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NAMI Dane County, the National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Consumer Council
NAMI Dane County - is a support, education, and advocacy group dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life of people whose lives are affected by mental illness. The NAMI Dane County Consumer Council is made up of people who have or have had a mental illness.
We are totally Recovery Focused.
We act as an advisory group to the Board of Directors and are to be used for the consumer to have equal participation in al of NAMI committees, boards, employment, policy, education and advocacy of NAMI for the community and general public.
The purpose of the Consumer Council is to advance the activities and involvement of the mental health consumer. It is our goal to empower and educate consumers around issues such as care, treatment, services and consumer rights.
To learn more about the
NAMI Dane County
Consumer Council Contact:
Ava Martinez
(608) 249-7188
or e-mail amartinez@namidanecounty.org
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NOMADISONAIRPORT.ORG
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Here is a sampling of redevelopment ideas from elsewhere in the country:
* A compact, mixed-use urban village.
* Homes, shops, offices, parks, and schools in a walkable community.
* Public spaces, not just places for driving but for walking, biking, hanging out, attending concerts or outdoor movies.
* Easy access to downtown Madison or the UW via bike path or bus.
* Bridges and walking paths over Starkweather Creek.
* Designed to minimize traffic congestion both within the community and on surrounding roadways
* A Town Center to provide retail and services neighbors need, all within walking distance.
* A place to work for artists and entrepreneurs, small businesses and larger employers seeking an accessible yet vibrant place to call home.
* Use of New Urbanism design to provide walkable neighborhoods similar to Madison's older neighborhoods.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society- Wisconsin Chapter
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Misc Volunteer opportunities
Contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter office at (800) 242-3358 or www.wisms.org to find out about volunteers needed for activities in Madison and the surrounding area.
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National Wild Turkey Federation - Southwest Wisconsin Longbeards Chapter
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Volunteer Opportunities
The National Wild Turkey Federation is a grassroots, nonprofit organization consisting of volunteers who believe in wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
The Southwest Wisconsin Longbeards chapter offers the following ways to get involved:
- Annual Fundraising Banquet committee member
- Learn to Hunt committee member
- Learn to Hunt mentor
- Women in the Outdoors committee member
- Women in the Outdoors instructor
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North American Water Garden Society - Madison WI Chapter
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There are several ways to help!
- Increase your client base by offering a 5-10% NAWGS Member discount.
- Become a financial sponsor.
- Volunteer at local events or give a presentation at a meeting and gain exposure!
- Join the Parade of Ponds. The 2005 Parade of Ponds will be part of a National Parade of Ponds Day! Get your company recognized by entering your customers' ponds and placing company signs at each location!
- As an associated Club or Organization we can help each other by sharing resources helping with fundraising efforts and providing volunteer power.
- Or just join us via membership and create a positive impact on the water gardening industry!
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North/Eastside Senior Coalition
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Home Chore Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist frail, limited income senior adults with basic home chores. Chores range from vacuuming and laundry to lawn mowing and snow shoveling. This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer as a family. Please call Breena for more information, 243-5252.
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Northside Farmers Market
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2009 Northside Farmers Market needs you!
Can you help out the market one Sunday a month? We need people to help set up, tear down, work at the market info tent, and other little things. If you are a member of the Dane County Timebank you can earn timebank dollars to exchange for services you need. Call or email Chris Moore, 608-242-8572.
If you love the market, consider a couple of hours helping its dedicated, but very small, core of
volunteers.
E-mail us and come to our next org meeting or other volunteer opportunity.
Do you know about the Dane County Timebank Project? Find Out More!
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Northwest Dane Senior Services
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Driver Escort
We are looking for people who would be interested in assisting in driving people to medical appointments, shopping, etc. If you have an interest, you may contact NWDSS at 767-3757 for more information. We will connect you to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Dane County to become a RSVP volunteer. Contact Executive Director.
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Northwest Dane Senior Services
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Mobile Meal Drivers
We are looking for someone to volunteer a few hours a week or month to assist with delivery the noon meals to our participant's homes. If you are interested contact NWDSS at 767-3757 and we will assist you with the necessary RSVP paper work. Local businesses are encouraged to contact NWDSS. Contact Executive Director.
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Northwest Dane Senior Services
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NWDSS Board of Directors
We are looking for individuals to volunteer to be a board member of Northwest Dane Senior Services. Time commitment is one full board meeting once a month, if on a committee meetings vary to every three months or as need occurs. Terms of office are 2 and 3 years. If you live or work in our service area you are eligible. 5% of our members can live outside our service area. Call Dee for more details at 767-3757 ext. 222 Contact Executive Director. Appointements typically occur in April.
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Northwest Dane Senior Services
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Office Volunteer
This position assists the staff in answering phones, file maintence, and coordinating RSVP and trasnsportation bus ride requests. The position is very flexible. We are looking for volunteers to commit to a few hours a day one day a week. Contact Volunteer Coordinator.
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Northwest Dane Senior Services
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Rural Respite Volunteer
This position assists the staff in the day to day operations of the Rural Respite program. Some of the tasks include socialization with the participants, sing-a-long, and program implementation. The position is somewhat flexible. We are looking for volunteers to commit to one day a week. Contact Volunteer Coordinator.
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Northwest Dane Senior Services
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Supportive Home Care Worker
Do you want to make a difference in an older adult's life? You can assist them in maintaining their home by providing light housekeeping, laundry, and assisting with meal prepartion and/ or shopping. This is a paid position call Dee Suchomel for more information at 767-3757 ext. 222. Contact Executive Director.
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