LEND A HAND

CDA Cares Free Dental Clinic will provide FREE dental services on Fri., May 18 and Sat., May 19 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Modesto Centre Plaza.  More than 1,500 patients who have difficulty accessing care, including the uninsured, underinsured, unemployed, and other others in need are expected to receive services and are seen on a first-come, first-served basis during the 2-day event.  Community volunteers and dental professionals are needed to donate their time and skills to offer cleanings, fillings extractions, oral health education, and assistance in finding a dental home.  Medical professionals (physicians, dental lab technicians, nurses, pharmacists, translators, dentists, specialist - including oral surgeons, hygienists, assistants, dental students, etc.) are needed to provide direct services to patients.  Additional community volunteers are needed to escort patients and translate, dispense medication, set up and tear down the clinic, register patients and volunteers, conduct exit interviews, enter data, provide oral health education and more.  Flexible shifts are available Thurs., May 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for clinic set up and volunteer registration; Fri., May 18 and Sat., May 19 for clinic services from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Sun., May 20 for clinic tear down from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  A volunteer orientation dinner is scheduled on Thurs., May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel.  Clinic floor volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and lounge/greeter volunteers must be at least 13 years.  Clinical provider volunteers must have all appropriate and active licenses to provide treatment to patients.  All volunteers must register on the agency's web site.  Please click here for a complete list of volunteer opportunities, schedules, requirements, registration information, etc.  CDA Cares is a collaborative effort among the CDA, CDA Foundation, and the national charitable organization Mission of Mercy.     

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, STANISLAUS
22nd Annual Recognition Dinner will be held Thurs., Jun. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Martin Peterson Event Center in Modesto.  The event highlights the agency's accomplishments and recognizes those who have made it possible while raising much needed funds for "Building homes, building hope, building communities, one nail at a time..."  Volunteers, ages 16 years and older, are needed to set up tables, place dinnerware, and assist with decorations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; serve dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. and to assist with clean up at 8:30 to 10 p.m. Volunteer servers must wear black pants/bottoms and white collared shirts.  Tickets for the event are still available at just $40 per person or $320 for a table of eight.  Habitat for Humanity, Stanislaus is a faith-based housing ministry connecting people from all faiths and walks of life to work with families in need to improve housing in this community and worldwide.

HabitatNOW, swings into Modesto with two special opportunities this baseball season.  Youth volunteers, ages 10 to 18 years, will meet and work alongside Modesto Nuts players and Mascots to build homes for low-income families.  Saturday build days are scheduled May 19 and Jun. 9 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Hilltop Avenue with lunch provided.  Younger children, ages 5 to 9, may also participate in Kid's Club with special arts and crafts, bake and decorate cookies, and fan letter activities to recognize the hard working Modesto Nuts players at the agency's Kearney Avenue office on May 22 and Jun. 5 and 19 from 3 to 5 p.m.  Parents are also welcome at these family-friendly events.  Additional build opportunities for volunteers, ages 16 years and older, are available Tuesday - Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Volunteer orientations are held at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday and one Saturday a month for interested volunteers.  The next Saturday orientation is scheduled on Apr. 28.  Habitat for Humanity addresses the problem of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families who provide "sweat equity" and benefit from low-interest loans to purchase their new homes.  

 

STANISLAUS COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE
A Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tues., Jun. 5.  Volunteers are needed to serve as Election Officers, bilingual Election Officers, and "on-call" Election Officers at the polls on Election Day.  Election Officers help set up the voter precinct, maintain ballot security, voting equipment, and assist voters as necessary.  Election Officers receive a $95 stipend for their time and commitment, which includes serving 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Election Day and a mandatory 2 to 3 hour training class.  The classes are offered between May 14 and May 24 in Modesto, Oakdale, and Turlock and provide an excellent overview of the Election Day process and hands-on equipment instruction to ensure accurate set-up and operation of the voting equipment.  Interested individuals must be registered voters in California, United States citizens, at least 18 years of age, attend training, and be available to work on Jun. 5th.  Please click here for detailed volunteer information and application.  Your time as a volunteer would set a tremendous example to citizens in preserving our democratic process!
 

UNITED WAY OF STANISLAUS COUNTY
Spring Bowl-A-Thon - This family-fun event will roll into Modesto on Sat., May 19 at the McHenry Bowl with two sessions available at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.  Individuals and teams participate in an afternoon of bowling, refreshments, and a chance to win great prizes!  Registration is $200 per team of four which includes two games, shoe rental, pizza, and lots of fun.  No bowling skills are required - in fact the lowest scoring team still wins a prize!  Teams can also earn raffle tickets by donating a case of bottled water for partner agency client services.  All proceeds benefit the United Way and partner health and human service agencies throughout Stanislaus County.  Please click here for additional event and participant registration information.  Volunteers, ages 14 years and older, are needed to register teams, deliver pizza to teams, and clean up.  Flexible shifts are available between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  The United Way of Stanislaus County advances the common good by focusing on efforts to create opportunities that improve the quality of life at all levels of our community. 

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