Hands on Miami Voluntering November 2007

HOT Projects

Community Threads
Grab your knitter looms, needles, crochet materials and join us in making hats and scarves 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 materials. This project is open to active and pending volunteers. *A new volunteer orientation will be held prior to the project at 6:30pm.The project itself begins at 7:00pm. Family-friendly: minimum age with an adult is 16. (8- 10 volunteers) (project #30)
Neighborhood:
Books and Books, INC-Coral Gables
Date & Time:
Tuesday, November 13th · 6:30pm* - 8:30pm
VL:
Sue Hayes 305-598-9645 (h) haynessusan@bellsouth.net
Good Times at the Miami Bridge
Come spend an evening at the Miami Bridge shelter for runaway teens. Activities include ping-pong, board games, or arts and crafts. Your visit will truly make a difference in the lives of these teens! Volunteers must be 21 years and older. (8-11 volunteers) (project #11)

Neighborhood:
Miami
Date & Time:
Tuesday, November 13th · 7:00pm - 8:30pm
VL:
Becky Custer 305-646- 7255 (w) becky@handsonmiami.org

Botanical Garden
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, November 17th · 9:00am - 12:00pm
VL:
Xavier George 305-798-3943 (cell) xavgeo@gmail.com

Neat Stuff
Join us at the historic Marjory Stoneman Douglas cottage in Coconut Grove. Ms. Douglas built the cottage in 1926 and lived there for more than seventy years. The outside of the cottage, which is now a designated historic monument managed by the Land Trust, is in need of some upkeep. Sort clothing, books, and toys at Neat Stuff Inc., where foster children can "buy" items free of charge. Help them get the "stuff" they need for school or play. This project is YVC Friendly. (3-8 volunteers) (project #15)

Neighborhood:
Miami
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 17th · 10:00am - 1:00pm
VL:
Franklin Monjarrez 305-638-5878 (w) franklin@neatstuffhelpskids.org

Nails at HHSB
The Hebrew Home of South Beach seniors enjoy our visit. Volunteers provide simple manicures and great conversation. This project is perfect for first time volunteers. Experienced volunteers are also welcome! Family-friendly: minimum age with an adult is 11. Spanish-speaking volunteers especially welcome. (3-6 volunteers) (project #41)

Neighborhood:
South Beach
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 17th · 10:00am - 11:30am
VL:
Juliana Fernandes 786- 281-9645 (cell) julianadearancibia@hotmail.com

Thank you!

Hands On Miami would like to say a special thank you to the Community Threads volunteers for their gorgeous hats! The hats will be given to the individuals of The Wellness Community in Greater Miami.

If you have not attended a Community Threads project yet, check out the calendar and sign up for Tuesday, November 13th!
A Special Wish!

Hands On Miami is in need of warehouse space for tools! With HOM Day over there are over a hundred shovels, wheelbarrows, rakes, paint supplies, and other tools that need to be stored-- we're looking at up to 500 square feet of space! If you have any space or know of anyone who has any available, please let us know!
For more information on how you can support HOM, contact C.J. Ortuno at 305-646- 7209/CJ@handsonmiami.org

Celebrate National Family Volunteer Day Food Drive!

Help make Thanksgiving a happy time for families served y the Overtown YWCA & the Center for Sant La, a Haitian neighborhood agency.
When: Saturday, November 17, 2007
What: Help these families by collecting food and bringing it to the Hands On Miami office prior to November 16th. Financial donations received prior to November 15th will be used to purchase turkeys.
Who: Contact Bobbi Wald at Bobbi@HandsOnMiami.org or at (305) 646-7207 for more information

EXECUTIVE EFFECTIVE BOARD LEADERSHIP TRAINING

A NUTS AND BOLTS SEMINAR
Hands On Miami, in partnership with United Way of Miami-Dade's Young Leaders Society, is presenting a seminar series for people wishing to acquire or enhance skills to serve on boards of non-profit organizations. Participants will hear from local experts on a variety of topics, including the roles and responsibilities of non-profit board members, legal and ethical considerations, fiscal management, fundraising, human resources, public relations, marketing, and demographics and delivery of services in Miami-Dade County.

The 3-part seminar presented will be held on three consecutive evening nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

The cost is $100 per person for all three sessions.
You may pay online AFTER you sign-up below, by selecting the "Donate Now" button on the left. Please fill out all pertinent information; indicating your full name and contact information, under the 'Purpose of Gift' Section please check the Registration Fee box, include the $100 fee amount, and select "Effective Board Leadership course".

Registering for the first session automatically enrolls you in the full three-session series.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Elson at Lisa@HandsOnMiami.org or 305-646-7293.

FREE Independent Lens Film Screening on the Beach!

"AN UNREASONABLE MAN"
Whoever said, "One person can make a difference" must have been talking about Ralph Nader. For over forty years Nader has taken on big business and corporate America all in the name of the people. But lately this consumer advocate's halo has been a bit tarnished. Is he a hero? A villain? A principled man? Or an egomaniac? Follow Stephen Skrovan and Henriette Mandel as they chronicle Ralph Nader's life and times and YOU decide which one is he.

This is a Family-Friendly event with a minimum age with an adult being 13. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE.

Date: Wednesday, November 14th
Time: 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Where: Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way

For more information please contact Lisa Elson at Lisa@HandsOnMiami.org; 305-646-7293 *The PBS series Independent Lens airs on WPBT Channel 2, Tuesdays at 11 p.m.
World Celebration Day

Miami is known as a melting pot of cultures. Having a representation of every race, nationality, creed, and religion, Miami is filled with much diversity and this holiday season Hands On Miami wanted to take the time to honor holiday traditions from around the world.

Join us on December 15th 2007 as we celebrate YOUR traditions from generations past or from your own household. For more information on how you can help us represent your country and tradition.

For more information, please contact Sania Elshorbgy at Sania@HandsOnMiami.org.
Special Volunteer Opportunities

PLEASE NOTE: These are not Hands On Miami volunteer projects. You will not receive volunteer hours from Hands On Miami.
"Spreading the Love" Radio Thon
Support the efforts of McDonald's, Mega 94.9 and DSLi to raise money for a great cause, The Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of South Florida. Since it's establishment, RMHC of South Florida has provided a safe home for over 22, 000 families. Miami's Ronald McDonald House is located in the heart of Jackson Memorial Hospital!

Support the RMHC by volunteering during one of the radio thon's three shifts. Volunteers will answer the phones during the special event as Mega 94.9 listeners' call to make a donation to the charity.

When: Friday, November 9th · 8:00am - 11:00am; 11:00am - 3:00pm; 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

For more information, please contact Soraya Rivera-Moya (305) 324-5683 ext. 2 soraya_rmhfl@comcast.net
CHANGE for CHARLEE: Children's Walk & Health Fair
Date: Saturday, November 17th 2007
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
WHY: To make a difference in the lives of foster children in Dade County!
WHERE: Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami

For more information, please contact caroline.blanchet@charleeprogram.org

Miracle Walk/Run
The proceeds of Miracle Walk/Run will go toward Transplant Foundation, Inc., and Transplant House, Inc., whose common goal is the good health of our community.

Transplant House is a 14-room guesthouse for pre- and post-transplant patients and their families. Transplant Foundation, Inc., affiliated with the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami, is a non- profit charitable organization dedicated to funding patient services, public education to increase organ donation and lifesaving transplant research.

Date: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and runners will kick off the event at 9:00 a.m. with walkers starting a few minutes later).
Where: Miami Metro Zoo (1 Zoo Boulevard, 12400 S.W. 152 Street, Miami, Florida 33177).

For more information, please contact 305- 817-5645 or visit http://www.MiracleWalkRun.Kintera.org.

Harvest Festival benefiting the Historical Museum of Southern Florida
Date: Saturday, November 17th - Sunday, November 18th 2007
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Fair Expo Center, Home of Miami- Dade County Youth Fair, 10901 Coral Way, Miami, Florida
*Early Bird Private Sale - 8:00am to 10:00 am on Saturday, November 17th
*The volunteers will be needed between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th from 9:00am to 5:00 pm .

For more information, please contact 305.883.9387 or rene.tpg@comcast.net .