gundersen Lutheran Carilee Fund will be holding the 2013 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Walk at Riverside Park. Volunteers are needed from 3:00pm-8:30pm July 10th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. Youth Outdoor Fest: July 13th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. volunteers are needed at Pettibone Lagoon to experience outdoor activities such as boating, kayaking, archery, biking, and bird watching July 17th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. July 24th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. RSVP is looking for a few volunteers with sewing experience to work on a short term special sewing project. All materials will be provided please call today if you are interested! Urgent Need! - Blue Wrap Program needs sewing volunteers to assist with Breast Cancer Patient Bags. All materials are provided. If you would like to help out in the school next year now is a great time to apply to be a Foster Grandparent. Call RSVP to see if you qualify The Volunteer Driver Program is looking for volunteers to transport clients to appointments.You pick the times and days you are available to volunteer. The Telephone Reassurance Program is for adults who would benefit from a daily call. If you are interested in recieving a call or making calls please call RSVP for more information |
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