New projects at Hands On Inland Empire need your help!

Our Hands on Inland Empire Project Leaders have been busy creating new volunteer projects. Now they need YOU to join them in these great new opportunities to have fun helping our community! Hands On projects require no long term committment - show up once, or show up each month- it's up to you!

Scrapbooking with Seniors - June 19
The seniors at Plymouth Village in Redlands would
love your help and company as they make scrapbooks
to capture and celebrate their lives.
This project is Family-Friendly.

Got Game? - June 22
Why be bored when instead you could share your favorite board game with seniors in Pomona who would love the pleasure of your company! Fun for the whole family! This project is Family-Friendly.

Knit for Need! Looking to learn a new skill and meet new people? If so, the Knotty Knitters Club is perfect for you! Once a week we gather a group of volunteers to knit socks, hats, and blankets for local homeless shelters and hospitals. Don’t know how to knit? No worries, we can teach you! This project is open to all skills levels. So all you have to do is show up, and if desired bring a pair of needles. No yarn needed at this point we’ve got plenty! 16 and 17 year olds may sign up if accompanied by a parent.

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TeamConnect tackles the Four R's

In May, TeamConnect's Summer 2008 session kicked off. Their goal? To tackle one project each month from May through August, exploring the four R’s: Revive, Refresh, Restock, Renew!

PROJECT ONE - MAY: REVIVE: Ten volunteers picked and raked their way through 650 sq. feet of weeds, trash and rock to transform a jungle into a recreational space at A Place Along the Way, a homeless shelter for teens in Fontana.

Donations from The Home Depot allowed the volunteers to plant flowers and assemble a picnic table, and Burrtec donated four (FOUR!) containers for trash removal. “It’s beautiful to be helping with such a worthy cause,” team member Carolyn Villerreal said. “What I really took away from that moment was seeing the smiles on their faces from the transformation, from the small change we were able to make.”

Before TeamConnect Volunteers

   

After 4 hours work by TeamConnect Volunteers

   

In June, TeamConnect volunteers will REFRESH the Beta Food Bank in Pomona -- painting the interior, cleaning the shelves, and restoring and hanging banners and signs. Stay tuned for July’s RESTOCK and August’s RENEW!

Want to get involved in the Fall session of TeamConnect projects? Click here for more info.

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Tell us more about you!

Have you filled in your volunteer profile in the online member center? The more we know about your interests and skills, the more we can focus on creating the volunteer opportunities YOU are interested in. It's easy as only takes minutes to keep your account up-to-date. (Don't worry - this info will always remain private).