The SCC Foundation is partnering with the Community Council of St. Charles County
to offer this unique opportunity for members of the community who are interested in
volunteering at a nonprofit organization. Students and others are encouraged to learn
about the nonprofit sector by visiting the exhibits and inquiring about career and
service opportunities. The diverse mix of nonprofits will include those serving children,
elderly and disabled individuals, as well as organizations with educational, cultural
and civic missions.
“We are thrilled to co-sponsor the fair with the Community Council,” said Kasey McKee,
executive director of foundation and alumni relations at SCC. “We think this is a
great opportunity for SCC to provide a service to the members of our community.”
National Volunteer Week, which is April 18-24, celebrates the contributions of volunteers
from all walks of life. Students and citizens attending the fair will receive a free
directory of community organizations recruiting volunteers. The directory will include
volunteer opportunities and contact information for the organizations.
Also at the fair, the public will have an opportunity to serve the community by participating
in “Add Color to the Challenge Walk,” a service project that supports the National
MS Society Challenge Walk. All ages are free to stop by and decorate posters that
will later be displayed along the walk to encourage the 250 walkers. Participants
in the Challenge Walk start from St. Charles Community College on June 4. To reserve
your spot to help on this project, e-mailvolunteer@communitycouncilstc.org.
The vision of the St. Charles Community College Foundation is to transform lives and
strengthen communities. The independent, 501(c)3, not-for-profit corporation was formed
to solicit, receive, and administer gifts, grants, bequests, and donations to support
the educational purposes of the college. For more information, visit the Foundation
Web site atwww.stchas.edu/foundation.
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college
with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences, and
career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal
and professional development as well as cultural, recreational, and entertainment
opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.
The Community Council of St. Charles County is a nonprofit organization that serves
St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The Council has collaborative initiatives
addressing hunger, homelessness, workforce housing and volunteerism. Council membership
includes community partners representing all sectors. The Council sponsors the Professional
Volunteer Management Alliance that is a networking group of professional volunteer
managers. The group meets monthly to share best practices in for volunteer management
through professional development.
