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children running toward their truck shouting in their language “Mzungu! Mzungu!” or “white person.” “It wasn’t in a derogatory way, it was that they were welcoming you,” she said. Among the projects that most amazed her was the jewelry making of expert beaders in the village. Bernotat has a suitcase full of their colorful handiwork, the beads constructed of recycled magazines and special lacquer. “One thing that I’ve found is that nothing goes to waste there. Nothing,” she said. Bernotat takes the necklaces and bracelets to craft fairs where she sells the women’s wares and spreads the word about Dr. Joy Ngobi and the Hope Institute’s mission. “I believe in the power of human strength and in people who have the strength of mind and body and spirit to help others,” she said. “We have a duty to others in being able to go above and beyond and not hesitating when someone is in need. And that, I believe is the essence of being a true friend.”
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Thinking about donating some of your time or talents to those in need? Consider the following volunteer opportunities in your area. RACINE/RACINE COUNTY The Racine YMCA Empowering Women’s Center Dress for Sucess/suitings: Women needed to help low-income, abused or homeless women pick out outfits they can wear to job interviews. Call Sandy Bink or Carla Ward at (262) 989-9922. Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Mailing volunteer: Assist with mailings, copying, collating, labeling, etc. Call Mary Schulz at (262) 598-0909. Ellsworth Correctional Center Tutors: Assist female offenders assigned to school with GED preparation. Tutoring can occur one-on-one or in small groups. Call Margaret Done at (262) 878-6000. Love Inc. Food pantry helpers: Assist customers during food pantry hours, restock shelves, make freezer bags. Call Candy Kuehl at (262) 763-6226. Racine Zoological Society Conservation education volunteer: Assist with programs and conduct exhibit interpretation. Call Melissa Davidson at (262) 636-9580.
Sexual Assault Services Sexual assault advocate: Answer 24-hour crisis line via mobile phone for victims of sexual assault, respond to hospital when a victim presents for a forensic exam; provide crisis intervention, emotional support and referrals. Call Samantha Sustachek at (262) 619-1634. KENOSHA/KENOSHA COUNTY Kenosha Public Museums Greeters and volunteers for the Civil War Museum resource center, the Dinosaur Discovery Museum’s dinosaur dig, and people to lead school group tours and classes. For more information about Kenosha Public Museums, call volunteer coordinator Mari at (262) 653-4139. The Sharing Center Volunteers needed to help unpack clothing donations; to sort donations and place them on shelves; to help pack food baskets; to pack, load and distribute holiday baskets; and to move boxes to and from the basement. Volunteers also are needed to sign up to donate food baskets and holiday gifts for the Christmas basket adopt-a-family program. The center is in Paddock Lake. For more information, call Liz Peyton at (262) 997-0783.
LAKE GENEVA/WALWORTH COUNTY Walworth County Literacy Council Volunteers needed to teach English (English as a Second Language or Adult Basic Education). Volunteer tutors teach in public locations around Walworth County, usually public libraries. The Council also has started a Jail Literacy Program. The is seeking to start a fundraising committee envisioned as a group of individuals developing fundraising initiatives to support the work of the Council. Contact Walworth County Literacy Council coordinator Brigette Kutschma at (262) 957-0142 or wclc@walworthcoliteracy.com. Geneva Lakes YMCA Sports coaches. Call (262) 248-6211. Meals on Wheels Meal delivery drivers. Call (262) 741-3157. Geneva Lakes Area United Way Board members. Call (262) 249-1100. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Big sisters: To mentor for at least a year commitment. Action team members: Members of the community to offer ideas to the board. Board members: Meet monthly to help guide the agency and assis with events. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters, call Nancy at (608) 362-8223.
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