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Canker Sore Research Study Seeks Volunteers (UC Davis Dermatoloy)

2008-05-16T11:57:46-07:00

UC Davis Canker Sore Research Study
(mouth sores)

We are seeking adults who:

� Have a history of canker sores
� Do not have other salivary gland diseases or tumors
� Are generally healthy

The purpose of this study is to examine how compounds produced in patients with canker sores affect wound healing.

You will:

� Be interviewed and examined
� Be asked to provide a saliva sample

If you have any questions or are interested, please contact:

Riann Smith, CRC
UC Davis Medical Center
Department of Dermatology
916-734-1512

Contact Eczema Study Seeks Volunteers (UC Davis Dermatology)

2008-05-16T11:20:58-07:00

Contact Eczema Study

We are seeking adult volunteers who have contact eczema
(for example allergic to necklaces or perfumes).

The purpose of this study is to identify gene products that are unique to different forms of eczema, so we can use them to differentiate one from another and as a target for treatment of this disease.

You will:

� Have Blood Drawn: Part of the blood drawn (about four teaspoons) will be used to establish you do not have medical problems that will affect the study, and that you are not pregnant (if you are female of child bearing age), another part (about four teaspoons) will be used for the main purpose of this study.

� Come in for Patch Testing: This is to confirm that you are indeed allergic to the chemicals you think you are allergic to.

� Have Skin Biopsies Performed: Two biopsies, one about the size of a pencil eraser and the other about two-thirds this size, will be obtained from the patch-tested sites at which a rash is developed, and one biopsy of the size of a pencil eraser from non-affected skin.

� You will be compensated for completion of the study. These payments will be broken into $25 per visit, and $50 for each of the skin biopsies.

If interested, please contact the Research Coordinator at
916-734-1512.

UC Davis Dermatology

Psoriasis Study Seeks Volunteers (UC Davis Dermatology)

2008-05-16T11:17:26-07:00

Psoriasis Study

We are seeking adult volunteers who have been diagnosed
with Psoriasis.

The purpose of this study is to identify gene products that are unique to this skin disease, so we can use them to differentiate one from another and use them as a target for treatment of the disease.

You will:

� Have Blood Drawn: Part of the blood drawn (about four teaspoons) will be used to establish you do not have medical problems that will affect the study, and that you are not pregnant (if you are female in child bearing age), another part (about four teaspoons) will be used for the main purpose of this study.

� Have Skin Biopsies Performed: If you have psoriasis-- two biopsies, each about the size of a pencil eraser (one from the affected skin and the other from non-affected skin), and another one about two-third of this size from affected skin, will be obtained.

If you do not have skin diseases, only one biopsy of the size of pencil eraser will be obtained, from your back.

� You will be compensated for completion of the study. These payments will be broken into $25 per visit, and $50 for each of the skin biopsies.

If interested, please contact our Research Study Coordinators at 916-734-1512.

UC Davis Dermatology

Asthma and Atopic Dermatitis Research Study Seeks Volunteers (UC Davis Dermatology)

2008-05-16T11:08:32-07:00

UC Davis Asthma and Atopic Dermatitis Research Study

We are seeking adult mild-moderate persistent asthmatics who:

� Do not have other lung diseases
� Are generally healthy
� Have an allergic trigger to asthma (example: pollen, animals)
� Have a history of atopic dermatitis

We will be testing the effects of Xolair (omalizumab), a recently approved medication for asthma. We will be looking at blood cells and skin cells to learn more about how this medication can help allergic diseases in general.

You will:
� Be interviewed and examined
� Have repeated breathing tests
� Have blood drawn approximately every month for 6 months
� Have three 6 mm skin biopsies
� Continue your usual asthma medications
� Be administered either Xolair or placebo one a month for 6 injections
� Be compensated $350 or $500 for completion of the study

If you have any questions or are interested, please contact:

Riann Smith, CRC
UC Davis Medical Center
Department of Dermatology
916-734-1512

Jennifer Nava, CRC
UC Davis Medical Center
Department of Dermatology
916-734-1438

Protecting the Marine Turtles at Colola (Mexico)

2008-05-16T10:51:26-07:00

Protecting the Marine Turtles at Colola

September 24 - October 13, 2008
October 22 - November 10, 2008
November 19 - December 8, 2008
December 17, 2008 - January 5, 2009
January 14 - February 2, 2009
February 11 - March 2, 2009
March 11 - March 30, 2009

The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place, and transporting the baby turtles safely to the sea. This will be carried out at night since the turtles do not get out of the ocean during the day (because of their natural predators it is safer for the turtles go out in the dark). Together with the people from Colola Village the volunteers will seek for the turtles and take care of the eggs and the baby turtles. Local people, who are very friendly, will work with the group and will explain them what to do.
Very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in the work of protection of the turtle are needed for this camp.

The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help run the conservation activities of the protection turtle program promoting international cooperation and solidarity.

There are also some extra activities to be done with the local people in order to help improve the town such as setting names to the streets of the town or helping to arrange a multi-use playground for the children and maybe some cleaning work but this depends on the volunteers' initiative. The people of the town are very open to participate in other activities that the group of volunteers can propose them so any ideas will be welcome.

Location: Colola is a small town located in the Michoacan State coast, between Maruata and La Placita towns. It's a remote place that offers an excellent opportunity to be close to nature, in a virgin beach, with no tourism around. The closest city is Tecoman at 200 kilometers, but other villages such as La Placita that are closer can offer Internet connection.

Language: The official language of the workcamp is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.

Age range: 18 and over

For more details visit and available dates: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-mexico.htm

This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm

General rules and conditions for participation on our workcamp projects: www.cadip.org

t. 604.628.7400

Seeking Voluneers Diagnosed with Melanoma (UC Davis Dermatology)

2008-05-16T10:50:37-07:00

Characterization of the Melanoma Specific Immune Response

We are seeking adult volunteers who have been diagnosed
with Melanoma.

The purpose of this study is to identify melanoma-specific immune cells. Samples from 20 patients with melanoma and 10 controls without melanoma will be compared in hopes of finding an efficient way of raising and characterizing these cells.

You will:

Have Blood Drawn: We will obtain a blood sample from a vein in your arm. A needle will be inserted in the vein and 15 tablespoons of blood will be removed. Approximately 20 tubes of blood will be collected. The reason why we need to take a relatively large amount of blood is because the cells that the Investigator is trying to isolate are very rare. Some participants may be asked to return for a single additional blood draw if investigators were unable to isolate melanoma-specific immune cells after the first blood draw. Two separate blood draws will be the maximum. The interval between these blood draws will be a minimum of 3 months apart. Your total time commitment will be approximately 35 minutes.

There is no compensation for participating in this study.

If interested, please contact our Research Study Coordinators at 916-734-1512.

UC Davis Dermatology

Seeking Adult Volunteers With Psoriasis or Mycosis Fungoides (UC Davis Dermatology)

2008-05-16T10:46:19-07:00

T Cell Repertoire Analysis of Immune Mediated Skin Diseases

We are seeking adult volunteers who have been diagnosed with
immune mediated skin diseases such as psoriasis and mycosis fungoides.

The purpose of this study is to identify the cells of the immune system that cause skin disease such as psoriasis and mycosis fungoides.

You will:

Have Blood Drawn: We will obtain a blood sample from a vein in your arm. A needle will be inserted in the vein and 15 tablespoons of blood will be removed. This procedure will be repeated a second time, after you have completed treatment (approximately 3-6 months after the initial blood draw). Your total time commitment will be approximately 35 minutes.

Optional skin biopsy: If you have not had a prior skin biopsy you will be offered one. This is optional and you may refuse the biopsy and still participate in the study. If you wish to have a skin biopsy the investigator will use a sharp small punch, approximately the size of a pencil eraser, to remove a piece of skin from your body.

There is no compensation for participating in this study.

If interested, please contact our Research Study Coordinators at 916-734-1512.

UC Davis Dermatology

Education, arts and crafts activities with Peruvian children (Peru)

2008-05-16T09:50:23-07:00

Education, arts and crafts activities with Peruvian children

Volunteer project: This project is organized in cooperation with the local organization Hogar Luz in the city of Ayacucho Peru. They work with children from 1 month old to 17 year old, by providing home and food as well as promoting good habits (hygiene, education, etc) with the objective to give them better possibilities for their future.
International group of volunteers will develop many activities, depending on their skills and experiences, their interests, their specialties, but in general, the activities are these:
Organization: To work with kids at the zone where they develop their work; To develop the education program to help youth.
Training: To develop workshops with the kids; To impulse the workshops training; To implement workshops: like handicraft, bakery, etc� Music, dance, and paint workshops.
Volunteers will work every day with around 38 children of Ayacucho
Age range: 18 and over

For more info and all available dates, please check out: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-peru.htm

This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org

t: 604-628-7400

2008 Relay For Life of Davis (Davis, CA)

2008-05-16T09:18:23-07:00

Do you want to help raise awareness about the importance of getting screened early for cancer? Do you or a loved one have cancer? Have you lost someone to cancer? Then help the Davis Relay For Life Fight Back!
Our event takes place Saturday, June 21st at 9:00am to Sunday, June 22nd at 9:00am. We are looking for Survivors who would like to be honored during the Survivor breakfast and Survivor lap(goodies included), volunteers for event activities(food, registration, luminaria bags, set up, clean up, etc...), and people who are interested in forming/joining a team to fundraise for the American Cancer Society.
If you have any questions, please ask!

Re: You like to help people? (Sacramento)

2008-05-15T14:52:55-07:00

They want to control your mind and take your money. Stay Away !!

All the facts are here www.factnet.org

Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center Volunteer Counselors Needed (1927 L Street, Sacramento)

2008-05-15T14:40:51-07:00

Do you want to serve the LGBT community?

Are you interested in receiving unique training in LGBT related mental health issues?

Then volunteering for the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center is the perfect fit! So many people call the Center seeking help for mental health related issues that we�ve had to create a waiting list. With your help, our community will be able to get the help they need in a more timely manner.

The Center is currently looking for licensed mental health professionals in good standing and graduate students in mental health related fields to offer pro-bono services to our clients. You will be able to work under group supervision from David Nyland. Mr. Nyland is an acclaimed clinical supervisor, author and professor who has expertise in narrative, collaborative and client-directed, outcome-informed service delivery. He specializes in, among other areas, queer and transgender related issues.

If you are a licensed mental health professional in good standing or an MFT, PsyD, or MSW trainee or intern, come join us! The greater Sacramento community needs you.

Contact Heather Minton at the email address above to volunteer or if you have any questions!

The Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center is dedicated to serving the lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual community of the Greater Sacramento area and surrounding counties and its allies by providing space, diverse programming, advocacy, and cultural competency awareness in an affirming, compassionate and safe environment.

You like to help people? (Sacramento)

2008-05-15T14:09:29-07:00

We train you on how to be a Scientology counselor. Scientology is a very practical spiritual study, it can help people reduce stress, get rid of depression, anxiety, or negative thinking. There are a lot of people that need this kind of help right now. Check out www.scientology.org for more information on Scientology. Call (916) 925-2545 to talk to a live local Scientologist and find out how you can help by being a Scientology counselor.

Copyright 2008 CSMRP. All rights reserved. Dianetics and Scientology are trademarks and service marks owned by Religious Technology Center and are used with its permission. Services relating to Scientology religious philosophy are delivered throughout the world exclusively by licensees of the Church of Scientology International with the permission of Religious Technology Center, holder of Scientology and Dianetics trademarks.

Are YOU TIRED OF GAS PRICES (Sacramento Area)

2008-05-15T13:48:44-07:00

Want to get a group of about 20 people together to get in line at a gas station by $1 in gas go back up by another $ 1 worth etc etc and tie up there pumps all day.SERIOUS ONLY PLEASE LETS DO It. Anthony Carlozzi A Sunday would be good let me know as soon as we get at least 20 bada bing bada boom.

Organizing social and educational activities with children in Parcona (Peru)

2008-05-15T13:46:13-07:00

Organizing social and educational activities with children in Parcona

July 9 - July 28, 2008
August 6 - August 25, 2008
September 3 - September 22, 2008
October 1 - October 20, 2008
October 29 - November 17, 2008
November 26 - December 15, 2008

This project is run in partnership with an educational institution that promotes educational activities for children from 2 to 6 years old. The main objective is to educate the children in universal values, good habits and realize pedagogic activities (games and activities to promote the interaction with the children). In this frame, a group of international volunteers is invited to share this work and to interact with the teachers and the children of the institution.

Volunteers will help in different activities, support the teachers in the daily activities, play with the children, help in the English classes and participate in the preparation of the materials, communal activities as well as some maintenance activities for the building and clearing campaigns.

Language: The permanent volunteers, teachers and management speak little English. For this reason, an intermediate level of Spanish is highly recommended.

Age range: 18 and over

For more info check out: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-peru.htm

This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org

t: 604-628-7400

**BABY KITTENS NEED FOSTER HOMES 376 9397

2008-05-15T13:36:11-07:00

KITTENS OF THE NIGHT SOCIETY
WE RESCUE FERAL CATS AND KITTENS
HAVE THEM SPAY OR NEUTERED AND GET ALL THERE SHOTS
WE HAVE HAD OVER 1200 CATS AND KITTENS FIXED IN THE LAST 2
YEARS AND HAVE BEEN RESCUEING THEM SINCE 1998. WE CAN ALWAYS USE HELP IN FOSTER HOMES UNTIL WE GET THEM FIXED. PLEASE DO NOT SELL OR GIVE AWAY ANY CATS OR KITTENS WITHOUT HAVING THEM FIXED FIRST. IF YOU NEED HELP WITH THIS PLEASE CALL 308 4629 AND WE WILL BE GLAD TO HELP YOU WITH A LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA
PLEASE HELP US TO CONTROL THE PET POPLATION
AND WE ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
WE ARE A NON PROFIT 501 C APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR CAT RESCUE IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA
****PLEASE HELP AND BE A FOSTER HOME FOR THEM UNTIL WE CAN GET THEM FIXED***
WE ALSO HAVE CATS AND KITTENS ADOPTIONS EVERY WEEKEND AT PETS MART OFF TRUXEL RD. AND 80 IN NATOMAS PLEASE COME AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE
916 308 4629
PLEASE HELP US SAVE THE LIFES OF THESE BABIES

**************************************************************
WE ARE GETTING PREGNANT MOMMIE CATS THAT NEED A SAFE FOSTER HOME TO HAVE THEIR BABIES THEN WE WILL TAKE ALL OF THEM AND GET THEM FIXED .
WE REALLY NEED CAGES AND ALL KINDS OF CAT SUPPLIES AS WE HAVE A LOT OF KITTENS COMING IN EVERY WEEK
PLEASE HELP US SAVE AS MANY AS WE CAN
308 4629
**ALL HAVE BEEN SPAYED/NEUTERED TESTED&VACCINATED**

Volunteers Needed at the Discovery Shop (Roseville)

Can you spare a minimal amount of time to help us fight CANCER? We are the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Roseville, a unique upscale resale shop whose proceeds go towards funding cancer research. We have many enriching and rewarding volunteer opportunities and we provide all of the training. All you need is a desire to meet some really friendly, happy people who are giving of themselves to help us find a cure for cancer. We are looking for people who have an interest in cashiering, sorting and pricing our beautiful doantions, display and merchandising, knowledge of high-end/designer labels for clothing and purses, marketing, and help with pick up of furniture donatins. If you can spare 4 hours our of your week or month, we would love to talk to you about volunteering with us. We are located at 1813 Douglas Blvd (next door to Mervyn's) 916 786-7773

Research subjects wanted for MRI brain scan study (UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento)

2008-05-15T11:22:01-07:00

Research subjects wanted
for MRI Scan study at UC Davis Medical Center

Must be in good health, age 28�55,
and taking no medications that affect brain function.

Participants will be paid $30 for 3 hours

Call 916-734-7732

IT'S EASY TO MAKE A BUCK...

2008-05-15T10:40:00-07:00

It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference. -- Tom Brokaw

Our country�s strength comes from our people. We all have various talents, resources and experiences. Our design allows each of us to share our talents, resources and experiences. The premise is simple� you ASK what you WISH�and SHARE what you CHOOSE. We are looking for others who would like to help power our movement of people helping people. Thank you�

Cat Rescue Group Needs Volunteers

2008-05-15T10:30:13-07:00

Cat Rescue Group Needs Volunteers

We are a no-kill, all-volunteer, not-for-profit cat rescue organization. We need reliable help with our permanent adoption center at Petsmart in Natomas.

We have 10 cages at Petsmart with temporary guests (cats) and we need volunteers who can clean the cages during the week and help with adoptions on the weekends. Volunteers will clean, change linens, feed, water and give lots of love to our furry friends. Please contact poster.

Contact Info:
call us: nine one six - two two four - one one one seven
email us: cats@town-cats.org
on the web: www.town-cats.org

We are a no-kill, all-volunteer, not-for-profit cat rescue organization. We are entering our 10th year of rescuing cats and kittens. We saved over 1,000 cats and kittens in 2007! Come visit us!

(NOTE: stock photos from cats we've fostered)

Volunteer abroad! Fire prevention project in Sicily. (Italy)

2008-05-15T07:05:06-07:00

Fire prevention project in Sicily
July 1 - July 15, 2008

Volunteer project: Nebrodi Park is one of the most beautiful protected areas in Sicily, characterized by many different natural landscapes and the Mar Tirreno coast (30 minutes away by bus) where volunteers will possibly spend the hottest hours of the day.
Volunteers will work in fire prevention activities: checking fires, cleaning abandoned sites, restoring paths, setting up signs and also some manual work for the local community.

Project language: English

Location: Galati Mamertino, Messina, Sicilia, South of Italy

Age range: 18 and over

To see all available projects in Italy please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-italy.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries please step here: www.cadip.org

t: 604-628-7400

Looking for Something to do This Summer � Rebuild a Village

2008-05-14T17:52:02-07:00

The Sexto Sol Center for Community Action is an ambitious program that is helping refugee communities in Guatemala. Learn and teach permaculture as you; develop sustainable agriculture, help develop the local economy, and reforest the side of a mountain. They also need help determiningg and developing eco tourist trails so plan to scour the hill sides looking for waterfalls, caves, or any other interesting geologic feature. When you are ready for a break, you can help local farmers pick coffee beans for sale to a socially responsible cooperative. Go ahead and plan on coming back next summer, I�m sure they will have new projects in place by then...

Visit www.vaops.com for a listing of organizations by interest or location.

Nonprofit/Small Biz Planning & Consulting by MBA Volunteers

2008-05-14T16:08:35-07:00

Dear MBA-Level Professional, Nonprofit Director, or Small Business Owner:

USA Leadership Corps is a national, volunteer-driven strategy consulting group.
We help nonprofits and small businesses achieve greater success from their fundraising, marketing, and other business planning initiatives.

Our volunteer consultants provide this support because they desire to...
* Make meaningful, dynamic contributions to society,
* Enhance their resumes for future employment or graduate school opportunities,
* Refine their existing leadership, consulting, and project management skills.

Please visit our website to learn more about our program.

Thank you!

USA Leadership Corps (.org)

Help restore a World War II "Victory Ship" (Richmond)

2008-05-14T15:16:28-07:00

The SS Red Oak Victory is a World War II "Victory Ship" undergoing restoration and preservation efforts at the old Kaiser-Permanente Shipyards in Richmond, and needs your help! Volunteers are needed to help bring the ship back to her former glory. Of particular need are individuals with skills in welding, plumbing, and general electrician skills. Skills are not required, so long as you are dedicated, and motivated! Stop by the ship's website at: www.ssredoakvictory.org for more information. Above all else, volunteers must be dedicated, and serious about working aboard the ship.

These are volunteer positions, and are therefore NON-PAYING! The only remuneration we can offer is the satisfaction of a job well done, and knowing that you'll be helping to save a grand old ship, as well as a very important piece of nautical history!

Also...

I am a volunteer aboard the ship, and am looking for somebody to carpool with me from Sacramento to Richmond every Saturday morning. Shoot me an email if interested.

looking for volunteer work (916 )

2008-05-14T14:50:21-07:00

I have some community service work I need to complete. give me a email and well work something out. can be long term email me at euro_snowboarboarder@hotmail.com

Organise activities, games and workshops for tsunami orphans (Thailand)

2008-05-14T14:33:58-07:00

This international volunteer project is for children lovers, as a lot of patience and attention is needed. Some experience in animation with kids will be appreciated.

The 2004 Tsunami killed about 9000 persons in Thailand and displaced around 7000 people among the population. Loads of kids lost part or all their family in the disaster. The Print-Rite and PitayaSuwan Foundations decided to take 45 of them in charge, to care about them and their scholarship. This project is part of this attempt to drive their life lighter and happier for a while.
The volunteers will organise activities, games and workshops with the Print-rite kids and their fellows in the primary and secondary schools where they study. The main work will essentially be to take care of the children and make them have a good time.
Study theme: The volunteers will learn about the social and environmental impact of the 2004 Tsunami in Thailand in general and in the Ranong district in particular.

Project period: June 7 - June 29, 2008

Location: Ranong Province, South of Thailand. Ranong city is about 570 km south west from Bangkok and 300 km north of Phuket. The Ranong province is close to extreme southern Burma and the northern shores of the Andaman sea.

Age range: 18 and over

For more details and enrollment, please go to: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm or call: 604-628-7400

For volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org

5th Annual Bow-Wow Bash (Penryn, CA)

2008-05-14T14:19:06-07:00

Do you love dogs? Have you ever read the Pet Gazette? If the answer is yes to either of those then we need your help at our 5th annual Bow-Wow Bash, a fundraiser for the Pet Gazette and an exciting day of canine games and family fun. We need help in our snack bar, monitoring the dogs as they play in the pond, and help parking cars, and help running the games. For more information go to http://www.BowWowBash.com or email editor@petgazette.org

The Bow-Wow Bash is June 7th from 10 AM to 3 PM and volunteers receive a pancake breakfast, event t-shirt, lunch in our snack bar and the joy of watching the dogs play all day!

Affordable Volunteering Abroad

2008-05-14T14:07:39-07:00

phone: 604-628-7400 website: www.cadip.org

Each year over 1800 volunteer short-term opportunities in Canada, France, Iceland, Germany, Bulgaria, Kenya, India, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Vietnam, Spain, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, Costa Rica, Zambia �

Participating in an international short term volunteer project ( so called Workcamp ) can be an exciting prospect. It is an interesting and meaningful way to travel with purpose and spend 2-3 weeks in a foreign environment. Working and living together with other young people from around the world provides an excellent opportunity to make many new friends, learn about unknown places and culture, gain new skills and experience. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm can make a difference in areas where help is really needed.
Find your charity project in Cadip's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org

Advocates Needed for Children in Foster Care (Sacramento County)

2008-05-14T13:51:15-07:00

There are over 4,300 children in foster care in Sacramento County. Many of them need the help of a friend and advocate.

Sacramento Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Inc. (CASA) recruits and trains community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. As a CASA, you will work one-on-one with a child advocating on their behalf in the juvenile court and assisting them in obtaining all necessary services while they are dependents in the foster care system.

The ultimate goal of a CASA is to help the child find a safe and permanent home, whether it would be a return to their families, adoption or guardianship. A minimum of one year and 15 to 20 hours a month (on average) is required. There is flexibility as to when you spend time with a child as there is no set schedule. Extensive training and program support provided to all advocates. Background check and references required.

Must be at least 21 years old and have a good driving record and reliable transportation. Male volunteers and bilingual volunteers especially encouraged to apply. No prior legal or social work experience required just the desire and ability to work with these kids and the court system is necessary. This is a great opportunity for active retirees, students and working professionals.

Prior to being accepted into training, SCASA holds mandatory orientation sessions. You need to attend only one of these sessions. These sessions will provide general information about the CASA mission as well as a brief introduction of the topics to be covered during the required 30-35 hours of training.

Topics covered during the training course may include but are not limited to Advocacy and the Law, Court Process, Roles of the Attorney and the Social Worker, Cultural Awareness, and Developmental Stages/Behavioral Disorders of youth.

The upcoming orientation dates and times are:

� June 25th, Wed, 6:00 to 7:00PM
� July 23rd, Wed, 6:00 to 7:00PM
� July 29th, Tue, 6:00 to 7:00PM
� August 5th, Tue, 6:00 to 7:00PM
� August 12th, Tue, 6:00 to 7:00PM

All orientations will be held at the SCASA office. Each session should last between 1 to 1 � hours. SPACE IS LIMITED, so please contact Sacramento CASA at 916.875.6460 or e-mail info@sacramentocasa.org for an information packet and the orientation date you would like to attend. Please include your full name, address, e-mail, and telephone number.

WWW.SACRAMENTOCASA.ORG

English As A Second Language (ESL) Adult Educators/Translators (2469 Rio Linda Blvd, Sac. CA 95815)

2008-05-14T13:33:43-07:00

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) has ESL Classes at the Saca Community Learning Center located at 2469 Rio Linda Blvd, Sac. CA 95815. ESL classes help first generation Americans and newly arriving immigrants with basic English reading and writing skills, and life skills. Volunteer Adult Educators/Translators serve as instructional assistants for the ESL classes.

Responsibilities: Help with ESL instruction; help translate/interpret if possible; help with student recognition events; help with encouragement and reassurance, work with the Program Director to help with resource and referral services; assist the ESL instructor and the Program Director with other miscellaneous education and language-based activities.

Skills/Qualifications: Educational background in or knowledge of Spanish is beneficial. (Fluency in Spanish or another second language not required, but familiarity with a second language and ability to communicate in multiple languages is beneficial.) Willing to take direction, patient, flexible, open to differences, empathetic toward clients and their situations, and possess good people skills.

Timeframe: ESL Classes are Monday-Thursday from 9AM - 12PM. If you have other available times, we can schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions, exchanges, your own class sessions, or conversation groups.

Commitment: 1-2 days per week for at least 2 hours each day during program times.

For more information or to volunteer, respond by e-mail or call Kari, Volunteer Coordinator, at (916) 648-8736.

After School Program Volunteers Needed! (2469 Rio Linda Blvd, Sacramento)

2008-05-14T13:33:26-07:00

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) has started an After School Program (Family Homework Help) at their north site, the Saca Community Learning Center. Participants are school-aged children from 1st � 12th grades. The program is designed to help parents and their children work together to complete homework assignments. Parents are invited to participate in the program in some capacity, and the children receive daily tutoring and participate in activities and projects. The children not only receive assistance but also gain from seeing that their parents or guardians are interested in their success in school. The students work closely with volunteer tutors and mentors, and benefit from the consistency of these volunteers as well as interaction with peers involved in the program. We are looking for volunteers interested in making a commitment to tutor and serve as mentors for a small group of regular students. Some participants are not native English speakers and therefore it is helpful (but not necessary) if volunteers have some Spanish skills as well as a willingness to be creative with communication.

This program remains active throughout the summer months, with movies, experiments and other educational activities available Monday-Thursday for school-aged children and their parent(s) or guardian(s).

Responsibilities: We are looking for volunteers who are willing and able to work with and tutor children; assist with intake, activities, research and explanations as needed; take direction from the Program Managers and SFBFS staff members; perform basic homework help.

Skills/Qualifications: We are looking for volunteers who are comfortable with high school English and Math; able to take direction; patient, flexible, and open to differences; empathetic toward clients and their situations; possess good people skills; comfortable working with adults and children with diverse backgrounds. Volunteers must pass a fingerprint clearance (paid for by SFBFS). Must be 18 years of age or older.

Schedule: Family Homework Help runs Monday-Thursday from 3:00PM-5:00PM. Interested volunteers may be able to work additional hours beyond program hours in the event of an internship or other, extensive hour requirements.

Commitment: We are looking for volunteers to commit to working 1-2 days each week for at least 1 hour each day during the program time.

For more information or to begin volunteering, respond by e-mail or call Kari, Volunteer Coordinator, at (916) 648-8733. We look forward to hearing from you!

Childcare Volunteers Needed! You May Bring Your Child With You! (2469 Rio Linda Blvd, Sacramento)

2008-05-14T13:33:05-07:00

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) has a variety of Adult Education Programs at the Saca Community Learning Center located at 2469 Rio Linda Blvd, Sac., CA 95815. In order to better meet the needs of our adult clients, we offer childcare during program times. �Play Care� is provided for parents with small children (must be walking and cannot be older than kindergarten) who are in the building attending classes or receiving services. Volunteers with children may bring their child with them to play with the other children while they volunteer. This is a great way for your child to become accustomed to playing and sharing with other children before entering pre-school. We offer possibilities for ECE credits and Internships.

Responsibilities: Assist the Play Care employees with supervising and playing with the children, preparing activities and snacks, cleaning up toys, food and kitchen.

Skills/Qualifications: Must pass fingerprint clearance (paid by SFBFS), must have some childcare experience or be a parent, must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing situations, friendly and able to communicate with adults and children. Bilingual in Spanish and English is helpful!

Timeframe: Very flexible. Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-5:00PM, and Fridays 9:00AM-1:00PM

Commitment: 1-2 days per week for at least 2 hours each day.

For more information or to begin volunteering, respond by e-mail or call Kari, Volunteer Coordinator, at (916) 648-8733.

Computer Lab Assistant Volunteers Needed! (2469 Rio Linda Blvd, Sacramento)

2008-05-14T13:32:42-07:00

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) has two different Adult Community Learning Centers. The Learning Centers offer free education to the underserved populations of Oak Park and Del Paso Heights. Both centers focus on ESL, GED preparation, and Computer classes. Currently, we are in need of volunteer help at our Saca Community Learning Center located at 2469 Rio Linda Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815. We need volunteers who can teach in Spanish OR English. Volunteers will assist with computer classes for adult students. The focus of the program is teaching computer skills to adults that are experiencing all forms of hardships, have learning disabilities and/or face barriers to employment.

Responsibilities: Tasks include but are not limited to the following: Assist clients with computer programs ranging from basic typing to Microsoft Office Programs; assist adults with resume building; help with encouragement and reassurance; assist the computer instructor and program director with miscellaneous computer education activities.

Skills/Qualifications: Ability to take direction; educational experience with and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs and some educational software (can be trained on educational software); good typing skills; patience; openness to differences; empathy toward clients and their situations; good people skills.

Schedule: We are looking for computer lab assistants to help daily, Monday-Thursday 9AM-3PM and Fridays 9AM-1PM. Anyone interested in leading their own class may do so Monday-Thursday 1PM-3PM. All times are flexible and we can schedule classes based on your availability.

Commitment: We are looking for volunteers to assist 1-2 days per week for at least 2 hours each visit during program times.

For more information or to begin volunteering respond by e-mail or call Kari,Volunteer Coordinator, at (916) 648-8733. We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteer Tutors for Adult Learning Center Needed! (2469 Rio Linda Blvd, Sacramento)

2008-05-14T13:32:04-07:00

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) has an Adult Community Learning Center that offers free education to the underserved population of Del Paso Heights/North Sacramento. The center�s focus is one-on-one tutoring and working at the individual�s own pace. The Saca Community Learning Center located at 2469 Rio Linda Blvd, Sacramento CA 95815.

Responsibilities: Volunteers will be responsible for tutoring adults with basic reading and writing, English speaking skills (ESL) and/or GED preparation. Volunteers will work with a variety of adults with different levels of education. Volunteers will also be responsible for helping other tutors and the program director with miscellaneous educational activities.

Skills/Qualifications: Ability to take direction, patience, flexibility, openness to differences, empathy toward clients and their situations, good people skills. Volunteers need not have a degree or an extensive background in teaching. Volunteers need to be knowledgeable and comfortable with reading, basic mathematics, and/or a specific subject he/she teaches. High school diploma or GED required.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 9:00AM - 1:00PM.

Commitment: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to commit 1-2 days per week for at least 1-2 hours each day during program times. We are looking to match volunteer tutors with a specific student to encourage regular schedules for students and to create a more consistent, positive tutoring experience for volunteers and students alike.

For more information or to begin volunteering, respond by e-mail or call Kari, Volunteer Coordinator, at (916) 648-8733. We look forward to hearing from you!

Area Representatives Needed

2008-05-14T13:07:57-07:00

learn about new cultures and forge life long friendships with international exchange students while you place students in schools and find them host families. then you supervise their progress during the year. experience in hosting and placing preferred. call 1-800-522-4678. travel opportunity. competitive rates. www.stsfoundation.org.

Nike Women's Fitness Festival (Sacramento-State Capitol)

2008-05-14T12:40:16-07:00

On Sunday, June 8th WEAVE and Fleet Feet Sports will host the 4th Annual Nike Women's Fitness Festival. A timed run/walk for women. We are in need of approx 100 volunteers for this fun event. We have a variety of volunteer shifts available. Please review the dates, times and shifts listed below and email your us with the shift you are most interested in.

Pre-Race Day Opportunities
(all pre-race opportunities take place at Fleet Feet Sports, 2311 J Street)

Goodie Bag Stuffing
Monday, June 2nd
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Stuff goodie bags for race participants.

Pre-Race Registration and Packet Pick-Up
Friday, June 6th
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
2:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 7th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Race Day Opportunities

Race-Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up
6:15 AM to 8:45 AM
Register entrants and distribute shirts and numbers, and time chip.

Course Monitor
7:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Help keep the runners/walkers on course.

Split Timer
7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Provide times for runners at each mile. Will need to provide your own stop watch, or a watch equipped with stop watch ability.

Fluid Station
7:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Hand out fluids on the course.

Finish Line/Timing/Scoring
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Process runners after they finish the race.

Post Race Refreshments
7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Serve food and fluids after the finish.

Race Day Fitness Expo
6:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Set-up vendors, maintain area, tear-down.

Anywhere on race day
6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Assigned where the need is greatest.

Developing agriculture on former mobsters' land in the south of Italy (Europe)

2008-05-14T10:30:47-07:00

Developing agriculture on former mobsters' land in the south of Italy
Mesagne, Puglia
June 16 - June 29, 2008

Volunteer project: Mesagne is a city lying in the northern area of the Salentina peninsula (southern Italy, in front of Albania), surrounded by wine yards and olive trees. The area maintains important historical and architectural evidences from the Roman and Norman ages, such as the Castle from the XI century.

The volunteer project is organized in support of �Terre di Puglia-Libera Terra� cooperative with the aim of developing fields confiscated to mafia. Volunteers will collaborate in farming activities: in particular, grapevines cleaning and maintaining and tomatoes harvesting.

For more details, enrollment and other availabe projects in Italy, please check out: http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-italy.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries please step here: www.cadip.org or call: 604-628-7400

UC Davis - Participants for Reading Study Needed - $40 Stipend (DAVIS)

2008-05-14T09:08:16-07:00

Adults between the ages of 18 and 80 are needed for a study on reading and language comprehension at the Adult Development Lab, Department of Human and Community Development, University of California in Davis. English must be your native language. The stipend is $40 for two 2-hour sessions (scheduled 1 week apart). For more information, call us at 530-752-6968 or email adultdevlab@ucdavis.edu

Fighting against cancer...

2008-05-14T07:18:41-07:00

Hello,

After my 29 year old sister was diagnosed with Leukemia, we established Flip It For Life, a website dedicated to raise mony to fight cancer.

If you like our cause, please help pass our website and message along http://www.flipitforlife.com.

Thank you,

Mark Halloway

Organic gardening project in support of Agent Orange victims (Vietnam)

2008-05-13T23:41:29-07:00

Organic gardening project in support of Agent Orange victims
July 30 - August 12, 2008
September 17 - September 30, 2008

Volunteer project: Vietnam Friendship Village is a treatment/care centre for Agent Orange victims located in Ha Tay Province, which was opened in 1993 to treat children and veterans suffering from the effects of Agent Orange. The children, whose fathers or grandfathers were exposed (causing chromosomal damage) or who were contaminated from their mother�s milk, suffer from a range of difficult conditions. While staying in Vietnam Friendship Village, children and veterans are nourished and are provided with free medical care. The children, who may stay there for several years, receive not only basic education, but also some forms of job training.

The Organic Gardening Project was launched in 2004 with the goal of creating islands of a harmonious approach to agriculture within areas of environmental and human devastation - increasing awareness of the consequences of war and, at the same time, demonstrating positive strategies for healing and living. At this moment, the farm is providing about 60% of the village�s consumption of vegetable. It is expected that it will cover all the needs and there will be products left for sale to raise funds for the village.

Volunteers will help with clearing the site, preparing soil, weeding, planting vegetables and fruit trees, cleaning a fish pond and redecorating the flowers in the garden. Additional activities may include planting trees, moving bricks for construction, collecting garbage and playing with the children or exchanging with local volunteers or farmers.
Discussions among the volunteers about Agent Orange, Vietnamese culture, and other social issues will take place during some of the evenings.

Location: Vietnam Friendship Village is very close to the western limits of Hanoi Capital, approximately 35 minutes by car from downtown.

More about Cadip's Volunteer Program in Vietnam: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries please step here: www.cadip.org or call: 604-628-7400

☼ Volunteer in Purhepecha capital Tzintzuntzan, Mexico

2008-05-13T21:32:44-07:00

Building a botanical garden in the ancient Purhepecha capital Tzintzuntzan
September 17 - October 6, 2008

Volunteer project: The CECYTEM (Colegio de Estudios Cientificos y Tecnologicos del Estado de Michoacan � Scientifoc and Technological Studies College-) is an institution that works in different communities of Michoacan State. The education is an important tool to improve the life of the people in any country, and this school is aimed to bring formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work or where youngsters immigrate to the USA looking for more opportunities. The school gives to the youngsters tools and experience to develop and improve their lives in the town. A group of international volunteers is invited to participate in different activities not only ecological but also cultural and social in the town together with the school students and the people who lives in the village. Moreover, they are invited to participate in awareness activities to promote the importance of taking care of the environment.

The international volunteers together with local students will build a Botanical Garden, with the different medical plants which grow up naturally in the region in order to show to the people their different uses and properties.

Language: The official language of the workcamp is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.

Age range: 18 and over

For more details visit and available dates: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-mexico.htm

This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm

General rules and conditions for participation on our workcamp projects: www.cadip.org

t. 604.628.7400

LETS GET TO CUTTING HAIR

2008-05-13T14:23:57-07:00

Attention all
Stylist��

Cut-A-Thon
All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society

Our goal is to have licensed stylist through out the Sacramento County and Placer county areas come together to raise the most money for this event. It doesn�t matter if you charge $100 or $15 dollars for you haircuts in the Salon. This weekend is about our industry uniting together and working as a team for a cause.

Come and be a part of this Relay for Life fundraiser event, by donating an hour or two of your time on either June 7th or 8th. Come individually or as a group.

Let�s show the community how we raise funds the �Stylist Style� way.

Bring your Business Cards.

For sign ups, times and details, please contact Gina Lopez (916) 792-0538
Calicostyles@yahoo.com

KITTENS in need of foster homes! (El Dorado County A.S.)

2008-05-13T13:59:04-07:00

El Dorado County Animal Services/Control needs temporary foster homes for the many kittens flooding our shelter!

We are looking for Caring El Dorado County Residents who can provide temporary housing and love for young kittens until they are at least 2lbs, 8weeks and healthy, so they can go up for adoption! You even get to name them for us!

Our Kittens come in all Shapes, Sizes, Colors & Ages and need YOUR help!

Please Contact us for more information about helping local Kittens in need! We provide all the supplies and medical care!

E.D.C. Animal Services-Placerville
Monday-Saturday 9:30-12:00 & 1:00-4:30
(530)621-7631 or (530)621-7639

Feline Foster Homes and Weekend Adoption Counselors (Placer County)

2008-05-13T13:08:37-07:00

FOSTERING KITTENS is a great project for the entire family. Young adults can earn community service hours for helping save lives. Fostering teaches everyone how to care for animals and nurture their body and spirit.

Typically, kittens will be with you anywhere from 3-10 weeks.

We provide all supplies.

ADOPTION COUNSELORS help find homes for kittens at our mobile adoption sites. You can find a location nearest you by visiting our webpage
www.AnimalPlace.com/mobile

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EITHER POSITION, please complete an on-line volunteer application at:
www.AnimalPlace.com/volunteer

Friends of Placer County Animal Shelter
530.823.6828

Become a Foster Parent with Stanford Home! (Sacramento)

2008-05-13T10:40:55-07:00

Foster Families are a valuable resource for children who are unable to live with their biological families. At Stanford Home, our Foster Family Connections program takes a caring, family centered approach to connecting foster youth with certified foster families, giving each child we serve the opportunity to dream, to overcome, and to thrive.

You Can be a Foster Parent if........

* You are over 25- no upper age limit
* You are single, married, or domestic partnership
* You have a steady income
* You live in an apartment, mobile home, condo, or house
* You have room for a child (two kids can share a room)
* You have good health
* You have a car, driver's license,and insurance
* You are deeply committed to giving a child a home
* You are able to give a child lots of time and attention, and
* You are patient, flexible, and willing to learn

Fill out an interest form at the web link located at the bottom of the page.

We look forward to working with you!

http://www.stanfordhome.org/services/ffcinterest.htm

Stanford Home for Children 4612 Roseville Rd. North Highlands, CA 95660 Phone: (916) 344-0199

Volunteers Needed For Cat Rescue Group

2008-05-13T10:29:59-07:00

Volunteers Needed For Cat Rescue Group

We are a no-kill, all-volunteer, not-for-profit cat rescue organization. We need reliable help with our permanent adoption center at Petsmart in Natomas.

We have 10 cages at Petsmart with temporary guests (cats) and we need volunteers who can clean the cages during the week and help with adoptions on the weekends. Volunteers will clean, change linens, feed, water and give lots of love to our furry friends. Please contact poster.

Contact Info:
call us: nine one six - two two four - one one one seven
email us: cats@town-cats.org
on the web: www.town-cats.org

INSTEAD...TEACH THEM TO YEARN FOR...

2008-05-13T09:44:49-07:00

"If you want to build a ship, don't drum to the women and men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea." -Antoine De Saint-Exupery

Our organization is facilitating goodness and human experience on a level never seen. The premise is simple�ASK what you WISH�SHARE what you CHOOSE. We believe in the power of those who wish. We are seeking volunteers who would like to help further our movement of wishing powered by people helping people. All are welcome. Thank you

Greenhaven/Pocket Relay For Life (Kennedy High School)

2008-05-12T16:13:39-07:00

Relay For Life in Greenhaven Pocket is happening this year at Kennedy High School on May 31st and June 1st. Teams form of 10-24 people and someone from the team is always walking around the track.

Please form a team! We are accepting registration for teams now!

Team captain's meetings are Wednesdays at Primrose from 7-8 pm.

Volunteers for Local Assembly Campaign (North East Sacramento County)

2008-05-12T14:33:50-07:00

Volunteers need to help oust a Republican incumbent in Sacramento county. Volunteers will work on intersting projects at all levels. Not your typical campaign. There exists an opportunity to make a real change in the live of the people living in the district. The primary goal will be to talk to as many voters before November.

If interested visit, www.leahy4assembly.com

or email leahy4assembly@gmail.com

Heart Health and Strawberries Research Study (UCDMC in Sacramento & Davis, CA)

2008-05-12T14:28:01-07:00

Heart Health and Strawberries Research Study

MEN AND WOMEN NEEDED!!

Learn about the effect of strawberries on blood pressure.

UC Davis researchers are seeking men and women between 25 and 65 years who are not yet taking blood pressure medication but may have elevated blood pressure.

Participation includes: Blood pressure monitoring, strawberry shakes provided for consumption at home, and compenstaion for particpation.

Sacramento and Davis Research locations
CALL OR E-MAIL NOW!
If interested call: 530-754-5994, prompt #3
or e-mail burtonstudies@ucdavis.edu

Fosters depsperately needed (sacramento)

2008-05-12T14:19:47-07:00

If you are looking for something to do in your spare time, think outside the litter box. Join Regal Felines Cat Rescue and together we will make it happen. We are looking for volunteers who are friendly, outgoing , cat loving people who desire to make a valuable contribution in a rewarding and fun environment. We are in need of fosters to help give a kitty a warm place to live while they are waiting for a home for their own. We need people to help transport kitties from local shelters to fosters,trips to vets, fosters to fosters and fosters to their forever home. Case managers to help screen potential adopters and to make the right match for both cat and adopter.
If you feel this is the right job for you please contact us at regalfelinescatrescue@gmail.com

UCD Soluble Fiber Study needs volunteers (Rancho Cordova area, Davis)

2008-05-12T13:58:36-07:00

This is a two-month study in which we will be testing the effects of a soluble fiber supplement. This supplement binds 9 grams of fat per tablet, ideally preventing your body from absorbing those fat calories. We would like to see how this affects body weight and cholesterol levels.

You will receive the results of your screening blood test free of charge. There is compensation for your time and travel.

All visits occur at the CTSC Clinical Research Center (CCRC), which is located at the Mather VA Hospital in the Sacramento/Rancho Cordova area. We may be able to schedule appointments in Davis and at the UCD Med Center in the near future.

Some of the criteria for our study are:
-Men & women
-Age 18 to 65
-BMI must be 25 to 32 (provide me your height and weight)
-Must be non-diabetic
-Cannot have uncontrolled high blood pressure (on meds is okay)
-Cannot be pregnant now or have been in the past 12 months or plan to become pregnant during study
-Cannot be breast feeding

If you are interested in the study or have questions, please reply to fiber_study@yahoo.com or call 916-734-4747.

Hospice Volunteers (Bristol Hospice-Sacramento, LLC)

2008-05-12T12:39:48-07:00

It's About How You Live!

Live...Become a Hospice Volunteer. Volunteers are an integral part of Hospice Care. Bristol Hospice-Sacramento, LLC is currently seeking men and women with Heart to volunteer. A Hospice volunteer assist patients and their families by providing non-medical services to individuals and families coping with dying and grief. They share in various capacities such as: emotional support, music and pet sharing, massage therapy, respite care, facilitating grief support groups, and numerous other tasks.

If, you are interested in becoming a Bristol Hospice-Sacramento, LLC Volunteer, contact:

Janice M. Hollowell at (916) 782-5511

Need Families to Host Foreign Exchange Students From France this Summe (Anywhere w/in 2 hrs of Sacramento Valley)

2008-05-12T12:24:52-07:00

This summer, YOU can have the fantastic opportunity to host a foreign exchange student from France for only a brief period of 2 weeks. These students, 13-18 years old, come to America with hope to experience an improvement in their English speaking skills and to �live� the American way of life. This is an opportunity for YOU to volunteer and to experience a sweet taste of how another culture lives in the perfect, short, amount of time. Take the opportunity NOW to create a lifetime friendship and make a difference in one of these student�s lives! You are bound to have an exciting summer! There is no obligation or cost whatsoever. This is a great opportunity to any who are interested. Please email for more information, or for the actual dates when the students will be here.

Our Website: http://americandiscovery.net/

**RESCUE GROUP NEEDS FOSTER HOMES FOR KITTENS 376 9397

2008-05-12T12:22:36-07:00

**WE ARE �KITTENS OF THE NIGHT � A KITTEN RESCUE GROUP. WE SAVE AROUND 30 TO 40 KITTENS A WEEK. WE GET THEM FIXED WITH ALL THEIR SHOTS AND FIND THEM FOREVER HOMES. IF YOU HAVE FERAL KITTENS THAT NEED TO BE SAVED PLEASE CALL 376 9397.
WE WILL ALSO FIX THE MOTHER CAT FOR YOU FREE SO WE CAN STOP SO MANY FROM BEING BORN. IF YOU HAVE ANY CAGES ,OLD TOWELS, BLANKETS FOOD DISHES ETC. PLEASE DONATE. WE NEED FOSTER HOMES FOR THEM UNTIL WE CAN GET THEM FIXED. WE ALSO GET IN SOME BABIES THAT NEED TO BE BOTTLE FED. PLEASE HELP US SAVE AS MANY AS WE CAN. WE ARE AT PETS MART IN NATOMAS EACH WEEKEND. THANK YOU 376 9397

Social&health awareness activities with kids from the slums of Chennai (India)

2008-05-12T12:00:49-07:00

Social and health awareness activities with kids from the slums of Chennai
June 2 - June 15, 2008
August 11 - August 24, 2008
October 6 - October 19, 2008

This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org

Chennai is a large commercial and industrial centre, and is known for its cultural heritage and temple architecture. Chennai is the automobile capital of India, with around forty percent of the automobile industry having a base there and with a major portion of the nation's vehicles being produced there. Chennai is also referred to as the Detroit of South Asia. It is a major manufacturing centre. Chennai has also become a major center for outsourced IT and financial services from the Western world.

The volunteers will be teaching the slum kids in the non-formal school, will do house visits and meet slum people, giving information and raising awareness about health, education and hygiene. The volunteers can also take the children out in the city e.g. for picnics, providing exposure visits and city walks.

For more details, please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm

Volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm

t: 604-628-7400

Need Female Participants for Health Studies (Carmichael)

2008-05-12T11:41:29-07:00

We are currently screening female participants for the following clinical research trials. There is no cost to participants, you may receive reimbursement for time and travel.
* Absence of Menstruation
*Anemia
For more information, please contact Trisha at (916) 863-1885.

Ankle Sprain Study

2008-05-12T11:34:12-07:00

Have you recently sprained your ankle? Today local doctors are conducting
medical research evaluating an investigational medicated patch for its
ability to relieve pain when placed directly on the area where you feel the
pain. To pre-qualify you must be:
18 to 75 years of age.
Experiencing pain from a sprained ankle that occured in the last 24 hours.
Qualified participants will receive study related medical evaluations and
investigational patches at no cost. Reimbursement for time and travel may
also be provided. Call Med Investigations at (916) 966-7452 or go to:
www.medinvestigations.com

Ayurveda and Yoga experience in India (Volunteer abroad)

2008-05-12T11:04:24-07:00

Ayurveda and Yoga experience

July 14 - July 27, 2008
November 17 - November 30, 2008
January 12 - January 25, 2009

Volunteer project: Ayurveda is the 5000 years old Indian health care system, widely practiced, in time with the times. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life", "Veda" means "science". It is a perfect Science of health and longevity. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the body, mind and spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. According to Ayurvedic tradition, health is the balance of elements air, earth, fire, and water, and illness is an excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an individual to take responsibility for their own health and well being. Ayurveda is also known as 'Ashtanga Veda' (the word literally means 'Eight branches of knowledge') as it is divided into eight specialized branches.
Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India many thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world, encompassing the entire body, mind and spirit. It is the union between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5,000 years. The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience. The volunteers will be learning the Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda in these three weeks of the project. Every day, there will be topics covered by the master (the person in charge of yoga and ayurveda classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Yoga will be practiced every day. Apart from that, volunteers will also help at the herbal garden and the nearby school.

For more details visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm

This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm

Mentor A Child and Change a Life (Sacramento)

2008-05-12T10:59:07-07:00

Wonder, Inc. is a non-proft organization dedicated to providing mentors to children in foster care. We are currently preparing for the Summer and we have scheduled Orientation meetings for May 23rd from 12:00-1:00 p.m, May 29th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and June 3rd from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The orientations will be held at the Wonder, Inc. office at 1401 El Camino Avenue, Suite 340, in Sacramento. Mentors must be at least 21 years of age and should expect to dedicate at least 8-10 hours a month for one year. For more information, please contact Chantel Stockett at (916) 921-9777 or e-mail me at cstockett@wonderinc.org.

www.wonderinc.org

Be a Mentor for a Child in the Foster Care System (Sacramento)

2008-05-12T10:56:15-07:00

Wonder Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing mentors to children in foster care. If you are 21 years of age or older and can dedicate at least 8-10 hours a month to mentoring, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please call Chantel Stockett at (916)921-9777 or e-mail me at cstockett@wonderinc.org.

www.wonderinc.org

Volunteering abroad. Preserving ancient footpaths on Andros island. (Greece)

2008-05-12T09:59:33-07:00

Preserving ancient footpaths on Andros island
June 26 - July 12, 2008
July 13 - July 29, 2008
July 30 - August 14, 2008

Andros is the northern island of the Cyclades complex, a little smaller than Naxos. Its surface covers 380 sq.m. The trip to the island from the port of Rafina (around 1 hour and 15 minutes from Athens) lasts about 2 hours. Visitors arrive at the port of Gavrio, which is 36 km away from the capital, Chora. Chora was built on a peninsula and ends up in a small island, on which there is still a medieval fortress. This small island is separated from the peninsula by a narrow sea strip, 2-3 m wide and its communication to the land is achieved through a stone made culvert. The central avenue of Chora leads to the sea and the large central square of the Back-room Macker, where stands the homonymic statue, done by a famous sculptor, Michael Tombros. Chora is an aesthetically impressive city and combines the beauties of the old city and its narrow stone made alleys, with the new city of imposing stately homes, built during the previous century, while seafaring in the island reached its peak.

The municipality of Andros has an extended network of footpaths, spreading in a wide area, that have been signaled and chart�mapped by the Cyclades prefecture and the Municipality. Local and tourists ramblers often wander in this footpaths� network for the extra reason that, due to the landscape, it is not possible, in most cases, to create routes for vehicles.

International group of volunteers will work under the guidance of locals in order to clean, conserve, renew the signals and, generally, to highlight some of the most important footpaths of old times, which used to be the main routes of communication among the villages and ports of the island.

Project language: English

Age range: 18 and over

For more details and to see other projects in Greece please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-greece.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org

t. 604-628-7400

☼ Painting an artistic mural in the local school of Isla Venados (Costa Rica)

2008-05-12T09:39:21-07:00

Painting an artistic mural in the local school of Isla Venados
Longo Mai, Puntarenas
July 2 - July 20, 2008

Volunteer project: The host of this volunteer project is an association of local fishermen who live on a very beautiful island called �Isla Venados� (Deer Island) at the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. They work together to promote a better quality of life for the people who live on the Island. One of the most important projects they have is to improve the local school. A group of international volunteers is invited to participate together with local people in this project.

International volunteers and local people will paint an artistic mural in the local school on the island. They will also help to paint some parts of the school, and will participate in cleaning campaigns on the local beaches with the students of the school.

�Isla Venados� is very small, measuring only 3.5 square kilometers and has only 1100 inhabitants. Just 105 years ago it was like any other tropical island in the area, but today anyone who is in the vicinity cannot avoid traveling to this tropical island paradise. It is known for its beautiful dry forest reserve, beautiful beaches, amazing flora and fauna and now for its new developments.

Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.

Age range: 18 and over

For more details visit and available dates: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-costa_rica.htm

This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm

General rules and conditions for participation on our workcamp projects: www.cadip.org

t. 604.628.7400