Volunteer
Host Families Needed – The Foundation for Intercultural Travel is matching international students ages 15-18 with host families. To volunteer or for more information, call Maryann at (877) 439-7862.
Host Families Needed – The Pacific Intercultural Exchange is in need of families to host high school students for various countries for this upcoming school year. The students will attend Shadle, North Central or Rogers high schools. For information, call (800) 631-1818.
Friend to Friend – Volunteers are needed to visit nursing homes and to serve on the board of directors. Teens are welcome to help with nursing home activities. For information, call Jan at 483-1600 or e-mail hutchli@msn.com.
Friends of the Moran Prairie Library – Volunteers are needed to help plan the annual book sale fund-raiser set for June 2006. Opportunities include collecting, sorting and stocking books, and distributing fliers and posters. For information, call Mary at 443-6663 or e-mail spokam/ nesul@aol.com.
Mid-City Concerns Meals on Wheels – Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to housebound individuals in the community. Training is provided. For information, call Stephanie at 456-0387 or e-mail volcoordinator@spocom.com.
Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute – The Homestay Program needs host families to open their homes to Japanese students interested in learning about American family lifestyles and customs. For information, call Marlene at 232-2071 or e-mail homestay@mfwi.org.