Upcoming Events with Catholic Volunteer Network


You are invited to two upcoming events hosted by Catholic Volunteer Network. If you have questions about either event, please call or email Alyssa Sickle at asickle@catholicvolunteernetwork.org or 301-270-0900 x10.

Catholic Volunteer Network Alumni Service Event – April 28

Former volunteers who served with any of Catholic Volunteer Network’s member programs, as well as current volunteers and friends, are invited to join us for a morning of service at SOME (So Others Might Eat), a Catholic Volunteer Network member program. We will prepare and serve breakfast to the guests and after serving, the volunteers will enjoy a simple meal and participate in a time of discussion and reflection. (Sorry, we cannot accommodate children at this event.)

Date:                     Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time:                    7:00am - 1:00pm
Location:             SOME (So Others Might Eat), 71 'O' Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 - www.some.org
(SOME has a parking lot next to the dining room at 71 O Street. For public transportation, take Bus 93 to the North Capitol & P Street stop, and walk two blocks).
Register:              Please click here to register. Registration deadline is April 26th.

This is a great opportunity to connect with current volunteers and alumni in the area, while also nurturing the spirit of service!


World Fair Trade Day Celebration/Brown Bag Lunch Q&A with Fair Trade Resource Network’s Director – May 9

Catholic Volunteer Network will hold a Brown Bag Lunch Q&A in celebration of World Fair Trade Day. This celebration is one of 1,000 events in North America honoring the Best in Fair Trade. Get some free Fair Trade honey, sugar and dishtowels, as well as Fair Trade educational magazines and stickers. Hear the latest news in Fair Trade and ask questions to FTRN Executive Director, Jeff Goldman. Participants will support trade justice and celebrate the “Best in Fair Trade” Award winners! Bring your own lunch please. Current volunteers, program staff, and friends are all welcome.

Date:                    Wednesday, May 9,
Time:                    12:00-1:00pm – please bring a lunch! Drinks will be provided.
Location:             Catholic Volunteer Network office, 6930 Carroll Ave, Suite 820, Takoma Park, MD. Free two-hour parking is available behind our building, and some street parking is available.
Why:                     The purpose of World Fair Trade Day is to raise greater awareness of Fair Trade to consumers, so that all trade becomes fair. Supporters will gather around 100,000 North American citizens, businesspeople, faith advocates, students, consumers and activists at Fair Trade events to celebrate the people who grow our food and produce our goods, as well as the businesses and nonprofits winning “Best in Fair Trade” Awards.
Register:              Click here to let us know you’ll be attending.

More about World Fair Trade Day & Fair Trade Resource Network, at www.FTRN.org.