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SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE
With school getting out and families having more time to spare, summer is the perfect time to explore volunteering opportunities. Stay connected to the volunteer needs in Northeast Mississippi by registering on the hub. Go to http://www.volunteernems.org and see what you can do to make a difference. And don't forget to follow Volunteer Northeast Mississippi on social media!
FEATURED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council is looking for volunteers to teach adults to read. To be eligible to tutor, volunteers need to attend 15 hours of training. Dates for the Tutor Training Workshops are as follows:
- Sat., May 25 (3 hours)
- Sat., June 1 (6 hours)
- Sat., June 8 (6 hours)
For more information, call 662-286-9759 or email literacy38834@outlook.com.
Many residents in Hamilton are still in need of help recovering from the recent tornado. Volunteers are especially needed during the week. If you can help in any way, please contact Pastor Kennedy at Abundant Life UPC at 662-305-5462 or Jessica Gray at 662-813-3459.
Shepherd's Center in Tupelo needs drivers to transport senior citizens to doctors'
appointments. Hours are flexible. For more information call 662-840-0787, email sctupelo@gmail.com, or visit their website at http://sctupelo.org.
Hope Unbridled in Pontotoc serves differently-abled individuals by providing equine and therapeutic riding activities. If you would like to volunteer, call 662-231-5388 or visit their website at http://hopeunbridledequestrian.org.
Excel in Okolona needs volunteers to sort, display, and sell merchandise at the One of a Kind store. They also need volunteers to assist beautiful children with homework and basic skill development. You can pick your specialty - grades K-12. For more information, call 662-447-2030 or vist their website at http://excelcommons.com.
For more than 40 years, Girl Scouts Heart of the South has hosted the Elizabeth Gwin Special Session, an inspiring resident camp program that allows children with special needs to experience and explore their capabilities in the great outdoors.
This session is staffed with well-qualified and experienced adults who provide challenging, safe, and fun opportunities to each camper that are adapted to meet individuals' needs and are designed to help them grow, be creative, and have fun.
Exciting and enriching activities include games, swimming, canoeing, fishing, hiking, crafts, outdoor cooking and skills, horseback riding, singing, all-camp final campfire, and wish boats. All-camp special events are held daily, including a carnival, theme parties, and a dance.
If you want to experience a week that you will never forget, plan to be a counselor at the EG session at Camp Tik-A-Witha July 13-19. Volunteers must be 16 years old.
For more information, contact Beth at egcamper@gmail.com or call 904-375-8583.
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