For more information about the 2008 Athens Volunteer Expo, call Art Ordoqui at (706) 353-1313.

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It's almost here!

Sep 22, 2008

The Athens Volunteer Service Expo is only four days away. Flyers have been posted, e-mails have been sent and advertisements have been placed to let people know about this awesome opportunity to volunteer in Athens. We still need your help, though! Call your mom, your aunt, your boss, your friend or your spouse and say, “I’ll meet you at the Expo on Friday.” Just to recap: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Athena Ballroom, The Classic Center (upstairs) Over 40 organizations will be ...
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Corn Husk Dolls to be on-going Expo Craft

Sep 12, 2008

It’s official! If you come to the Athens Volunteer Service Expo, you’ll have the chance to make a corn husk doll for a local retirement community. In case you think you have absolutely no creative ability, don’t worry! Corn husk dolls are very easy to make. We are aiming to make 600 dolls, so feel free to make more than one. This simple service project is another way we are encouraging Athens locals to Lend a Hand in the community. We could make a great difference if everyo...
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Less than Three Weeks Away!

Sep 08, 2008

It’s time to start the countdown! The Athens Volunteer Expo is in 18 days, but there is so much work to be done. If you are interested in registering your nonprofit organization for the Expo, fill out your registration form this week. The registration deadline is this Friday, September 12, so hurry up! We are also seeking businesses or individuals who are interested in being an Expo sponsor. Please e-mail Sherri Goggin (sherrigoggin@charter.net) if you would like to become a dono...
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Time Change!

Sep 05, 2008

Mark your calendars, everyone. If you show up at the Expo at 4:30 p.m., you’ll be too late. The new time for the Expo is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are hoping this will give everyone more time to come and tour the booths and will also help the nonprofits clean up their booths before Athens gets too busy with the traffic flooding in for the big Georgia-Alabama football game. Please continue to spread the word about the Expo! Think about how many helping hands we can provide for ...
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Over 400 High Schoolers Expected to Attend Expo

Sep 03, 2008

The Athens Volunteer Expo is not just for stay-at-home moms and people in the business community. In fact, targeting students in the Athens-Clarke County School System was a main goal of the Expo from the beginning. Sherri Goggin, creator and founder of the Expo said, “Learning to serve and experiencing the great feeling when you help others should be learned from an early age. We are so excited that students from Clarke Central High School will be attending the Expo!” Cla...
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