The Volunteer Bureau is a program of the United Way of Greater Lafayette. We are here to connect volunteers and volunteer opportunities. We have opportunities for Individuals and Groups, as well as for Adults and Youth. Volunteers are an important part of how the United Way meets our community's needs. Please take the time to find the opportunity that's right for you. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved. Teen Court is a diversion program designed for juvenile offenders to teach them about the justice system and the consequences of their actions before they become a part of the traditional justice system. Teen Court is an actual sentencing hearing for 12-17 year olds who have already admitted guilt in the crime they committed. Teen Court provides a place for teens to volunteer. The Student Advisory Board (STAB) is made up of students around the community that volunteer their time to play roles found in the traditional court system (lawyers, bailiffs, clerks, jury foreperson). STAB members work to determine fair consequences for offenders. Teen Courts utilizes adult volunteers as well. Adult volunteers work with the Juvenile Justice Specialist to prepare for court, assist in shoplifting workshops, be a mentor for offenders, and play the role of judge for proceedings. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#42 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:20:05 MST You can be a Kids First Puppeteer and perform educational puppet programs that promote an understanding and acceptance of individuals with disabilities. Volunteers perform a minimum of 4 times a year; most performances take place in school during school hours. Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Training is provided. You or your group can help stuff 600-700 envelopes in early September in preparations of mailing out literature to all teachers in Tippecanoe County. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#41 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:20:33 MST Be a Special Events Volunteer. You can assist with agency special events such as: Día del Niño (last Sat. in April), Up with Families (November), Christmas Day Dinner (December). Training is provided. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#39 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:09:51 MST Help collect money, work the Bingo games and serve cookies. Must be friendly, outgoing and have excellent math skills. Bingo games are the first Wednesday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteers must be 16 or older. Volunteers may assist with the Senior Center Dance nights and help set up tables, pass out finger foods, socialize and dance with guest, and clean up. Volunteers must be outgoing and enjoy socializing with elderly people. Dances are help every third Tuesday from May-September 7-9 p.m. Volunteers must be 16 or older. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#31 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:35:59 MST Volunteers may assist in a variety of ways including clerical assistance, assisting with health and safety classes, or many other tasks. Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#1 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:19:41 MST Volunteers can help with landscaping and yard maintenance or they can assist visitors in the Art Museum galleries and the museum gift shop. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#26 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:27:07 MST Volunteers may assist residents who have sight and/or hearing problems by calling the numbers for them during Bingo. Bingo help is needed on Wed. and/or Fri. 1:30-3:00 p.m. Play the piano and entertain residents. You can pick anytime during the weekday or weekend to come in and play. Groups of volunteers are wanted to play Euchre. All volunteers must be 16 or older. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#7 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:27:07 MST If you are 11-15 years old, you can participate in the Leaders of Tomorrow program (registration occurs in May). This is a summer youth volunteer program that has two 4-week sessions. Leaders of Tomorrow participants pick an agency they would like to help out and spend 4-6 hours a week volunteering their time. Participants work alone or in a group. Volunteers may also participate in the Holiday Giving Tree. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas we have trees set up in various locations (i.e., MCL Cafeteria), which display ornaments with donation and volunteer needs of local nonprofit agencies. Groups and individuals can participate in the program. Age restrictions are based on the participating agencies. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#8 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:27:07 MST Provide Office Support for a 3-hour time period during Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. You can help answer phones, file papers, assemble mailings and clean the office. Volunteers must be 16 years of age to assist with construction. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#9 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:27:07 MST Share your musical talents, spend one-on-one time with the residents, become a pen pal with a resident, participate in the Adopt-a-grandparent program, put up and decorate monthly calendars and Bulletin Boards, or decorate the facility in monthly themes. Volunteers must be 14 or older. http://www.glvb.org/volunteers/agency/youth.php#10 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:27:07 MST