Mt. Greenwood Honor Society Students assist Patrick with his craft project the day they came to visit Sertoma Centre, Inc. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)
Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As the school year came to a close, 21 National Junior Honor Society members from Mt. Greenwood School, along with two of their teachers, took a “field trip” to Sertoma Centre, Inc. The students volunteered for a day of fun activities assisting individuals with disabilities who participate in day programs at Sertoma Centre’s Facility at 4343 W 123rd Street in Alsip. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from Mt. Greenwood School organized activities which included: bingo, arts and crafts, indoor bowling, freeze dance, and Pictionary. Volunteer Services Manager, Laura Gardner said: “They were so polite and very interactive with our consumers. They jumped right in and volunteered for several hours.” When the students were asked how the volunteer event went they said, “We had a great time. We felt that bowling and bingo were the biggest hits of the day.”
Amy Chmura, director of advancement and communications, commented, “Recently, the Volunteer Program at Sertoma Centre, has seen a tremendous increase in the amount of youth who are volunteering with the agency.” The Volunteer Services Program has welcomed young volunteers at Sertoma Centre’s Super Sale, Silent Partner Dinner, and Holiday Bazaar. Several of the students from Mt. Greenwood School also volunteered at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event and were in charge of the children’s carnival area. To learn more about youth and other volunteer opportunities at Sertoma Centre please contact Laura Gardner, Volunteer Services Manager at 708-730-6211 or [email protected].
Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a nationally-accredited, not-for-profit agency that provides services for more than 725 individuals with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities, and/or mental illness. For more information, to schedule a tour or to make a donation, please contact Amy Chmura, Director of Advancement and Communications, Sertoma Centre, 4343 West 123rd Street, Alsip, IL 60803. (708) 730-6206, or [email protected]. For additional resources visit www.sertomacentre.org.
