VOLUNTEERS.Byline: The Register-Guard United Way Volunteer Connection and RSVP (ReSerVation Protocol) A communications protocol that signals a router to reserve bandwidth for real time transmission. RSVP is designed to clear a path for audio and video traffic, eliminating annoying skips and hesitations. The School Garden Project Of Lane County - seeks volunteers to help teach children in grades one through eight about gardening, food issues and environmental responsibility. McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center - seeks volunteers to assist recovery room staff with surgical patients. Office of the Long-Term Care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. Ombudsman ombudsman (äm`bədzmən) [Swed.,=agent or representative], public official appointed to deal with individual complaints against government acts. - seeks volunteers to visit residents in nursing facilities, residential care facilities, assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. facilities and adult foster care homes. Ya-Po-Ah Terrace - seeks bus drivers. No special license is needed but a good driving record required. Oregon Rangers The Oregon Rangers were the first organized militia of settlers in the Willamette Valley of what became the state of Oregon. Later a second militia was formed with the same name and some of the same members, but lasted only a few months. Association - is hosting a free event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9 at Greenwater Park in Oakridge to provide information about volunteer opportunities in Lane County. ShelterCare's Garden Place - seeks a friend for a 50-something man in the program who needs assistance to be out in the community. The Senior Companions Program - seeks companions 60 years and older to help adults in the community live independently and remain active. The program is sponsored by Lane Community College. For more information about these or other volunteer opportunities, call the United Way Volunteer Connection and RSVP at 741-6000 or visit www.unitedwaylane.org. Additional opportunities OSU/Lane County Extension Service - in collaboration with FOOD for Lane County, will hold a volunteer food pantry training event from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13 at the Extension Service auditorium auditorium Portion of a theater or hall where an audience sits, as distinct from the stage. The auditorium originated in the theaters of ancient Greece, as a semicircular seating area cut into a hillside. , 950 W. 13th Ave. There will be a tour of FOOD for Lane County from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Space is limited and registration by Thursday is requested. For information, contact the OSU/Lane County Extension Service Nutrition Education Program office at 682-4281 or 800-872-8980. |
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