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MLK Volunteer Opportunities Around Ames

A number of MLK Day volunteer opportunities will be available on Monday

From Stephanie Corbett

A number of events will be held around Ames to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life on Monday, but Stephanie Corbett from the is asking people to sign up for Monday volunteer opportunities today.

Find projects and register online by Jan. 11 at www.vcstory.org

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A list follows below:

Assemble care packages for families at ACCESS, the local domestic violence shelter

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Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Story County & United Ames

Location: Auditorium of the (130 South Sheldon Ave, Ames 50014)

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

Accept, sort, & process donations at the Ames Goodwill

Location: , 3718 Lincoln Way

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., scheduled time flexible

 

Create Greeting cards for Birthright of Ames' clients & donors

Location: , 108 Hayward Ave.

Time: Stop in between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

 

Supermarket Stakeout food drive for the MICA food pantry

Sponsored by the

Location: various grocery stores

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for 1-2 hours

 

Clean & Organize Shelter Rooms

Sponsored by (Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support)

Time: 10 a.m. 2 p.m., scheduled time flexible

 



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