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Poplar Forest volunteers
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest will host an open house for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer at the site. All volunteers must attend four three-hour classes; training will take place in February and March.
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 11
Where: Poplar Forest, Bateman Bridge Road, Forest
Contact: (434) 525-1806, www.poplarforest.org/directions
Fill the Truck
Help the Franklin County Humane Society stock up on necessities. Wish list includes paper towels, toilet paper, liquid laundry soap and fabric softener, nonchlorine bleach, liquid hand soap, anti-bacterial surface cleaner, distilled water, towels for the animals, digital thermometers, rubbing alcohol, trash bags, copy paper, index cards and mailing labels.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: The General Store, 213 Scruggs Road, Moneta
Contact: 721-3009
Holiday Help and Care Festival
The festival benefits We Care of Franklin County and Helping Hands of Franklin County, to assist families in need. Carriage rides, Santa visit, music, food and more.
When: 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Rocky Mount Farmers Market, 435 Franklin St.
Cost: Donation of canned food or toys, or money for rides or to vote for custom trucks or cars.
Contact: Deb Ferron, 537-6182
Volunteer drivers
Bedford Ride, a nonprofit organization that provides free transportation to nonemergency medical appointments for elderly, disabled and low-income residents of Bedford and Bedford County, is seeking volunteer drivers. The organization supplies the vehicle, gas and insurance.
When: Ongoing
Contact: Linda Brake, 587-3315 or bedfordride@lynchburg.net
Tax preparation volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist people with their income tax returns.
Where: Throughout Virginia
When: Training will be held through December.
Contact: (804) 726-7371 or margaret.friedenberg@dss.virginia.gov
Tax help
AARP Tax-Aide needs volunteer tax preparers and receptionists. Training is provided.
Contact: Ike at 366-4271 or Norman at 774-1213
