? ? ? ? ? S '"\. - N. "%.. .N... 1. '"\.. 1.1.1. '"%. %"%.%"%.. "\- '"%.1...11C1. 4"%. " ■ =%. "\.. "\- 's... 1 .1.. "\- %N... '"\-. 1.. "%.,. '"%...1.1. :SSSS ."SSSS 1 1 1 e e e e 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. PRESCHOOL TOYS. COTS, CLAY. EASELS, RECORD PLAYER, SMALL FILE CABI- NETS, TABLES, CHAIRS, DESK. National Council on Alcoholism and Other De- pendencies — BABES Acad- emy/Day Care Center, in addition to provision of child care services, conducts a pro- gram where substance abuse prevention is emphasized. BABES Academy needs toys for preschool ages, cots, clay, easels, a record player, small file cabinets, tables and a desk. ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER, MI- CROCOMPUTER, FILE DRAWERS, TOUCH TONE PHONE, ETC. Downriver Recycling Center was established in response to the need for alternatives to total disposal in landfills. The center provides collection and drop- off programs, and has become increasingly involved in educa- tion. Downriver Recycling Center needs an electric typewriter, an IBM or Apple II compatible computer and printer, file drawers, a touch- tone phone, a slide projector, a desk and chair, a copying machine, a video recorder and a television. COMPUTER PAPER, FILE PAPER, NOTEBOOKS, PENS, PAPER, ENVELOPES, IN- KIND DONATIONS. The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) is a last-resort fund to assist families and individuals with energy bills who are in danger of shut off. THAW needs corn- puter paper, file paper, notebooks, pens, paper, envelopes and in-kind dona- tions of printing and postage plus refreshments for meetings. 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. Eight-year-old girl from single parent home. Child has some learning difficulties. Would greatly benefit from a calm nurturing, reliable female role model. Friendly ten-year-old girl with creative and artistic talents, who enjoys skating and out- door activities, would benefit from a flexible female role model. FATLY TO FAMILY Wonderful couple in their late sixties from Baku. He was a con- struction engineer and she was a doctor. They both enjoy reading and although they speak little English, they do speak Yiddish. 38 Lovely couple in their late sixties from Kishinev. He was a con- struction engineer and she was a medical assistant. They speak Yiddish. but only a little English. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1991 LINK 1 1 1 1 1 e 1 1 Kesher is the Hebrew word for VOLUNTEER LINK // 4 p / / e e e "link." The purpose of this ? page will be to present a selec- tion of opportunities which link t members of our community to / agencies and individuals that 1 can benefit from the energy, / / resources and spirit we / / possess in abundance. / / S: S:SSSSSS OPPORTUNITIES RIMER OPPORTUNITIES 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. Oakland County REACT, Inc. 5640 William Lake Rd. Waterford Twp., MI 48239 REACT (Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams) is an international public service organization dedicated to serving the public through the use of C.B. radio communications. The group monitors C.B. channel 9 for motorists and boater distress calls. Other emergency corn- munications include Skywarn (tornados), special events and Operation CARE safety breaks (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day). Volunteers are needed for all of the above services. Especially needed are people to monitor channel 9, listening for information on stranded motorists and boaters. 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. Norville Regional Psychiatric Hospital 4100 W. Seven Mile Road Northville, MI 48167 Carol J. Park 349-1800 Oakland County Health Division/WIC 196 Oakland Avenue Pontiac, MI 48342 Jane LaGrow 858-1275 Northville Youth Assistance Cooke School 21200 Taft Road Northville, MI 48167 Mary Ellen King 344-1618 Oakland County Probate Court Youth Assistance Department 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI 48341 Kevin Threatt 858-0041 Breast Cancer Detection Center 27725 Greenfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 Judith Anderson, Program Coordinator 424-7106 Child Health Conferences 27725 Greenfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 Kay Fischer 424-7142 Oakland County Health Division — Environmental Health Services 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI 48341 Bob Long (313) 858-1312 FAMILY-TO-FAMILY The Family to Family program. a joint project of the National Coun- cil of Jewish Women and Women's Division of the Jewish Welfare Federation. has been successful in connecting many families in the Detroit area with Soviet Jewish newcomers. We have a special need now for senior friendship. Your lives would be greatly enriched if you reached out to welcome these wonderful people. Won't you please join us in this exciting program? Please contact NCJW 258-6000 to connect with one of the seniors listed below. VOLUNTEER Estimated time commitment: After a required day-long train- ing class, volunteers work for 10 hours under direct supervi- sion, then 25 hours under in- direct supervision. For active membership, a minimum of 6 hours of monitoring per month is required, but greater par- ticipation is encouraged. Contact: Ken Hooper at 656-0657. World Medical Relief Saving Our Kids (S.O.K.) Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers Detroit, MI 48235 Denise Robinson - Ford 835-8381 Service Corps of Retarded Executives (SCORE) 515 Patrick V. McNamara Bldg. 477 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI 48226-2573 Allan Rosenberg, Chairman 226-7497 South Oakland Family YMCA 1016 W. Eleven Mile Royal Oak, MI 48067 Al Panackia or Paula Baker 547-0030 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd. Detroit, MI 48206 World Medical Relief carries out dual programs: collecting medical supplies, equipment and pharmaceuticals and pro- viding these to the needy, both locally and abroad. The Prescription Program provides medication on an ongoing basis for tri-county area seniors who would not other- wise be able to obtain them. WMR annually fills over 24,000 of these prescriptions and distributes them through a net- work of cooperative agencies, churches, social work depart- ments and senior centers. Volunteers are needed to assist in all areas of operation. They will sort supplies as received, assist in the phar- macy, pack orders and pick up donations from area offices, as well as assisting with general office work. Especially needed are persons with medical knowledge who can assist in the identification of equipment or instruments and the repair of equipment. Estimated time commitment: Many volunteers work 4 hours per week; others work 4 hours per month. There are no minimum requirements — any amount of time is appreciated. Contact: Pam Sievers at 866-5333. Community Services of Oakland 27301 Dequindre, Suite 103 Madison Heights, MI 48071 CSO is a United Way sup- ported agency offering a varie- ty of programs to clients of all ages, from birth to death. Its goals are to promote the healthy adjustment of in- dividuals, families and corn- munities. The primary current services are Family Services, Senior Services and Com- munity Programs. CSO also of- fers individual and group counseling services, direct assistance for basic needs to individuals and families, and workshops and seminars on a wide range of topics. Volunteers are needed to pick up Focus: HOPE food boxes at CSO and delivery them to homebound seniors who are unable to get to the agency. The delivery area is Southeast Oakland County (Madison Heights, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Royal Oak, Oak Park and Berkley). Skills needed: Must have own transportation and be able to lift boxes weighing approx- imately 40 lbs. Estimated time commitment: Food box distribution takes place on the third Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact: Angie Battani at 542-5860. 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 ser- vice 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 (H) Telephone (B) Occupation Affiliation: Orthodox Conservative Reform Other Geographic Preference: Hebrew Level Have you ever been to Israel? Special Skills? Partial Subsidies Are Available