The Art of Mental Health

My name is Danielle Sorden and I am the volunteer coordinator for Family Services Association/Mental Health America - Monroe County. Our organization encompasses a variety
of agencies that provide many services for abused and neglected children, families at
risk, and persons suffering for mental illness.

We are currently seeking volunteers for a variety of positions, but especially for an upcoming event called The Art of Mental Health. The event includes an art show, a dance, a day of workshops, and a reception at Tutto Bene wine bar and tapas restaurant. It takes place from the evening of Friday, Nov 30th to the evening of Saturday, Dec 1st. We have many different short shifts available for anyone who would be interested in volunteering. It promises to be a fun and interesting opportunity.

The website for the event is www.artofmentalhealth.org

Could you please distribute this message among any/all email lists to which you have
access? I would appreciate it so much!

I can be contacted at this email address - jsorden@indiana.edu or at jessiedani@gmail.com

Be A Santa to a Senior

This holiday season, Home Instead Senior Care® is sponsoring a collaborative community service program, Be a Santa to a Senior®, designed to provide gifts and bring smiles to our community's lonely and financially challenged seniors during what may otherwise be a very lonely holiday season. Volunteer ?elves? are needed for a 1-2 hour shift between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. November 30th through December 2nd to stand by the Christmas trees set up in Kroger and CVS stores throughout the community. Volunteers will inform customers about the program, inviting
them to purchase a gift that will uplift the holiday season for a senior in the community. All ages welcome! For more information contact:
812-961-2222 or admin@home-instead.com (www.beasantatoasenior.com).

IU Habitat for Humanity's Annual Rake-a-Thon

Date: Nov 10, 2007
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Rake-a-Thon is held November 3 & 4 and November 10 & 11. There are two shifts each day. The first shift is from 8:00am - 12:00pm followed by a free lunch and the second shift is from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

The Rake-a-Thon is IU Habitat for Humanity’s annual fundraiser. There’s no better way to welcome the season than to volunteer for the Rake-a-Thon, which involves raking the lawns of homeowners in the surrounding Bloomington and Monroe County Community. Homeowners make monetary donations as a result of having their lawns raked by hard-working and energetic volunteers like you!

Web site: http://www.iuhabitat.org/

Holiday Market

Keep the festive community atmosphere of Farmers' Market going as a volunteer at the annual Holiday Market on Showers Plaza on Saturday, November 24th! The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteer elves to take a 3-hour shift to decorate, serve
refreshments and assist with tear down. The Holiday Market will feature locally grown farm products, arts and crafts by area artisans and those unforgettable TubaSantas. Minimum age is 16. For more information contact: Kim Ecenbarger at 349-3739 or ecenbark@bloomington.in.gov
(www.bloomington.in.gov/parks).

IU Habitat for Humanity's Annual Rake-a-Thon

Date: Nov 3, 2007
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Rake-a-Thon is held November 3 & 4 and November 10 & 11. There are two shifts each day. The first shift is from 8:00am - 12:00pm followed by a free lunch and the second shift is from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

The Rake-a-Thon is IU Habitat for Humanity’s annual fundraiser. There’s no better way to welcome the season than to volunteer for the Rake-a-Thon, which involves raking the lawns of homeowners in the surrounding Bloomington and Monroe County Community. Homeowners make monetary donations as a result of having their lawns raked by hard-working and energetic volunteers like you!

Web site: http://www.iuhabitat.org/

Fall Run/Walk Volunteer

Stride into fall by volunteering at the 14th annual Monroe County YMCA Fall Running Festival on November 10th. There will be a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, course timing, water stations, finish line, traffic control and tear down between 7 and 11 a.m. All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and refreshments! Proceeds from the event benefit the Youth Scholarship campaign. Minimum age is 16. For more information contact: Lindsay Buuck at 332-5555 ext. 235 or lbuuck@monroecountyymca.org (www.monroecountyymca.org).

Land Steward

Volunteers are needed to assist with Sycamore Land Trust's land stewardship day at Latimer Woods on Saturday, November 10th from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will pick up trash and manage plants at this preserve on Bloomington's east side. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes and work gloves. Please RSVP if attending. Trailbuilding also continues at the Bean Blossom Bottoms preserve. Call for more information on volunteering for this ongoing project. Minimum age is 13. For more information contact: Erin Hollinden at 336-5382 or info@sycamorelandtrust.org (www.sycamorelandtrust.org).

Simply Healthy Event

Indiana Holistic Health Network is sponsoring the Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities event on November 9th and 10th. The event will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Fee Lane and the Bypass. Volunteers are needed to help with the concert on Friday night, set up the vendor tables, workshops, registration, hospitality and tear down on Saturday. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Mary Boutain at 334-7641 or mail.ihhn@gmail.com (www.indianaholistichealth.net)

InSportsWorld Turkey Trot

Don't be chicken, come volunteer at the Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 17th in Bryan Park. InSportsWorld is producing this 10K, 5K and .8 mile Kids Fun Run event to encourage Bloomington residents to run and be active during the holiday season. The Turkey Trot race volunteers will take a three hour shift to direct runners along the race route, distribute water on the course and cheer on the runners. Volunteers meet the night before the race for training. Runners are asked to bring canned goods as a donation to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank; a substantial donation will be made o the Food Bank as well. All ages welcome! For more information contact: Kristin Louderback at 812-650-2076 or kristin@insportsworld.com (www.insportsworld.com).

Meet the Author Volunteers

Volunteers are needed the entire evening and will be able to attend both the presentation and Meet-the-Author reception (complete with the champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert) - free! The entire evening ticket is worth $65. Volunteering makes it free. The Friends of the Library are so glad you are willing to volunteer and we think you'll be glad you did! DETAILS:

-You must commit to the entire time: Friday, Nov 16, 6 pm until 10:30 pm

-You will be able to attend the presentation and reception for free

-You will be assigned specific ushering, serving, and clean-up duties

-You will definitely be able to get to the Buskirk to hear the presentation and have some free time at the reception to meet the author.

- Buskirk requires ushers to wear black pants and a white shirt

- Buskirk requires that you attend an usher training at the theater that evening before the doors open.

-The Friends of the Library will provide attractive nametags - by wearing the tags, you'll help us promote the library and the Friends of the Library.

Once we have your name and contact information, we will make sure you have all the information you need. With your help, this will be a successful and enjoyable evening for everyone. Please contact Dana Burton, dburton@mcpl.info. to confirm that you are available and give us your name, e-mail, and phone.