Murphey Candler Park hosts Volunteer Day
The Murphey Candler Park Conservancy urges volunteers to come help improve and preserve the park. Ongoing projects include removing invasive ivy and privet, planting native trees and flowers, collecting trash, limb clean-up, boat crews to work on floating debris, sports leagues clearing parking lots and fields as well as other special projects.
The park contains 135-acres of lake, natural habitat, wetlands and nature trails and needs constant support to keep its natural beauty. MCPC hopes to establish long-term relations with volunteering organizations in order to improve the park.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 13
Where: Murphey Candler Park, Brookhaven — West Entrance at caretakers garage, 1531 West Nancy Creek Dr. or East Entrance at playground parking lot, 4035 Candler Lake East
Information: www.murpheycandlerpark.org
Contact: Steve Peters at #AdoptMCP or @MCPConservancy
Fayette Senior Services hosts community volunteer expo
Fayette Senior Services Inc. has opened registration for local organizations to become a vendor at its third annual Volunteer Expo. Attendance is free. For organizations that utilize volunteers, the skills and resources these remarkable individuals contribute makes the world of difference in providing services to our community. This expo will give individuals interested in giving back and volunteering a chance to come to one central location and speak with a wide range of community-based organizations to discover which one fits their interest and passions.
There is no fee for participating as a vendor, but space is on a first come, first serve basis. A representative from each organization must be present at the event to speak with prospective volunteers. Applications can be obtained through Amy Epperson or in person at any Fayette Senior Services location.
For over 39 years, FSS has been making a meaningful difference in the social, emotional, and physical well-being of adults age 50 and better in the community. FSS volunteer program opportunities range from Meals On Wheels drivers, tool team home repairs, café assistant, front desk receptionist, fitness center monitor, special events team, gardening team, golf cart driver, and STARS program assistant. These volunteers help at both Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29
Where: The FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Amy Epperson at aepperson@fayss.org or 770-461-0813.
Information: www.fayss.org.
Provide computer training for seniors
The Gwinnett SenioR Learning Center provides reasonably-priced computer and technology classes for seniors aged 50 and up and is currently seeking volunteers to teach, coach, write training manuals and provide other support needs. Volunteers should be age 50 and older and have a good foundation of basic computer skills.
When: ongoing
Where: Bethesda Park Senior Center, 255 Bethesda Church Rd. SW, Lawrenceville; and George Pierce Park Community Center, 55 Buford Hwy., Suwanee
Contact: 770-564-4699
Information: www.gsrlc.org
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