Friday, May 6, 2011

Make a Difference

"One person can make a difference and everyone should try." John Fitzgerald Kennedy

There are many opportunities for anyone and everyone to make a difference. The Reference Staff would be happy to help you find your way to improve and enrich our community. Here are some examples of projects waiting for you!

Coach Little League or Soccer
Become a Big Brother/Sister
Support a new mother or elderly person through weekly visits
Become a Literacy, ESL Volunteer or a Reading Buddy
Knit hats for cancer patients, mittens or afghans for foster children
Be a docent at a museum
A Volunteer at an Animal Shelter
Deliver books to the homebound
Train for a walk, run or bike ride, to raise money for charity
Get involved with a local food bank
Find a local service organizations whose mission interests you.
Participate in activities with developmentally disabled youngsters.

Please consult our Community Information Database at Framinghamlibrary.org for more ideas. Community initiatives and opportunities are often posted in the library newsletter and can also be found on the shelves by the Pearl Street door to the library.

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