Time: 7pm gave ( we will car pool. Details to follow)
Location: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia
Cost:
Leader: Kris Schmidt
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Unfortunately for many, a pair of glasses is both unaffordable and inaccessible. In developing countries, an eye exam costs as much as one month's wages, and a single doctor may serve a community of hundreds of thousands of people.
For nearly 70 years, individual Lions Clubs have collected used eyeglasses for distribution to the needy in developing nations.
Volunteers are needed to help sort glasses for distribution to other countries at the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Katzenbach School for the Deaf, 320 Sullivan Way, West Trenton (drive in until you have to turn right; then, fourth, & final, left at the stop sign)
Project Leader: Carol Stoka
http://www.cpofnj.org/events/sdp.htm
Time: 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Greenacres Country Club (across from Rider University)
2170 Lawrence Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Leader:BJ Drews
Tasks include monitoring bids at silent auction, making sure bids are made correctly (increments are listed on all bid sheets), removing bid sheets once auction is closed and distributing items to auction winners.
Dress for this event is business-business casual.
Dinner and transportation are not provided to volunteers.
We will meet at the Crisis Ministry location on East Hanover St. and pick up pre-packaged bags of groceries to be delivered to clients at the Luther Towers. We will transport and assist in delivering the groceries to the residents. The Crisis Ministry's first mission is to help prevent hunger and homelessness in Mercer County, through direct contact with our neighbors. Many of our elderly neighbors require the assistance of the Crisis Ministry.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon (estimated)
Location: Crisis Ministry of Trenton, 123 East Hanover St., Trenton and the Luther Towers, 489 West State St., Trenton
Volunteers needed: 3 to 6
Luther Towers Project Leader:
Directions: Route 1 (north or south) to Perry St., turn left off exit ramp. Turn left onto Montgomery St., Turn right on east Hanover. Located in second block, on left. Monitored parking ($2) across the street.
Saturday, April 24
Volunteer Allies Inc. 5th Annual Country Roads 5k
Time: 6:45am - 11:30am
Location: Cream Ridge Winery, 145 Rt. 539, Cream Ridge, NJ
Directions: I-95 Exit 8; South on Rt. 539; stay straight through Allentown, turn left on High Street (Rt. 539 S.); Winery is about 2 miles out of town on the right.
Contact: BJ Drews
Our duties would include helping with registration, handing out water bottles, directing parking, etc. This event is to help raise money for Allies, Inc., an organization that supports individuals with disabilities, allowing them to get out and lead independent lives in the community. For more info, you can go to: www.alliesnj.org.
Sunday, April 25
Volunteer March of Dimes March for Babies
Location: Mercer County Park, by the ice rink
Leader: Kris Schmidt cell: 609-439-9877
As we've done in the past, we will be helping with registration, handing out food & beverages to the walkers and with parking. The event set up will start at 6am. Walkers will start arriving at 7am. The walk starts at 9am and I believe the event is scheduled to end by 12 noon. I am still waiting on information regarding how many volunteers are needed per activity and what the shift times will be.
If you would like to help with registration, there will be a training session held on Tuesday, April 13. Time and location will be announced. The March of Dimes needs to know in advance who will be attending. (I have requested an evening training session since most of us work). As soon as I know, I will pass the information on. If you want to help with registration, please let me know as soon as possible.
Parking - you will be assisting the park police. Vests will be supplied.
Beverage hand out: no training needed. Help food vendors set up in advance.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to help and which job you can help with.
This is a Rain or shine event. Come dressed for the weather.
Tuesday, April 27
Have a blast helping folks play bingo!
Help residents of Mercer County Geriatric Center play bingo. Due to sight and hearing limitations, some residents need assistance to play this fun and lively game. This event generates a lot of interest, so be sure to sign up early!
Time: 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Location: Mercer County Geriatric Center, 2300 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08619. 609-588-5859
Project Leader: Nell Dutko
