UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
For more information about any of the events or opportunities listed below, or to register as a participant, email Meghan Loper at: mloper@majesticrealty.com
Click on a city name below for volunteer opportunities in your area:
• ATLANTA
• DALLAS
• DENVER
• LAS VEGAS
• LOS ANGELES /
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES.....................
INLAND EMPIRE
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Since 1966 The Volunteer Center of Riverside County has been creating safe and healthy communities with an emphasis on providing services and referrals to the truly needy. The Volunteer Connection program, promotes volunteerism by recruiting, training and placing volunteers with more than 300 area agencies. For more information visit: www.vcrivco.org or call (800) 464-1123.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
This organization is the focal point of volunteerism in the San Gabriel Valley. The Center recruits and refers thousands of volunteers for nonprofit agencies and has assists those agencies in effective volunteer involvement. For more information: call Pattie Tellez, (626) 256-8187.
LOS ANGELES
L.A. WORKS
Founded in 1991 by a group of concerned citizens from the entertainment, business and government sectors, L.A. Works aims to increase volunteer participation in community service projects and to provide community service organizations with access to volunteer labor and other resources. L.A. Works is part of the Hands On Network, which is made up of 58 national and international volunteer organizations that act as entrepreneurial civic action centers. For more information related to ongoing volunteer opportunities visit: www.laworks.com
LAS VEGAS
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
This organization provides resources to groups and individuals to help them deliver creative solutions to community problems through volunteerism. The Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada serves as the local Hands On Network affiliate serving Southern Nevada. For information, visit www.volunteercentersn.org
ATLANTA
HANDS ON ATLANTA
This nonprofit organization helps individuals, families and corporate and community groups find flexible volunteer opportunities at more than 400 service organizations and schools. Hands On Atlanta volunteers, now 37,000 strong, are at work every day of the year building community and meeting critical needs in schools, parks, senior homes, food banks, pet shelters, low-income neighborhoods and more. Hands On Atlanta is an affiliate of the Hands On Network, an umbrella association of "Cares" and "Hands On" organizations across the United States, U.K. and other countries. To become a Hands On Atlanta Volunteer, visit: www.handsonatlanta.org
DALLAS
HANDS ON NORTH TEXAS
A program of the Volunteer Center of North Texas, Hands On North Texas helps individuals, families, corporate and community groups find creative and flexible volunteer opportunities at nonprofit agencies in Collin, Dallas and Tarrant counties. Every month, Hands On North Texas volunteers help to address the needs of hundreds of community-based organizations in a wide variety of meaningful, flexible volunteer opportunities. For more information visit: www.handsonnorthtexas.org
DENVER
METRO VOLUNTEERS
An affiliate of the Hands On Network, Metro Volunteers is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals, families, and corporate and community groups find volunteer opportunities at diverse service organizations throughout the metro Denver area. For more information and to find a volunteer opportunity: www.metrovolunteers.org
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AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
STEP OUT TO FIGHT DIABETES WALK, GRANT PARK
On Saturday, October 6, escape from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta and join the American Diabetes Association (ADA) at Grant Park and Step Out to Fight Diabetes. Registration for this 5K walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and the event starts at 10 a.m. Step Out to Fight Diabetes is the ADA's signature fund-raising event that raises funds to find a cure for diabetes.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
2007 METRO ATLANTA START! HEART WALK, PIEDMONT PARK
Join in the fun and support research to combat heart disease and stroke November 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
2007 DALLAS START! HEART WALK, VICTORY PARK
On September 15, this event kicks off with opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. and a 3 mile walk beginning at 9 a.m. Join in to help combat heart disease and stroke.
SUSAN G. KOMEN
DALLAS RACE FOR THE CURE, NORTH PARK CENTER
Taking place October 20, this event is a 1K or a 5K-run/walk event, that is co-ed and great fun for the whole family. 75% of the net income remains in Dallas County to fund local breast health education, screening and treatment programs. 25% of the net income supports the Komen Foundation Award and Research Grant Program. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., followed by a Survivor Breakfast at 7 a.m. The 1K run/walk starts at 7:40 a.m. and the 5K run/walk starts at 8 a.m.
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO DENVER
2007 DAY FOR KIDS DASH, SLOAN’S LAKE
Join in this 5K race beginning at 9 a.m. September 16.
SUSAN G. KOMEN
RACE FOR THE CURE, PEPSI CENTER
Race day is Sunday, October 7 with events including a Women's 5K Walk/Run at 7:00 a.m., a Co-ed 5K Walk/Run at 8:30 a.m. and a Family Fun Walk at 9:30 a.m. for those who would prefer to walk less than a mile and still contribute to a great cause. Dog lovers can also take part in a special “K9s for the Cure” dog walk event on Saturday, October 6.
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, LAS VEGAS
HEART WALK, EXPLORATION PARK
The 2007 Las Vegas Heart Walk will take place on October 13 with more than 100 companies from Las Vegas taking part and making a difference in the fight against heart disease & stroke. The two diseases remain the No. 1 & No. 3 killers in the United States. This heart healthy, family friendly event is free of charge and open to the entire Clark County community.
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
WALK TO CURE DIABETES, UNLV
Join supporters of JDRF on October 20 at UNLV’s North Field. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. According to JDRF, as many as 3 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, a disease most often diagnosed in childhood that strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime, and carries the constant threat of deadly complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and amputation. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
SPREAD THE WORD NEVADA-KIDS TO KIDS
BOOK CLEANING PARTIES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Help this children’s literacy organization clean books for distribution to local schools. Events are held weekly throughout Las Vegas. For a schedule of events near you,
visit: www.spreadthewordnevada.org
or email: info@spreadthewordnevada.org
or call: (702) 810-5616
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LOS-ANGELES /
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA .............................back to top
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 17TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY START! HEART WALK, EXPOSITION PARK
A non-competitive 5K walk or run, this event is expected to draw 8,000 participants to Exposition Park on September 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This year, the AHA’s goal is to raise $1.5 million to support cardiovascular and stroke research and education programs. It is a great opportunity that combines a sense of fun, spirited competition and physical fitness for all ages.
INLAND EMPIRE
RIVERSIDE: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD DAY
Help a family achieve the American Dream. That’s the challenge from Majestic’s own Trent Wylde, president of the Inland Empire Chapter of NAIOP. Join Trent and NAIOP as the Majestic Realty Foundation co-sponsors a Habitat for Humanity Build Day in Riverside on Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants must be at least 13 years old. Space is limited, so RSVP quickly.
RIVERSIDE: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
2007 INLAND EMPIRE START! HEART WALK, FAIRMOUNT PARK
The Start! Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's LARGEST fundraising event, and the Inland Empire event has proudly been raising money and saving lives for 16 years. Join the American Heart Association on September 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for another day of fun, learning, and saving lives!
CHINO: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
RELAY FOR LIFE, AYALA PARK
Taking place August 4-5, this fun-filled, overnight event brings together those who have been touched by cancer in our community. Each team takes turns walking or running laps, trying to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. More than just a fundraiser, it honors survivors during a “Survivors Lap.” Participants also remember those we lost to cancer during the Luminaria Ceremony. The event celebrates life, friendship, and a chance to work together toward a cancer-free future.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
EL MONTE: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
RELAY FOR LIFE, ARROYO HIGH SCHOOL
Sign up now to take part Sept. 29-30. This fun-filled, overnight event brings together those who have been touched by cancer in our community. Each team takes turns walking or running laps, trying to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. More than just a fundraiser, it honors survivors during a “Survivors Lap.” Participants also remember those we lost to cancer during the Luminaria Ceremony. The event celebrates life, friendship, and a chance to work together toward a cancer-free future.
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