HOW and WHERE to VOLUNTEER

Red Cross - Go to the West Gate of Joe Freeman Coliseum past the security gate and next to the horse barn (!) every day from 8am-7pm. Just go, don't call. They are waiting for you. You can sign up for shifts at various San Antonio shelters and facilities. The most needed skills are:

• Phone bank help
• Data Entry
• Medical Trades
• Commercial Drivers License
• Equipment Operators (forklifts, etc.)
• Shelter Management
• Certified Teachers
• Certified Child Care
• Advanced Computer skills for networks and form letters

Salvation Army- Go to the Kelly USA Buildings 1536 and 171 at 809 Davy Crockett Rd (which is really on Sam Houston Rd. - follow the signs once you get on Kelly). They need your help sorting donations in the warehouse from 8am to 8pm. Other volunteers are needed including picking up donations, call Kathy Thompkins at 352-2000.

The Food Bank is receiving a tremendous quantity of food. They need help sorting it. You can volunteer this week from 9am-9pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 43 11 Director Dr. near WW White and I-10. To learn next week's schedule, feel free to call 337-3663.

To volunteer for the United Way, call 352- 7099. They will get your info and call you back in 2-4 days. They won't put you to work right away, but things will be organized when they get to you!

The Express News Volunteer list 9/06