Volunteer Spotlight
Farmer's Insurance
10 ladies from Farmer's joined us in early April to bake cookies & make cards for our program. Our kitchen smelled delicious!
Grounds Volunteers
A couple volunteers from Eisai Pharmaceuticals lucked out with a day of sunshine and helped prepare our gardens for Spring. Interested in bringing your group to volunteer at Gilda's Club GR? Contact Bryanna Manning bmanning@gidlasclubgr.org for more info!
Camp Sparkle
Volunteers Needed
This year's Camp Sparkle theme is "Friendship Around the World." Camp begins on July 9 and continues each Tuesday through August 14. Camp Sparkle is a day camp for children grades 1st through 4th impacted by cancer or grief and takes place at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids. Volunteers are needed to help as youth camper leaders, assist with crafts, and to run the registration table. Email Jacqueline with any interest or questions JScherer@gildasclubgr.org.
Donations Needed
Ask any kid, and you'll discover that snack time is an essential part of the day– and Camp Sparkle is no exception! This year, we're accepting donations of healthy snack items (ex– cheese sticks, apples, pretzels, veggies). Please email bmanning@gildasclubgr.org or call (616) 453-8300 x138 to donate.
National Cancer Survivor's Day
Volunteers are needed to help with food set-up & serving for our National Cancer Survivors Day event on Friday, May 31st. Set up and food prep will be from 3-6 pm and serving is from 6-8 pm. Please email Barbara Williams, at bwilliams@gildasclubgr.org if you're interested in helping out.
Lowell Clubhouse Spring Cleaning
The Lowell Clubhouse, located on 314 South Hudson Street downtown Lowell, is in need of a thorough spring cleaning. If you love the smell of Pine-Sol, find joy in a dust-free book shelf, or like your windows crystal clean - this is the opportunity for you!
Please email Lindsay Jousma ljousma@gildasclubgr.org to start cleaning.
Summer Program Instructors
Looking for something new to do this summer? Consider teaching a class at the Gilda's Club Grand Rapids or Lowell Clubhouses!
We are always searching for interesting, educational and fun workshops to enhance our monthly programming. Classes are taught by professionals, experts, and enthusiasts covering a variety of different subjects. Our goal is to provide opportunities for members to Learn, Share & Laugh together.
If interested, please contact Bryanna Manning bmanning@gildasclubgr.org to determine if your class might be a good fit for our program. Questions & suggestions are welcome!
Meal Volunteer Needs:
Meal assistants & meal donations are welcome on the following dates in May:
Mondays– 6th, 13th, 20th Tuesdays– 7th, 14, 28th Wednesdays-1st, 8th, 15th Thursdays– 2nd, 9th, 16th
Please email bmanning@gildasclubgr.org to sign up.
*Please consider bringing a dish, salad, or dessert... contact Bry for more information!*
Child Care Training
Child supervision in Noogieland. |
Clubhouse |
Monday, May 6 5:00pm |
| Ambassadors Training! If you'd like to host an information booth or event at the clubhouse, this training is required! |
Clubhouse |
Tuesday, May 14 7:30pm |
Volunteer Orientation
1.5 hour orientation about our "living with cancer" philosophy; Learn how your gifts can help at Gilda's Club |
Clubhouse |
Thursday, May 9 @ Noon Tuesday, May 21 @ 5pm |
Monthly Mailing
Make new friends as you stick labels |
Clubhouse |
Tuesday, May 21 @ 10 am |
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