Raise Your Hand....Volunteer!

This is our promotional video inviting everyone to raise their hand and get involved in their community. Join us on September 12th from 9am-1pm at our 1st Annual Volunteer Faire at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center.



Link to video on YouTube: Click Here

Volunteer Faire Participant: The Morgan Hill Downtown Association (MHDA)

In 2002, the Morgan Hill Downtown Association (MHDA) was formed to guide and manage the revitalization efforts for the heart of the city. Incorporated as a 501(c)(6) tax exempt non-profit corporation, the MHDA has a full-time Executive Director and a Board of Directors that represents key stakeholders of Downtown Morgan Hill including local businesses, residents, city government and other interested parties.

With funding from the City of Morgan Hill's Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and membership dues, the MHDA:

• Plans Promotional Events
• Offers Co-Op Advertising
• Provides an All-Inclusive Web Site
• Recruits Targeted Restaurants, Retail and Entertainment Uses
• Keeps merchants, residents and land owners informed of issues affecting downtown

Learn more by visiting their website: Click Here

Volunteer Faire Participant: Morgan Hill Independence Day, Inc. (IDI)

DID YOU KNOW that the Morgan Hill Independence Day Celebrations are brought to you by a group of volunteer citizens with the support and assistance of the City of Morgan Hill and most importantly....YOU?

The City of Morgan Hill remains one of the only two cities in the San Francisco Bay Area that continues to have all day events surrounding the Fourth of July Holiday. Our Independence Day Celebration includes the Fire Cracker Golf Classic, Patriotic Sing, Art Contest, Street Dance, Freedom 5-K Run, Historic and Award Winning Parade, Car Cruise, Downtown Car Show, and a spectacular Fireworks and Entertainment Show.

For the past 28 years the entire multi-day celebration has been organized by the non-profit citizen’s group known as Morgan Hill Independence Day Celebrations, Inc. (I.D.I.). Ours is truly a “hometown event” dedicated to preserving our national and local heritage and celebrating our freedom.

Learn more by visiting their website: Click Here

Volunteer Faire Participant: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

Learn more by visiting their website: Click Here
Team in training website: Click Here

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Mission Video

High School Challenge

All Live Oak and Ann Sobrato students that join our fan site are encouraged to tag themselves on their mascot photo. This way we can have a running tally to see which high school has the largest number of participating students. FANS ONLY!

To see the challenge: Click Here

City Council to Proclaim September 12th "Volunteer Morgan Hill Day"

The City Council of Morgan Hill will be proclaiming September 12th "Volunteer Morgan Hill Day" at their upcoming meeting this Wednesday, September 2nd at 7pm. We encourage everyone to join at City Hall as we accept the proclamation.

When: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 7pm
Where: City Hall, Council Chambers (17555 Peak Avenue)

See the agenda below:

Morgan Hill City Council Agenda- September 2nd

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Volunteer Faire Participant: The Community Law Enforcement Foundation of Morgan Hill (CLEF)

The purpose of The Community Law Enforcement Foundation of Morgan Hill is to support and promote public safety through partnerships that provide resources to help the Morgan Hill Police Department perform at its highest level of service to the community.

We have already raised funds to reinstate the K-9 unit and are now continuing to support his training and expenses. We are looking for extra hands at community events such as ice cream socials, public safety day, Taste of Morgan Hill Booth etc. to provide education on what services the organization provides.

Learn more by visiting their website: Click Here

Volunteer Faire Participant: MHARES Ham Radio

Morgan Hill Amateur Radio Emergency Services/Radio Amateur Emergency Service “When all else fails…” That is what amateur radio is all about.

MHARES/RACES provide a communication link between inter-city and inter-county via amateur radio. MHARES/RACES were instrumental in maintaining communications during the recent Verizon incident and the Morgan Hill flood of 2008. Amature radio provides a reliable and accurate means of information exchange incorporating voice and digital packet transmission.

Our mission is to establish and maintain the leadership and organizational infrastructure necessary to provide amateur radio communications in support of emergency management entities. MHARES/RACES meet regularly for training and drills to keep our skill up to date and maintain our preparedness for the next incident requiring our services. Contact us and become part of the team.

See the MHARES Ham Radio profile from the Morgan Hill Times: Click Here

The Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Faire Participant: Morgan Hill Historical Society

The Morgan Hill Historical Society is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established to collect, conserve, interpret and exhibit artifacts and other items associated with the history of Morgan Hill and its environs; to serve as a repository for archival materials, to develop educational interest in historical matters, and to promote the preservation of historic sites, landmarks and other historical objects within the community.

Our mission is to preserve our city's history and to educate the public about our history. One of the ways we do that is by having our museum and the historic Morgan Hill House open to the public. But we need docents to open our doors.

Learn more by visiting their website: Click Here

Volunteer Faire Participant: Friends of the Morgan Hill Library

The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library was established in 1974 and will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this fall, on Saturday, October 24th.

The organization is committed to enhancing the programs, services and facilities of the Morgan Hill Library. We raise money through the Friends bookstore (located off the lobby of the library), online sales, and twice-a-year big book sales, as well as membership dues and donations. These funds are used to provide programs and activities and purchase materials and furnishings that are outside the scope of the library budget.

The Friends support family reading programs, the best-seller book collection, summer reading clubs (for children, teens and adults), story time entertainment, bi-lingual staff, Silicon Valley Reads events, speakers forums and other special presentations.

The Friends raised more than $180,000 through its 2006-2007 Beyond Books Campaign for art and furnishings for the new library. The organization contributed an additional $50,000 to this fund.

The Friends of the Library is operated entirely by volunteers. New members are always needed.

Learn more by visiting their website: Click Here

Volunteer Faire Participant: Dreampower Horsemanship

DreamPower Horsemanship provides therapeutic horsemanship programs and services for children, teens and adults with special needs. We focus on serving individuals with mental, emotional and behavioral problems as well as complex medical needs. We provide equine facilitated psychotherapy, therapeutic horsemanship lessons, equine facilitated learning partnerships with schools, the Equine Journey Wilderness Program, parenting skills groups, NARHA Horses for Heroes (for veterans), and training for therapeutic riding instructors and psychotherapists. Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning stalls and paddocks, filling water buckets, facility maintenance and repairs, fund raising, special events, and assisting with horseback riding lessons. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 years old.

Learn more by visiting their website: Click Here

Volunteer Faire Participant: Discovery Counseling Center/Bridge Afterschool

The Bridge Project is a project to help the economically disadvantaged to escape the cycle of poverty they are trapped in. The project is based on the belief that five basic factors are at the core of the cycle of poverty, and if these five factors can be changed it will lead to a new life economically, and relationally, for these families.

1. Education is the foundation upon becoming marketable. Without education a family cannot escape the cycle.
2. Language Communicating in the English language is the key to fully understanding and applying the changes needed to make one's environment better.
3. Life skills The effective use of financial, personal, and relational life skills increases opportunities for personal development and growth.
4. Affordable Housing provides the personal living environment conducive to self development and security.

The Bridge Project is dedicated to providing resources that address each of these areas of need, and partners with other non-profits and churches to accomplish this goal. Current partners are:

Discovery Counseling Center responsible for life and language skills South County Housing responsible for affordable housing Morgan Hill Bible Church and Christ Our King Lutheran Church responsible for education

Additionally, a research project studying the effects of the Bridge Project is sponsored by Santa Clara University and being conducted by Dr. Cheryl McElvain.

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Volunteer Faire Participant: Centennial Recreation Senior Center

The Centennial Recreation Senior Center provides comprehensive services, fitness programs, educational classes and enrichment programs to individuals in the Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy communities who are 50 years and older.

Learn more by visiting their website: Click Here

Volunteer Faire Participant: Morgan Hill Police Explorers Post 811

Youth 14-21 years of age interested in becoming a police officer or have an interest in the department are legible to become a member of the Morgan Hill Police Department Explorer Post 811.

Explorers participate in monthly ride-alongs, volunteer hours, trainings and meetings. Explorers experience the Morgan Hill Police Department in an interactive approach and are taught procedures that are used on a regular basis by the department. The post participates in competitions and fundraises for annual trips.

Learn more by visiting their website: Click Here