Dear Volunteers,
April is YOUR month! Volunteer Appreciation week begins April 18th, and while we will not have a dinner again this year, the team here has created a special gift for each of you. Check in with your Advocate Supervisor April 18 - 24 and let her know if you prefer a wine or caffeine themed gift, then swing by at your convenience to accept the gift, or arrange for them to do a drop off to you. And please know how much we appreciate you EVERY DAY!
This month we have a number of things to update you on, and opportunities to be involved.
I hope some of you will join the Santa Maria Chamber Mixer, and have fun with Chamber members as they work through the "messy house" that you all experienced in training!
And - a very special invitation -
On May 1-2, 2021, I invite you to join me and CASA volunteers and supporters across the nation for Walk. Run. Thrive.
This is a first ever event to help raise awareness for the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children and its nationwide network of programs.
Walk. Run. Thrive. is a virtual event. Rather than traveling to one central location on a specific race day and time, you can participate by walking or running wherever you are. You get to choose your own day, time and pace. Wherever you are - head out for a walk and take a selfie to post, using the event hashtag #walkrunthrive and let's raise awareness of the need for more CASA volunteers!
As part of your registration, you will receive a signature Walk. Run. Thrive. t-shirt. Wear this shirt on your own personal race day to help raise awareness of our vital mission. Ask others to register and join you in participating in this event. You can complete the event in a variety of fun ways while safely adhering to social distancing regulations. Of course we want you to be safe and follow all precautions.
However you choose to participate, you will become part of something bigger. Whether you walk alone or with a small group, you will be part of a nationwide effort to support children and families. You will be a visible part of our movement of individuals who are making a difference in the lives of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
We have the simple instructions below - just 3 steps! The links will walk you through the process. Let's see if we can create some energy around the need for volunteers, and raise $$$ at the same time to help us eliminate the waiting list!!
As always, thank you for all you do for our kids!
