tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014514.post-24309167075190705062007-10-12T08:39:00.000-07:002007-10-12T08:47:15.377-07:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_X9mJy5K3k9g/Rw-W7EIVW1I/AAAAAAAAAAU/h43ZuC-YXaM/s1600-h/Anton035.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120477242808687442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_X9mJy5K3k9g/Rw-W7EIVW1I/AAAAAAAAAAU/h43ZuC-YXaM/s200/Anton035.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Come lend a hand with these upcoming volunteer opportunities! Call Becky Jennings at (806) 763-3003 to sign-up for any of these events!</strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><strong>Halloween Can Collection at the Science Spectrum</strong><br />The South Plains Food Bank will be collecting food donations at the Science Spectrum on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. We are looking for volunteers to help collect donations! For more information, or to sign up for this opportunity, please contact Becky Jennings at (806) 763-3003.<br />When: Wednesday, October 31, 2007<br />Time: 5-7pm or 7-9pm<br />Location: Science Spectrum- 2579 S. Loop 289 # 250<br />(On the South Loop between Indiana and University)<br />Contact: Becky Jennings at (806) 763-3003 to sign-up!<br /><br /><strong>Saturday Workdays<br /></strong>- December 15, 2007 (9am-12pm)<br />- December 22, 2007 (9am-12pm or 12-3pm)<br />Groups or individuals are welcome to sign-up for either of these dates! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Food Bank Farm</strong></div><br /><div>Volunteers are needed on Saturdays from 9am-12pm at the Food Bank farm, located at 76th and Ave B. Currently, the farm is preparing fields for winter and spring. Call Debbie at (806) 535-4563 for more information on this opportunity, or to sign up! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Become a Kids Cafe volunteer today!</strong><br />Did you know that one out of every four children in the South Plains lives in poverty? Kids Cafe is an after-school feeding program designed to combat childhood hunger. The South Plains Kids Cafes provide children of Lubbock’s economically disadvantaged neighborhoods with nutritious evening meals in a safe environment.<br /></div><br /><div>The Kids Cafe Program is currently seeking dedicated volunteers, willing to help out a few hours a week on a continual basis.<br /></div><br /><div>Volunteers are needed to:<br />∗ Serve meals<br />∗ Plan and monitor after-school activities (ex. reading, games, mentoring)<br /><br />For the safety of our staff and the children we serve, background checks are required for all Kids Cafe volunteers.<br /><br />For more information, or to become a Kids Café volunteer, please contact<br />Tammy Hester at (806) 544-1332 or thester@spfb.org<br /><br /><br /><strong>Second Helping Soup Kitchen</strong><br />The Bridge of Lubbock is in need of volunteers for the Second Helpings Soups Kitchen. Volunteers help serve meals at the soup kitchen and clean up afterward. Please contact Lisa Green to sign up for this opportunity.<br />When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday<br />Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br />Location: The Bridge of Lubbock<br />1301 Redbud Lane, Lubbock, TX<br />Contact: Lisa Green at (806) 687-0772.<br /><br /><strong>Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities with the 2007 U-Can Share Food Drive!</strong></div>Becky Jenningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05557191772671256085noreply@blogger.com