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Volunteer Training Sessions Planned for May and June |
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Those lazy days of summer are almost here. How will you spend the more relaxed days ahead? Do you have an hour each week to make a difference in the life of an elderly or disabled neighbor? As a volunteer caregiver with Faith in Action Caregivers you have the power to change lives. An hour a week can get someone to a medical appointment. An hour a week can help an elderly neighbor get groceries. An hour a week can provide a clean home for a disabled person who is unable to dust and vacuum. An hour a week can reduce the social isolation experienced by so many of our older neighbors who can no longer get out and participate in activities. There are so many people waiting for help from a volunteer caregiver. Can you spare an hour a week? By becoming a volunteer caregiver with Faith in Action Caregivers you are able to touch the lives of others in ways that no other agency in our community is able to do.
Volunteers are required to attend a two hour training session that reviews the history of the organization, volunteer policies and interpersonal skills needed when working with the elderly and disabled. Volunteers can choose the amount of time given, the frequency of assignments and the type of assignments accepted. Mileage reimbursement is available for volunteers upon request. Volunteer training sessions will be held at the Altenheim Resource and Referral Center in Wheeling on Wednesday, May 15 and Monday, June 3 at 9:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Volunteer training sessions will not be offered again until August 12. Registration is requested for training sessions and can be made by calling Faith in Action Caregivers at 304-243-5420 or sending an
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for more information. A neighbor's independence depends on you!
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Online Registration Open for Race |
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Participants can now register online for the 2013 Faith in Action Caregivers Triathlon / Duathlon which will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Wheeling Jesuit University. The first early-bird deadline is May 24. At that time the price will increase $10.00 in each category. There is another price increase on June 24. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. There will be no race-day registration.
Individuals can compete in age, gender and weight categories as well as an individual clergy category. Relay teams of two or three athletes can compete in a variety of categories including faith communities, clergy, family, several combined age groups, civic/service clubs, high schools, businesses, and colleges. All race participants receive a medal at the finish line, a race shirt and a gift bag from sponsors.
An information form and a race registration form can also be downloaded for those who want to pay entrance fees by check. For additional information contact the
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2013 Triathlon / Duathlon Registration Forms Available |
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Registration forms for the 2013 Triathlon / Duathlon are now available. Participants can download the participant information brochure and the race registration form. This year's race will be held on Saturday, July 13 at Wheeling Jesuit University. The Triathlon begins with a 400 yard swim and continues with a 25 K bike course and a 5 K run. The Duathlon has a 3 K run as the first leg of the race and uses the same 25 K bike course and 5 K run course as the Triathlon.
Participants can compete in age, gender and weight categories as individuals and in a variety of two and three person team competition categories. The first early bird deadline is May 24. Participant fees increase $10 after that date. There is another early bird deadline on June 24 with another fee increase. The final date to register for the race is Wednesday, July 10.
Volunteers are needed to help with traffic control on race day. All race volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
For more information about the race, volunteering to help on race day or for sponsorship opportunities, contact the
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Even if you write a letter for a blind man, or you just sit and listen to someone, or you take the mail for him, or you visit somebody or bring a flower to somebody, or wash clothes for somebody or clean the house -- small things, but God sees everything great.
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