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Civitan club recruiting volunteers for groups

By TIMES WIRES
Published March 29, 2007

CLEARWATER

Civitan club recruiting volunteers for groups

The Clearwater Civitan Club is recruiting volunteers at least age 18 to help others either in group projects or individually.

The Civitans offer leadership opportunities and support new ideas and projects that improve the quality of life in this community, state and nation.

The club offers volunteer assistance to local organizations such as Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens, Deaf Services Center, Clearwater Little League, Horses for the Handicapped, Meals on Wheels, La Clinica Guadalupana and the Homeless Emergency Project.

The Clearwater Civitan Club meets regularly at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Community Center of the Homeless Emergency Project, 1260 Engman St., Clearwater.

Call (727) 584-0461 or (727) 791-3861.

Project HOPE Lifeline toll-free at 1-800-273-8255.

COUNTYWIDE

Elder program in need of volunteers

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, a division of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, is a statewide volunteer program that advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.

The program needs volunteers in Pinellas County. Anyone can apply, but the program needs specialized volunteers such as pharmacists, elder law lawyers, registered dietitians, social workers, nurses, physicians and individuals of all cultural backgrounds. Fluency in multiple languages is a plus. The governor's office approves each applicant. Training is provided to investigate complaints and conduct inspections of facilities.

Call (727) 588-5912 or toll-free 1-888-831-0404

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