Lend a hand: Volunteer opportunities in Ocala/Marion County for Feb. 14, 2021
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Editor s note: This is the Star-Banner’s running list of volunteer opportunities in Marion County. To submit a call for volunteers, or to revise this list in any way, email calendar@starbanner.com and write “Lend a Hand” in the message line.
Brick City Center for the Arts: The Marion Cultural Alliance seeks volunteers to help in the gallery as hosts/hostesses, provide guests with information about the exhibiting artist(s), assist in the gift shop, or help the administrative/clerical staff. Visit www.mcaocala.org/wolunteer or contact admin@mcaocala.com, 352-369-1500, or visit the center in person. Students may be able to credit volunteer hours toward community service.
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Staff from Westfund Rockhampton took time out to volunteer at the Hands of Compassion Food Bank as part of the not-for-profit insurer’s Community Day meant to celebrate the fund’s December rebranding.
Staff from the Westfund Care Centre joined local volunteers to stock shelves and clean fridges to help the Food Bank provide care packages and breakfast to students at local schools.
Westfund Rockhampton’s Sharyn Browne said the volunteering provided an opportunity to positively affect the lives of people in the region. Sharyn Browne.
“It’s great to be able to support an important initiative that plays a vital role in helping those who need it most – especially at Christmas time,” she said.