[Community-service] How to find an opportunity

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I did thank you lol

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> On Aug 29, 2014, at 8:55 AM, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I believe Jonathan meant to send this to the list; thanks for sharing!
> 
>> On Aug 28, 2014, at 8:09 PM, jonathan franks <franks.jonathan13 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Luckily I am a Social Work Major. There are bulletin boards where
>> announcements are posted ( visual though), also as a Social Work Major
>> I had to do 90 hours of community service ( for two different classes
>> 45 hours each).
>> 
>> I also google volunteer opportunities in my city and inquire about
>> places my peers have volunteered at.
>> 
>> I have also found out places by inquiring other NFB members and have
>> found luck there as well.
>>> On 8/28/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Jonathan,
>>> That's great stuff!
>>> Can you tell me how you all come across opportunities such as this? What
>>> mediums do you use to find out about opportunities in your community?
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 28, 2014, at 1:15 PM, jonathan franks <franks.jonathan13 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The NFB of Texas Austin Chapter is currently in the process of having
>>>> a community service event in October. It will be at the Salvation Army
>>>> and the event is called the Birthday Wagon. Each month, the Salvation
>>>> Army puts on a birthday celebration for all the homeless kids for
>>>> their birthday. Typically there are around 30-40 kids who attend and
>>>> there are numerous activities such as face painting, playing with
>>>> playdough, bingo and cupcakes and drinks are made and brought.
>>>> 
>>>> There is a list sent out with all of the kids who are at the shelter
>>>> whose birthday is that month and gifts are bought and donated to them.
>>>> I along with Marcey Gonzalez have participated in this event numerous
>>>> times.
>>>> 
>>>> The NFB Austin Chapter believe that this would be a great idea for our
>>>> members to partake in and increase awareness that blind people can
>>>> participate in numerous types of events.
>>>> 
>>>> We are actually having the training tonight so that we may participate
>>>> in the event.
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Jonathan Franks
>> Austin Chapter Board Member
>> National Federation of the Blind of Texas
>> www.nfbaustin.org
>> 
>> Hook the Cure Board Member
>> Social Media Manager
>> The University of Texas at Austin
>> www.texashookthecure.weebly.co
>> 
>> Diabetes Action Network (NFB)
>> National Board Member
>> https://nfb.org/diabetics