Hands on Miami Voluntering October

HOT Projects

Here's Hope
Free on a Wednesday night? Play games and enjoy after dinner refreshments with the residents of Here's Hope at the Salvation Army! Here's Hope serves clients living with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers must be 21 years and older. (10-12 volunteers) (project #30)
Neighborhood: Miami
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 24th · 6:00pm - 7:30pm
VL: Enda Bonhomme 305- 898-5459 (cell) Edna@handsonmiami.org
Pelican Harbor Clean Up
Come out for a fun-filled beach clean up day! Volunteers ride out in a boat to Pelican Harbor to clean up our beautiful bays and beaches. Family- friendly: minimum age with an adult is 8. (25-30 volunteers) (project #27)

Neighborhood: Pelican Harbor (79th Street Causeway)
Date & Time: Saturday, October 27th · 9:00am - 12:00pm
VL: Rob Hellestrae 305- 613-8414 (cell) robhelle@hotmail.com


HOM Supports "Miracle on 136th Street" Holiday Parade

The Falls Shopping Center's best loved signature event is the "Miracle on 136th Street" Holiday Parade, which is celebrating its 11th year. The parade is the official kick-off to the holiday season at The Falls and Santa's magical arrival.

The parade will take place on Saturday, November 17th 11:30am to 6:00pm. However, volunteers MUST attend an orientation on Saturday, November 10th if they wish to participate in this great community event.

The DEADLINE to sign-up and participate in the orientation/event is Wednesday, November 7th 2007.

Volunteers are needed to support parade logistics such as:
Pacers to keep the parade moving
Greet Miami-Dade dignitaries
Coordinate parade's floats
Manage booths (including HOM's)
Distribute booklets
For more information please contact Lucia Goyen at 305-646-7462/ Lucia@handsonmiami.org

Sponsor HOM Day 2007!


HOM Day 2007 Donations!

Can't come out on November 3rd, but you still want help? You can! Hands On Miami is in need of tools for HOM Day 2007! Volunteers can donate the following tools:


Ladders (3', 6' and 8')
Cutting shears
Hammers
Hands rakes
Hand trowels
Pointed trowels
Gardening rakes
Yard Rakes
Shovels
Post Hole diggers
For more information please contact:
Jeff Tampakes 305-646-7251 and Jeff@handsonmiami.org

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Special Volunteer Opportunities

PLEASE NOTE: These are not Hands On Miami volunteer projects. You will not receive volunteer hours from Hands On Miami.
Florida Regional Minority Business Council Needs Volunteers
The National Minority Supplier Development Council's Conference and Business Opportunity Fair will be in South Florida October 28th-31st 2007 at Miami Beach Convention Center. FRMBC is the local host. We need 400 volunteers to make the event a success. * The volunteer handbook can be downloaded at www.frmbc.org

Events:
-Conference Profile Forms- -Wednesday, 10/31st · 7:00am - Noon
-Plenary Session--Wednesday, 10/ 31st · 8:00AM - 10:30 AM
-Tally Rally -- Tuesday, 10/30th · 3:30PM - 7:30PM
-Wednesday Workshops -- Wednesday, 10/31st · 9:15am - 1:00pm (needs 14 volunteers!)

NMSDC Conference Office Support :
-Conference Headquarters Office Support ,Tuesday 10/23rd through Wednesday 10/31st 2007 · 8:00am - 5:00pm
-Media Office Support, Friday, October 26 · Noon - 5:00pm; Wednesday, 10/31st · 8:00am - Noon
Wednesday , 10/31st · Begins 8:30pm

Wednesday Gala, a Black Tie Event (October 31st 2007):
-Awards Banquet Reception, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
-Awards Banquet (Gala), 6:00pm - 9:30pm
*Volunteers MUST be 21 years and older

For more information, contact Chelsea Jones at (305) 762-6151 or via email at Chelsea@FRMBC.org
Jungle Island Needs Volunteers
Jungle Island is looking for volunteers to assist us at its annual Spooktacular Halloween event. Volunteers will be recruited to assist in different event areas of the park including Arts & Crafts, Prize Redemption, Games, Shows, etc. Lunch and parking permits will be provided.
Date: October 27th & 28th 2007
For more information, contact Arali Santana: Marketing Coordinator at (305)400-7211 or via email at asantana@jungleisland.com.

Career Expo at the Miami Fair and Expo Center
The event is free to the community and will bring over 100 local employers to meet local job seekers. We also offer free resume review and career workshops for job seekers!
Date: Thursday, November 1st 2007
For more information visit http://www.jobing.com