The gates at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will once again open to the public on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 6 AM. The Refuge is closed annually from late October to the first Saturday of March to allow for undisturbed habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Once spring arrives the place becomes a Refuge […]
Tag: Volunteers
Coon Creek Baptist Church seeks volunteers for annual Thanksgiving meal
Union Coon Creek Baptist Church’s Annual Thanksgiving meal is in the planning stages and the church is seeking volunteers. The church west of Trenton will deliver free Thanksgiving dinners to those who are unable to prepare their own November 23rd. The church will also host anyone who wants to come and share in fellowship at […]
VA Shuttle at risk of losing funding if service fails to recruit volunteers
Volunteers are needed to drive the VA Shuttle for Trenton and the surrounding area. Veterans Service Officer Wayne Kleinschmidt says that individuals should contact him in order to fill out required paperwork for a federal background check. He says volunteers will also be required to have a thorough health screening. There is currently one driver, […]
Veteran Transport Services seeks volunteers
The Veterans Transport Service is looking for volunteer drivers. The service provides veterans who live in rural areas free safe transportation to Veterans Affairs facilities Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays. Volunteers will have flexible scheduling and hours and you may call Wayne Kleinschmidt at 660-359-2078 for more information.
Serve Trenton seeking projects and volunteers
The Serve Trenton initiative is seeking projects to work on during the event starting next month. Micah Ferguson says anyone can give ideas on projects to be done September 30th and October 1 noting that the projects can be for a personal need someone might have or ones that are needed in someone’s neighborhood, church, […]
Habitat for Humanity in Chillicothe seeks volunteers
The Chillicothe Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help complete a house in Chillicothe. Board of Directors President Tony Figg explains that more skilled volunteers are needed for the project at this point, and the house on McNally Street has siding and drywall installed. The cabinets, countertops, and bathrooms still need to […]
Second annual initiative called “Serve Trenton” sets date for event
The dates have been set for the second annual community improvement initiative called “Serve Trenton.” Various projects are to be completed by volunteers working the weekend of September 30. In addition to needing volunteers, organizers also are accepting projects that can be done during the two-day event. Sign-up sheets and project suggestion sheets can be found by going […]
Green Hills Women’s Shelter seeks volunteers
The Green Hills Women’s Shelter is seeking volunteers to help with various aspects of its program. Volunteer coordinator Roxanne Chase tells that there is an application process and two background checks that need to be completed. The background checks with Family Care Safety Registry with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the […]
70 participate in “One Project” in Chillicothe
Around 70 volunteers participated in the One Project this past Saturday at Simpson Park in Chillicothe. According to Mayor Chuck Haney, a lot was accomplished including painting and staining of shelter houses, painting of walking bridges, placement of new benches throughout the park and spreading of playground mulch. The city of Chillicothe offers its thanks […]
Audio: University Extension seeking area tax assistance volunteers
University Extension is looking for persons willing to provide assistance on income tax preparations early next year. Training is to be provided for persons who wish to become volunteers in tax assistance program – often shorted to VITA. Meredith Berry is an extension specialist for the University of Missouri: Meredith Berry can be contacted at […]
Audio: “Serve Trenton” Seeks 500 Volunteers for 35 projects to improve Trenton
KTTN’S Open Line program was the venue for the first announcement of an initiative this fall aimed at making Trenton, and the surrounding areas, better. Volunteers are expected to undertake numerous improvement projects the last weekend in September, for up to 35 projects, with 500 volunteers sought – Sept 24th and 25th. The initiative is […]
Habitat for Humanity seeking volunteers for home going up in Chillicothe
Another Habitat home is going up in Chillicothe and the local Habitat affiliate is seeking volunteers to help with the final touches. Whatever level of skill you possess, we can find a job for you. Volunteers are needed each weekend from now through the end of August. The Sam and Katie Ramsbottom family will be […]