The Verandah Volunteer Fair, sponsored by the VCA, was held in Oak Park on January 31, 2025, after being postponed a week due to frigid weather. The balmy 80 degree weather one week later was welcomed by all who attended.
Twenty area nonprofit organizations attended this year’s event. Set up began at 11 a.m. with fifteen resident volunteers helping unload cars. Thanks to the volunteers and VCA Board Members who assisted.
The Fair, which ran from Noon until 2:30 p.m., did not attract the number of Verandah residents hoped for, but many of those who attended signed up as volunteers, or took materials for the future. Manatee Park was thrilled to have seven new volunteers sign up. Sew & Sews added six new members to their roster.
The complete list of nonprofits that participated and contact information will be updated on the vcalife.com website, under Things to Do. Feel free to check out the list and contact the organization that interests you. Volunteer Fair organizers were:
Susan Shamey and Stephanie Levin.
AND KATHLEEN QUARTO, EXPLAINED
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
AVAILABLE AT ST. MARTIN DE PORRES
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
AND SUE BUSSE LEARNED MORE ABOUT
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
AT ACT ABUSE SHELTER.
VERANDAH RESIDENTS AND MANATEE PARK VOLUNTEERS, SIGNED UP SEVEN NEW VOLUNTEERS AT THE FAIR.
