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Greetings!
Summer has arrived and things are heating up at Saranam! From decorating apartments to helping kids write a book and everything in between, there are so many ways to get involved in July and August.
Take a peek at our opportunities and sign up for what fits your schedule this summer. Pass along to friends! Thank you for all you do to help families have a second chance.
If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, please to contact Sunny Holmes, Community Engagement Coordinator, at (505) 377-5086 or sholmes@saranamabq.org.
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Preparing to move in 10 new families is a lot of work! We need all hands on deck to decorate, move furniture, collect supplies, and the million other tasks that go into making a home for incoming families.
You can sign up individually or as a group. Bring a friend!
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Mulch Moving
Date: Saturday, July 9
Time: 9:00-10:00am
Details: Volunteers are needed to load mulch onto trailer at Grace Church for transport to Saranam.
Requirements: none
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Project Management
Date: Mon and Tues., July 11-12
Mon and Tues., July 18-19
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Details: We have 4 groups of teens coming in July on a mission work trip. We have a ton of projects lined up for them, but need 2-3 adult volunteers to oversee them.
Requirements: none
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Furniture Assembly
Date: Sat., July 23
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Details: We need to put together some of the furniture that will go into apartments (bed frames, cribs, etc.). Bring tools if you have them! Up to 20 spots available.
Requirements: none
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Decorator Store Set-up (inside)
Date(s): Sun., July 24
Time: 9:00-12:00
Details: Stage and organize donations INSIDE to prepare Decorator Store for volunteer decorators. About 12 volunteers are needed.
Requirements: none
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Decorator Store and Décor Runners
Date: Mon., July 25
Time: 7:30-9:00am (decorator store set-up)
9:00-12:00 (décor runners)
Details:
Spread out donations OUTSIDE for Decorator Store.
Runners will carry boxes and décor items to volunteer decorators' cars. Between 6 and 12 volunteers needed.
Requirements: none
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Apartment Changes
Date(s): Sat. August 13
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Details: Add/remove beds & cribs based on families selected for Saranam's program. The more hands the better!
Requirements: none
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Click below to sign up for any one of these. If you have questions, contact Jen Clear at jclear@saranamabq.org or (505) 362-6283
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Decorator Planning
Are you decorating apartments for incoming families this summer? We need written or verbal commitment to decorate by Wed. July 6th.
If you have already committed, make sure to attend the Zoom planning meeting.
Zoom ALL Decorator Planning Meeting:
Thurs, July 7th 6pm-7pm
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One of the most exciting parts of Saranam is that we are still in touch with 75 percent of the families whose lives were changed in our program!
Here are a couple of great opportunities to get involved with alumni.
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Car Buying Advisor
Date: variable, as needed
Time: flexible
Details: Do you know about cars? We need someone savvy about car buying to advise alumni on what to look for when car shopping. All advising sessions will be on Zoom.
Requirements: none
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Healthy Living Classes
Date: July 26 and Aug. 6
Time:11:00am-2:00pm
Details: A healthy cooking and exercise class will be held for alumni this summer. Volunteers are needed to help facilitate lessons and assist with children's activities.
Requirements: Saranam volunteer and Safe Sanctuaries test taken.
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Families are continuing to meet in July for one Family Night per week to work on their summer literacy project- writing, illustrating and reading an original creation! |
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Family Nights
Date(s): Thurs. nights starting June 9- July 28
Time: 5:30-7:15
Details: We need 2-3 volunteers to help families with activities related to writing, illustrating and publishing their own books. This can include working with individual kids, manning a station, or even just a supportive ear.
Requirements: Volunteer training and Safe Sanctuaries test taken
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Substitute for Family Nights
Date(s): Thurs. nights starting June 9
Time: 5:30-7:15
Details: Can't make it regularly to Family Nights? Sign up as a substitute!
Requirements: Volunteer training and Safe Sanctuaries test taken
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Fall Family Nights
After Labor Day we will be resuming our school year schedule in which family nights are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Activities include life skills, arts and crafts, or just plain family fun!
Volunteers are needed to help teach lessons, facilitate activities and watch little ones. Sign up early!
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Fall Tutoring
Education programs for 1st and 2nd year adults will be in full swing in the fall. Tutoring requirements will be determined by individual schedules and areas of study. Our specific needs will be more clear in September. Stay tuned!
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Our next volunteer training will be held on Saturday, August 6 from 9:00-12:30. To sign up, email Sunny: sholmes@saranamabq.org
If you want to talk more about how to get involved, contact us! We're always happy to find new ways to build community.
Thank you for your wonderful service to our families!
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