Monroe County CASA
(Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Global Gifts Volunteer Orientation,  May 28

-  Volunteering at Global Gifts is a funand rewarding experience that spreads the mission of fair trade in our community and beyond. As a nonprofit organization, Global Gifts relies on the dedication and talent of volunteers in their stores to educate the public on fair trade, participate at offsite events, assist customers in the store, stock shelves, set up displays, and more. New volunteers are invited to attend the volunteer orientation at  5:30 p.m.  on  May 28  to be ready for the summer and fall seasons. Please contact Kinsey Davis at  812-336-7402  or  kinsey@globalgiftsft.com . ( www.globalgiftsft.com )

National Trails Day,  June 3 -  Up to 25 volunteers are needed to participate in the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department's celebration of National Trails Day from  9 a.m. to noon  on  Saturday, June 3  at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve. Hiking trails allow us to keep in touch with the natural world while exercising and relieving stress. On a larger scale, a wide variety of recreation, fitness, and transportation goals can be achieved with a good trail system. Volunteers will be trained at the beginning of the session. Minimum age is 16. Please contact Nikki McEachern at  812-349-3739  or  parksvol@bloomington.in.gov . ( www.bloomington.in.gov/parksVOL )

Reova Meredith began the Center for Women's Ministries, offering Bloomington women 30 years of excellent, free counseling. Having experienced the value of professional counseling herself, Reova was struck by the unfair reality that many others do not have the financial resources to access this type of care. By founding and supporting this organization, Reova has allowed countless women access to counseling they sought. The course of women through the program provides an opportunity for them to give back through volunteer counseling. Reova has expertly designed a pairing system that other professionals in the field refer to and utilize. Reova sets a beautiful example for others in the Bloomington community to step up and address a need they see. Her hard work and innovative approach have allowed many women to get the assistance they desire.  Watch a video clip of Reova receiving her 2017 Be More Award.   Listen here to this Story of Service on Activate.