Lawrence volunteering

Saturday program focuses on Latino arts
J-W Staff Reports
May 5, 2008
The Centro Hispano Resource Center seeks volunteers to help with Sábados Culturales, a summer Latin American arts and culture program for Lawrence youths.
6News video: ‘Day of Caring’ helps spread good deeds across Lawrence
May 4, 2008
Approximately 200 volunteers spread good deeds across Lawrence Saturday. The volunteers participated in the annual 'Day of Caring' sponsored by the Roger Hill Volunteer Center.
Good deeds take root with county care
By Alexander Parker
May 4, 2008
It was a day to think about others and to give back to the community. Corporations, student groups and families banded together to build, repair, plant and paint. About 300 volunteers spent their Saturday as part of the Roger Hill Volunteer Center’s Day of Caring.
Bowling fundraiser to help MS research
May 2, 2008
A Kansas University Communication 342 class will be host to an all-you-can-bowl event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Royal Crest Lanes.
Day of Caring offers family opportunities
By Erin Castaneda
May 2, 2008
As a child, Micki Chestnut was raised by a mother whom she described as a “front-line volunteer” in her community.
Habitat to highlight Women Build Week
May 2, 2008
May 11 is the Lawrence Habitat for Humanity Women Build Work Day.
6News video: Center to celebrate National Day of Caring
May 1, 2008
People in the area will show they care by getting out and volunteering this weekend.
Volunteer fair today kicks off celebration
April 29, 2008
The Roger Hill Volunteer Center invites Douglas County residents to participate in National Volunteer Week through Saturday.
More than 30 groups to attend volunteer fair
J-W Staff Reports
April 28, 2008
The Roger Hill Volunteer Center will have a volunteer fair from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
6News video: Walk raises money for newborns
April 27, 2008
March of Dimes hosts a fundraising march around downtown Lawrence to support healthy babies.
Active senior to be honored for efforts as volunteer
By Pattie Johnston
April 27, 2008
Drop by Munchers Bakery on Friday mornings and you are likely to see an older gentleman sharing stories and enjoying coffee and pastries. Look quickly, though, because he soon will be on his way.
March for Babies to benefit research
April 22, 2008
March of Dimes will host its March for Babies fundraiser Saturday.
Relay for Life captains to pick campsites
April 22, 2008
Captains of teams participating in the June 13 Relay for Life Douglas County can pick their teams’ campsites at a meeting Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room A.
Youth council’s summer projects coming up
J-W Staff Reports
April 21, 2008
Youth Volunteer Council is in need of young people ages 13 to 18 to assist with summer volunteering projects. YVC has many fun opportunities planned, such as working with animals at the Humane Society and helping children create Latin American art and theater with Centro Hispano.
Salvation Army needs help with donations
J-W Staff Reports
April 14, 2008
The Salvation Army needs three to four volunteers Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist with incoming food donations.

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