Tag archive for ‘volunteering’
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Here’s your chance to be a civic leader
The Bakersfield City Council is recruiting individuals to serve on two government boards that give input on the development of Bakersfield: the Planning Commission and the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency. Here’s how to apply.
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Counting the homeless, a personal perspective
When the Kern County Homeless Collaborative led an effort to count the homeless who live among us last week, grant writer Louis Medina with the Bakersfield Homeless Center was there. Here is his account of what it was like interviewing homeless people in the Lamont and Weedpatch areas.
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California Living Musem seeks docents
Training for CALM docents begins Feb. 5. Learn how to teach others about California’s native wildlife, as well as how to handle CALMS’s ambassador animals.
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Community Reading Project needs volunteers
Kern County Superintendent of Schools is seeking volunteers to tutor second graders in reading for one hour per week this fall. Sign up for one of the upcoming training sessions.
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Inner city LA farmers put down organic roots in Buttonwillow
Four years after being evicted from their 14-acre community garden in South Central Los Angeles, these city farmers-turned-nonprofit cooperative have opened a new, 85-acre farm in Buttonwillow – and added Kern County to its mission to serve communities with affordable, accessible, organic, pesticide-free produce.
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Nonprofit to honor ‘Women with a Heart for Bakersfield’
Garden Pathways, which offers mentoring to youth and families in Bakersfield, will honor four local women with records of exceptional community service and leadership: Kim Albers, Cathy Butler, Susan Hersberger and Dayna Nichols. The High Tea will be held June 9.
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Health fair reaches out to homeless and poor
Community organizations and volunteers come together to offer health services and information to clients at the Bakersfield Homeless Center. The public is invited to a health fair there on Wednesday, April 28.
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Events spread awareness of sexual assault prevention
The Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault is conducting a series of community outreach events in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Find out how you can get involved, and the significance of jeans.
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Nominate women with a heart for Bakersfield
Garden Pathways, a local nonprofit that offers family mentoring and youth arts programs, is seeking nominations for its annual “Women with a Heart for Bakersfield” honor program.
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Raceday volunteers needed for Amgen Tour
Kern County residents who want behind-the-scenes access to one of the largest events in the history of Bakersfield can sign up to volunteer on May 20 when the 2010 Amgen Tour of California rolls into town.
