October 14, 2002

VOLUNTEER SERVICES BOARD URGES PEOPLE ‘INTO THE STREETS’ OCT. 26

Volunteers are needed for 22 community projects at "Into the Streets," an annual program sponsored by Boise State University Volunteer Services Board. Community members and student organizations are invited to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Student Union Food Court to sign up for one of the various projects. After a short orientation in the Student Union, volunteers will leave with site leaders and carpool to the designated project areas.

A few of the projects planned for this year include working with children at Hayes Shelter, preparing the Idaho Botanical Gardens for winter, building a sandbox at Taft Elementary School, painting pumpkins with elderly residents at Hillcrest Care Center and working at the Boise Rescue Mission. There are projects for every energy level and interest.

Volunteers are asked to commit themselves until 1 p.m. Last year, the event had more than 200 volunteers who helped 15 organizations. For further information contact Amy Ulappa at 426-4248.

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Amy Ulappa

Assistant Director

Volunteer Services Board

426-4248

Pat Pyke

communications and marketing

426-1987