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April 2017

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can involve clerical work , event participation , health fairs , group facilitators and Helpline counselors . Some positions require background check . Hours of work are flexible to meet the needs of the volunteer and the association . Positions are available Monday thru Friday 8:30 a . m . to 4:30 p . m . You have been touched by this disease or know of someone with the disease we would very much like to talk to you . For more information call 767-5225 .

Animal Humane New Mexico is in need of donations of dry cat and dog food To make a donation , please call Ellen Schmidt at 938-7863 . Grainfree food is especially needed .

Catholic Charities Senior Transportation Service Driver : ( Use of your own vehicle is required ) Provide transportation for individuals age 60 + to medical appointments , grocery shopping and business office . Volunteer must have a good driving record , patient , courteous , polite , and pleasant . Volunteers are needed any day of the week and weekends are optional . Mileage reimbursement if required . Senior Transportation Ride Coordinator : Answer phones , confirm ride requests and match rider and driver . ( Coordinate rides ). Enter information into the data base , complete rider intakes over the phone and mail packets . Volunteer must have good phone etiquette , patient , and be familiar with data entry . You must take an Abuse Awareness training class . 2-3 volunteers are needed 2.5 hours per day , 5 days per week . For more information call 767-5225 .

The Foster Grandparent Program ( FGP ) Advisory Council Needs members to join its efforts in promoting awareness and educating the community about FGP and senior issues . Council members advocate on behalf of FGP volunteers , evaluate the Program ’ s effectiveness , and assist in the recognition of Foster Grandparents by raising funds and in-kind resources . The Council currently meets once a month at the Barelas Senior Center . For more information call 767-5225 . Foster Grandparent Program ( FGP ) is looking for volunteers age 55 and older who are interested in making a difference in a child ’ s life . Foster Grandparent volunteers must be willing to serve an average of 20 hours per week and must be able to pass a background check , physical , and tuberculosis test . Foster Grandparent volunteers serve one-on-one with children , working with them to build their social and emotional development as well as help improve their literacy skills . Volunteers receive mileage reimbursement , supplemental liability insurance , meals while on duty , pre-service and monthly trainings , and recognition throughout the year . Volunteers can also receive a small stipend if they meet the income guidelines . Call 764-6412 for more information and to apply today .

Department of Senior Affairs Home Services is looking for volunteers to assist with yard work , minor home repairs , painting , building of wheel chair ramps and modified steps . Experience in minor home repairs and yard cleaning the use of yard tools , shovels , rakes and painting preferred but not required . Days / hours are open depending on volunteer .

Time commitment : M-F 7:30-3:00 . On the job training will be provided .

Meals on Wheels Kitchen Aide : volunteers in the kitchen any day Monday-Friday from 9 am-11 am . Drivers : Are needed to deliver meals to the homebound and day , Monday through Friday from 10:30 a . m . -12:30 a . m . ( Use of personal Vehicle is required ). For more information call 767-5225 .

Ombudsman Program Ombudsmen are advocates and problem solvers for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities . Please apply if you are looking for a rewarding experience that makes a difference in the lives of the elderly . Time commitment : 3 hours per week , any day Monday- Friday . For more information call 767-5225 .

Ronald McDonald House Family Room Volunteers Volunteers are needed to greet families and sign them in , maintain laundry room , stock food and drinks and help families with their needs . Volunteers are asked to work one three hour shift per week . Please call 767-5225 . 9:00 a . m . – 12 : p . m ., 12:00 p . m . – 3:00 p . m ., 3:00 p . m . – 6:00 p . m ., 6:00 p . m . – 9:00 p . m .

Silver Horizons New Mexico Food Pantry : Volunteers are needed for the food pantry to sort and package food and make food boxes for low income seniors . The ability to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet is desired . Deliver food boxes / bags to home bound seniors . Volunteers are asked to work 3 to 5 hour shifts . Please call 767-5225 .

Silver Horizon Office Assistant : Volunteer Responsibilities : Letter writing , data entry and office organization . Must have some knowledge of office practices and basic knowledge of Microsoft office software . Days and hours vary . Training will be provided . Time commitment 3-5 hours shifts . Please call 767-5225 .

The Storehouse Volunteers are needed to help sort food and clothes , package and distribute food to clients and directing traffic . Days / Hours : Tuesday-Friday 8 a . m . -12 noon You will receive hands on training . For more information call 767-5225 .

Mileage reimbursement is available to RSVP volunteers . RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ). The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volunteers into public , government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs . For information on these and more volunteer opportunities call 767-5225 .

The Desert Willow Gift Shop in the Palo Duro Senior Center : We are in need of handmade items from seniors to sell on consignment in the gift shop . Seniors will receive 90 % of each item sold . Our intake of items is Monday thru Friday , 9 a . m . – 2 p . m . Volunteers who are Interested in working 2 1 / 2 hours a week are welcome . Training will be provided . Used books are welcome for our Free Lending Library . We are located in the Palo Duro Senior Center , 5221 Palo Duro NE . For more information , please call Shirley or Eleanor at 888-8105 .

ART

Fridays First Friday Citywide ARTScrawl , 5-8 p . m . The First Friday ARTScrawl is Albuquerque ’ s city wide , free gallery tour . There will be gallery

openings , artist receptions , demonstrations and more . Visit artscrawlabq . org .

April 6 ¡ HAH ! Happy Arte Hour , at National Hispanic Cultural Center , 5:30 p . m . Enjoy creative fun in a relaxed , social setting . Suggested donation is $ 5 . Call 246-2261 ; visit nhccnm . org .

April 8 You Are Cordially Invited to Attend Manzano del Sol Art Exhibit and Reception Featuring Manzano Resident and Staff Artists Saturday , April 8 , 2017 Reception : 2:00 p . m . to 4:00 p . m . 5201 Roma Avenue . Albuquerque NM 87108 Many of the residents were artists well known to the Albquerque Art community as former members of local art galleries .

April 8 Artist ’ s Books on the Road Presenter : Alicia Bailey Saturday , April 8 , 2017 , 1 p . m . to 4 p . m . Open to the Public ; Free Santa Fe Community College Boardroom ( Main Building ), 6401 Richards Ave , Santa Fe , NM 87508 A program of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group www . santafebag . org Alicia Bailey , owner of Abecedarian Gallery in Denver , started her Artists Books on the Road project in 2014 . With crowd-source funding , and permission from many of the dozens of book artists Alicia works with , she packs up a trunk with new and interesting titles from Abecedarian Gallery ’ s inventory and hits the road . For this presentation Alicia will give a brief overview of the selected books , with the rest of the time spent on an informal Q & A and hands-on perusal

of the books on display . More information about Alicia : http :// www . abecedariangallery . com

April 21-Nov . 6 April 21-Nov . 6 , 2017 , come to the NHCC Art Museum for an exhibit titled , Outstanding in His Field : San Ysidro — Patron Saint of Farmers , which will feature about 65 works by New Mexican artists . Check nhccnm . org for times and educational programming related to this exhibit .

COMMUNITY EVENTS April 2 Corrales Growers ’ Winter Market , 4001 Corrales Road , Corrales , 11a . m . -1 p . m . Shop for seasonal produce while enjoying local musicians ,