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According to former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, “Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.” So if your resolution for 2013 is to find happiness, then set your feet down the path of becoming an active volunteer. I know of no greater way to find your inner strength, live with humility and gratitude, and leave an activity with a guaranteed smile upon your face. Whether you are new to volunteering or consider yourself an expert, you can begin your journey as a volunteer at VolunteerMatch.org. This website is a vast database of more than 200 volunteer opportunities in Rochester that you can access as a list, view by cause areas, or otherwise search with specific criteria for Rochester and a larger geographic radius. If you’re a classical music aficionado, why not volunteer at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (454-7311, RPO. org). The RPO website has a listing of its various programs, including ushers at concerts at Eastman Theatre, docents for musician concerts in schools, and office work from data entry to building maintenance. Having spoken with several ushers at concerts, I have found that there is a marvelous esprit des corps. A rather special opportunity for volunteers of the string persuasion is with “Strings for Success” at Rochester City School District School #19 (328-7454, rcsdk12.org). Robert Faulknor, the school’s band teacher, works with Dr. Patty Yarmel at this extracurricular program currently teaching 105 students on strings. Donate your violin, viola, cello, or bass, or get over to the school to either help out with
instruction or with field trips, including an upcoming concert in Albany. One idea you might also consider is having a 2013 party for your musician friends and ask them to help you collect instruments to be donated. Additional schools accepting instrument donations include Hochstein School of Music (4544596, Hochstein.org) and Eastman School of Music (instrument office at 274-1151, ESM.Rochester.edu). Not a musician, but want to help kids? For photographers and writers, in particular, Children Awaiting Parents (232-5110, capbook.org) is a great example of where to share your talents. Associate Director Patricia Burks can use help raising the profile of the organization and of the children looking for their forever family. The Rochester office of this national organization covers the whole of Upstate and Western New York, and seeks volunteers to help photograph and write about children throughout the region. Also among their many programs is a mentoring program for children in foster care and otherwise at risk. And, if I still haven’t sparked your interest, perhaps I can recommend getting involved with children at the Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester (2355750, CNGR.org). CNGR provides temporary shelter for children at risk of abuse or neglect, and referrals to families to help them resolve difficult situations. Open 24/7, you can assist any time with storytelling, singing, games, meals, office work, and house maintenance. — BY PALOMA CAPANNA
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