Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer registration open for General Convention 2009
General Convention 2009 is only a year away, and it's time to start thinking about volunteering for the hundreds of behind-the-scenes jobs at the triennial meeting, to be held July 8 - 17, 2009 in Anaheim.
As host Diocese, we will be providing volunteer staffing at General Convention. This will be an exciting experience and we want to assure participation from the whole diocese. A variety of volunteer positions is available, including some supervisors to manage daily volunteers. Supervisory roles require people, decision-making, problem-solving and motivational skills, as well as flexibility. People are asked to volunteer in eight areas, including: public safety; information; meeting rooms; volunteer services; registration; house/worship services; print distribution and communications/press.
To register to volunteer, click here.
For more information, contact Lynn Headley, volunteer coordinator, at lynnheadleygc@earthlink.net
Medical missionary post in Diocese of Eldoret, Kenya
Canon Percia Hutcherson, a longtime missionary of the Diocese of Los Angeles, established and operated a medical mission 20 years ago in the Diocese of Eldoret, Kenya, Africa, which works with crippled children and adults.
Now Hutcherson, 86, is retiring from that ministry, and the diocese is seeking a volunteer missionary to succeed her. The new missionary would work under the auspices of The Rt. Rev. Thomas Kogo, bishop of Eldoret. The diocese is located in the Eastern Africa nation of Kenya, in the western portion of the country.
The story of Hutcherson's ministry in Eldoret is told in the book Every Little Bit by Canon Ruth Nicastro, published by the Cathedral Center Press and available at the Cathedral Bookstore (213.482.2040, ext. 228).
For further information about the Eldoret missionary opening, contact the Bishop's Office at 213.482.2040, ext. 236.
Camp Stevens
Camp Stevens, located in Julian, in the mountains east of San Diego, suffered damage in a fire last September. Groups and individuals are encouraged to come and help the staff repair some of the damage. Current projects include planting trees, trail restoration, garden work and re-establishing meeting and overnight spots for the summer camp programs. here for a list of available work dates. Please make reservations so that the camp can plan for appropriate projects. For information or reservations, contact: Kathy Quinney, Operations Director at 760.765.0028 or click here.
