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Deaf Mentor Camper- ASL Weekend
Posted by: | CommentsHello everyone,
Now, the time is getting near for the ASL Weekend on May 20-21 2011, I know many of you have been involved working as a deaf mentor at the ASL weekend. This year, we are making a small change for all the deaf people who want to be involved with this kind of job: be a deaf camp counselor. Here are the guidelines what you will be doing:
As a Deaf Camp Counselor – your job duties will include:
- Being head of the table – sit at the end of the table for each meal; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday.
- Interact with the hearing students during the workshops and after workshops
- Interact with students after the entertainments on Friday and Saturday nights
You will be paid during that weekend plus free room and board. ONLY 20 people will be hired so please sign up as fast as you can. Deadline is on April 31st or first come, first serve !
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at Rebyington@aol.com or 414-376- 6640 VP
Thank you.
Ron Byington
WAD Joins Walk4Hearing!
Posted by: | CommentsWe are very excited to participate in the Walk4Hearing event, which is a fundraising 5K walk hosted by Hearing Loss Association of America, in Milwaukee on Sunday, May 16th. The event promotes the awareness and education about deaf and hard of hearing.
Learn more about WAD’s participation with the Walk4Hearing, join or donate to WAD’s team, visit www.wisdeaf.org/wp/wad-action/walk4hearing
Volunteer Opportunity
Posted by: | CommentsGreetings! Do you want to give back to the community? The Wisconsin Association of the Deaf (WAD) offers an excellent opportunity! WAD is working at the concession for the UW Women’s basketball games at the Kohl Center in Madison.
A portion of the sales earned during WAD’s time working at the concessions goes to WAD. WAD will use that money to invest in WAD programs and activities for deaf and hard of hearing citizens in Wisconsin.
In exchange for volunteering a minimum of 4 hours with WAD, individuals will receive a free 2-year membership of WAD (limit one term).
Below is the schedule of games that we are committed to selling concessions! Join us for some FUN (and work) at the UW Women’s basketball games!
Monday Dec. 28 7 p.m. Michigan State – “B” game
Thursday Jan. 7 6:30 p.m. Purdue – “B” game
Sunday Jan. 10 1 p.m. Michigan – “A” game
Sunday Jan. 17 1 p.m. Illinois – “A” game
Thursday Jan. 21 7 p.m. Penn State – “B” game
Sunday Jan. 31 4 p.m. Northwestern – “A” game
Sunday Feb. 14 6 p.m. Indiana – “A” game
Thursday Feb. 18 7 p.m. Ohio State – “B” game
Sunday Feb. 28 1/3 p.m. Iowa – “A” game
* Eight volunteers are needed for “A” games while five volunteers are needed for “B” games.
Contact Ted Trenkamp at TreasurerWAD@gmail.com with your preferred dates or questions about volunteering.