Show local seniors some love
Neighbor Love is organizing events for seniors in metro Atlanta nursing homes this coming Valentine’s Day and could use community help.
The gift bags provide skin lotion (female) or shaving cream (male), a pair of socks and a puzzle book (male) or stuffed toy (female) as well as a piece of fruit ( orange or banana) and a flower. At the party seniors are served food and drink and gift bags are distributed.
After the party, Neighbor Love delivers holiday cards and possibly gifts around the home to residents who cannot attend the party.
Ahead of the event, the organization is in need of overall event organization volunteers and obtaining commitments from people to fill event leadership positions. Event volunteers will provide general organization support.
Neighbor Love is delivering gift bags and hosting a Valentine’s party for the residents as follows:
- 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 10 at Roswell Nursing & Rehab. Center, Roswell
- 2:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 10 at Scepter Health & Rehab. of Snellville
- 2:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 11 at A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab, Atlanta
- 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 17 at Dunwoody Health & Rehab
- 2:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 18 at Ross Memorial Health Care, Kennesaw
- 2:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 18 Anderson Mill Health & Rehab. Austell
Information: www.adoptasenior.net
Help with park conservancy
For those wishing to become involved within one of the numerous park con- servancies or friends groups see the list below. Several City of Brookhaven Parks have garnered support from local volunteers with interest in supporting, advocating and improving local parks.
Upcoming volunteer opportunities with Murphey Candler Park Conservancy:
Trees Atlanta / WABE tree planting - Saturday, Feb. 17
MCPC Earth Day Food Trucks Social - Friday, April 20
Information: www.murpheycandlerpark.org
Make a positive impact on your community
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter has volunteer opportunities within the shelter and with events throughout the year:
— Assist teachers in the classroom (i.e. arts and crafts, story time, field trips, small group activities, etc.) 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday.
— Hire Up employment program. Host employment and career based workshops, conduct mock interviews, and assist with resume development. (Human resources background required)
— Development department. Create donor packets, assist with donor research, and/or help market signature events.
— Assist with front desk and administrative duties. Greet visitors, answer phones, file documents and sort donations.
When: ongoing
Where: The Atlanta Children's Shelter, 607 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Contact: jmartin@acsatl.org
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