published: Friday, February 05, 2010

Volunteer Calendar

-- The South Lake Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with parking for Lakeridge Winery's Annual Winefest event on Feb. 19-21 at Lakeridge Winery, 19239 U.S. Hwy. 27 in Clermont. This is a fundraising event for the Chamber with a variety of shifts available. For those interested in volunteering contact Juli D'Agostino at 394-4191.

-- Westminster Care of Clermont, 151 E. Minnehaha Ave., is seeking volunteers who can participate in fun activities with residents at Westminster and perform clerical duties. Any amount of time a volunteer can invest is appreciated. For more information contact Linda Begley at 394-2188.

-- The Ronald McDonald House is in urgent need of volunteers to help provide a home away from home for families faced with a medical crisis for a child; they served more than 1700 families in the past year. For more information, call 407-898-6127.

-- Volunteers are needed by The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program in Clermont/South Lake County. Volunteers will answer phones, stuff envelopes, secure Road to Recovery Drivers, manage the scrap book and gift closet and other duties. Contact Carol Borrelli at 326-9599, ext. 112.

-- Superior Residences of Clermont needs volunteers who can offer time, love and experience to enrich the lives of the residents. Training will be provided. To learn more about Helping Hands Volunteers, contact Len Spatafore at 394-5549.

-- Local Community Emergency Response Team is a group of community volunteers from all walks of life who train together to assist local authorities such as the sheriff's department, local police departments and fire departments during times of natural or manmade disasters. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. E-mail Mike Peterson at mpeterson.floridaguard@yahoo.com.

-- Green Isle Children's Ranch is in need of volunteers, both individuals and groups, for the spring and summer to help in a number of ways such as tutoring, teaching woodworking skills, coaching, messenger/drivers or repair and upkeep of the buildings and grounds. For more information, call 429-4341 or visit office@greenisleranch.org.

-- Friends of Lake Louisa State Park are looking for volunteers with administrative skills to work in their office to assist with accounting, the website and newsletter. For more information contact Melanie at 468-6329 or go to floridastateparks.org.

-- Green Isle Children's Ranch is in need of volunteers to help clear and build a "Field of Dreams" baseball diamond for the residents. For more information, call 429-4341 or visit office@greenisleranch.org.

-- Volunteer opportunities are available at the Building Blocks Ministries, Inc. Learning Center at 835 7th St., Bldg B, suites 1 and 2 in Clermont. The center serves adults with developmental disabilities. For more information contact Dr. Paula Whetro, Executive Director at 536-9264.

-- Trout Lake Nature Center needs volunteers for a variety of activities at the Nature Center. For more information or a reservation call 357-7536.

-- Florida LAKEWATCH is looking for boating volunteers to monitor local lakes. Individualized training is provided. LAKEWATCH is coordinated through the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at the University of Florida. Contact David Watson at 1 800 525-3928 for more information.

-- Give a Kid a Backpack Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to help with mailing, packing and events. For more information call 877 452-7225.

To update, delete or add items in this column, e-mail peggyrasor@dailycommercial or fax to 394-8001.