HOT Projects
Bear Cut Beach Clean-up
Volunteer and help keep our beaches clean. The Bear Cut Nature Preserve is an important area for nesting sea turtles, migratory birds and mangrove habitat. Help us beautify and protect this unique environment. Family-friendly: all ages with an adult. (8-15 volunteers) (project #25)
Neighborhood: Key Biscayne
Date & Time: Saturday, September 8th · 9:00am - 11:30am
VL: Barbara Viscito 305-361- 8740 (h) barbara.viscito@eds.com
Cowboys and Cowgirls
Help kids with disabilities ride the horses at Good Hope Equestrian Center and learn the basics of being a stable hand to the children! No experience needed. Family-friendly: minimum age with an adult is 14. (6-8 volunteers) (project #33)
Neighborhood: South Dade
Date & Time: Saturday, September 15th · 8:00am - 12:00pm
VL: Ann Biegen 305-323-3170 (cell) ann.biegen@bellsouth.com
Community Threads
Grab your knitter looms and join us in making hats for individuals undergoing cancer treatment at The Wellness Community in Greater Miami. The Wellness Community provides free psychological and emotional support for people with cancer and their families. Experienced and non-skilled knitters are welcomed to participate-no experience needed! Volunteers must bring their own needles, looms, cotton yarn. This project is open to active and pending volunteers. Family-friendly: minimum age with an adult is 16. (8-10 volunteers) * A new volunteer orientation will be held prior to the project at 6:30pm.The project itself begins at 7:00pm. (project #30)
Neighborhood: Books & Books, Coral Gables
Date & Time: Monday, September 17th · 6:30pm- 8:30pm
VL: Sue Hayes 305-598-9645 (h) haynessusan@bellsouth.net
Fun Galore
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)i> (project #7)
Neighborhood: Jackson Memorial Hospital Area
Date & Time: Monday, September 17th · 6:30pm - 8:30pm
VL: Maria Portales 305-671-7310 (w) Maria.Portales@AvMed.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
Special Volunteer Opportunities
PLEASE NOTE: These are not Hands On Miami volunteer projects. You will not receive volunteer hours from Hands On Miami.
Caribbean Fest at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Event Volunteer Staff
Seeking Senior & Jr. Event Staff Coordinators Seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in the special event and hospitality industry. Assist in the areas of event management and production logistics from A to Z. All volunteers must be 18 years and older. Earn community service hours and great hands on experience.
WHEN:
Shift 1 - Monday, October 8, 2007 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park - 1pm to 7pm
Shift 2 - Monday, October 8, 2007 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park - 7pm to 2am
For more information, contact Quentin Pough via email at qpough@ci.miami.fl.us or call 305.960.4612.
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