SSSSSSS:SSzSS SSS:SS--"Q;:SSSSS VOLUNTEER LINK PROJECT SHEET The Hebrew word sherut means service. Project Sherut provides in-kind goods and services to community service organizations. Each week, we will publish requests for needed items. Persons interested in helping to meet these needs should contact Miriam lmerman at The Jewish Community Council at 962-1880. Also, organizations or groups in need of in-kind services should contact The Jewish Community Council. COMPUTER, SOFTWARE, PHOTOCOPIER PAPER, FILE CABINET, PHOTOCOPY MACHINE. Saving Our Kids is a non-profit organization of parents helping parents help- ing young people. S.O.K. offers 24-hour crisis referral for parents and youth workshops and role model programs for youth. Save Our Kids needs computer and software, photocopier paper and typing paper, a photocopy machine and a file cabinet. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CLOTHING, WHEELCHAIR, GAMES AND PUZZLES. Social Resources, Inc. is an organization providing day pro- grams for mentally handicap- ped adults. The agency has four locations and provides programs for 250 people rang- ing in age from 26 to 76, on a daily basis. Social Resources, Inc. needs men's and women's clothing, a wheelchair for one of its clients who is also physically handicapped and simple games and puzzles and miscellaneous craft supplies. Kesher is the Hebrew word for "link." The purpose of this page will be to present a selec- tion of opportunities which link members of our community to agencies and individuals that can benefit from the energy, resources and spirit we possess in abundance. sss:sss:sSSSS KILN FOR CRAFTS, EXER- CISE EQUIPMENT, GEN- ERAL CLOTHING. The Hamilton Nursing Home is a nursing home with 65 residents, ten of whom are in wheelchairs. Residents of the home are all veterans, and therefore younger than many nursing home populations. Hamilton Nursing Home needs a kiln for crafts, exercise equip- ment and general clothing. SSSSSSSSSSSSSS aTi= 1 E g 77] 1 1 7 i T ris flES VOLA P rOF R JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE SPECIAL FRIEND The Special Friend Program of the Jewish Family Service seeks to match interested adults with children in need of role models and companionship. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a child, please call Marcy Schneider, Program Manager, Volunteer Service Department, Jewish Family Service at 559-4046. Your time is the most valuable gift you can give. Ten-year-old boy from single parent home would benefit from male role model. Family life is somewhat unstructured. Child is very sweet, likeable, and would enjoy a positive influence. Three children from single parent home. One seven-year- old, two twins, five years old. All three are high energy and very likeable. Male supportive role would be best. A rotating listing of organizations offering volunteer opportunities. Each week, some of these opportunities will be highlighted in depth in the Volunteer Link section of this page. Gleaners Community Food Bank 2131 Beaufait Detroit, MI 48207 Kelly R. Farmer, Development Coordinator (313) 923-3535 Detroit Institute for Children 5447 Woodward Detroit, MI 48202 Cynthia Haradean 832-1100 Citizens for Better Care 2111 Woodward Ave., Suite 610 Detroit, MI 48201 Brenda Romanchik (313) 962-5968 (800) 833-9548 Detroit Police Rape Counseling — Victim Assistance 4201 St. Antoine Detroit, MI 48201 Althea M. Grant, Director Dan Kaller, Volunteer Coordinator 832-2530 Dearborn Crisis Center 5281 Calhoun Dearborn, MI 48216 Rosalie Degregorio (313) 584-7800 Detroit Urban League 208 Mack Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 Cassandra A. Nelson, MSW (313) 832-4600 Detroit Area Camp Fire, Inc. Crossroads Building, #301 16250 Northland Drive Southfield, MI 48075 Nikki Fitchko or Teresa Higgins 559-5840 Downriver Guidance Clinic 29259 Biddle Avenue, Suite 200 Wyandotte, MI 48192 Mary Kasiborski (313) 285-6400 Detroit Central City Community Mental Health, Inc. 10 Peterboro Detroit, MI 48201 Janet L. Sheerin, Ph.D. (313) 831-3160 Detroit Youth Assistance Program 1025 East Forest Detroit, MI 48207 Judith Scafe, Volunteer Coordinator 557-9290 Detroit Improvement Association, Inc. 2690 W. Boston, Suite 410 Detroit, MI 48206 Shelton Vaughn 865-0266 Downriver Recycling Center 4733 W. Jefferson Trenton, MI 48183 Deborah Bloomfield 676-0466 283-9753 38 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1991 VOLUNTEER LINK This weekly feature highlights some organizations in the Jewish and general communities that rely on volunteers. Opportunities for a nearly limitless range of volunteers will be highlighted. Michigan Commission for the Blind 1200 6th Street Michigan Plaza Building 15th Floor, North Tower Detroit, MI 48226 The mission of the Michigan Commission for the Blind is to provide opportunities to in- dividuals with visual handicaps to achieve employability and/or function independently in society. The Rehabilitation Services Program has the primary responsibility for preparing legally blind men and women for gainful, corn- petitive employment. Volunteers are needed to read and drive for blind staff. Skills needed: Must be able to read aloud clearly. Drivers must have a valid Michigan driver's license and be familiar with the metropolitan area. Estimated time commitment: Readers: 2 to 4 hours per week. Drivers: up to 15 hours per week. Contact: Jim Braun or Leamon Jones at 256-1254. Kiwanis-Windshire Program 2552 Wixom Rd. Milford, MI The Horseback Riding for Handicappers program at Windshire Equestrian Acad- emy is supported by a dozen Kiwanis clubs in the metro- politan area. The program is a therapeutic experience for handicapped children and young aduls (physically, men- tally, emotionally handicapped, or any combination) through horseback riding. The program is affiliated with the Oakland County 4-H Youth Programs. Volunteers are needed to "side-walk" the riders for their comfort and protection, leading the horses, or helping with registration, safety equip- ment, refreshments, name tags, talking with parents. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. High school and college students are ideal, and seniors are welcome. Skills needed: No ex- perience is necessary, but knowledge of and comfort with horses is a plus. First-time volunteers receive a briefing, and therapists are encouraged to participate. Estimated time commitment: Friday evenings only, from 6:45 to 9 p.m., from April through October. Contact: Charles F. Fox at 353-8810 (Southfield office). Peoples Creative Ensemble 11000 W. McNichols, Ste. 104 Detroit, MI 48221 PCE is a non-profit organiza- tion devoted to encouraging the performing arts among youth and seniors. They develop and produce original fine arts programs to enrich, enhance and entertain the en- tire community. Volunteers are needed to be outreach workers, assisting in the development of performing arts programs, schedule per- formance sites, provide clerical support and return phone calls. Skills needed: Background or interest in the performing arts, basic office skills. Estimated time commitment: six months to one year. Contact: Ronald K. Jackson at 862-2900 ISRAEL VOLUNTEER CORPS Since Israel was founded in 1948, American Jews have been at the ready, going to Israel at times of need as human service volunteers. We went during the '67 war. We went during the Yom Kippur war. Now, Israel needs us again. If you can volunteer to stand at Israel's side in her time of need, please complete the form below, and return it to the Israel Program Center, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322. For information, call 661-5440. Age Name Address Zip City Telephone (B) (H) Occupation Affiliation: Orthodox Conservative Reform Other Geographic Preference: Hebrew Level Have you ever been to Israel? Special Skills? Partial Subsidies Are Available