The American Legion, Post 8, is looking for volunteer color guards. The local chapter is down to only four volunteers. Interested veterans should call 457-4310. World Heritage, a nonprofit student exchange program, is looking for community members to act as representatives. Community representatives plan an annual orientation, meet with local high schools, provide counseling for students, screen host families and meet with exchange students once a month.
Representatives also attend an annual training meeting and report to a regional coordinator.
An average of two hours a week is spent with the students. The Austin Dance Academy is looking for volunteers who are willing to mentor to school age kids. The academy is also looking for volunteers who can teach dance class theater and present motivational speeches. The Salvation Army is seeking donations of pasta, bags of beans, macaroni and cheese, baby formula and diapers. An upsurge in the number of needy families seeking services from the organization is threatening a shortage of certain items.