ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1995, Roanoke Times

DATE: Tuesday, December 5, 1995              TAG: 9512050034
SECTION: CURRENT                  PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER volunteer training begins the week of Jan. 23. Openings include working crisis hot line, client advocacy, children's programming and youth recreation. Mary Forti, 639-1123.

The UNITED WAY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY is seeking volunteers to help decide how funds raised from the 1995 campaign will be distributed to 39 partner agencies. Training is provided. Kerry Dodson, 381-2066.

Volunteers are needed in Giles County to help with a new playground at EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. People are needed to help with skilled and unskilled labor, as well as child care, food and errands. Lisa Epperley, 626-7763 or Suzanne Eaton, 626-3396.

The Cranwell International Center at Virginia Tech needs volunteers for its INTERNATIONAL HOST PROGRAM, which matches people from the community with international students and families. Hosts will take students on outings, out to dinners and other activities. Hosts are not required to provide financial assistance. 231-6527.

The Mentor Program of the FAMILY RESOURCE TEAM is looking for mentors for home confinement and visit monitoring. Call Abby Satchwell at 381-6934.

New River Valley FREE CLINIC needs medical practitioners and people to help with grant writing and data entry. 381-0820.

HERITAGE HALL needs volunteers to help with activities, arts and crafts, visiting, filing and answering phones in the Alzheimer's unit. Kathy DeHart, 951-7000

ST. ALBANS needs help delivering mail at the hospital and a library volunteer. 639-2481.

UPWARD BOUND is looking for tutors to help with math, science, English, reading and foreign languages. 231-6911.

The AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY needs drivers and transportation coordinators to help patients travel to and from medical appointments. Call (800) ACS-2345

MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4-H: Virginia Cooperative Extension is looking for volunteers, 4-H alumni, retirees and other educators interested in working with area youths. For more information, call Joyce Martin, 382-5790.

AMERICAN RED CROSS: needs volunteers to instruct new youth services programs. Prior instructor training is beneficial. Kathy Baker, 382-1301 or 382-2361.

PLAYMAKERS & COMPANY needs volunteers to help with tickets, technical crew and set construction. No experience necessary. 382-0154.

THE PULASKI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM needs volunteer staff members to provide support at the information desk, nursing services, office areas and other departments. Hours are flexible. Those accepted are required to attend an orientation and training session and to pledge 12 hours of service per month. Call Vanessa Martin-Lowe, 980-6822, ext. 184.

TUTORS needed to help students with various subjects. College education preferred but not required. Hours flexible. Call Phyllis Conner, 953-0850.

NEW RIVER VALLEY HOSPICE needs office volunteers to answer phones, do light filing and copying. Various days and times are available. 381-5001.

FAIRLAWN HOUSE needs volunteers to build meaningful friendships with developmentally disabled adults. Call Bob Droney, 831-5916.

RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE needs volunteers to assist with registration and canteen stations and act as donor aides at its blood collection site in Blacksburg and to help with its Virginia Tech bloodmobiles. Training will be provided. 382-2361.

NEW RIVER COMMUNITY ACTION has many volunteer opportunities. Call 382-6186, 745-2102, 921-2146 or 980-5525 for details.

THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY has volunteer opportunities for people 55 and older. Hours are flexible and free transportation is available. 382-5775.

PULASKI HEALTH CENTER needs volunteers to talk to, read and do activities and crafts with residents. Call Shelby Fisher, 980-3111.

FLOYD COUNTY PREVENTION COALITIONneeds volunteers for a new Floyd County Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. Call Marti McCallister, 382-8835.


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