Here are some other volunteer opportunities in Douglas County:
Lawrence High School. Volunteer to help a disabled individual participate in a woodworking class one evening a week for 12 weeks, beginning Feb. 6. Contact Janet Fouche, 840-1620.
Lawrence Transit System. Volunteers are needed particularly for the T-Life, which picks up disabled people at their homes. Contact Mary Miller, 832-3465.
Independence Inc. Volunteers to help the disabled with daily living tasks and to serve as advocates for an integrated and accessible community. Contact Susan Mikesic, 641-0333.
First Step House. Volunteers to help with the evening children's program. Contact Angela Lins, 843-0603.
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center. Adults age 18 and older needed to match with same-sex clients who are experiencing social isolation. Activities, for about four hours a month, include meeting for coffee, movies or anything you and the client choose. Volunteers need to commit to at least six months to establish trust with the clients. Contact Eryn, 843-9192 or evanderzwaag@bertnash.org.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, call the Roger Hill Volunteer Center, 865-5030, or visit www.rhvc.org.
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