The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend will host the 17th Annual Kids Soiree Oct. 20, 2009. The event features performances by many of our talented Club members and celebrates our most valuable employees and community partners. It is a true testament to the positive impact organizations like yours enable us to have on local youth.

You may be aware that current economic conditions have forced us to close some of our Clubs over the past year. However, we remain committed to securing the resources necessary to continue serving as many youth as possible.

Proceeds from this annual fundraiser will help fund more than 7,000 children ages 5 to 18 in four North Florida counties, providing them with academic assistance, character and leadership development programs and cultural enrichment activities among other benefits.

Come out and give back to your local Boys & Girls Clubs. From setting up and assistance with checking in, to greeting and ushering, we would LOVE your help!
 

Volunteer Opportunities For This Event
 

…And better than ever! The 2nd Annual Camp Activate will be held July 20-24 and 27-30 from noon to 5pm! Last year students came to our camp and received Basic HIPP (Help Increase the Peace Program) training and did a service project sharing what they learned with elementary aged children at a local community center earning up to 10 hours of community service. This year the students will still receive Basic HIPP training and we’re planning a new service project that we hope will be even more exciting than the last! The camp will be held in the Leon County Community Room (in the Amtrak station) at 918 Railroad Avenue. There will be a fee of $25 but there are scholarships available to those who can’t afford the fee but would still like to participate. Only 25 spots are available to current and rising high school students. The lead facilitation team members, Alan Chen, Patrice Lyons, and Akin Ritchie, are all certified HIPP facilitators and are working hard to make sure that this year’s Camp Activate completely activates Leon county’s youth!

Camp Activate Registration Form

Camp Activate Flyer
 

Operation POD Squad
A Series of Point of Dispensing Drills
Gadsden and Liberty County Florida

Volunteers are needed to assist as simulators playing the role of individuals seeking medical assistance from local health officials during an INFLUENZA PANDEMIC.

If you are at least 16 years of age and have a car you can assist as a simulator during this important series of drills.

As a simulator you will be required to drive your car through a Drive Through Point of Dispensing (POD).  The drill will take about two hours and you will be asked to play the role of an individual seeking medication. You may be asked to drive through the POD several times fulfilling the role of several different simulated individuals.

Additional information and an on-line registration form can be found at the following web sites:

Gadsden County

Liberty County
 

The Oasis Center for Women & Girls is a nonprofit organization in Tallahassee whose mission is to "improve the lives of women and girls through celebration and support". We are focused on personal, professional, and economic concerns facing women, girls and their families. We are committed to addressing these issues individually through the provision of direct services and collectively through community dialogue and awareness.

Volunteer Opportunities
 

THE Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science  has several ongoing volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Individuals have the opportunity to volunteer within any of the museum's departments, including Art, Science, Visitor Services and Development. Also, volunteers are needed to help with many special events hosted at the museum throughout the year. Interested parties should contact Georgia Erwin at gerwin@thebrogan.org or 850-513-0700 ext 250
 

Mrs. Betty Morales of Big Bend Hospice beams after being announced as the winner of the Directors Of Volunteers Association "Professional Manager of Volunteers"  award during Thursday's 31st annual Volunteers of the Year awards luncheon inside of the FSU University Center on April 23, 2009.

VolunteerLEON salutes and thanks Betty Morales

READ MORE ABOUT BETTY'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Volunteer of The Year Photos
 

The Tallahassee Democrat and Embarq announced Ms. Annie Johnson, who runs "Project Annie," as the local winner of the prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service as well as the volunteer of the year in the Civic Services Category.

Ms. Johnson is seen here with her nominator, Mrs. Patricia Day from  VolunteerLEON.

"Project Annie" continues to feed an average of 1,850 citizens of the Big Bend during the holiday season.

Ms. Johnson will represent our community at the Jefferson Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. in June. This is the second year for the award to be given locally.
 

Mothers In Crisis held a reception to celebrate Volunteer Month.  At this reception they awarded a PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER LIFE TIME AWARD to a much deserving, passionate Volunteer, who has volunteered and exceeded over 4000 hours in her life time. The recipient of this prestigious award is Reverend Bernyce Clausell!

VolunteerLEON salutes and thanks Reverend Clausell

READ REVEREND CLAUSELL'S BIO
 

Thanks to everyone who has helped us over the years. LCHS truly "runs" on Volunteer power, and as the seasons change, so do our needs. Right now, our college student Volunteers are graduating or going home for the summer - so we'll be looking for hands to take their places. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NEEDING BRIGHT FUTURES HOURS - why not spend some of your summer days with our critters! There is so much to do every morning between 9:00 and NOON! Feeding and watering the visiting cats, laundry, cleaning, medicating and the list goes on. We also have plenty of office type activities you can help with. You can come in the mornings or afternoons. If you have ever volunteered before, or if you've been thinking that maybe someday you'd like to help the animals, now is definitely the time. Please call the office at (850) 224-9193 or email us at info@LCHS.info