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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – SEPTEMBER 1, 2005The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County offers many volunteer opportunities. It is located at 191 Bath Avenue, Long Branch, 732-728-1927, Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays - 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. HOSPICE ASSISTANT VITAS, a nursing home in Eatontown, is asking you to bring your pet to share with the patients, or to use your musical talents to entertain them. People are also needed to feed patients and to assist with administrative duties. The minimum age requirement is 16 for these ongoing activities. Contact: Etta Nappi: 732-386-0066; email: congetta.nappi@vitas.com CHILD CARE Family and Children’s Service of Long Branch is seeking someone to care for three children, ages 1, 2, and 3, for one hour one day a week at 6:30 p.m. in Long Branch. The minimum age requirement is 14. Contact: Monica Easley: 732-222-9111 READER The NJ Blind Citizen’s Association, Leonardo, is in need of volunteers to read to the blind once a week and to call Bingo and distribute prizes. The minimum age accepted is 18. Contact: Doug Scott: 732-291-0878; email: newjerseyblind@aol.com STUDENT MONITOR The West Side Christian Academy of Red Bank is seeking monitors to answer student questions, and to listen, observe, and oversee them during breaks. Volunteers are needed September through May, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Rev. Elmer Jackson: 732-741-7900; email: WSCA4the children@aol.com RECEPTIONIST Project Paul, Keansburg, a thrift shop and food pantry for the needy, is in need of a mature receptionist to answer phones and schedule appointments Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: Sr. Kathleen O’Halloran: 732-787-4887 OFFICE HELP The Southern Monmouth County Area Chamber of Commerce, Wall Twp, is seeking volunteers to assist with programs and events, updating community resources and services, data entry, and general office work weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The minimum age requirement is 18. Contact: Susan Moroney: 732-280-8800; email: susan@SMCConline.org PACESETTER WALK The NJ Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation is sponsoring a pacesetter walk in Belmar on Sunday, September 18, at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed for set up at 8:00 a.m. Contact: Rosemarie Golombos: 732-786-9960; email: newjersey@ccfa.org HEART WALK The American Heart Assn. of Monmouth County is sponsoring a Heart Walk in Belmar on Sunday, September 25, from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM Volunteers are needed for set-up, registration, and to help at food tent. The minimum age accepted is 16. Contact: Rita Crowley: 609-298-1374 2005 WALK-A-THON The Huntington’s Disease Society of America is sponsoring a walk-a-thon on Sunday morning, September 25, Point Pleasant. Volunteers are needed to help with recruiting walkers, food donations, and main event. Contact: Patricia Velasco: 609-448-3500; email: PVelascoHDSANJ@aol.com LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Morganville, is sponsoring a walk in Ocean Grove, Saturday evening, October 8, at 7:00. Volunteers are needed 5:00 p.m. for set-up, registration, water and T-shirt distribution, and to cheer and root at the finale! Contact: Ralph DiSimone: 732-591-0370. OCEAN GOLF CLASSIC Clean Ocean Action is sponsoring the Ocean Golf Classic at Navesink Golf Club Thursday, September 29. Event committee members and volunteers are needed. Contact: Jennifer Smiga: 732-872-0111 FALL BEACH SWEEPS Clean Ocean Action is sponsoring area fall beach sweeps Saturday, October 22, 9:30 to 12:30 a.m. Many participants are needed, including beach captains (cleanup leaders). Contact: Julie Hajdusek: 732-872-0111; email: education@cleanoceanaction.org SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR The Family and Children’s Service of Long Branch is in need of a volunteer switchboard operator Monday through Friday from any 1-2 hours between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days and times are flexible. Contact: Phyllis Berndt: 732-759-6551; email: pberndt@fcsmonmouth.org THRIFT SHOP HELP Family and Children’s Service is seeking help for its Castaways Thrift Shop. Volunteers will help with sorting, folding, and assisting customers. Help is needed Monday 10:00 a.m. to through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM. (Thursday until 6:00PM), and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Deborah Carr: 732-728-1238 FOOD PANTRY AIDE The RSVP Food Pantry of Long Branch is in need of volunteers to answer phones and help clients with paperwork. Help is also needed to make up bags of food, stock shelves, and keep supplies in order. Contact: Greta Butler: 732-229-1878 READING BUDDIES The RSVP Reading Program is seeking people to read to grade school children in schools throughout the county during school hours to help model an enjoyment for books and reading. Weekly and substitute readers are welcome. Contact: Alisa MacCrate: 732-222-9111 email: amaccrate@fcsmonmouth.org COMPANION Family and Children’s Service HEARTH program is seeking volunteers for a program that promotes social and emotional support for the elderly. People are needed to visit clients, assist with paper work, shop, run errands when necessary and to provide some TLC. HANDY PERSONS are also needed for light repairs. The minimum age requirement is 21. Contact: Andrew McKillop: 732-222-9111 email: amckillop@fcsmonmouth.org
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