Hands on Miami Voluntering November 2007

HOT Projects

Pine Rockland Project
The institute for Regional Conservation's Ecological Restoration Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to help restore the pine rockland habitat in Miami- Dade County. Pine rockland's in Miami-Dade County have been reduced to less the two percent of their original extent by development, and only a few forest fragments remain. These forest fragments are home to many rare, threatened and endangered plant and animal species that are nearing extinction. Volunteers will also learn about the importance of this ecosystem from knowledgeable IRC Biologist. Family-friendly: minimum age with an adult is 13. This project is also YVC-Friendly. (15-20 volunteers) (project #28)
Neighborhood:
South Coral Reef
Date & Time:
Saturday , December 1st · 9:00am - 12:00pm
VL:
Iris Bolanos 305-864-8557 (h) ibinpeace@yahoo.com
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 #39)

Neighborhood:
South Beach
Date & Time:
Saturday, December 1st · 10:00am - 11:30am
VL:
Juliana Fernandes 786- 281-9645 (cell) julianadearancibia@hotmail.com

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 #8)

Neighborhood:
South Jackson Memorial Hospital area
Date & Time:
Monday , December 3rd · 6:30pm - 8:30pm
VL:
Sarah Perfetti 219-306-6089 (cell) Sarah@handsonmiami.org

10th Annual Barreiro Foundation Holiday Party!

Celebrate the season of giving and share your time with underprivileged children and seniors from the Little Havana Community, part of the 10th Annual Barreiro Foundation Holiday Party. Thousands take part in the fun receiving gifts, dancing, eating, and being greeted by Santa himself. Volunteers will assist Miami Dade County Commission Chair Bruno Barreiro and The Barreiro Foundation by serving food to senior citizens and hand out toys to the participating children, as they line up around the park! Volunteers are also needed for set -up.
The event will take place on Saturday, December 8th 2008 at Jose Marti Park, Little Havana; from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Two shifts will be offered
Shift A- 9:00am to 12:00pm: Set-up
Shift B- 12:00pm to 4:00pm: Serving food and handing out toys to participating children.


Pending and active volunteers can participate.
This event is Family Friendly with a minimum age of 13 years old with an adult.
Volunteers can participate in both shifts if they wish.
An event T-shirt and lunch will be provided.
The Deadline to sign-up is Tuesday, December 4th 2007.

Come support Hands On Miami and join The Barreiro Foundation as they share the gift of giving to the District 5 Community!

For more information or to sign-up, please contact Cristin Forrest at 305-646- 7204/Cristin@handsonmiami.org

'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: February 5th, 6th, and 7th, 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 Sania Elshorbgy at Sania@HandsOnMiami.org or 305- 646- 7293

KaBOOM!

Are your Wednesdays kinds of dull? If you want to do something different and exciting to get over those weekday blues, join Hands On Miami and participate in KaBOOM! and bring back the joy of playgrounds and the imagination to children of the West Perrine Community! Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department was selected by KaBOOM!, a non-profit that builds playgrounds across the country, to receive a new playground at West Perrine Park.
During the week of January 14th 2008, the following services are needed:
Prep Day, Monday January 14th 2008, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Want to take on a leadership role? Build Captains are needed to assist in organizing stations and event components, attend on Prep Day and Build Day. A 45 minute training will take place on Prep Day. (15-20 volunteers)

Build Day, Wednesday January 16th 2008, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Volunteers will assist in construction of the playground. On Build Day, the community volunteers alongside staff volunteers from Miami-Dade Parks, will build and complete the playground by the end of the day. (160 volunteers needed)

Not interested in construction? Support the event by serving food and water or by distributing safety materials to volunteers (sunscreen, dusk mask, and gloves). (10-15 volunteers)

*Volunteers do not have to be trained, skilled, or have any special tools to do work.

For more information, please contact Alicia Quillen at Alicia@handsonmiami.org

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.
Give a little and help a lot. . .

Go to www.handsonmiami.org and make a financial contribution for the holiday season by clicking on the donate now link!
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
The Biggest Garage Sale South Florida Has Ever Seen Presented by FCS and Healing Thru Arts:
Enjoy a weekend of Cuban food, live entertainment, vendors, and fun activities. You'll find furniture, books, art, toys, appliances and much, much more! All items are new, gently used, or in good repair. Do your holiday shopping early! All proceeds go to charity.
When: Friday, Nov. 30th -12:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m Saturday, Dec. 1st & Sunday, Dec. 2nd- 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sale Located at:
17707 NW Miami Court Miami, FL 33169
Just off the expressway

To donate an item or volunteer, please call 305- 740-8998 ext. 144 or visit www.familycounseling.org for more information.