Be a Lifesaver - Kalamazoo CAN - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council

Take a Stand for Local Kids - Volunteer Today!

If you can volunteer just two hours of your time this April, we want to hear from you. Volunteers are still needed for the 2011 "Be a Lifesaver" campaign in Kalamazoo County. To find out more, read the information at right. Or download our printable flyer now. Thank you!

April 2011 is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We invite you to support this important work by joining our "Be a Lifesaver" campaign on Friday, April 8th, and Saturday, April 9th. It's easy to do and the time commitment is just two hours! We welcome both groups and individuals.

Volunteers will hand out rolls of lifesavers in exchange for donations. Volunteers are scheduled in two-hour shifts at various pre-arranged locations throughout Kalamazoo County. To get a preferred day, time or area for yourself or your group, please contact us immediately in one of these ways:

Option #1 - Fill out the online volunteer form below.

Option #2 - Call our office at (269) 552-4430.

Option #3 - Visit our office at 420 E. Alcott, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.

If you prefer, you may also download our printable flyer or printable sign-up sheet now. We depend on volunteers like you to make the public aware of this important issue. Please sign up today!

Online Volunteer Form - 2011 "Be a Lifesaver" Campaign

First Name: ___Last Name:

E-mail address:

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Home Phone: Work Phone:

Do you have any health or mobility limitations? Yes No

If yes, please list:

Do you have your own transportation? Yes No

Best time to reach you: a.m. p.m.

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Funds from the Be a Lifesaver” campaign will help to prevent child abuse and neglect in Kalamazoo County by supporting programs such as:

Family Help Book free community resource guide
Kids are Special interactive presentations for children
Caught in the Act of Positive Parenting campaign
Never Shake A Baby educational campaign
You Are Special sexual abuse prevention coloring books
Baby Think It Over computerized doll parenting experience
Mandated Reporter Training for professionals
Exhibits at fairs and conferences o Lending library of books, videos, and literature

To learn more about our mission and work, please explore this website or call our office at (269) 552-4430. Thank you for caring about kids!