HOW TO HELP
Volunteer and donation opportunities
If your organization is looking for help, please submit the information to How To Help, Roman Record, P.O. Box 1633, Rome, Ga. 30162, or e-mail it to RomanRecord@RN-T.com (include “How To Help” or “Volunteers” in subject line). Typed items may also be faxed to Roman Record at 706-290-5301.
Floyd Felines is looking for responsible, caring people over the age of 18 with no police record to help transport, foster, feed and clean the cages at Pet Sense, fundraise and assist with public relations projects. If you would like to help make a difference in the lives of Floyd County kitties, please “like” our Facebook page “Floyd Felines and Friends” or contact 762 847-0228 for more information or to sign up to help.
Habitat ReStore, 10 Central Plaza (beside Duffy’s Deli) needs volunteers to greet and assist customers, organize the ReStore items, answer the phones, ring up customers, all to help Habitat for Humanity Coosa Valley raise funding to build more homes in the community. The ReStore is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Set your own schedule. If you have any questions please contact Torri at 706378-0030 or 706-728-7848.
Floyd County is in a crisis with the number of children in foster care. To become involved, contact 706-235-2272 or visit floydcasa.org.
The Northwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to do disaster work, office administration and community outreach at health fairs and other public events in Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd, Polk and Walker counties. Training will be provided. For more information, call 706728-3408 or visit www.redcross.org/nwga.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission GeorgiaCares program has multiple opportunities to help those on Medicare, have loved ones on Medicare or simply want to help people with Medicare. Training, supervision and support provided. Work as part of a team and the hours are flexible. Call Northwest Georgia regional Commission GeorgiaCares at 1-866-5524464, option no. 4 to learn more.