HOW TO HELP
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 email 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.
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. Training, supervision and support provided. Work as part of a team and the hours are flexible. Call Northwest Georgia regional Commission GeorgiaCares at 1-866-552-4464, option no. 4 to learn more.
Compassionate Paws needs volunteers interested in visiting with their animals (dogs, cats, bird, guinea pigs, rabbits) to nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, schools and libraries. Volunteer handlers and animals must become Registered Pet Partners in order to receive the training and screening needed to safely and effectively share that special animal spirit. If interested, please contact D’Ann Downey at ddowneywarley@comcast.net or 706 237-6273.
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.
Good Neighbor Ministries Rome, 208 E. Second St., is seeking donations of children’s diapers, sizes 4, 5 and 6. Donations may be dropped off during business hours of Monday through Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Pruitt Health Hospice is seeking caring, compassionate volunteers to provide companionship and support for patients. No experience necessary. Call Chaplain George Nix for more information. 706-236-4704.
Fig Leaf Friends is seeking donations of diapers for in need and at-risk infants. Diapers will be accepted at The Hope Chest Clothes Closet, Restoration Rome, 1400 Crane St., Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information email m7mybro@gmail.com.
Blood Assurance is in critical need of blood donations. To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 18 years old (16 or 17 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids, avoid caffeine and eat a meal rich in iron prior to donating. To schedule an appointment visit bloodassurance.org, call 800-9620628 or text ‘BAGIVE’ to 444999.
The Salvation Army, 317 E. First Ave., is seeking donations of children’s and adult diapers, feminine products, deodorant, razors, wash cloths, dish cloths, personal wipes, shower shoes and flip flops, notebooks and pens, water bottles, backpacks, bus passes and cold weather items such as coats, blankets, hats, sleeping bags, etc.
Assured Hospice Care is currently seeking volunteers to visit with hospice patients in the Calhoun and Rome communities. Training is provided. Interested persons can call 770-387-9578 or visit www.assured-hospice.com.
PruittHealth Hospice in Rome and Calhoun is looking for people of vision and empathy who wish to make a difference in their community one person at a time. As a hospice volunteer, you will receive training and support for your role in helping those with lifelimiting illness to have quality of life during their last days. If you have a heart for others and wish to be of service, please contact Marion LeRoy at 706-506-6592 or by email at MLeRoy@ pruitthealth.com for the Rome office or Aspen Bray at 706-602-9546 or by email at AMBray@pruitthealth.com for the Calhoun office.
Floyd County is in a crisis with the number of children in foster care. To become involved, contact 706-2352272 or visit floydcasa.org.