I don't agree with the suggestion that participating in a community-oriented message board and performing good works are mutually exclusive activities. I do agree with Glenn's suggestion that posting "a list of all of the children's interests" here would be a good idea. I do know that specific requests for help posted to these boards generally get a good response. And, to cop a phrase from post # 44070, you could have simply posted a request for volunteers without taking a stab at those who post more frequently here, without being judgmental about how they spend their time, and without making assumptions about what they do or don't do during their spare time. In a message dated 1/11/2009 5:06:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, martin_ke...@yahoo.com writes:
Did you resolve to spend less time on this message board this year? I've got some things to help fill your spare time... Besides always needing volunteers to help kids with homework at Holy Spirit's After-School program, I would like to try and match some adults from the community up with certain kids to fulfill some specific requests and needs. Here are some examples.... I have one little girl that would learn how to play the keyboard. Any musicians out there that could spare some time? She received a small keyboard for her birthday. A 7th grade boy I know would really like to attend the Marine Science Academy in Sandy Hook when he enters high school. I am looking for someone who could just tutor him in general now and/or maybe help prepare him for the entrance exam next year. There are, of course, many other cases. I know volunteering can sometimes be an intimidating commitment to get involved with. These kids already attend Holy Spirit's after-school program so the venue is there and we can work out a schedule that completely suits you. Hope to hear from some of you. Feel free to let me know if you have any specific talents that you would like to share. Kerri **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:asburypark-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:asburypark-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: asburypark-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
