CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Date: Saturday, April 29, 2006
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: At City Hall in the Gulch

Come kick up your red heels to support CASA’s volunteer advocacy program!

Patron tickets are $250 and include a VIP Patrons Party from 6-7 p.m. at BarTwenty3. Then walk right next door to City Hall for the Red Shoe Party from 7-11 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimentary bar beverages, fabulous food, entertainment provided by the Max Headroom Band, a phenomenal silent auction with trips and art, and a must see Red Shoe contest!
Individual tickets are $100.

To purchase tickets or for more information please contact CASA at 425-2383.

www.casa-nashvile.org

Dates: Saturday, March 25 & Sunday, March 26, 2006
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (see shift options below)
Location: At City Hall in the Gulch

MT SHRM's Community Involvement Committee is partnering with CABLE and Habitat for Humanity to put the finishing touches on a new home being built in the Providence Park subdivision (off Harding and I-24). Volunteers are needed on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday March 26. Duties include general clean-up and yard work. We will not be doing any construction. We need a total of 8-10 volunteers on both days, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Shift options are as follows:
• 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If you're interested, please email Alice Pearson Chapman and let her know:
1) Which shift you're interested in and
2) Which day you are available

Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee: Taste of Spring 2006
An event of great food, wine, silent auction & jazz

Date: Thursday, March 30, 2006
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
Admission: $35 in advance • $45 at the door
Purchase Tickets: 615-383-0994 or visit www.PCAT.org
Deadline for Advanced Ticket Purchase: March 28th

Valet Parking Provided

Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee, Inc. (PCAT) is a non-profit agency dedicated to preventing the abuse and neglect of Tennessee's children by working with other organizations and individuals to develop programs, services, and resources for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Hands On Nashville is the recognized leader of programs, partnerships and services that maximize volunteer impact in the greater Nashville community. We offer a variety of programs and resources that empower people to make volunteering a regular part of their lives.

Hands On Nashville:
• Links volunteers with available volunteer opportunities,
• Builds partnerships with local schools, agencies and neighborhoods,
• Develops structured volunteer projects,
• Coordinates large-scale community volunteer events,
• Customizes volunteer experiences for groups and companies, and
• Provides training and consulting for volunteer managers and groups.

As your community Volunteer Center, Hands On Nashville serves as a local hub for volunteerism.

Dates: Fridays, March 10th & 31th, 2006
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Salvation Army's Canteen Truck • Salvation Army Store • 1st Ave. N.

Winter continues with some very cold nights. Come out and help the Salvation Army cook up a hot soup and serve folks who are struggling to survive on the streets of Nashville. Volunteers will prepare soup in the Salvation Army's Canteen Truck which will be located at the Salvation Army store on 1st Avenue North. A Salvation Army staff person will be on board for the duration of the project. Sign up here.

Date: Saturday, March 11, 2006
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

This is the quarterly meeting for members of the Middle TN Council of the Blind. Volunteers are needed to assist with helping set-up preparations prior to lunch and after-lunch activities including games. Lunch is included for volunteers. Sign up here.

Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: St. Luke's Community House

Second Harvest Food Bank, working in conjunction with St. Luke's Community House, provides staple foods to senior citizens living in the St. Luke's community of west Nashville. This project is best done in pairs so grab a friend, pick up the food bags from St. Luke's, and receive driving directions to deliver food to approximately 8 homebound seniors living within a 5-mile radius of St. Luke's. You will certainly brighten up the day for many senior citizens by delivering a car full of food and a cheery hello! Sign up here.

Date: Friday, March 17, 2006
Time: 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Coleman Community Center

This festival "Music of the People" will be held at Coleman Community Center and will feature games, food, and of course, lots of music. Volunteers will assist with setting up all aspects of the festival including tables and chairs, table decorations, decorative lights, etc. Singing a tune will be encouraged while you work! Sign up here.

Date: Saturday, March 18, 2006
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Volunteers will take care of any last minute set-up and decorating details prior to the start of the festival. If you are a balloon lover, this is the time for you to shine as 500 balloons will be inflated this morning.

www.hon.org

Facilitate a Red Cross blood drive

Continue our commitment to Second Harvest Food Bank

Opportunities to work with education

Go to the Community Section and then Volunteers to register and find professional volunteer opportunities.