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, 95 Three
Rivers Drive 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.
Lutheran Services of Georgia’s Foster Care Program is recruiting individuals and couples to provide safe and stable foster homes for children waiting in Georgia’s foster system. Information sessions are held on the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Rome office, 336 Broad St., Ste. 200. For more information contact Laura Fowler at 706-512-7777 or lfowler@lsga.org.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission GeorgiaCares program has multiple opportunities to fit various skills and interests to help those on Medicare, have loved ones on Medicare or simply want to help people with Medicare. GeorgiaCares
volunteers can help promote the GeorgiaCares program, educate the community about issues affecting people with Medicare or provide individual counseling to beneficiaries. 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.
Compassionate Paws is in
need of Pet Partners. Volunteer with your cat/dog in a healthcare facility or have a child read to your animal to improve the child’s literacy skills. For more information contact 706-295-2498 or ddowneyphd@bellsouth.net
The Rome-Floyd County
Humane Society is asking for donations of dog food and cat food. Donations can be left at its office, 518 Broad St., Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations can also be contributed in special food barrels at Kroger, IGA or Tractor Supply.
Are you looking for ways to meet people? Are you looking for ways to help people? Volunteering is the answer.
Floyd Medical Center is now looking for volunteers as: Gift
Shop associates needed for 4 hour shifts. Must be over 18 and go through orientation and training. Magazine Cart dealers to take magazines to patients and their families. Must be over 18 and attend orientation. Shuttle
Drivers for afternoon shifts. Must be over 18 with clean driving record. Office support volunteers. Must be over 18 and attend an orientation. For more information or to register call: Amy Astin at 706-5095109 or email aastin@floyd.org.