Hands on Miami Voluntering November 2007

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 #31)
Neighborhood:
Miami
Date & Time:
Wednesday, November 21st · 6:00pm - 7:30pm
VL:
Vanessa Nikki 305-519- 4708 (cell) vanessa.nikki@gmail.com
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 24th · 9:00am - 12:00pm
VL:
Danielle De Pas 305-725-2075 (cell) danielledepas@hotmail.com

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 #28)

Neighborhood:
Pelican Harbor (79th Street Causeway)
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 24th · 9:00am - 12:00pm
VL:
Rob Hellestrae 305-613- 8414 (cell) robhelle@hotmail.com

"Miracle on 136th Street" Holiday Parade!

Hands On Miami is very excited to partner with The Falls Shopping Center for their best loved signature event, the 11th Annual "Miracle on 136th Street" Holiday Parade! The parade is the official kick-off to the holiday season at The Falls and Santa's magical arrival. Start celebrating the Holiday Season with family and friends at this grand event!

"Miracle on 136th Street" Holiday Parade
8888 SW 136TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33176
Saturday, November 17th 2007; 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Please be advised that parking will be limited, so arrive early!
'Tis The Season for Giving!

Help make this holiday season a happy one for children of farm workers in Homestead, children of women who have AIDS, children of women who have suffered domestic abuse and at-risk youth from Little Haiti and Liberty City. Donated toys, books and games will go a long way toward brightening up the holiday season for these disadvantaged children.

Please contact Bobbi@HandsOnMiami.org for more information about where to leave donated gifts.
Service Squads

The Flexible Program wants to expand volunteer opportunities to allow groups to serve together at regular calendar projects. Any organization or group that is interested in volunteering together (Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs, Jaycees, Baby Boomers, etc.), please contact Lucia Goyen at 305-646-7462 or Lucia@handsonmiami.org to set up an onsite orientation.
Keep in mind that groups who want to fill an occurrence in one of our regular calendar projects will need to notify Lucia by the 15th of the month previous to that occurrence in order to reserve space.

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.

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.
Art Supplies Drive:
Bring desperately needed supplies to the community schools of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.They need whiteboard markers, construction paper, paints, paintbrushes, markers, colored pencils, crayons, glue, stickers, and any other art supplies.

Who: El Nahual, organization that runs Art and English Programs in Quetzaltenango for disadvantaged children ages 6-17.
When: From now- December 18th
Contact: Evian White, 954.849-6016, Evian.White@gmail.com