possessions other than the clothes on their backs. Through our refugee program, Catholic charities provide them with basic furniture and linenes, but these supplies are always in high demand. Volunteers can make it possible for us to extend a helping hand. You can find out what new arrivals need; organize a donation to collect supplies; or hoep our agency transport donated goods. Other responsibilities include: conduct inventory; pick up and deliver donations. Marketing voluntters are also needed to help us distribute our communications resources as posters and flyers around the communitities. Responsibilities may include processing invitations, data entry, and keeping promotional material current. Bilingual speakers (English-Spanish/Creole) is a plus but not required for volunteer positions.

We provide year round sports training and competitions for persons with mental retardation. Volunteers are needed to serve as coaches and general games volunteers. Minimum age: 16 years old

Tutors/Playmates: Many volunteers are needed to help with sixty children aged 6-12 after school at Lois Martin Community Center in Dixie Manor, a local housing project. Duties include planning special events, helping with homework, and playing outside.  The program is child-oriented, designed to encourage and motivate the kids to live a successful life.

Twin Palms, the Thrift Store of the Boca Raton Association for the Mentally Retarded, is in need of Volunteer Sales Associates to help in retail selling and for cleaning. The store is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m..

Volunteers are needed to work as pre-school and infant aides. Responsibilities include child and infant day care and related responsibilities Minimum Age: 15 years old