HOT Projects
Arsht Center Volunteer Orientation
This orientation is required for all HOM volunteers interested in being ticket takers and/or ushers at Arsht Center for Performing Arts. At the orientation, volunteers will learn about the Arsht Center and the roles they will play as volunteers. The volunteer leader will also go over details of the project, benefits, and attire. Following this orientation, volunteer must attend an additional training session with the center. Performances for the month will be announced at the orientation. Training sessions and performances are not HOM projects. Project # 16
Neighborhood: Downtown Miami
Saturday, September 6th · 10:00am - 11:30am & Monday, September 8th · 6:00pm-7:30pm
VL: Evelyn Gigiras Sullivan 786- 468-2285 (w) volunteers@arshtcenter.org
Money Talks
Come educate kids about finances at Regis House, a program for court- appointed teens. Topics include everything from balancing a checkbook to making investments. Help them find a better future! (2-4 volunteers) Project # 11
Neighborhood: Little Havana
Wednesday, September 10th· 6:00pm - 7:00pm
VL: Travis Harvey 786-201-5518 (cell) harveybassnote@hotmail.com
Here's Hope
Free on a Thursday 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
Thursday, September 11th· 6:00pm - 7:00pm
VL: Kevin Kappes 305-467-7554 (cell) kkappes1@bellsouth.net
Outstanding Orchids
Enjoy the Vizcaya's orchid collection and work closely with the Vizcaya staff by maintaining the greenhouse and gardens! (8- 10 volunteers) Project # 42
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Thursday, September 11th · 6:00pm -8:00pm
VL: Carol DeBiase 786-385-2616 (cell) orchidmom@juno.com
HANDS ON MIAMI DAY IS ON ITS WAY
Registration opens September 17th!
On Hands On Miami Day, Saturday, November 8th, more than 4,000 volunteers will paint, plant trees, create murals, and clean up neighborhoods, public schools, non-profit agencies and beaches throughout Miami-Dade.
Be a part of the impact volunteers will make on our community this Hands On Miami Day!
This day of community service celebrates Hands On Miami's and United Way of Miami-Dade's joint commitment to strengthen our community through neighborhood and civic engagement.
Check-in & breakfast: 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Project duration:9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Place: Starting September 17 you may choose your project site at www.handsonmiami.org
Donation: minumum $20/person.
Are YOU a Leader?
Take a lead with Hands On Miami and become a Volunteer Leader (VL) for a calendar project or new volunteer orientation! HOM is looking for a few good volunteers who are ready to step up to the plate and support projects as a leader. Starting in September, we will be holding monthly VL trainings. If you have any questions, would like to see a list of projects and orientations that are in need of VLs, or want to set up a one-on-one training, please contact Lucia Goyen at 305-646-7255 or Lucia@handsonmiami.org.
When: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where: United Way Executive Conference Room
Sign up here!
HOM IS IN NEED OF DONATIONS
Hands On Miami is in need of donations of gently used or new project supplies to keep our projects running and successful!
If you have any of the items below that you can donate, please drop them off at our offices at 3250 SW 3rd Ave. Miami, FL 33129. Contact Lucia Goyen at Lucia@handsonmiami.org or 305-646-7255 to arrange drop off.
Materials needed and corresponding projects:
Arts & Crafts supplies (i.e. Crayons, markers, pencils, paints, paint brushes, glue, and more) Projects: Fun Galore at RMH, Art Time, Bedtime Stories, McLamore, Munchies, and More, and HHSB Arts & Crafts
Games & Toys (i.e. Board games, checkers, cards, BINGO, coloring books and more)Projects: Hang Time, Fun Galore at RMH, Game Time, Here's Hope, and McLamore, Munchies, and More.
Books (for all ages)! Projects: Storytelling & Snacks at MRM, Bedtime Stories, BINGO at Fair Havens, Let's Play Bingo!, Tutor Time at Troy, Fun Night at Arch Plaza.
BINGO Prizes ( i.e. Vases, perfumes, body lotions, wallets, handkerchiefs, pictures frames, and more) Projects: BINGO at Fair Havens, Let's Play BINGO!, Fun Night at Arch Plaza.
Beauty Items ( i.e. new nail files, new nail polish, cotton balls, lotion, and more)Projects: Beauty Parlor at Fair Havens and Nails at HHSB.
Tools (i.e. gardening gloves, latex gloves, trash bags, rakes, ladders, shovels and more) Projects: Botanical Gardens, Habitat for Humanity, Zoo Beautification, The Barnacle Project, Pelican Harbor Clean-up Adopt North Shore Park, Bear Cut Beach.
Healthy Non-perishable Snacks (i.e. granola bars, fruit snacks, oatmeal cookies, and more) Projects: Fun Galore, Here's Hope, McLamore, Munchies and More, Bedtime Stories, Storytelling and Snacks
Youth Volunteer Corps
Student Leaders Needed!
The Youth Volunteer Corps has exciting leadership opportunities available for students who want to increase their leadership skills and help grow the YVC to new levels!
If you are dedicated to service, motivated, enthusiastic and willing to gain skills in leadership, apply today!
For more information and to receive an application, contact Cagney Kobrin at 305-646-7211 or cagney@handsonmiami.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE NOT HANDS ON MIAMI VOLUNTEER PROJECTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE VOLUNTEER HOURS FROM HANDS ON MIAMI.
Join the Miami Heat for the Heat vs. Sacramento Kings game for Domestic Violence Awareness Night on Friday, October 31st, 2008 at 7:30 PM @ AmericanAirlines Arena.
The night includes an opportunity to shoot one "foul shot" on the actual Miami HEAT court right after the game!
Order your tickets today to get tbe best seats! Limited tickets available. To order tickets, contact Vanessa Rodriguez at (786) 777- 4866 or VRodriguez@HEAT.com Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, October 10th, 2008
Veterans Housing
Rebuilding Together's Veterans Housing Initiative was created to meet the growing needs of veterans from past and present wars. The initiative serves to fill the gaps in housing modifications and repair services that retired and active service men and women struggle to meet. Working in partnership with corporate sponsors, Rebuilding Together's Veterans Housing Initiative strives to provide safe and accessible housing for all low-income veterans.
They are having a veterans event to paint 3 homes on the 13th of September and are in need of 45 volunteers willing to put in a half day of work on this rebuilding event. Rebuilding Together will provide materials, supplies and a house captain. For more information, contact Donna Fales/Executive Director at 786-290-7877 or James McCants/Directors of Community Affairs at 786-290-2214. Check out www.rebuildingtogether.org for more information.
CHC needs volunteers!
The Community Habilitation Center, (CHC), a non- profit dedicated to providing adult day training programs for people with disabilities, is hosting a fashion show, Runway through Time, and need volunteers to help with the event.
Date: Saturday, September 13th
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Siganture Gardens, 12725 SW 122nd Ave.
For more information, contact Silvia Atlas, at 305-279-7999 or silvia @ chcmiami.org.
Contact Information
email: info at handsonmiami.org
phone: 305-646-7200
web: http://www.handsonmiami.org
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