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KCSL: Sponsor a child through Christmas Cheer

egorang — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Christmas Cheer is looking for faculty/staff, students, or groups of students who are willing to sponsor a child, elderly person, or donate this year to ensure that everyone in Burlington has a very merry holiday season. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to contact the Executive Director of Christmas Cheer, Dawn Sternal, at christmascheer@att.net or 336-229-9969. Also visit .

Below are the specific needs and ways to get involved:

Sponsor a Child:

Provide toys for the child.
If needed provide groceries or a gift certificate to a local grocer for Christmas dinner
If possible and necessary, provide new winter clothing for the child.

Sponsor an Elderly Person:

Provide Christmas dinner either in the form of groceries, a gift certificate to a local grocer or a cooked meal.
Provide any other special request that is appropriate.

Donate Directly to Christmas Cheer:

New Toys
New Children’s Winter Clothing & Pajamas
Non-perishable food
Donate $$$
Credit Card donations can be made via Pay Pal on our website:

KCSL: Help Hang up Holiday Decorations for Twin Lakes Community's "Lane of Lights"

egorang — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:20:00 +0000

Volunteers with a creative mind are greatly encouraged to assist Twin Lakes community to prepare for its annual “Lane of Lights” by putting up decorations and holiday lights. They will be needed, on a flexible basis, between late October and running through early December during regular working days (any point between 8-3 p.m., M-F).

Please contact the coordinator of the project, David Wall, at dwall@twinlakescomm.org for more details and exact times.

KCSL: Call for Male Mentors for Elementary Students!

egorang — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:50:00 +0000

The Alamance County School System recently implemented a mentoring program geared towards elementary and middle school aged boys and male student volunteers are needed on a regular basis throughout the school week to serve as mentors. The schedule is below, though one-on-one mentoring is also available with flexible hours for those who cannot participate in the scheduled times.

Eastlawn Elementary: Wednesdays 1:20-1:50 p.m.

Andrews Elementary: Wednesdays 12:25-1 p.m.

Newlin Elementary: (days vary) 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Contact Giancarlo Spells, the ABSS Mentor Consultant, at gianspells@yahoo.com or gian_spells@abss.k12.nc.us for more details!

KCSL: Junior Acheivement Bowl-A-Thon, Nov. 7

egorang — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:15:00 +0000

On Thursday, November 7, 2013 Junior Achievement of Central NC is hosting a Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser at Country Club Lanes West in Burlington (3010 Church Street) to support their educational programs in Alamance County. Teams of five set a fundraising goal and strive to reach their goal before the 7th. Join other local professionals and Junior Acheivement for a night of fun!

Interested? Registration is easy! Visit and select “Join or Form a Team” on the left hand side of the page. After you register a team, your next steps are:

Recruit four other teammates to bowl with you
Set a team fundraising goal
- For example: each bowler agrees raise $100 in donations. Why? Because a team raising $500 can provide the JA experience for up to 30 students!
Keep your team up-to-date on important deadlines and prize packages!
Collect each team member’s registration fee to bowl – $6.50/person or $32.50/team – the fee covers shoe rental and two games.

Questions? Please contact Jacqueline McCracken at 336-544-0351 or jmccracken@centralncja.org.

KCSL: Special Olympics Bocce Ball Needs Volunteers Oct. 19

egorang — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:25:00 +0000

Special Olympics Alamance County is hosting a statewide Bocce Tournament at the fields below the aquatics/tennis center behind the YMCA on Saturday, Oct. 19th. They need all the help they can get, no knowledge of bocce is needed they will teach you everything you need to know!

Opportunities to volunteer:

Friday October 18 at 4 – 7 PM – Set up the courts and the fields

Saturday October 19 – 8 – 4 PM – volunteer as a court assistant or help at the event

Saturday 19 4 – 5:30 PM –break down the courts and help pack up.

Here is the volunteer link to register!

Please contact Scott Reavis at Scott.Reavis@alamance-nc.com

KCSL: Volunteer for the Centro La Communidad Anniversary Celebration

egorang — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Ten volunteers are needed for the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Centro La Communidad on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Volunteers are needed from noon – 3:00 pm (includes a brief training and refreshments). Volunteers will set up and work the children’s crafts and games stations and help with clean up.

Please contact: Maricarmen Gonzalez Catholic Charities (Cell) 939-645-1123 or office 336-222-6868 or by e-mail: Maricarmen.gonzalez@raldioc.org

Centro La Communidad is located at 928 E. Webb Ave., Burlington, NC 27216

KCSL: Halloween Carnival Volunteers needed Oct. 30

egorang — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:25:00 +0000

The Graham Recreation and Parks Department is in need of volunteers to help run games during the 2013 Youth Halloween Carnival on October 30th at the Graham Recreation Center. We need up to 30 volunteers, working from 5pm until just after 8pm. There will be pizza and volunteers are encouraged to dress up (appropriately).

If you or your organization is interested in helping out, please contact Carlyn Sautter at csautter@cityofgraham.com.

KCSL: Community Day needs volunteers – Oct. 12

egorang — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:55:00 +0000

MorningStar Baptist Church will be hosting a free Community Day event on Saturday, Oct. 12. Volunteers are requested to assist in face painting, set-up, greeting people and entertainment during the event.

Several organizations will be in attendance at the Community Day to share resourceful and inspirational information such as Alamance Community College, Health Care professionals, Military Recruiters, Alcohol Anonymous, etc. The church will also have their church food bank and clothing ministry available that day.

If interested, please contact Tereasa King at Tereasa.King@hpdnc.org or call (336) 675-9368.

KCSL: Urgent Need for TS Designs Volunteers for Saturday, Oct. 5

egorang — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:15:00 +0000

10-20 volunteers are needed for the TS Designs 2013 Piedmont Green Gala, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 5.

Volunteers are needed throughout the day, between 12-8 p.m. However, volunteers are welcome to come in shifts and do not need to be there the entire day if schedules do not allow.

TS Designs is a local Burlington company with a mission to build a sustainable company by simultaneously looking after people, the planet and profits. The Green Gala is meant to be an opportunity to highlight environmental and social sustainable initiatives in our local area. The event will have mini conferences, tours of the TS Designs campus and Community Tables scheduled through the afternoon. Please contact Jen Busfield at jen@tsdesigns.com or 336-229-6426 Ext. 227 to sign-up to volunteer.

KCSL: Employee Wellness Fair volunteers needed – Oct. 24

egorang — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:20:00 +0000

Six volunteers are needed for the Employee Wellness Fair at the Graham Recreation Center on October 24 from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteers will be directing traffic and assisting vendors in set-up/unloading cars.

Please contact Glenda Linens at glenda.linens@alamancenc.com or call her at 336-570-6430 for more information or to get involved.

****All ��ϲ�� students must complete Title IX Training on Moodle before volunteering in the community. Your agency may also require a criminal background check. Contact Jana Lynn Patterson at patters@elon.edu to be added to the Title IX Moodle Course

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