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PAGE 12 - MADISON MESSENGER - April 21, 2019 www.madisonmessengernews.com Volunteer Opportunities Guide Madison County is full of opportunities to volunteer time or donate materials year-round. Check out the possibilities. Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson 43162 Phone: (614) 879-8448 Contact: Tara McClaskie Volunteers needed: To help as needed with summer reading or other library programs. Wish list: Word search books, large-print books, pencils, nail polish, items to make wreaths, paints, sun catchers, drawing tables, crayons, notebooks, yarn. London Public Library 20 E. First St., London 43140 Phone: (740) 852-9543 Contact: Helen Keigley Wish list: Office supplies, gently used books, board games, craft materials, new toys for giveaways and drawings. Lifepointe Family Center 109 S. Main St., London 43140 Phone: (740) 852-9730 Contact: Debbie Warner Hours: Monday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call for Wednesday hours. Volunteers needed: To help with receptionist work, sort clothes, and other duties. The center provides free pregnancy tests, peer counseling, Earn While You Learn program for moms and dads, emergency baby supplies, adoption information and more. Wish list: Diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, monetary donations, baby supplies, pack-nplays, bouncers, new cribs, high chairs. London Nursing and Rehab 218 Elm St., London 43140 Phone: (740) 852-3100 Contact: Ken Hjortsberg Volunteers needed: Spending time with residents—playing cards, talking, taking walks, sharing meals. - Volunteers needed: To deliver library items to homebound and care facilities; assist with programs and other events. Hours are flexible. Must be at least 14 years old. London Visual Arts Guild 5 E. High St., London 43140 Website: www.londonvisualartsguild.org Contact: Sandy Fox, (937) 207-7400 Wish list: The guild operates Gallery On High and Studio 7, which promote art in Madison County and the surrounding areas through exhibits and classes. Items needed include: tabletop easels, canvas boards in all sizes, paint brushes, acrylic paints, palettes, table coverings, drop cloths, old vinyl tablecloths, drawing paper and pads, graphite pencils. Loving Care Hospice 56 S. Oak St., London 43140 Phone: (740) 852-7755 Contact: Anetta Dellinger Volunteers needed: To offer compassion and care for those who are hurting, list and read to patients; help with office work; creatively assist with needs such as baking goods and helping with landscaping. Support Donating baby supplies The Ladies Ministry of London Baptist Church hosted a baby shower for Lifepointe Family Center on April 6. Hayley Hall, a Lifepointe volunteer and expectant mother, spoke to the group about the services the center provides. fundraisers such as the spring and fall dinners, auctions and golf outings. Visit with patients. Offer respite care for caregivers. Choose your own hours. Go to www.lovingcare.us for a volunteer application. Wish list: Monetary donations and auction items. Madison County Food Pantry 137 Maple St., London 43140 Phone: (740) 852-5822 Contact: Jim Witwer, director, (614) 404- 4718 Volunteers needed: People to help on short notice. Open 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays. Help with bagging food. Wish list: Hygiene items, books for children and teens, canned fruits and vegetables, meals in a can (stew, meat, spaghetti), tuna, soup, peanut butter. Madison County Historical Society 260 E. High St., London 43140 Phone: (740) 852-2977 Contact: Ned DeCamp, director Volunteers needed: To help with exhibits, odd jobs, yardwork, data entry, office work, general and spring cleaning of outdoor venues, and repair, washing and ironing of costumes. The museum is open 1 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Sunday. Wish list: Monetary donations, paper products, and other items (call for details). Madison Health 210 N. Main St., London 43140 Contact: Ginger Kronk, (740) 845-7056 Volunteers needed: Mail delivery, cashier at gift shop, front desk, courtesy cart drivers. Always looking for friendly people to greet patients and visitors. Auxiliary projects: Possibilities include working at book sales, jewelry sales, Bakenic, the Bob Powers Classic golf outing, Heartfelt Holidays and Lights of Love. The Edie’s Place gift shop could use help, too, for special sales. Proceeds benefit the hospital. Madison County Senior Center 280 W. High St., London 43140 Phone: (740) 852-3001 Contact: Janisse Williams Volunteers needed: Kitchen, dining room, help Adult Care Center clients Monday through Friday, telephone callers to shut-ins, bingo helpers. Madison County Meals on Wheels Lifecare Alliance P.O. Box 187, London 43140 Phone: (740) 845-7325 Contact: Leah Baird Volunteers needed: Urgent need for volunteer drivers and riders to deliver meals. Deliver lunches to shut-ins and senior citizens in Madison County. Various routes available. Any schedule can be accommodated, from once a month to five times a week. Flexible, 30 to 45 minutes per route. Minimum age: driving age (though ride-along helpers may be younger). Mt. Sterling Community Center 164 E. Main St., Mount Sterling 43143 Phone: (740) 869-2453 Contact: Annie Tomlinson Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. See VOLUNTEER page 13
www.madisonmessengernews.com April 21, 2019 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 13 Volunteer Opportunities Guide Madison County is full of opportunities to volunteer time or donate materials year-round. Check out the possibilities. VOLUNTEER Continued from page 12 Volunteers needed: To help sort and arrange donated clothing, stock shelves; work the reception desk; help with toddler and youth activities; monitor open gym; help with the community garden; help with fundraising; assist with summer lunch program and special events. Wish list: Bibles, new and gently used books for children, dish towels, tissues, craft supplies and fabric, personal care supplies, toilet tissue, laundry detergent, non-perishable food donations, snacks for youth programs, and financial donations. Mt. Sterling Community Museum 60 W. Columbus St., Mount Sterling 43143 Phone: (740) 869-9305 Director: Steve Chambers Volunteers needed: To help with special projects and events. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Wish list: Donated or loaned artifacts. Subject display periods will be announced throughout the year. Monetary donations and old photos of Mount Sterling welcomed. The museum also is looking for Mount Sterling and Madison-Plains high school yearbooks, especially one from the 1980s. Mount Sterling Public Library 60 W. Columbus St., Mount Sterling 43143 Phone: (740) 869-2430 Contact: Sharon Morgan Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteers needed: Summer reading program. Other volunteers could provide classes for patrons or put away materials. Minimum age 15, but families are welcome. Wish list: Monetary or material donations. Plain City Food Pantry 156 W. Main St., Plain City 43064 Phone: (614) 733-0909 Contact: Bonnie Chuha Volunteers needed: To pack food boxes on Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. To unload food delivery trucks and to help people get their groceries to their cars during pantry hours– Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Wish list: Non-perishable food, including canned fruit and vegetables, tuna fish, maca- roni and cheese, spaghetti sauce and noodles. Plain City Library 305 W. Main St., Plain City 43064 Phone: (614) 873-4912 Volunteers needed: The Friends of the Plain City Public Library host several projects, such as book sales and fundraisers, that need volunteer hands . The Friends meet monthly at the library to discuss activities and projects. Contact the library for meeting dates and times. Wish list: Active members and volunteers for the Friends of the Library are needed. Monetary donations are always appreciated and may be applied to specific programs or services. Plain City Parks & Recreation Phone: (614) 873-3527, ext. 108 Contact: Linda Granger, lgranger@plain-city.com, (614) 873-3527, ext. 108 Volunteers needed: June 1–Pastime Park beautification, clean-up and flower planting, bring a trowel and gardening gloves. Sign up at signupgenius.com/go/60B044CA8A82CA4F94-pastime. July 4–parade coordinators, decorating help, and bounce house attendance for village’s Independence Day celebration at Pastime Park. Sign up at signupgenius.com/go/60B044CA8A82CA4F94- 4thofjuly. All volunteers receive a t-shirt. Relay For Life American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: 1-888-227-6446, ext. 8602 Contact: Kristen Cooksey Volunteers needed: The 2019 Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society is June 8 at Jonathan Alder High School, 6 p.m.- midnight. Help is needed with the survivors’ reception, team registration, entertainment, auction and luminaries. Wish list: All cancer survivors are invited to a special survivors’ dinner that takes place at the Relay; call to be placed on the list. For more information about the Relay, go to www.relayforlife.org/madisoncounty. Special Olympics Madison County 510 Elm St., London 43140 Phone: (740) 852-7052, ext. 1917 Contact: Lincoln Comer Volunteers needed: Coaches, chaperones, and unified partners to assist with Special Olympics events. Madison County competes year round in softball, bocce, soccer, volleyball, golf, bowling, basketball, alpine skiing, track, power lifting, equestrian events and flag football. Wish list: Monetary donations for uniforms, sports equipment and tournament expenses. Welcome Table Dine-in meals served at St. Paul AME Church, 11 W. Center St., London 43140 P.O. Box 162, London Contact: Michelle Budd, (614) 330-0252 Volunteers needed: Individuals and groups to set up, serve, or clean up meals on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Wish list: Paper supplies, styrofoam cups, plates, large and small bowls, utensils, Reynold’s Wrap, sugar, paper towels, coffee, creamer, and cash donations. 4-H of Madison County OSU Extension Madison County 217 Elm St., London 43140 Phone: (740) 852-0975 Contact: Frances Nicol Volunteers needed: 4-H volunteers for year-round help. Wish list: Monetary donations for youth scholarships and county resources.
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