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Become a volunteer-- here are a few agencies that need help HH-Dog A dedicated group of volunteers meet each month to discuss leash-free opportunities and issues for Halton dog owners. Currently, we have nearly 150 members and growing! Come and meet new friends who all love dogs. All members/volunteers are welcome. Contact: Lisa Knie 905-873-1130, Maureen, mblyth@cogeco.ca or call Kathy Dorbeck, 905-702-1603. Go to www.hhdog.com for membership and additional information. become a board member. For details: 905-873-2200 or www.literacynh.org. fundraising campaign. Funds raised in Halton Hills, stay in Halton Hills. We are currently looking for volunteers to sit on our Board of Directors, to assist with the President's Ball and to lend a hand with campaign. To get involved, please contact Kim Robinson, at unitedwayhh@bellnet.ca or 905-8773066. Mito March Volunteers are needed for the third annual Mito March: Kure for Kirkland Volunteers help orgathat will be held nize and participate in Sunday, May 27. The the LNH annual fundpurpose of the raiser, Grate Groan-Up March is to promote Spelling Bee. This year awareness and raise it's on May 3. funds in support of mitochondrial disease research at The Hospital for Sick Children. Volunteers are needed now to work on the event's organizing committee and also on the event day. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet lots of enthusiastic people who really care about this critical health issue, to use their skills and talents for an important cause, and know they are making a difference. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call Tracey at 416-785-9896 or email her, including all contact information at traysea64@hotmail.com. Upper Credit Humane Society Upper Credit Humane Society requires volunteers in all areas: for our dogs, more volunteers, more walks and attention; the cats love being petted and groomed...anything you can do for them will be gratefulShakes and Casey ly received. Volundepend on volunteers. teers are needed for fundraising, planning, ideas and helping out at special events and always we need more assistance in the office at the Shelter. Our Thrift Shop located in Moore Park Plaza, Georgetown could open more hours if we have more volunteers to run it. If you have a love of animals and an hour or two to spare on a regular basis, please call UCHS Shelter at 519833-2287 and volunteer -- we will welcome you! Heart and Stroke Foundation Volunteers are needed for the Brampton office of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, which serves the Halton Hills area. Various office positions are available. Also, the Big Bike will be in Georgetown Sunday April 29. For information call 905-451-0021. Links2Care Links2Care offers helpful programs to assist people of all ages. With a wide variety of programs and services, there are volunteer opportunities available, especially an ongoing Ninety-year-old Mae Hoare need for Friendly is an active volunteer, Visitors, Tele- delivering Meals on phone Assurance Wheels for more than 25 Callers, and dri- years. vers for lunchtime meal programs. For information, please call Marlene at 905-873-6502 or 519-853-3310. POWER Each spring and fall, POWER (Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources) workes with Halton Hills elementary and secondary students to plant trees and provide extensive outdoor education experiences. To date, in the past seven years, we have engaged more than 12,000 students and community members in our local reforestation efforts. But we always need volunteer help. So if you can give us a hand for a day or more, please call 905-873-6382 or e-mail trees@powerhalton.ca. Our planting and outdoor education days this spring are April 17-19, 2426 and May 1-3. Info: www.powerhalton.ca Willow Park Ecology Centre Join us at Willow Park to celebrate spring and our planet! WPEC seeks more community partners-- individuals and groups. A variety of volunteers enjoy the outdoors while caring for this community asset-- wouldn't you like to have fun helping too? This season brings new projects and renewal of existing park features, a chance to experience interesting outdoor projects. Support this centre, dedicated to enhancing our outdoor experiences and wildlife habitats. What a great way to be a commuBird Day and other nity leader! Contact special events at us: 905-702-9055, WPEC are dependent wpec@willowparkeon volunteers. cology.com Literacy North Halton Literacy North Halton is your local adult literacy non-profit organization assisting adults who wish to upgrade their skills in basic reading, writing, math and computers. Volunteers who approach LNH are encouraged to come into the Georgetown office, complete an application, meet with a staff member, and discuss all the opportunities available for helping out. While many are interested in literacy tutoring, others may wish to focus their energy helping to market the program, assist with special projects or United Way of Halton Hills United Way of Halton Hills is a volunteer-driven organization that works to improve lives and strengthen our community by funding various social service programs. Volunteers oversee agency allocations, special events (including the President's Ball and Holiday House Tour), as well as our annual