Planned Volunteer Days

Spring and Fall Work Days​

• Spring Work Day: Saturday, April 13, 2019
• Fall Work Day: Saturday, October 12, 2019

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​Ongoing Volunteer Needs

Guest hosting

• Help host rental groups on weekends and weekdays and learn more about our retreat ministry. 
  
  • This includes: welcome guests, be a liaison between the Menno Haven Staff Host and the Guest Group Contact Person to coordinate needs throughout the guest group's stay, help set out and bring in meals under direction of the Food Service Manager, etc.  
• Receive food and lodging during your stay 
  
• Upcoming dates:
  
  • February 8-10, 2019
  • February 23, 2019
  • February 25-27, 2019
  • March 15-17, 2019

Housekeeping

• Help with cleaning and laundry between groups
  • Most weekdays
  • Specific need: February 27

Grounds

• Trail maintenance – clear downed trees, brush, etc.
  
• Cut firewood for summer campfires and fireplaces in staff homes
  
• Clear invasive plants to restore original Illinois woods & prairies
  
• Replace log benches at campfire rings and at High & Low Ropes course

Plumbing

• Install water softener in Lakeview Lodge

Office

• Assemble mailings (call for dates)
  
• Computer data entry

Facilitators needed

• Trained facilitators to lead our Adventure Education Course