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Many ways to help others

Published: Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 12:37 a.m. MDT
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No More Homeless Pets: The following donations are needed: pet food, brushes, animal carriers, paper towels, cat beds, chew bones, Polaroid film and carpet samples.

The Road Home: Donations of the following are needed: blankets, sleeping bags, socks, winter clothing, coats, diapers and pull-ups.

Salt Lake County Aging Services: Needs an ombudsman — a person to advocate and be a voice for seniors living in long-term care facilities. Training provided.

Salt Lake County Youth Services: Teach beginning piano, cooking, crafts and employment skills classes to teenagers. Volunteers must be 18 or older, pass a background check and attend orientation.

Salt Lake Regional Medical Center: Greet and direct visitors at the information desk, help in surgery waiting room, the recovery room and short-stay surgery. Office help also needed.

Salvation Army: Help make sandwiches for the homeless or working poor, as well as sort donations of food and clothing.

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Senior Expo: Need 200-plus volunteers for various positions at the Senior Expo, Oct. 17-18. Register online at www.seniorexpo.org.

Senior Transportation: Need drivers age 21 or older to provide transportation for seniors to health-related or other essential appointments. Mileage reimbursement available.

South Valley Sanctuary: Needs donations of pasta and spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, jarred baby food, bath towels, dish towels, diapers, batteries, phone cards and new or used suitcases.

Volunteers of America: Licensed dietitian needed a few hours every three months to plan healthy meals for formerly homeless clients.

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