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FAIR HAVENS CENTER, LUTHERAN SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY,
201 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs, FL 33166 (near the airport)
CONTACT: Angelina Wagner, Volunteer Coordinator (305) 887-1565 ext. 541 (Fax: 305 887-0264)
DESCRIPTION: Fair Havens is a 300-bed nursing home for the frail elderly, in a historic hotel with beautiful gardens, in the small hometown community of Miami Springs.
OPPORTUNITIES: Social Work: resident visits, residents rights, interviews Nursing: Transport residents, take photos for medical records Adult Ed.: teach a class on teacher holidays; involve residents in class activities, ceramics, music, trivia, and Bingo! Dietary: assist Dietician Rec. Therapy/Activities: Room visits, garden visits, decorate bulletin boards, transport and involve in classes. Entertainment: Talent for monthly birthday parties, music, dance, theatre, etc. Theme events: seasonal- groups needed to provide decorations, entertainment, and support! Come add to the fun! Octoberfest Dance: Oct 20th 2000- an evening dress-up affair in October! (We need a band). Country Western Day: dress "cowboy" (and we need a band) for an outdoor barbeque in February… (on a weekday) A Bridal Fashion Show: on a weekday in June, do you have a gown? We need brides, bridesmaids, and handsome groomsmen!
HOURS NEEDED: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm. Weekend hours and projects are only available to mature students with permission from the Volunteer Coordinator.
COMMENTS: Contact Angie for an application and orientation at (305) 887-1565 ext. 416

FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Miami, FL 33156
CONTACT: Arlene Ferris, Director of Volunteer Services, (305) 667-1651 ext. 3314 (Fax: 305-661-8953)
E-mail: ABFERRIS@aol.com, Website: www.ftg.org
DESCRIPTION: FTG is an 83-acre botanical garden with one of the world's greatest collections of tropical plants. Program areas include education, research, conservation, and horticulture.
OPPORTUNITIES: Gardening, guiding, office, café.
HOURS NEEDED: Monday - Friday, 8am - 3pm. Some Saturday & Sunday opportunities are available. There is a need for volunteers to serve as guides in our school program.
COMMENTS: Students who can complete a minimum of 30 hours of service are welcome to apply. Some shorter-term opportunities are available. This placement is appropriate for students interested in Botany/ecology/environmental issues. Education majors would also benefit from serving as guides in the school program.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, Countrywide
CONTACT: Susan McIntyre, (305) 576-6190
DESCRIPTION: Provides support services to families and children.
OPPORTUNITES: Assistance is needed in the following areas: crisis nursery, reading, and playing with neglected children.
HOURS NEEDED: Varies
COMMENTS: Must complete an application and orientation.

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