Volunteers
Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Canine Companions for Independence. The North Central Region is proud to have nearly 300 volunteers including approximately 130 active volunteer puppy raisers. Volunteers are always needed in the North Central Region and we have chapters and groups located throughout 14 states to help us recruit and utilize our volunteers effectively. For more information on volunteering with the North Central Region, contact Jean Henry, regional volunteer coordinator at (740) 833-3703 or contact your nearest Canine Companions volunteer chapter or group. 


Volunteer Chapters and Groups

Canine Companions for Independence is proud to be represented by dedicated volunteers in the following areas in the North Central Region. Call the contact person listed for more information including meeting dates/times, local events and volunteer opportunities.

Central Indiana Chapter
Nancee Wright
t-n-wright@sbcglobal.net
Dan O'Brien
www.cci-indy.org

Chapter Meetings: Central Indiana volunteers currently meet on an as needed basis. For more information, please contact Dan O'Brien.

Central Ohio Volunteer Group
Jean Henry, NCR Volunteer Coordinator
(740) 833-3703
jhenry@cci.org

Group Meetings: The Central Ohio volunteers meet the 4th Tuesday in February, April, July & October at Canine Companions' NCR office located at 4989 State Route 37 East, Delaware, Ohio.
Next Scheduled Meetings: 2/28/12; 4/24/12; 7/24/12; 10/23/12 
These meetings will be held at NCR at 7:00pm for current volunteers and 6:15pm for new volunteers. Attendees need to RSVP to Jean Henry since we provide snacks and beverages. NOTE: An email will be sent by 3pm the day of the meeting if the meeting is cancelled due to weather conditions or other circumstances.

Chicago Volunteer Group
Debra Locander, NCR Development Associate
(479) 372-4549
dlocander@cci.org

Group Meetings: Chicago area volunteers meet every few months on a Saturday or Sunday. Meetings are held from 1pm - 4pm and locations vary. See below scheduled meetings.
Next Scheduled Meetings: 3/24/12 - Schaumburg Township District Library; 5/19/12 - Hollister, Inc.; 9/15/12 - Location TBA.
Help plan fundraising events for the greater Chicago area for 2012!

Cleveland Volunteer Group
Jackie Stanton
STNT214@aol.com

Group Meetings: The Cleveland volunteers currently meet on an as needed basis. For more information please contact Jackie Stanton.

Kansas City Chapter
Charon Fisher
kcchapter@puppyraisers.us

Chapter Meetings: The Kansas City volunteers meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Johnson County Lackman Library at 15345 W. 87th Street, Lenexa, KS. For more information please contact Charon Fisher.

Michigan Volunteer Group
Fay Sneddon
(734) 341-7565
lilly3212002@yahoo.com

Group Meetings: Michigan volunteers currently meet on an as needed basis. For more information, please contact Fay Sneddon.

Minneapolis / St. Paul Volunteer Group
Jodi & Mark Laubersheimer
(612) 940-0744
mark@fastpcpros.com

Group Meetings: Minneapolis / St. Paul volunteers meet the 1st Monday of the month on the even months (6 times a year) unless it is a holiday. For more information, please contact Jodi & Mark Laubersheimer.

Penn-Ohio Volunteer Group
Carolyn Hrach
carolyn.hrach@gmail.com
Lori Barrante
lbarrante@zoominternet.net

Group Meetings: Penn-Ohio volunteers currently meet on an as needed basis. For more information on time and location please contact Carolyn or Lori.

Rock River Valley Volunteer Group
Cari Berg
(815) 997-3118
dcberg1@verizon.net

For more information on this group, please contact Cari Berg or Jean Henry (jhenry@cci.org).

Wisconsin Volunteer Group
Jean Henry, NCR Volunteer Coordinator
jhenry@cci.org
Dawn Vollbrecht
(920) 779-0425
wisconsincci-dogs@yahoo.com

For more information on this group, please contact Dawn Vollbrecht or Jean Henry (jhenry@cci.org).

 Volunteer Opportunities throughout the Region:

Puppy Raising
• Event Support (Click here for our upcoming events)
• Speakers
• Information Booth Support

Volunteer Opportunities at the Regional Facility:


• Team Training Lunch Providers
• Office Assistance
• Gardening

Graduation Ceremony Volunteer Opportunities:

• Hand out programs
• Bake cookies
• Serve refreshments
• Sell Canine Companions merchandise

Click here for information on upcoming graduation dates.