Posted on 15th November 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Family Event, Information, Meeting, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshop
Bloomington IL, West Bloomington Revitalization Project, West Bloomington Youth Soccer League, Western Ave Community Center, Youth Soccer League, YWCA
Three community organizations, the YMCA, Western Avenue Community Center, and the West Bloomington Revitalization Project announce the establishment of the West Bloomington Youth Soccer League (WBYSL), a collaborative effort to serve youth on the west side of Bloomington.
This activity is provided free of charge to youth ages 6-14 years of age.
The Winter/Spring league registration day will be on Sunday, December 4th from 4 – 6 PM at the Lawrence Irvin Neighborhood Center located at 1615 W. Illinois, Bloomington for children and parents or guardians. This activity will include program registration, a soccer demonstration, free food and refreshments, and a free book give-away provided by the Book Bike.
Parents can pre-register their children at:
- The YMCA, 602 S. Main, Bloomington
- Western Avenue Community Center, 600 N. Western Avenue, Bloomington.
All children that pre-register are required to attend the December 4th kick-off activity and be accompanied by their parents or guardians.
The community is invited to support this initiative by donating new and used youth soccer clothing, shoes and equipment. Donations will be accepted from November 15 to January 15 at the following locations:
- All Normal Fire Stations
- Bloomington Fire Stations (Station 2/Hamilton St., Station 3/Empire St., Station 6/Oakland Ave)
- The YMCA
- Western Avenue Community Center
Need additional information or would you like to volunteer as a coach?
Please contact Joe Rodgers, YMCA Healthy Living Coordinator, (309) 827-6233 jrodgers@bnymca.org
Posted on 11th June 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Job Opening, News
Bloomington IL, Job Opening, YWCA
Positive and Detail-Oriented Individual Wanted!!!
YWCA Hershey Child Care is looking for an individual to provide excellent food service and customer service in the Hershey Child Care Center kitchen.
See here for more information: Kitchen Specialist
Posted on 18th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters, Information, News, Volunteer Opportunity
Bloomington IL, Community Event, Education, YWCA
The rally is scheduled for April 29, 2011 at noon at the McLean Museum of History. The rally will last about 30 minutes. We are simply standing, there will not be any prepared speeches. Our hope is that media will be there. Here is a link that to the YWCA’s Stand Against Racism campaign. Please take a few minutes to educate yourself about the rally. I also encourage you to share this information with family and friends.
Posted on 15th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters, Information, Volunteer Opportunity
Bloomington IL, Community Organization, Education, YWCA
Who: Current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors (2010-11 school year)
What: A new empowerment program for teen girls
When: Thursday evenings from 6 – 8:30 pm during the fall of 2011 (September 8 & 22, October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, December 1 & 8 )
Where: YWCA McLean County, 1201 N Hershey Road, Bloomington, IL
More information: Girls Be U Recruitment Flyer
Girls Be U Application
Posted on 11th March 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Fliers & Posters, Information, Meeting, Volunteer Opportunity
Bloomington IL, Community Event, Community Organization, Education, YWCA
Smart Sprouts are kids K-Grade 5 in after-school programs. BUDs mentor them, assisting with reading, math, and life skills.
Being a BUD is easy! Do you have 2-4 hours (3:30-5:30p.m.) a week available, have time between March 10-May 31, and enjoy children?
To sign up as a volunteer, contact Ann Ensenberger at the YWCA RSVP Program office: 309.454.1451
Posted on 1st March 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Fliers & Posters, Information, Meeting
Bloomington IL, Community Event, Community Organization, Stand Against Racism, YWCA
YWCA McLean County cordially invites your organization to join with us to take a Stand Against Racism in our community!
On Friday, April 29, 2011, YWCA McLean County, along with over 70 YWCAs throughout the country, will be working closely with approximately 2,500 organizations that will cumulatively attract about 300,000 individuals. We hope you will be one of them!
The goal of the event is simple: we want to raise awareness that racism still exists in our community and that it can no longer be ignored or tolerated. Our strength is in numbers!
For more information, SAR invitation_2011
Posted on 1st November 2010 by Alex Cardona in Job Opening, News
Job Opening, YWCA
The YWCA just announced that they have many employment opportunities right now. The Child Care and Health and Fitness areas are looking to hire several new staff. The current openings are:
Health & Fitness
- Aquatics Staff
- Land Fitness Instructor
Child Care
- Site Coordinator for Carlock Elementary School
- Site Coordinator for Washington Elementary School
- Site Coordinator for Bent Elementary School
- After School Teacher at Hershey Road
- SACC Assistant Groupworker at Oakland School
- Substitute Teachers
Senior Services
For more information visit: http://www.ywca.org/site/apps/lk/content2.aspx?c=djIOK7OZG&b=983593
Posted on 28th September 2010 by Alex Cardona in News
Job Opening, YWCA
The YWCA of McLean County has posted a job opening for the VP or Program Operations. Applications will be accepted through October 22, 2010. The official job posting and YWCA employment application can be found at www.ywca.org/mcleancountyjobs. For more information: VP of Operations.
Posted on 31st August 2010 by Alex Cardona in News
Community Organization, Job Opening, YWCA
Creative, Energetic and Motivated Leader Wanted!!!
Interested in joining a team focused on providing McLean County with a quality volunteer program for older adults? YWCA RSVP is looking for an organized individual who enjoys working with volunteers and community organizations to provide quality, mission-based service. For more information click here: RSVP Program Specialist