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Meals needed for Veterans who are homebound

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Make a phone call once or twice a week to an older adult in Colorado to reduce isolation, loneliness, and depression. Telephone Buddies check in to see if the older adult needs any food, prescriptions, errands or other support. Telephone Buddies also provide support for well-being.

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I know of no better feeling than that which comes from helping our elderly neighbors, the disabled, veterans, and people in poor neighborhoods who cannot, unaided, tend to basic yard maintenance—mowing, raking, edging—and, in winter, snow-clearing.

I’m looking for volunteers to join me, and experience the same wonderful feeling I get every day I am out there, helping people do what they can’t quite manage on their own, what isn’t hard for me, and that looks so nice when it is done, which gives a boost to the whole street.

Volunteers can have their own shareable profile URL, custom e-mail alias, and phone number extension. I truly welcome any and all help, which can range from school-kids to professional landscapers, neighbors with a bit of extra time, teens, students—really anyone who can help out and would like to.

I started this enterprise, but volunteers are its backbone. They keep the change-making engines running. One guy, even the one in my mirror, can’t do this alone. To sustain it, and scale it ever upward, volunteers are crucial. Think about becoming one. There is no “minimum” work requirement. You do what you can, where you are able and willing to go. Maybe just lawn work and not snow-clearing. Maybe the other way around. Maybe a little of both. Maybe a very little of both. No matter. Whatever you do will be helping someone who can’t do it. And I know of no better feeling than that.

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Writing a guest post for our blog is simple and fun! It's just three easy steps:

1. Decide on a topic or story that relates to Renesting, Homelessness, furniture, or area nonprofits.

2. Write between 250 and 500 words. Avoid complicated and vulgar language.

3. Email us your topic idea or a draft with the subject line "guest post" and we'll work with you to polish it up and publish it on our blog!

If you want to read what has already been published you can visit our blog at www.renestingprojectinc.org/blog

Volunteers will be required to sign a Release of Liability before their first time volunteering. You can find this form on our website (https://www.renestingprojectinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RELEASE-OF-LIABILITY-form.pdf) if you would like to review it before your scheduled volunteer time.

If you need us to sign any documentation proving you volunteer we will be happy to do so.

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PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEERS MUST CALL THE WAREHOUSE TO SCHEDULE VOLUNTEER TIMES. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP UNANNOUNCED.

Renesting Project receives donations of gently used furniture items that we give free of charge to those in need in Bossier and Caddo Parish.

Those donations need to be unloaded from donors' vehicles, cleaned, and inventoried in order to be ready for a newly housed individual or family to pick them up.

Volunteers should expect to move furniture (as a team, never solo), vacuum or wipe down furniture, discern if items are usable, and place furniture on the warehouse shelves.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for longish periods of standing, moving furniture, and working in a warehouse with no airconditioning. As with any time you are in our warehouse and in accordance with Louisiana mandates, a mask will be required at all times.

Volunteers will be required to sign a Release of Liability before their first time volunteering. You can find this form on our website (https://www.renestingprojectinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RELEASE-OF-LIABILITY-form.pdf) if you would like to review it before your scheduled volunteer time.

If you need us to sign any documentation proving you volunteer we will be happy to do so.

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PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEERS MUST CALL THE WAREHOUSE TO SCHEDULE VOLUNTEER TIMES. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP UNANNOUNCED.

Renesting Project receives donations of gently used household items that we give free of charge to those in need in Bossier and Caddo Parish.

Those donations need to be sorted, cleaned, and packed in order to be ready for a newly housed individual or family to pick them up.

Volunteers should expect to open boxes, sort items, discern if items are usable, do light cleaning of items, and pack them in boxes for clients.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for longish periods of standing. The sorting/packing/office areas of our warehouse have air conditioning, but it can still get pretty warm, especially in summer. As with any time you are in our warehouse and in accordance with Louisiana mandates, a mask will be required at all times.

Volunteers will be required to sign a Release of Liability before their first time volunteering. You can find this form on our website (https://www.renestingprojectinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RELEASE-OF-LIABILITY-form.pdf) if you would like to review it before your scheduled volunteer time.

If you need us to sign any documentation proving you volunteer we will be happy to do so.

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Virtual Volunteering Opportunity to help us get the word out on a new Healthcare & Frontline Workers Free Virtual Peer-led Grief Support Group Initiative thru Social Media, Hospitals Groups, Professional Associations, Unions, and others.

Short Video Intro to Initiative:
https://youtu.be/QD93DVW3IGA

Link to Initiative Site:
http://www.mygriefangels.org/healthcare-workers.html

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The need for personal connection is now more important than ever. Please join us during one (or more!) of Trivia with adults and seniors with disabilities in our Adult Day Services program. Our trivia meetings typically last 45 minutes. Our participants always enjoy meeting new friends. Please reach out to schedule a session for your group to join us!

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Family Service Association delivers meals to Seniors, ages 60+, who are unable to get out of their homes due to illness, incapacity, disability or restrictions from COVID-19. Seniors living in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, will appreciate a cheerful greeting card with their meal. We are looking for about 3,000 cards from adults, teens and children.

Cards with artwork, designs or crafty graphics are appreciated. OK to use stickers, decals, or other craft supplies that adequately stick to the card. (Please NO glitter or confetti.)

Cards may have a simple greeting (such as Have a Great Day, Thinking of You, A Smile from My House to Yours, You’re Amazing, etc.) or a philosophical quotation. These are NOT Get Well cards. They are to cheer up seniors, some who are homebound due to illness and others who may be more alone during COVID-19.

Size: Any size card is good that is not larger than an 8½” X 11”sheet of paper. (2 cards or 4 postcard-size cards made from one 8 1/2” X 11” sheet is great.) No envelope is required.

Signing cards: If you like, you may sign your FIRST NAME or the name of your GROUP but do NOT include personal information about yourself (address, etc.)

Other items: We have some Spanish-speaking clients, so bilingual cards are also needed. Bookmarks are also appreciated and Crossword/Sudoku magazines.

Supplies: We do not have a budget for this project nor for shipping. Any items around your house may be used. We appreciate your time and generosity and can give you a donation receipt if needed for supplies and shipment.

If you are not in Riverside or San Bernardino counties, you would need to send your cards via USPS, FedEx or UPS at your cost to the address below:
FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION
Attn: Kathy Knox, Volunteer Mgr
21250 Box Springs Rd., Ste 211
Moreno Valley, CA 92557

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
“Acts of Goodness volunteering”	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Caring visitor volunteers make a difference in the life of individuals/seniors who are experiencing isolation and loneliness through conversation, kindness and compassion. Spend some time connecting, sharing interests and experiences.

Social isolation can impact quality of life and physical health, a simple conversation from an interested listener can make a big difference in the life of someone experiencing loneliness. By lending an ear and listening you might be surprised what you learn and how you grow.