Why do I volunteer?
Volunteering is one of my PASSIONS. One can feel helpless in this world with so many needing assistance, so I find that by diving in and giving of my time and talents, I can try and make an impact on other’s lives and hope that it helps make things better for them. Below are listed a few charities and groups I have worked with and for, and the tasks I have done for them. If you have any volunteer needs, please reach out and see how I can help!
Amy Roloff Charity Foundation:
Amy Roloff, star of the reality show “Little People, Big World,” created the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation (ARCF) based in Portland, Oregon to help non-profit organizations raise funds for children and youth who face social, emotional, mental and physical challenges.
– 3 years as a volunteer and 1 year on the Board
– Assisted as the Food & Beverage Chair for events raising over $100k for various charities
– Created logo for the “Little Steps… Big Change” program (still in use)
– Assisted with marketing, graphics and web needs
Chelsea’s Closet:
Chelsea’s
Closet
provides
hope
and
healing
to
seriously
ill
children
from
all
36
Oregon
counties reaching
up
to
900
children
per
year.
– Assisted with Beta Sigma Phi women’s group to collect and donate costumes each year
– Organized and packaged games and activities for the patients
Good Neighbor Center:
The Good Neighbor Center is dedicated to providing safe, emergency housing and supportive, empowering services to families.
– Assisted with Beta Sigma Phi women’s group to annually provide donations, in-house meals and monetary donations
Egg Hunt for Hope:
This Sherwood, Oregon event helps a family in need (particularly one who had a child battling cancer). Running strong since 2007, the McCabe Real Estate team runs and Annual Benefit Egg Hunt.
– Since 2011, I have helped the Egg Hunt team with graphics
– Committee member with day of managing of vendors and needs
– Organizing teen volunteers with daily tasks and egg clean-up
– 2018: Co-Chair
Bradley Angle Foundation:
Domestic violence affects people from all walks of life. Bradley Angle helps survivors escape domestic violence and rebuild safe and prosperous lives.
– Committee Team Member for the annual GlamHer event that raises over $200k for domestic violence victims
– Annual volunteer for FindPDX, where they open a “store” for fundraising
Sherwood Relay for Life:
Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it’s time to take action against cancer.
– Annual event in Sherwood, Oregon where I have been parts of teams and on the committees
– 2017 Marketing Chair: flyers, Social Media posts, getting the word out
Girls on the Run:
Girls on the Run coach for local 5th-8th grade girls providing after-school activities that help with self-esteem and goal-building. The final outcome is preparing for a 5k that takes place in Portland, OR with thousands of other girls from other local schools.
– Assistant Coach 2x’s a week, March-May
– 5k event in May along with fundraising and supportive events
