For Immediate Release:        Contact: 
October 30, 2007              Linda Davis:ldavis@cvnl.org 
                              Shobha Hiatt: shobhah@cvnl.org 
                              (415) 479-5710 

EXTEND A HELPING HAND AND MAKE THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL 
Holiday Gifts of Love Program Seeks Volunteers

San Rafael, CA- The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin (Center) invites you to participate in the 2007 Holiday Gifts of Love program. Each year the Center requests local nonprofits to submit requests for donations or volunteer time that can make the holidays a true time of celebration for their clients. This year, we have dozens of opportunities waiting for volunteers. Sign up now and make this a true season of sharing.

Volunteers may choose from a wide array of projects, which could include providing Thanksgiving meals and baskets, creating holiday cards, donating food and clothing, helping prepare and serve a holiday meal, distributing meals, providing requested gifts, and decorating and wrapping presents, to name a few. Youth, groups, service organizations, religious congregations, businesses, schools, community members, friends and family are all encouraged to participate.

“The Holidays are perhaps the best times to get involved as a volunteer. Many of the projects offered during this time of year are fun yet impactful. It is a great way to engage your entire family whether it is for one night or over a couple of weekends. Giving your time by serving as a volunteer or shopping for the much needed donation is to give the Gift of Love,” says Joshua Castro, Volunteer Services.

To become involved with the 2007 Holiday Gifts of Love program, visit www.centerforleadershipmarin.org and look for “2007 Holiday Gifts of Love” to view available volunteer opportunities, and needed donations roster.

The Center seeks to enrich and strengthen volunteerism and nonprofit organizations in its mission to develop a vital and engaged community dedicated to building and sustaining quality of life. For more information on the 2007 Holiday Gifts of Love, or the Center, please call (415) 479-5710 or visit our website www.centerforleadershipmarin.org.