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"Building
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I would like to introduce myself to you. I am Kristen Hilliard, a junior at Auburn University. I have been engaged in volunteer services since the age of 5. Through volunteering I have gained personal satisfaction, met many new people, learned new skills, found new challenges and made a difference in my community.
Volunteers contribute 225 billion dollars in value to their communities throughout the country. In Shelby County, 7.1 percent of the residents live below poverty level. They need our help. You can be a part of that contribution.
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What can you do? Small gestures can make a big difference!
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Drive someone to the doctor Rake leaves
Do the laundry Fix a cracked window
Shop for groceries Visit regularly
Mentoring a child or teen Cook a meal
Read to children or the elderly Just listen
Deliver meals Tutor students
Rock a baby Hire someone in need
Babysit Hold a hand
Donate old clothes Mow a lawn
Run an errand Read for the visually impaired
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You may want to become involve with a particular volunteer organization. There are many organizations in your community that can provide you with varied opportunities.
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*HOMELESS SHELTERS- such as the Jimmie Hale Mission that helps the homeless with meals, beds, and other services.
*GUIDEPOSTS SWEATER PROJECT-knitting sweaters for needy children around the world.
*RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE-provides low-cost away from home facilities for families with seriously ill children.
*HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES-Volunteers building houses for the poor.
*STATE PARKS-helping with anything from educational programs to trail construction and maintenance.
*SPECIAL OLYMPICS-Year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with mental retardation.
*LITERACY PROGRAMS-Helping illiterate children and adults learn to read.
*HOSPITALS-Volunteer program helping patients.
*LIBRARIES-Helping with fund raising, reshelving books, running children's programs and providing books for the communities.
*SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS-Volunteers provide friendship and activities to senior citizens.
*UNITED WAY-An unbrella organization for thousands of charitable organizations.
*SALVATION ARMY-Provides social services, rehabilitation centers, disaster services, worship opportunities, character building activities for all ages.
*WEB SITE CREATION-Volunteers are needed to create web sites for small charities.
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