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Lone OpportunitiesThis information is also available on the Volunteer ListServ. If you wish to subscribe to the ListServ, simply email majordomo@lists.towson.edu and type "subscribe volunteer-l" ... that's a lowercase L, and don't use the quotations!  WHEN RESPONDING TO ANY OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE MENTION THAT YOU LEARNED ABOUT IT THROUGH THE TOWSON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM REACH Luncheon By invitation only: The REACH luncheonon April 27th will be for those students who have completed service in 2 or more of the High 5 areas. For more in formation on how you can get invited, email Liz at edunla3@towson.edu Dining Out for Life: Go out to dinner on April 28th and help raise funds for Movable Feast. For a list of participating restaurants visit www.mfeast.org or call Jeff at 410-327-3420. Moveable Feast Moving: Help Moveable Fest move to their new location on April 29th, 30th, and May 1st. For more information contact Tom at tpatrick@mfest.org Weed Pull: On April 30th, help protect our riparian buffer in Hall Spring by removing invasive weeds. For more information contact Patrice at pwoodard@herringrun.org NAMIWALKS: The 2nd Annual Walks for the Mind of America on May 1st needs volunteers and participants. For more information, call 410-435-2600. Arthritis Walk: Don’t miss these great opportunities to help those who suffer from arthritis on May 1st and 7th. For more information on how you can get involved with one of the walks in the area, call 410-654-6570 ext 227 or visit the website at www.arthritis.org Walk America: This is a great opportunity for you to get involved without leaving campus. This walk, on May 1st will be held right here at Towson and needs tons of volunteers for staffing. For more information contact griffindk@comcast.net. Moores Run Buffer Planting: Helps Herring Run establish a new tree buffer with ESL students on May 2nd. For more information contact Darin at dcrew@herringrun.org Food, Family, and Fun: This program provides nutrition and cooking information to youths and their families. Volunteers are needed on May3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th, and 31st to help staff the program. For more information contact coolhandsw@gmail.com Goalball: Volunteers are needed to staff Goalball every Friday night at 8pm at the Maryland School for the Blind. For more information contact Chelle at 410-319-5754. Grub n Give: Stop by the Susquehanna Terrace on May 4th from 11-1 to make a frog pillow. All materials will be provided and this is a great way to get some mandatory community service hours. MS Health and Safety Day: Volunteers are needed to help staff a table and talk to people about the programs and services provided by the National MS Society. This event occurs on May 7th. For more information contact Kim at 410-527-1770 x126. Mayfair: Volunteers are needed to run games, a silent auction, do arts and crafts, and more at Medfield Heights Elementary during their annual Mayfair on May 7th. For more information contact Elizabeth at eyockel@greaterhomewood.org. Junior Exchange City: Volunteer at Exchange City on May 9th when students from different schools come to visit and learn about economics and financial success. For more information contact Kaitlin at kmangini@JAKids.com Irvine Nature Center: At least 15 volunteers are needed to help the Irvine Nature Center go door to door to promote environmental awareness on May 10th. For more information contact Carin at smithc@explorenature.org. End of Semester Food Drive: As you begin to clean out your dorm rooms and apartments, donate your left over non-perishable foods to the Maryland Food Bank. Drop boxes will be located in the OSA, UU 217beginning May 9th and ending May 20th. Mandatory Service Forms Due: Student organizations, your mandatory service forms are due on May 12th to Liz in the OSA. Questions, email Liz at edunla3@towson.edu Fort Detrick: Volunteers are needed to perform on May 12th for 20-30 minutes during a luncheon to honor Asia specific veterans. For more information contact Sergeant First Class Preston Grant at 301-619-2626. Common Sense Movie Night: On May 12th, volunteers are needed to enjoy the movie and interact with the children from the Maryland School for the Blind who attend movie night. Maryland Food Bank: Help sort and stock food at the Maryland Food Bank on May 14th and 18th. Please call 410-737-8282 to reserve your space. Ride for the Feast: Volunteers are needed to help with pit stops, lunch, dinner, set up, and over night stays during this weekend of delivering food. The dates are May 14th and 15th. For more information contact Tom at tpatrick@mfeast.org Greater Homewood Creative Design: Volunteers are needed to help with food, sign-in, and judging the artworks displayed on May21st. For more information contact coolhandsw@gmail.com Eelgrass Seed Collection: Volunteers are needed to help the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Eelgrass Restoration Project by harvesting seeds on May 27th. For more information contact Kate at 410-337-6270. For more information, questions, or concerns, contact: Community Service Graduate Assistant
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