
Helping Others
EMBA Employee Emergency Fund
Through the contributions of fellow employees, the EMBA administers an emergency
fund that offers a no-interest loan or outright grant, depending on the circumstances.
Each case stands on its own merits with the word "emergency" being
the key. Call Joe Kopinski at 414-221-2706 to apply.
Volunteer Opportunities
As a service to the community and its employees, We Energies posts information
to this Web site about non-profit organizations that are seeking employee
volunteers. These postings will mutually benefit organizations that need
help and employees who are looking for ways to share their personal time
and talents with non-profit groups. The non-profit organization’s
purpose and service must be beneficial to the community as a whole in
some fashion (as opposed to narrow in scope). Organizations should have
operations in Wisconsin or Michigan. The solicitation must be for volunteers’ time
and talents only. Requests for contributions of money or other items
or for the sale of raffles or other goods are not allowed. The company
reserves the right to reject requests deemed not in line with these criteria.
The company is not making any representation or endorsement regarding
an organization by posting (or not posting) a volunteer opportunity.
The decision by the employee to volunteer is strictly personal. All
volunteering is to be done on the employee’s personal time and
is not considered working time for purposes of receiving compensation
or for any other purpose. The employee is not representing the company
when in the act of volunteering and the company does not accrue any
benefit as a result of the employee’s participation. Employees
should engage in these activities for their personal satisfaction and
should not expect recognition from the company in terms of performance
assessment, monetary compensation or scheduling accommodations.
Employees who are interested in any activity listed here should contact
directly the organization seeking volunteers.
Assist with serving or preparing meals for Waukesha Homeless Shelters -- Assist with preparing and serving food for the meal. Donations of food are greatly appreciated and encouraged. If you would like more information on volunteering please contact Kate Pillman, manager, Volunteer Engagement, at 262-547-8459, ext. 115 or e-mail kate@unitedwaywaukesha.org.
Activity Assistants for Adult Day Care Centers -- If you enjoy being with older adults or are compassionate with adults with physical or mental disabilities, many Waukesha County Adult Day Care Centers need friendly and patient volunteers on a daily basis. Assist with daily activities; play cards and games, assist with crafts or reminisce with a client of an adult day center. Get your group together to help for a morning or afternoon and put some smiles on the faces of our older adults. If you would like more information on volunteering please contact Kate Pillman, manager, Volunteer Engagement, at 262-547-8459, ext. 115 or e-mail kate@unitedwaywaukesha.org.
Homework tutors – Can you play an important role in the life of a child and assist with tutoring? Volunteers are needed during the school year with assisting children in grades kindergarten through 6th at Saratoga Elementary School with their homework in math, reading or spelling. Volunteers must be a minimum age of 16 and available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. during the school week. Call the Volunteer Center of Waukesha County for more information. 262-547-8459, ext. 102.
Be a positive role model — Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Metro Milwaukee is working to help children in Milwaukee and Waukesha
counties reach their full potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Children make up 25 percent of our population, but they are 100 percent
of our future. In Milwaukee alone, more than 62,000 children are growing
up in poverty, putting them at risk of lower academic achievement,
unemployment and even incarceration. This big problem becomes less
overwhelming when you look at it one child at a time. By volunteering
as a Big Brother or Sister, you can help change our community, and
have a great time doing it. More than 800 kids are waiting for a Big
Brother or Big Sister. You have the tools (knowledge, skills, and life
experience) these kids need to accomplish great things and mentoring
is an experience that will stay with you and the child you are paired
with forever. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by. Visit the
Big Brothers Big Sisters Web site at http://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org or
contact Dan Schiller at 414-258-4778 ext 227 or e-mail dschiller@bbbsmilwaukee.org to
learn more or to get involved.
Posted 05/07
Mentor with Boys & Girls Clubs — The Boys & Girls
Club of Greater Milwaukee is seeking mentors for children whose parents
are incarcerated. Started in 2004, this program pairs youth ages 6-18 who
have at least one parent in a state or federal penitentiary with an adult
member from the community. Through mentoring, the youth are encouraged
to make positive life choices and maximize their academic potential, thus
reducing the risks of the use of drugs and alcohol. The program is based
out of the Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club, 35 th and Hampton, Milwaukee.
Mentors must be 18 years or older and must commit to at least one year
of service and four hours per month. To learn more about being a mentor
with the Boys & Girls Clubs, call 414-578-1228, ext. 5144 or e-mail darinb@boysgirlsclubs.org.
Posted 04/07
Literacy Services of Wisconsin — Tutor adults to help with
their basic education, general education development or English as a second
language. Training is provided. Tutors can work individually or as a member
of a team. One hour a week minimum is requested of each volunteer. Center
hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.
to noon. The Center is located at 2724 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. For more
information contact Nick Lyons, Literacy Services Outreach Coordinator,
414-344-5878. Posted 06/23/06
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