Bakeless Bake Sale & Recipe Contest Now till December 31st. A “bakeless sale?” That’s right…a calorie-free, no-fuss, no-muss “sale” For the benefit Volunteer Center’s programs and services. All you need to do is write a $5 or $10 check or … to Volunteer Center of Burlington County – see address below You won’t receive a fruit cake, but you will get a warm feeling in your belly for supporting the ongoing work of the Volunteer Center. And/Or Enter the Holiday Family Favorites Food Contest Send in your recipes for your clan’s favorite holiday foods in one of these categories: Appetizer or Snack, Main Dish or Side, or Desserts. All recipes will be posted in an unique free online cookbook on the Volunteer Center’s website. The Winning recipe will be served as menu item at the Corporate Chef Café at BCC – Pemberton Campus. Email your recipe and ingredients, name and contact information to: volcenter@hotmail.com ******************************** Volunteer Center of Burlington County C/o Burlington County College – Parker Center 221 601 Pemberton Browns Mills Rd. Pemberton, NJ 08068 Volunteer Center of Burlington County is a private, nonprofit, community based organization serving area residents & organizations since 1996; and is determined to be a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.

American Red Cross/Burlington County Chapter Holiday Mail For Heroes Program Please visit this website – www.redcross.org/holidaymail regarding the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. Remember our military and veterans during the Holiday Season and give them a warm thank you in their devoted service to the country. All cards must be postmarked no later than Monday, December 7th, 2009. For more information contact: George R Riley, Director, Preparedness, Health and Safety Services, (609) 267-9595 ext108, GeorgeR@RedCrossbcnj.org

Samaritan Hospice is a non-profit organization that contributes to the health and well-being of our community.   Volunteers are needed to visit with patients facing serious progressive illness, provide office support, make bereavement phone calls, serve as an ambassador and help with special projects.  Complimentary training is provided.  For information please call Sally Cezo, Manager of Volunteer Services at 1-800-229-8183, or e-mail scezo@samaritanhospice.org. Visit us on our website at www.samaritanhospice.org

Samaritan Hospice seeks youth (ages 14-18) to become a part of our Service-Learning group Connect!  Help patients and families facing serious, progressive illness and grief.  For more information contact Sally Cezo. Manager of Volunteer Services at 1-800-229-8183.  Visit us on our website at www.samaritanhospice.org

  
- Volunteer coordinators for chronic disease self-management.  Free training is provided to facilitate groups and teach others how to “Take Control of Your Life”.  Please contact Karen Bennett at kbennett@bcc.edu, (609) 894-9311 x 1498, if you are interested in learning more about this program, or if you are a facility that would like to host a workshop. RSVP can come to faith-based groups, senior facilities, 50 + communities, etc. and provide this training.

 
- Volunteer coordinators for the “Healthy Bones” program.  Free training is provided to lead groups in an exercise program that increases balance and bone density. Help others fight against osteoporsis.  Please contact Karen Bennett at kbennett@bcc.edu, (609) 894-9311 x 1498, if you are interested in learning more about this program, or if you are a facility that would like to host a program. RSVP can come to faith-based groups, senior facilities, and 50 + communities, etc.
- Volunteer coordinator for it’s 911 Cell Phone Bank program.  The 911 Cell Phone Bank has partnered with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TRIADS, the NATIONAL SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION, and the NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR VICTIM’S ASSISTANCE (NOVA) to provide free emergency cell phones to SENIOR CITIZENS and VICTIMS OF ABUSE throughout the United States.  Please contact Karen Bennett at kbennett@bcc.edu, (609) 894-9311 x 1498, if you are interested in learning more about this program, and would enjoy the challenge and freedom of orchestrating your own program!
 

 A NEW group of high school age volunteers from throughout Burlington County who meet twice monthly to organize, plan and run projects related to Red Cross lines of service: Disaster Services, Service to the Armed Forces, Health & Safety Services, Blood Services and International Services. Students work on projects on their own time in between regular meetings. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at 1632 Route 38, Lumberton, NJ 08048 609-267-9595. Contact: Penny Tedesco, Youth Program Coordinator, pennyt@redcrossbcnj.org, 609-267-9595 x115

Come join the fun and help a great cause November 28, 2009 at YMCA Camp Ockanickon’s Gobbler 5k Run and Family Fun Walk.  We need  your help with the event.  Help runners and walkers by passing out water and directing participants around the scenic YMCA Camp Ockanickon course.  The Gobbler Run is a fundraiser for our Strong Kids Campaign which provides scholarships for youth to attend YMCA programs. .  All volunteers will receive a T-Shirt and food.  For more information, please go to www.ycamp.org or call Darleen Blesi at 609-654-8225 or email Darleen@ycamp.org

ALICE PAUL INSTITUTE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR CLEANUP DAY

Mt. Laurel, N.J.– Help spruce up the grounds at Paulsdale, the birthplace and family home of New Jersey’s most famous suffragist, Alice Stokes Paul.The Alice Paul Institute needs volunteers to help pick up branches and clear the property of debris at Paulsdale, 128 Hooton Rd., Mt. Laurel, on cleanup day, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (weather permitting).  Bring gloves and dress for cold weather.

For information, call 856-231-1885 or e-mail info@alicepaul.org.

The Alice Paul Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the life and work of New Jersey’s most famous suffragist, Alice Stokes Paul (1885-1977), author of the Equal Rights Amendment, founder of the National Woman’s Party and a lifelong activist for women’s equality.  API’s mission is to educate the public about her life, preserve historic Paulsdale, develop future leaders and work towards achieving women’s equality.  Paulsdale, Alice Paul’s Mt. Laurel birthplace and family home, is a National Historic Landmark and serves as a center for celebrating women’s history and leadership.  API was founded in 1985 and today has a membership of over 400 individuals and organizations

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Family Success Center needs volunteers to help with tasks for its Haunted House, October 23rd, 6 pm – 8pm.  Volunteers tasks include; set-up & break-down; actors & actresses;  ideas and branstorming for scenes; advertisement; and security. 

If interested (609) 267-4001; planning meetings schedule for October 13th, 10 am – 5 pm, at 45 High Street, Mount Holly.

is seeking kind-hearted and compassionate volunteers in Burlington County, New Jersey to support and assist terminally ill individuals and their loved ones. With an emphasis on living, Life Choice Hospice supports and assists terminally ill individuals and helps their loved ones cope with the challenges of life’s ending. Understanding that the gift of time and attention given to another is a personal reward like none other, Life Choice offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities that can fit anyone’s personality. Through their commitment to Life Choice, volunteers can impact patients in extraordinary ways. Any amount of time is appreciated and the Volunteer Coordinator will work with volunteers to create a customized schedule. Please contact Karleen Yapp at 1-800-557-7570 or email kyapp@lifechoicehospice.com for more information or to schedule training. For more information, visit www.lifechoicehospice.com.