Hands On Miami Volunteer Opportunities and Jobs Sept 22- on

HOT Projects

Botanical Gardens
The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a green oasis in the heart of South Beach. Bromeliads, orchids and tropical palms thrive, along with other exotic plants. Volunteers will help with gardening activities. Family- friendly: minimum age with an adult is 12. (8-15 volunteers) (project #26)
Neighborhood: South Beach
Date & Time: Saturday, September 22nd · 9:00am - 12:00pm
VL: Peter Haas 248-444- 3587 (cell) Peter@handsonmiami.org
Fun Galore at RMH
Ronald McDonald House is a "home away from home" for families of children who are patients at local hospitals. Come join us for an evening of pizza and games! Family-friendly: minimum age with an adult is 12. (4-6 volunteers) (project #7)

Neighborhood: Jackson Memorial Hospital area
Date & Time: Monday, September 24th · 6:30pm - 8:30pm
VL: Sania Elshorbgy 786-351-3744 (cell) Sania@handsonmiami.org


Sponsor HOM Day 2007!


Be The Change by Lending A Hand!

Interested in making a significant change in Miami-Dade County?
Don't mind having fun getting dirty, working hard, meeting new people from your community all while making a difference?

Then register to be a Hands On Miami Day Site Manager or Project Coordinator and make a difference in YOUR community this November 3rd!
Hands On Miami Day is a fun, exciting day where over 3,600 volunteers paint, plant, and revitalize over 20+ agencies and schools while raising critical funds to support Hands On Miami, Miami-Dade County's leading volunteer organization.

HOM needs volunteers to serve as Site Managers and Project Coordinators for HOM Day 2007. For more information, please contact Tessie Alvarez at Tessie@HandsOnMiami.org.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERNCE

Hands On Miami is thrilled to welcome our 2007-2008 AmeriCorps Team!

Originating from various parts of the country and with varied backgrounds, the eight individuals have one trait in common: their enthusiasm for community service and helping to make Miami a better place to live and work. The AmeriCorps members are already out and about at projects and orientations.
Please give them a warm welcome when you meet them.
2007-2007 Hands On Miami AmeriCorps Team



Edna Bonhomme. Hometown: Miami, FL
Laura Borst. Hometown: Germantown, WI
Sania Elshorbgy. Hometown: Senoia, GA
Peter Haas. Hometown: Detroit, MI
Darius Murray. Hometown: Miami, FL
Sarah Perfetti. Hometown: Crown Point, IN
Alicia Quillen. Hometown: Watertown, NY
Vanessa Rodriguez. Hometown: Miami, FL


Special Volunteer Opportunities

PLEASE NOTE: These are not Hands On Miami volunteer projects. You will not receive volunteer hours from Hands On Miami.
The Wellness Community-Greater Miami
Volunteers needed for two special events. Both events benefit free support programs for all people facing cancer at The Wellness Community-Greater Miami.

2nd Annual Wellness Luncheon
Volunteers will help with set-up, registration, and break-down at Jungle Island. Keynote speaker is Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, creator of the famous "F- Factor Diet." She will talk about the important role of fiber in weight loss and overall health.
Date: October 11th, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Annual Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf Tournament
Volunteers needed throughout the day. Activities include set-up, registration, observer of contests, etc. You can designate the times you are available to help.
Date: October 25th, 10:00am - 8:00pm.

For more information for both events, contact Margo at 305-668-5900 or mguernsey@twcmiami.org