If you are interested in volunteering but have limited amounts of time, consider volunteering at a non-profit event. 
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Christmas Day Dinner is held at the South Side Community Center,
330 Fountain St, on Dec. 25th from 11am - 3pm. We serve a tradtional Christmas meal with all the fixings and plenty of desserts. We also give out over 500 toys to children in need. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, wrap and pass out gifts, help with meal deliveries, and spread holiday cheer to the over 3,000 guests that come for the day. Please visit www.cfrc.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
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Food Service, Dining Room Attendants, Hospitality Room, Coat Give-a-way, Santa's Room, Volunteer Check In, Phone Service, Take Out Orders, and Delivery Room. |
| Date: |
12/25/2008 |
| Time: |
10:30am-5pm |
| Where: |
330 Fountain Street, Lafayette, in 47905 |
| Contact: |
Deanna Tirrell (765) 742-5046 OR dtirrell@cfrc.org |
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This event is a concert with local musicians that raises funds for the Crisis Center
Date: preparations April-June Day of TBA
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Set up tables, chairs, ticket takers, direct traffic, clean up, staff a concession table, usher, load and un-load items, help with publicity in advance of the event is also needed. |
| Date: |
4/1/2008 |
| Time: |
TBA |
| Where: |
TBA, Lafayette, IN 47905 |
| Contact: |
Jane McCann (765) 742-0247 OR jane@lafayettecrisiscenter.org |
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Blooming Artist Fundraiser fundraiser
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| Volunteer Jobs: |
Set up/clean up, Assist people gathering purchased pieces, work on Committee from Jan-May |
| Date: |
5/8/2008 |
| Time: |
6:00 pm |
| Where: |
Lafayette Theater, Lafayette, IN 47901 |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Cioni (765) 742-7105 OR jcioni@tcchildcare.com |
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Indiana’s 5K walk to provide housing and fight homelessness
Agencies participating: Lafayette Transitional Housing, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Mental Health Association, Rainbow Haven, Area IV, NAMI, Family Services
www.homelesswalks.org (west central IN)
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Volunteer to help the day of, with preparations, or as a walker (dog bones and watering stations are provided for walkers who want to bring pets along) |
| Date: |
4/22/2008 |
| Time: |
aprox. Noon – 4:00 pm (walk starts at 2:00 pm) |
| Where: |
downtown, Lafayette, IN 47901 |
| Contact: |
Wendy Davis (Rainbow Haven) (765) 659-4739 OR office@rth.org |
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WORKDAY
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help remove invasive plants from this Tippecanoe County property. Property directions to be announced. |
| Date: |
3/17/2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 am |
| Where: |
Wright Wildlife Corridor, Laf, IN 47905 |
| Contact: |
Susan Ulrich (765) 583-2275 OR sueandtedulrich@msn.com |
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WORKDAY
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"spring clean" the trail and roadway, and to remove/treat Autumn Olive and Garlic Mustard on this Warren County property. Meet in the parking lot. |
| Date: |
3/24/2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 am |
| Where: |
Gladys & Al Wright Rock Creek Nature Reserve, laf, IN 47905 |
| Contact: |
Susan Ulrich (765) 832-275 OR sueandtedulrich@msn.com |
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Sweet Celebration of Life Dessert and appetizer fundraiser for Matrix Lifeline Pregnancy Center. Guests can enjoy food, along with a silent auction and program.
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| Volunteer Jobs: |
Pick up desserts from restaurants starting Friday, set-up, decoration, work registration table, preparing food, serving guests, and clean up |
| Date: |
4/14/2008 |
| Time: |
Event 6-9 PM (volunteering activities start earlier and continue on) |
| Where: |
White Horse Christian Center 1780 Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906 |
| Contact: |
Katie Gordon (765) 742-1533 OR katiematrix@insightbb.com |
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Fundraiser
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| Volunteer Jobs: |
Help serve food, clean tables, set up, tear down, etc. |
| Date: |
3/8/2008 |
| Time: |
Lunch & Dinner specific times TBA |
| Where: |
YWCA, 605 N. 6th St., Lafayette, IN 47901 |
| Contact: |
Rita Smeyak (765) 423-7004 OR rsmeyak@ywcalafayette.org |
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Annual bowl-a-thon to support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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| Volunteer Jobs: |
Variety of jobs for the day of, including serving as team captains |
| Date: |
2/24/2008 |
| Time: |
feb. 24 & 25 |
| Where: |
Market Square Lanes, Lafayette, IN 47905 |
| Contact: |
Pam Brettnacher (765) 742-8045 OR pam@bbbslaf.com |
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workday
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| Volunteer Jobs: |
help do "spring cleaning" and remove exotics from this Warren County property. Meet in the parking lot. |
| Date: |
3/4/2008 |
| Time: |
1:00 pm |
| Where: |
Weiler-Leopold Nature Reserve, laf, IN 47905 |
| Contact: |
Susan Ulrich (765) 583-2275 OR sueandtedulrich@msn.com |
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Fun family event with a Penguin Theme, held at Tapawingo Park and Riverside Skating Rink.
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| Volunteer Jobs: |
Help with publicity leading up to the event, Day of event help sign in participants, direct people, staff concession table, etc. |
| Date: |
2/24/2008 |
| Time: |
8:30am-12pm |
| Where: |
Riverside Skating Rink & Tapawingo Park, West Lafayette, IN 47906 |
| Contact: |
Jane McCann (765) 742-0247 OR na |
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