THE VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS

AT THE DUBUQUE DREAM CENTER

We are blessed to have many individuals who have dedicated multiple years to serving our students in the John Haupert Academic Center as well as in other capacities (e.g., Board of Directors, Finance Team, Assistant Coach, etc.). We invite you to meet and get to know more about some of our longer-term volunteers and see what they have to say about volunteering with the Dubuque Dream Center. [Click on an image to learn why they choose to volunteer at the Dubuque Dream Center.]

GAIL KUTSCH

Academic Center Tutor

KERRY URELL

Academic Center Tutor

SHARON KRESS

Academic Center Tutor

DOUG BAUSCH

Academic Center Tutor

JEANNE HARRINGTON

Academic Center Tutor

ROBERTO DOMINGUEZ

Technical Support

ERIC B. HILLARY

School Connector

CHRISTINE SCHIESL

Academic Center Tutor, Finance Team

TIM CONLON

Board Chair

PHIL RUPPEL

Board Member

We can do what we do because of our great volunteers!

We value their many contributions in . . .

Time / Talent / Treasure

The Dream Center conducts regular volunteer training for all of our after-school programming and volunteers for our summer academy. [Volunteers serve an average of one day per week.]


WHAT MOTIVATES THEM TO SERVE

I am really inspired by Robert’s vision for the Dream Center. I truly see the Dream Center impacting youth, strengthening families, and building community. It is a beacon of hope in a world that has so much negativity. It is a blessing to be part of it.

ERIC B. HILLARY

Volunteer since 2015

Eric is a unique volunteer to the Dream Center because he serves as a School Connector. He has coached, mentored, and tutored the same group of students since 2015!

I am thrilled about diversity in our community, and I saw this volunteer opportunity as something concrete I could do to help make a difference.

JEANNE HARRINGTON

Volunteer since 2015

John Haupert Academic Center Tutor

My friend, Gail Kutsch, knew I liked to work with young people and she invited me to visit. I like the Dream Center’s approach to build confidence by holding each child/youth accountable in areas such as respect and communication as well as accomplishing daily growth goals in academics.

CHRISTINE SCHIESL

Volunteer since 2015

John Haupert Academic Center Tutor, Administrative Finance Team

[I loving] seeing how important the Dubuque Dream Center is in the lives of our children and their families.

DOUG BAUSCH

Volunteer since 2014

John Haupert Academic Center Tutor

[I serve because I see] the good work and excellent impact the Dream Center team has made in the lives of students, their families and their neighborhood communities.

TIM CONLON

Volunteer since 2016

Tim Conlon began serving as the Board Chair in 2016. Since the beginning of his involvement, Tim has offered tremendous support to the Dream Center. In 2016, the Dream Center was able to renovate our KITCHEN AREA with the help of donated materials and time lead by Conlon Construction. [Willenborg Plumbing and Wendy’s Corp. were also involved with the renovation.] In 2019, Conlon Construction remodeled our GYM FLOOR to be more efficient and durable for our students!

I believe in the Mission of the Dream Center, and believe that it is making a difference in people’s lives. The values being taught, the involvement of parents and teachers, the dedication of the staff and volunteers, all contribute to the Dream Center’s success.

PHIL RUPPEL

Volunteer since 2016

Phil has been serving as a board member since 2016, and is a member of our Dream Team alongside his wife, Judy. He has been dedicated to helping with special projects, such as kitchen renovations and purchasing two new basketball hoops for our gym!

I was drawn to serve by the mission statement. I also loved and believe in the holistic approach. The school-family-Dream Center connection which leads to accountability and trust was important to me, too.

SHARON KRESS

Volunteer since 2015

Sharon Kress has been committed to serving youth in the John Haupert Academic Center and being an avid supporter outside of the center at games and performances!

As an educator, I believe that the better educated a person is, the more opportunities they have in life. I appreciate the character development aspects of the Dream Center program and enjoy being a part of a loving, supportive community that invests in the futures of our children and their families.

GAIL KUTSCH

Volunteer since 2013

John Haupert Academic Center Tutor

IMPACTING YOUTH . STRENGTHENING FAMILIES . BUILDING COMMUNITY