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Volunteers:  
    Do you enjoy helping others?
        Have you been looking for a great cause to contribute your time to?  
            As a volunteer with A New Day, you will make a difference.
   To apply, please download and complete the Volunteer Application [Click here] and mail, FAX, or email it to:
        Karen M. Anderson  
        Education Director & Volunteer Coordinator
        A New Day Youth & Family Services
        1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 201-B
        Albuquerque, NM 87110-6749
        Phone: 505-243-9707 Cell:  505-710-9963
        Fax:   505-242-2950
Here's What We Need!
In-Kind Donations Support:
     * Organize one-time food and household supplies drive in your organization.
     * Assist our staff with ongoing in-kind donations and keeping our wish list current.
     * Coordinate specialized donations for the holidays and other themes
        (e.g. a kitchen supplies drive or a bedroom needs drive).

Special Events:  
   Help is needed in fundraising, marketing and promoting A New Day through special events.

Office Support:
   The Administration Office utilizes volunteers with general office and computer skills.

Shelter Support:
   Work with Shelter youth and provide leadership for organized activities and outings.
   Opportunities also include helping with maintenance, yard work and painting.

Sharing your skills and interests
     * Work one-on-one or in groups with teenagers.
     * Assist in class as tutors or coaches to help provide positive feedback to students and encourage them to stay focused.
     * Present lessons such as art, music, crafts, career opportunities or healthy choices.
     * Provide a tour of your business.
     * Join us for a hike and help provide supervision and/or share your knowledge of nature.

Our Wish List:

  

Linens:
     Twin size sheets, blankets, & mattress covers with plastic shield  
     Standard size pillows, pillow cases, & pillow covers (with plastic lining)
     Bath towels, wash cloths, & kitchen/hand towelss

Hygiene products:
     Tooth brushes, tooth paste, & mouthwash
     Deodorant, shower gel, & liquid hand soap
     Hair spray & gel
     Shampoo & conditioner
     Disposable razors & shaving cream
     Combs, hair picks, & brushes

New Clothing (girls & boys ages 11 to 17):
     T-shirts (Long sleeved are good in the winter)
     Boys' underwear (boxers, various sizes)
     Girls' underwear (bikini, no thongs)
     Boys' & Girls' white socks,
     Sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, & warm-up pants
Passes or Gift Certificates for:                      
     Museum of Natural History:
          Dyna Theater
          Planetarium
     Albuquerque Museum
     Rock climbing passes
     Bowling
     Hinkle Family Fun
     Hobby Lobby
     Ice skating
     Movie theaters
     Roller skating

Special Event Passes:
     River of Lights
     Balloon Fiesta

Gift Cards in $10 and/or $20 amounts

Phone Cards

Restaurant Gift Certificates (Pizza is a winner!)

Another option is to give money and designate it for the specific use you choose. If appropriate, we can
combine several donations to purchase something on their wish list. For example, if three people donate $25 each
and designate it for Passes, we can obtain 50 passes to Aquarium/Bio Park for $75 through our special non-profit status.

For information on donating to A New Day, please call 505-260-9912.
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