Making it count

From assisting with child abuse prevention initiatives to distributing food to senior citizens, your volunteer efforts can directly impact community members young and old

Champion cancer research

Contribute to the fight against cancer by helping the American Cancer Society with its new research study, the Cancer Prevention Study-3. This study will give researchers a better understanding of the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer. As a CPS-3 Community Champion, you may either assist with the study's enrollment process and promotional efforts or participate in the study itself, which takes place Sept. 8-15. All follow-up with study participants will be managed by the ACS Epidemiology Program. For more information, contact Demetria Robinson at 767-4558 or demetria.robinson@cancer.org.

Answer the call

Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana needs Kidline volunteers. Kidline (800-CHILDREN) is an anonymous, confidential, toll-free telephone service that offers crisis intervention, information on child maltreatment, parenting help and referrals to community resources. Volunteers are trained to answer phone calls and provide support in these instances. Kidline serves the families of Louisiana seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, pass a criminal background check, and volunteer 12 hours per month for a minimum of six months. For more information, contact Amanda Brunson at 925-9520 or amanda@pcal.org.

History in the making

Every day, the Old State Capitol hosts visiting travelers, schoolchildren and dignitaries. Friendly and articulate volunteers are needed to serve as docents, informing visitors about the building's architecture and colorful history as well as how it factors in Louisiana's political history. Contact Susan Vincent at 924-0573 or oscdocents@att.net, or Charlotte Wall at 342-0500 or cwall@sos.louisiana.gov, about schedules and training sessions. The Old State Capitol is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Do the math

Become a community investment volunteer with Capital Area United Way! Join the ranks of more than 150 volunteers who commit time and energy to reviewing the effective use of funds and outcomes for selected community partner agency programs. Learn more by visiting cauw.org, or contact Rosalind Phillips at 383-2643 or rosalindp@cauw.org.

To each a share

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank seeks assistance for Adopt-A-Senior. Each month, this program provides nonperishable food to eligible seniors with limited income. Volunteers are needed to distribute food items on the last Wednesday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. On-site training is offered, and you must be 18 years of age to volunteer. Contact Bonnie Bordelon at 359-9940 or bonnie@brfoodbank.org to learn more.

Volunteer opportunities are provided by Volunteer! United, a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Area United Way. For your volunteer needs or to submit a project, please contact Kristin Menson at kristinm@cauw.org.

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