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 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.

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 800-962-0628 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.

Floyd Medical Center is seeking gift shop associates for Floyd and Polk Counties, thrift shop associates for Floyd Medical Auxiliary on Thursdays and patient liaison volunteers. Applicants must be over 18 and willing to attend training. Contact Carolyn Falcitelli at CFalcitelli@ floyd.org or 706-509-5109.