Volunteer Training

BABES, Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies, is a program of Dove, Inc., which brings worthwhile life skill lessons to children in grades K-3rd.

BABES is seeking additional volunteers to cover all of the classrooms requesting this valuable program for the Fall Semester. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of 6 to 10 year olds, please attend the BABES Volunteer Training:

Saturday, September 6, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or Thursday, September 18, 10:00 to 1:00
K - 2nd grade presentation
Thursday, September 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 3rd grade presentations
302 S. Union, Decatur
Training is free but registration is required.

This volunteer commitment is usually an hour a week for six weeks and that covers two classrooms. The presentations are made in pairs. Bring a friend who can be your partner or be teamed with a person during the training. For more information, to register your attendance, or to find out about other training opportunities, please contact Sandy Laesch, Coordinator, at 428-6616, ext. 2244, or dove@doveinc.org.

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