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Volunteers needed at two state parks
By TIMES WIRES
Published July 5, 2007
COUNTYWIDE Park staff at Honeymoon Island State Park and Caladesi Island State Park need volunteers to help with the day-to-day operations, equipment and grounds maintenance, administrative duties and special events. Work days and hours are flexible. For volunteer information at Caladesi Island, contact Steve Collier at 727 469-5918 or steve.collier@dep.state.fl.us For other information, contact Karen LeBlanc at (727) 638-2334 or karen.leblanc@dep.state.fl.us. COUNTYWIDE Online program helps parents keep kids safe Duracell and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children have developed the Power of Parents program, a nationwide child safety preparedness program designed to help families protect their children. The program helps to dispel the most common safety myths and reminds families of the importance of keeping an up-to-date photo of their child. To download the program, visit www.duracell.com/parents. COUNTYWIDE Use Guide to Giving directory to give back The Girls Guide to Giving is a directory of nonprofit agencies throughout Pinellas County offering volunteer opportunities. Groups of young women can participate in projects such as peer interaction, service learning and "how to" projects. The guide lists agencies, contact information, group capacities and minimum age requirements and is available online at www.211tampabay.org or by calling (727) 210-4233, ext. 4557.
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