MOMS Orange County is in need of volunteers on SUNDAY, JULY 18th and SATURDAY, August 7th at the 2010 Orange County Fair’s Children’s Fun Zone.  Volunteers will read aloud to children at the early literacy-focused Reading Corner, hosted by The Children and Families Commission of Orange County, a long-time MOMS Orange County supporter. Volunteers will read to young children, provide parents with reading tips and give out new and gently used books to children.We are looking to staff 4 shifts, with at least TWO people per shift (a total of 8 volunteers each day). Also, for your two hours of service, you will receive FREE admission and parking to the Fair! So, you can spend a few hours reading to cute kids and enjoy the rest of the time before or after at the fabulous OC Fair!  All volunteers for OC Fair booth must be 18 years and older. The shifts are:

10am-1pm (2 volunteers)
1pm-4pm (2 volunteers)
4pm-7:30pm (2 volunteers)
7:30pm-11pm (2 volunteers)

Please contact Julie at jvo@momsorangecounty.org or 714-352-3428 if you are interested in volunteering or have questions.

Click here for more information on the Children and Families Commission of Orange County.

Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATES for the
9th Annual Festival of Children this September.

Held annually, the month long celebration of childhood showcases more than 60 children’s charities and offers children and their families free access to arts, culture, and educational opportunities through over 100 activities, workshops, and performances.

*pictures courtesy of Festival of Children Foundation

Since it began in 2002, Festival of Children has graciously extended the opportunity for MOMS Orange County to be a charity exhibited at the event, held at South Coast Plaza in Cost Mesa.  Each charity is given a booth, which giives us greater visibility and the chance to introduce MOMS Orange County to the many people who frequent South Coast Plaza .

Shifts are TWO hours each (12-2pm or 2-4pm) each weekend in the month of September.  Volunteer Duties consist of: Tabling the booth during your shift; sharing about MOMS Orange County (you’ll be given a fact sheet); and managing the Information sign-in and brochures.  All volunteers must be at least 16 years old.  Anyone younger than 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a fun volunteer opportunity which allows you to share about MOMS Orange County and join the Festival of Children festivities.  South Coast Plaza is abuzz with children and families during the weekend and the festive air makes the time pass quickly!  There are also an array of arts & crafts and performances during the day, so it’s a one-stop fun-filled day.  Grab a friend and volunteer!

Please contact Julie at jvo@momsorangecounty.org or 714-352-3428 if you are interested in volunteering or have questions.

Click here for more information on the Festival of Children Foundation

www.momsorangecounty.org