Volunteer Center seeks volunteers to help local nonprofits
Volunteer Center McHenry County is inviting local volunteers who are interested in social media and fundraising to attend upcoming workshops for free.
Once trained, they will work with you to get matched up with a nonprofit.
The volunteer commitment beyond training is a flexible schedule, in some cases working from home.
"Monday Morning Media Motivation" is a social media class, led by Jack Bachaud of The Social Networker. This is a 7-month class that meets the first and third Mondays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. beginning Oct. 3. Each individual will receive a certificate of completion if they complete the entire course. There is a six-month volunteer commitment. An average of two hours per week is suggested.
"Fundraising - Engage Corporate and Community Partners" is a 2.5-hour fundraising class taught by Ruby and Associates to be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3. Volunteers that attend this class for free will be matched with a nonprofit. The suggested volunteer commitment is 2 hours per week. Volunteers will be helping a charity grow their Human Race fundraising. The commitment is over end of April 2017.
Both classes are held at Volunteer Center McHenry County, 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake IL 60012.
Charities that participate in the April 23, 2017, also may attend these trainings for free. By participating they are eligible for a volunteer and a $200 cash prize through the Human Race.
To get details or register, visit www.volunteercentermchernycounty.org or call (815) 344-4483.