Community Information Network

By Tarryn Le Chat
18 May 2007

# Cape Town child welfare needs volunteers for their 24-hour call centre for its helpkids hotline, to help children in crisis. It is based in Thornton Road, Athlone. Training is provided and volunteers will be required to operate the hotline switchboard, answer calls and if necessary, refer cases to Cape Town child welfare social workers or fully trained eye on the child volunteers. Call Ina Vermeulen at Cape Town child welfare on 021 638 3127 for details.

# Diabetes SA needs books for their annual sale. Books can be dropped off at their office on the Foreshore, Monte Vista, Pinelands or Observatory. For details, call Diabetes SA on 021 425 4440 or email capewc@diabetes-sa.co.za

# Women Arise and Shine (WAS) is a Christians women’s fellowship that aims to empower women to live a fully purpose-driven life. They invite women to their monthly Feminar breakfast with Helga van Niekerk on Friday May 25 and the cost is R75. Contact Madelein on 021 555 2390 or 084 919 3398.

# St Luke’s Hospice West Coast is in urgent need of volunteers to help man the shops in Milnerton and Table View. They also need donations of clothing, bric-a-brac and furniture that is in good condition. Used Christmas cards will be welcomed. For more details call carol on 021 557 8925.


# The Imam Abdullah Haron Education Trust is inviting students, irrespective of race, gender or creed, who are enrolled at tertiary institutions to apply for study loans for the 2007 academic year. The loans, which are interest-free, are repayable upon commencement of employment. Applications should include certified copies of proof of registration, ID, student’s fee account, latest academic results and a letter of motivation. The closing date is Friday May 18th. Call Mogamad Allie on 021 697 2688 or 082 467 7699 for details.

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