This Chapter serves the Greater Columbia area and repairs homes. Homeowners living in poverty will have repairs made which may include wheelchair ramps, roofs, paint, walls, doors and more. Skilled adults are especially needed to lead the youth. Adult volunteers will serve as mentors for the youth, assist with the construction tasks and be available as a role model.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Home Works Of America, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Disabled / Ill Minorities Families / Parents Older Adults (55+) Low-income / Poverty

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekends

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Court-appointed Unpaid Interns Families Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Advocacy & Human Rights Elder/Senior Support Children & Youth Housing Community Development Nonprofit Organization Disabilities Poverty

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Oct 25, 2008 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1,500

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Contact Person:
Hank Chardos, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

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Address:

PO Box 102 Irmo, SC 29063

Directions:

The repair sessions are held in various cities. In the state of SC, the cities include: Johns Island, Wadmalaw Island, Cayce, Columbia, Aiken, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Charleston, Greenville County, West Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Camden and a few other smaller cities are assisted as able. The session schedule is available on the website.

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Columbia Irmo
Counties:		Aiken Kershaw Lexington Richland
Statewide:		Available throughout all of South Carolina

Web Site: http://www.homeworksofamerica.org

Miscellaneous Information

What supplies are needed to complete this project
	gloves
What supplies will volunteers be asked to provide
	gloves