Oaks Family Care Center: Volunteer

119 Bank Street
Lodi, Ohio 44254
(330) 948-7777

Hours:
Mondays 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Wednesdays 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Fridays 4:00 - 8:00 pm
(earlier by appointment)

4196 Center Road
Brunswick, Ohio 44212
(330) 220-7777

Hours:
M / Tue / Th 11:00 - 5:00PM
Wed 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
oakscares@aol.com

The most enthusiastic givers in life are the real lovers of life.
They experience the soul-joy that comes from responding
with the heart rather than the head. ~Helen Steiner Rice

Each month we provide services to many clients, without cost.
Because our pregnancy related services are free of charge, we are always in need of resources.
Did you know that there are many ways you can contribute to the work of the Oaks?

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:

Christmas Adopt-A-Family

Charitable Gift Annuity or Bequest

Monthly Donation

Donate through DonateLinq (Electronic check preferred)

Donate through PayPal
Material good donations

Current Needs for Clients: Formula: Simalic Advance, Simalic Isomil Soy, Simalac Alimentum & Nutramigen; Baby Go to Sleep CDs for new mothers, cost is approx. $6.00 each; New winter clothes in sizes Girls: 2T, 3T, 4T, Boys: 2T, 3T, 4T; Diapers: size 1,2 3,4,5,6 and pullups for girls and boys; New Cribs: These would be given to clients who attended classes; Crib Mattresses (no holes or slits in them); Onesies; Wipes; Crib Sheets; Bath Towels; Special items for mom: Bath soaps, comfort/items for after baby is delivered; New car seats: We do not give used car seats because of liability
Current Needs for the Agency: Paper Products: toilet paper, paper towels, plastic gloves; Small plastic disposable cups for pregnancy tests; Copy paper: white colors>/; Thank you cards or appreciation cards.>/; Gift Cards from area stores; Gas Cards
Special Items for Mom: Body wash/Shower gel; Bath soap; Body Spray; Lotions; Hand/Body cream; Hair shampoo/Cream rinse

Volunteer Oppurtunities

Teachers and assistants for variety of classes
Writers for Newsletter and web site
Receptionist to answer phone, file, paper work, etc.
Men to assist with new dads program
Committee members: Fund raising programs, Marketing/advertising, Graphics for newsletter & web site
Advisors and client support for follow-up, meeting with walk-in clients (must complete Volunteer training)
Be the link between your church and Oaks as a Church Liason

Services
The Oaks welcomes and appreciates your gifts and abilities. You can volunteer your services in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, cleaning, or landscaping. Or perhaps you would like to do something other than what you do for a living. We also provide training if you would like to work with our clients. Talk with us. We will find something to meet your needs and ours.

Team Members
You can join one of the five working teams that are currently being formed.
Teams are a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and do fulfilling work.
We welcome you to join one of the following teams:
*Fundraising
*Grant Writing
*Public Relations
*Volunteer*

Leadership
The Oaks is always looking for gifted leaders to instruct classes and programs to strengthen families in our community.
There are also opportunities to lead fundraiser's and teams at the Oaks.

For more information on volunteer opportunities,
contact Lois Crookston at 330-220-7777.

A Faith Based Social Service Crisis Pregnancy Center