Volunteer Opportunities

A diverse offering of volunteer opportunities exist in Lions clubs throughout our District in serving:

• Boys & Girls Clubs
• Veterans
• Youth Sports
• Rebuilding Together
• Eyeglass Collections
• Homeless Shelters
• Clothing Collections
• International Medical Missions
• And much more

• Pancake Breakfasts
• Crab & Bingo Feeds
• Car Shows
• E-Waste Collection
• BBQs
• Community Festivals
• Community Cleanups
• And much more.

Make a Donation

Lions can donate to their community in a variety of ways but the there are key fellowships that members can donate and get a plaque, pin, and recognition in front of their peers:

• Melvin Jones Fellowship - $1000 to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
• Helen Keller Fellowship - $1000 to Lions Eye Foundation (LEF)
• Don Stanaway Fellowship - $250 Single Fellow / $500 Life Fellow to LEF
• Fred Smith Fellowship - $500 to Student Speaker Foundation
• There are 3 other fellowships to Student Speaker Foundation starting ranging from $200 to $400
• Canine Companion Life Membership - $300 to Lions Canine Companions for Independence Project, Inc.
• Other fellowships or recognition for donations to LCIF and other Lions endorsed programs exist, too

Attend a Meeting

Lions clubs in District 4C4 meet in a variety of ways and frequency:

• Evening
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Weekly
• Once  or twice a month
• By conference call with an occasional or quarterly meeting in person
• Most clubs have meetings at a restaurant or catered venue
• Most club meetings feature a meal, club business, and a program - visiting speaker, service project, or fellowship outing.
• Most clubs meet for least 90 minutes in their meetings.
• There is also a Board meeting, typically for officers and members only. Some clubs have it before their club meeting on the same night, others have it during the month on a separate day or night.