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Greetings!
What a year it has been! We can't thank you enough for the time, talents and treasures you have given us in 2022. We are finishing out the year strong with lots of ways to get involved. See our November and December volunteer needs below and sign up!
One of the easiest ways you can help is to pass this along to friends. We love welcoming new people to our community!
If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, please contact Sunny Holmes, Community Engagement Coordinator, at (505) 377-5086 or sholmes@saranamabq.org.
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Housing and Administration |
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From data to leaves, this time of year is busy, busy, busy for our staff. Any help you can give is much appreciated!
None of the following housing/administration opportunities require our volunteer training and most are very flexible for your schedule. Sign up individually or as a group.
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Computer Technical Assistance
Date: Once per week
Time: Flexible
Location: 1028 Eubank offices or remote
Details: Do you know your way around computer set-up, maintenance, and security? We need help making sure our residents' computers are up to date and ready for their use. The time required is variable, but at most is 4 hours once per week.
Requirements: Basic knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office and OneDrive and understanding of how to troubleshoot technical issues that arise.
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Library Cataloguers
Date: flexible
Time: 3-4 hours
Location: Weil Family Center
Details: We have an amazing library for our families full of donated books! Like any good library, it requires a bit of maintenance. We need someone, or a small group of people, to catalogue books into our online system.
Requirements: none
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Office Organizer
Date: Once per month
Time: Flexible (office open Mon.-Thurs. 10-4pm)
Location: 1028 Eubank Blvd. offices
Details: Our administrative offices could use the masterful touch of a good organizer once per month to ensure all of our papers and office supplies are in order and ready for use. Time required is about 1-2 hours once per month.
Requirements: none
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Data Cleanser
Date(s): Flexible
Time: Flexible, time required: 2-3 hours
Location: 1028 Eubank offices
Details: Have an eye for data? We could use an extra hand cleaning up data in some of our software. No special skills required, just a love of useful, correct data!
Requirements: none
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Playroom Re-Design
Date: October 25
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Weil Family Center
Details: Help create a fun, child-friendly play area! We need 3-4 people to help us clean up and reorganize our current playroom and set up a fun play space for the kids in our program.
Requirements: none
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Leaf Wrestler
Date(s): Late November (day flexible)
Time: Flexible
Location: Weil Family Center
Details: Our trees will doing their annual autumnal shedding soon and we need some help wrangling the leaves at our Weil Family Center. This is a job best for 2-3 people and should only take an hour.
Requirements: none
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Playground Safety
Date: Flexible
Time: Flexible
Location: Playground at Fox Ridge Apartments
Details: Are you handy? We are looking for someone to help us replace some trellises near our playground and install protective material on our picnic tables. We can work around your availability and schedule.
Requirements: Some light lifting will be required as well as usage of ladders and tools.
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Holiday Elves
Date(s): December 12 & 15
Time: Dec 12: 9-12am; Dec 15: 1-4pm
Location: Weil Family Center
Details: Do you love spreading holiday joy? We need help organizing and passing out gifts for annual holiday drive. On December 12, we will be organizing gifts and on December 15, you will have the honor of helping pass them out to parents!
Requirements: none
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Click below to sign up via Sign-Up Genius or contact Sunny Holmes at:
sholmes@saranamabq.org; (505) 377-5086.
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Our alumni program keeps families learning and connecting after they leave Saranam.
Our focus is on the holidays for the rest of the year and we have some great opportunities to build community.
Do you like teaching? We are also starting to plan for learning opportunities in the spring.
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Thanksgiving Chef
Date: Sat., Nov . 19
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Weil Family Center
Details: We are holding a potluck for our alumni to celebrate Thanksgiving together. Families are bringing side dishes but we are looking for someone who is willing to cook a turkey for the occasion.
We also need helpers to setup and serve during the event.
Requirements: Saranam volunteer and Safe Sanctuaries test taken.
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Holiday Cookies and Crafts
Date: Sat., December 17
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Weil Family Center
Details: What is more delicious than a holiday cookie? We are looking for volunteers willing to teach a simple cookie recipe and/or lead a holiday craft activity. We will provide the supplies, you bring the know-how!
Requirements: Saranam volunteer and Safe Sanctuaries test taken.
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Guest Teachers
Date: Saturdays, Spring 2023
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Weil Family Center
Details: We are looking for volunteers who have experience in financial topics such as taxes, insurance, writing wills, and applying for college & college scholarships.
Requirements: none
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Click below to sign up for alumni activities.
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Tutoring has begun!
Volunteer help is essential to our ability to offer supplemental education. You are welcome to sign up for just once per month or every week! We just ask that you are consistent in whatever you choose.
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Adult Tutoring
Date(s): Thursday morning: Math and Science
Friday morning: Reading and writing
Time: Thursday: 9:55-12:20
Friday: 8:30-9:45
Location: 1100 Eubank classroom
Details: We are happy to begin offering regular tutoring for our adults! On Thursdays, we meet for workshop-style tutoring in Math and Science (topics dependent on family need) and on Friday, we have a work and revision session in reading and writing. We are looking for volunteers available for either day/subject.
Requirements: Volunteer training and Safe Sanctuaries test taken
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Youth Tutoring
Date(s): Variable, depending on need
Time: evenings
Location: Zoom
Details: We love offering tutoring for our youth. Typical areas in which kids need help include: math, science, and English Language Arts. All of our sessions will be done via Zoom in the evenings. Days will be dependent on volunteer availability and youth scheduling.
Requirements: Volunteer training and Safe Sanctuaries test taken
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We are holding our last volunteer training of 2022 on Saturday, November 5 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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