May 2012

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Do you have…

A VOLUNTEER PROJECT????

Hands On MS has over 450 registered volunteers coming to the Gulf Coast

July 16th – July 17th 2012!!!

We are looking for projects in Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson Counties.

Types of projects:

Blueway and Greenway management, Education, Elderly outreach, Light home repair/rehabilitation, Park rehabilitation, Agency assistance, Invasive species removal, Debris removal, School/municipal building maintenance, etc.

In other words, you name it, they can do it!

To request a group please email a request to

hgibbs@handsonmississippi.org or call 228.354.9661

Groups will range in size from 25- 40 volunteers and are assigned by requested number and ability.

 

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Volunteers Needed!

Our Partner Agency Youth For Christ is hosting their

Annual Youth Lock In at the Gulf Islands Water Park

Firday, May 11-12

Volunteers needed to chaperone youth.  Must be 18 years old to volunteer.

There are two shifts 

1. Friday 11th 6 pm till 12 am

2. Saturday 12th 1 am till 7 am

Please contact Holly at 228.354.9660 for registration packets.  

 

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April 2012 


 

HOLLY GIBBS NAMED HANDS ON MISSISSIPPI INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hands On Mississippi (http://www.handsonmississippi.org) announced today that it has hired Holly J. Gibbs as interim executive director, where she will oversee its staff and operations. Mrs. Gibbs, who has held the positions of AmeriCorps Program Director and Director of Volunteer Services, has been with Hands On since 2010 and will guide the organization in vision and programatic impact. "I'm delighted that Holly has agreed to act as our Interim Director at Hands On,” said Board President Lee Gentry. “Her background in volunteerism and community-based non-profits makes her an ideal choice to head our organization through this period of transition.” “Holly has been a dedicated employee with a keen eye on service and outreach,” added current Executive Director Catherine M. Gautier. “Her grasp of current opportunities and challenges for and faced by volunteers and partner agencies has been a tremendous asset to us to far, and her stepping up to this transitional leadership will continue our mission of volunteerism in Mississippi.” “I am overjoyed to have this opportunity to serve as the next Executive Director at Hands On Mississippi and to continue the great work of those before me,” said Holly Gibbs. “Having seen the selfless acts of my fellow community members after Hurricane Katrina, I have been inspired to 'Be The Change.' Thank you to everyone who believes in our mission, and I look forward to this next chapter.”

Mrs. Gibbs was with Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast prior to joining the Hands On Mississippi team. Hernonprofit experience includes serving on boards of directors for the MS Renaissance Garden Foundation, andCoalville United Methodist Church where she additionally serves as an Outreach Coordinator.

About Hands On Mississippi:

Hands On Gulf Coast, d.b.a. Hands On Mississippi, was established in 2005 as a direct response to Hurricane

Katrina through committed national and international volunteers but has since grownto be a 501(c)(3) dedicated to addressing the needs of Mississippi through multiple programs that are community and grass-rootsbased. Volunteerism IS our mission.

 

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  Hands on Mississippi is dedicated to meeting the needs of our communities through volunteerism.  Volunteerism is living your passion - your vision while giving service to the community, its people and the projects that support its needs

When individuals and companies volunteer or when companies, non-profits or government agencies partnership with Hands on Mississippi, they can choose their passion, or, if that passion, that vision, is not already found here - Suggest it!  Build it!  Live It!   

Hands on Mississippi - meeting the community's needs, bringing the best service to all in need and having a common purpose, common goals and common awareness of the community at large.

Be the change.  Volunteer with Hands on Mississippi.

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