Ways to Volunteer
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Collections
March Churchwide Collection
We will be donating Easter baskets for the children of StepUp, Loaves & Fishes and Mayview. Please come to the Witherspoon building to pick up an empty basket. Each basket will have a tag as to the gender and age of the child it will go to. Please fill the basket with goodies and return to Gloria Johnson’s office (W301) by Friday, March 24. Suggested items: toiletry items, cute socks, candy, nail polish, snack foods such as chips, crackers, and juice boxes, stuffed animals and gift cards to fill a basket.
Other Collections
Episcopal Farmworker Ministry Collection in March
As we have for many years, we will be collecting toiletries and clothing for migrant farmworkers in March as part of our World Day of Prayer and Action on March 4. Our friend Juan Carabaña says they prefer items in separate boxes. They are looking for full size toiletries.
These are the items most needed: Shampoo • Body Wash • Deodorant • Comb • Toothbrush (sealed) • Toothpaste • Disposable Razors (multi-pack) Shaving Cream • Acetaminophen (Tylenol or generic) 4% Lidocaine cream (Bengay or generic) • Insect Repellent Sunscreen (SPF 50) • Hand Towel • Wash Cloth Shirts: long-sleeve light colored cotton shirts in small, medium, or large (no 100% polyester, no dark colors, no short sleeve, no XL please) • Pants: work pants in waist sizes 30 to 34 Socks and shoes: sizes 7-10.
Please drop off items in the marked red bin in from of the Witherspoon Building before March 16. Thank you!
Large Size Diapers
The Diaper Train, located at St. Saviour’s, has lost its supply resource for diapers and they are trying to meet the unexpected shortfall. The urgent need is for sizes 4, 5 and 6. Please diapers in the collection crates in the connector.
Let’s Feed the Animals
Companion Animal Ministry is collecting dog and cat food for the SPCA of Wake County’s AniMeals program. The SPCA will give your donations to Resources for Seniors to distribute to home-bound seniors and disabled adults. Your participation will help local citizens in need from having to choose between feeding their pets or paying bills, buying medicine or buying enough food to feed themselves and their families. Donations of dog and cat food can be put in the CAM/SPCA collection tub in The Connector.
Food Needed
Remember that food is always needed in our local pantries. When shopping pick up a couple of extra cans to place in the crate in The Connector. Canned meat, pasta, pinto beans, kidney beans and fruit are always needed. No glass or open containers please.
Service Opportunities
Ways to Serve in the Triangle
Volunteer any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at the Shepherd’s Table, 121 Hillsborough St, 8 am-noon. Contact Kiran Saini (Shepherd’s table volunteer coordinator) at 919-831-2017.
Deliver meals for Meals on Wheels. Sign up at https://www.wakemow.org/volunteer. Delivery is in the AM. Contact Brandy Oliveira at 984-683-9769 for more information.
If you are an animal lover, check out the volunteer opportunities at The Wake County Animal Shelter. Ages 16 and up (minors accompanied by an adult) may help.
https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/animal-services/how-help/volunteer-program
For many, many other opportunities to volunteer check out:
Activate Good
https://activategood.org/waystovolunteer/
United Way of the Greater Triangle
https://www.unitedwaytriangle.org/volunteer/
Volunteers Needed
These organizations are currently seeking volunteers. Volunteer times and sign up information are available on their websites:
Oak City Cares (oakcitycares.org)
A Place at the Table (tableraeigh.org)
WAKE Up and Read (wakeupandread.org)
Opportunities at Saint Saviour’s Center
The Diaper Train serves families with babies on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Volunteers are needed to distribute diapers from 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on these days. You can volunteer weekly or as available. For more information, contact Lisa Ives at 919-833-6400, ext. 222, or lives@saintsaviourcenter.org.
Wheels4Hope – Donated Cars Changing Local Lives
Wheels4Hope is a faith-based, car donation program dedicated to helping economically challenged families and individuals by providing them reliable, affordable vehicles. Wheels4Hope takes donated cars, staff and volunteers repair them, and we place them with qualified recipients who are referred by Partner Agencies.
Ways to support Wheels4Hope:
• Car Donations
• Volunteer your time and skills
For more information go to wheels4hope.org or call 919-832-1941.