Human Rights

**普及禪修課程 黃雅鑫老師主講** **星期六 下午2:30 -下午3:45 (不是上午11:30 - 12:45)** **每堂課為獨立單元，不需報名，歡迎大家參加。** 每一個人都可以成為菩薩，讓生命從此不再平凡。在此課程，我們將學習到如何在生活中實踐佛陀所教授的六種完善行，成為現代菩薩，並發展究竟真理的智慧，體悟人生的真實意義。 18/4 如平靜的汪洋 9/5 超越夢幻 16/5 通往喜悅之道路 黃雅鑫現為香港噶當巴禪修中心中環分舍的老師。於 2009年，初次接觸到噶當巴傳承的寶貴佛法，啓發他把佛陀的智慧融合並實踐於日常生活中 ，從實際的經驗去分享現代佛法是如何利益周遭每一個人。 歡迎大家隨喜功德，建議捐助：每課 $50。所有捐款均用於中心的運作及發展，為大眾提供學習珍貴佛法的機會。 詳情: [https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/](https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/) #現代佛法 #禪修課程

用公園內的原生植物及舍區的食材廚餘，製成天然染料。 藝術家會帶大家審視自己與社區、週邊環境的關係。 Using streets’ flower, fruit’s skin and wall’s weeds to make natural dyes. Also, artist brings us to think about the relationship between ourselves and community and environment. \*參加者將帶走一件DIY色彩衣物。 A dyeing shirt will be offered. **日期：2026年4月18日(星期六)** **時間：@4:30pm-7:00pm** **地點：舍區 (鰂魚涌海善里20號)** 集合時間及地點：@4:15-4:20pm @鰂魚涌港鐵站B出口,出閘後八達通查閱機旁等 /電聯 名額：4人 (同場另有男女公眾參與) 主辦單位：香港中文大學文化管理文學碩士課程 藝術家：赫立文 **Date: 18 April, 2026 (Saturday)** **Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm** **Address: Quarryside (20 Hoi Shin Lane, Quarry Bay)** Assemble: @4:15-4:20pm @Quarry Bay MTR station exit B where next to Octopus Enquiry Machines / by call Seat: 4 people limited (Other participants in event as well) Organization: Master of Arts in Cultural Management Program, CUHK Artist: Benjamin Hao MeetUp費：自由定價價值. 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用? -> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value. Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event?-> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification \*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.] \*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.] \*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be blurred in our group as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,本組將會朦化/馬賽克人物頭像,以作記錄和宣傳用途] \*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]

Welcome to Hong Kong Chill & Chat Night! 🇭🇰 Looking to meet new people or simply unwind with interesting conversations? You’ve found the right group! [[[Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BpOTOIjOYvh0naQrnO3gIa) ] We host weekly casual meetups in the heart of Hong Kong — bringing together locals, expats, and travelers from all over the world 🌍 No pressure, no formalities — just fun chats, new friends, and great vibes. Come join us and be part of the global community.

Hello all. Let's meet this time and try to capture silence of the night. The idea is to try to convey the theme forcefully by capturing night scenes by exploring the shades of silence by using spaces, light and shadows, and situations… **Meeting Time & Place:** **7pm**, at **Sai Ying Pun MTR Station Exit C (street level)**. We will meet 7.00pm at Sai Ying Pun MTR Station Exit C (street level). From there we would walk towards the Central taking pictures through some quiet and interesting backstreets around the area and regroup for a drink, socialising and photo sharing **8:30pm** at **The China Bar** (Ho Lee Commercial Building, 44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, Central). Please post **YOUR BEST FIVE IMAGES** after the photo taking for this outing on the meetup site. **FINALLY:** For every image you post, please comment on at least one other image, no matter if you think you are qualified to comment or not. You can always give some constructive comments with regard to Colour, Tone, Light, Action, Pattern, Balance, Composition, Visual and Emotional appeal of the image/s.

Join us to see cultural events and gathering updates. As well as upcoming Cantonese/ English courses

Grup Pertemuan Keragaman Budaya, bergabunglah sekarang! (REKANAN GRATIS) Grup Pertemuan Keragaman Budaya, bergabunglah sekarang! UNDANGAN BERGABUNG: 0 Grup Pertemuan Keragaman Budaya, bergabunglah sekarang! https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vwqhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 0 Panggilan untuk pembicara - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/zwqhvtyjcdbsb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 1 Pekerja Indonesia - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/kxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 2 Pekerja Filipina - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi Grup https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/gxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 3 Pekerja India - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/wxqhvtyjccblc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 4 Pekerja Mesir - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rzqhvtyjcdbqb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 5 Pekerja Pakistan - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi Grup https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/dzqhvtyjcdbkb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 6 Pekerja Thailand - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vzqhvtyjccbgc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 7 Pekerja Bangladesh - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/cbrhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 8 Pekerja Sri Lanka - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi Grup https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 9 Pekerja Nepal - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/mzqhvtyjccbvb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list 10 Pekerja Nigeria - Grup pertemuan Keberagaman dan Inklusi https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vbrhvtyjccbxb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list Keberagaman Apa itu: Kehadiran orang-orang dengan latar belakang, pengalaman, identitas, dan perspektif yang berbeda (misalnya, ras, etnis, jenis kelamin, orientasi seksual, usia, kemampuan, budaya). Analogi: Tim yang beragam memiliki anggota dari berbagai tempat, dengan keterampilan yang berbeda. Inklusi Apa itu: Secara aktif menciptakan lingkungan di mana setiap orang merasa diterima, dihormati, didukung, dan diberdayakan untuk berpartisipasi dan berhasil. Analogi: Dalam tim yang inklusif, setiap orang merasa nyaman berbagi ide dan didengarkan, bukan hanya sekadar hadir. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*

Star Road Language Exchange 🌃 . *Update: Start from 12/4 Sunday! We will host in Rizzy Coffee! . Welcome to Star Road Language Exchange. In this group, everyone is a star! :) . Enjoy learning a new language or meet new friends in a relax atmosphere. . We try to organise every week. Looking forward to seeing you. :) . Time: Sunday 5:00-7:30 Place: Rizzy Coffee, LKF, Central , HK (G/F, LKF 29, 29 Wyndham St, Central Hong Kong) https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVyy1Hbj8i95QR227?g_st=ic . Fee: $40 (Plz buy at least 1 drink!) . Proposal 😂 17:00 Star Rd Lang Ex 19:30 Dinner together . Whatsapp (65078638) me for any enquiries . Check out Star Road Language Exchange on Meetup https://meetu.ps/c/4vfpY/xy0yQ/a . #HK #English #friends #language

Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! INVITE TO JOIN: 0 Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vwqhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vwqhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 0 Call for speakers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/zwqhvtyjcdbsb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/zwqhvtyjcdbsb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 1 Indonesia workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/kxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/kxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 2 Phılıppınes workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/gxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/gxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 3 Indian workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/wxqhvtyjccblc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/wxqhvtyjccblc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 4 EGYPT workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rzqhvtyjcdbqb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rzqhvtyjcdbqb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 5 Pakıstan workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/dzqhvtyjcdbkb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/dzqhvtyjcdbkb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 6 Thaıland workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vzqhvtyjccbgc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vzqhvtyjccbgc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 7 Bangladesh workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/cbrhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/cbrhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 8 Srilanka workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 9 Nepal workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/mzqhvtyjccbvb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/mzqhvtyjccbvb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 10 Nigeria workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vbrhvtyjccbxb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vbrhvtyjccbxb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) Diversity * **What it is**: The presence of people with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, culture). * **Analogy**: A diverse team has members from different places, with different skills. Inclusion * **What it is**: Actively creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and empowered to participate and succeed. * **Analogy**: In an inclusive team, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and is heard, not just present.

Indonesia workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group Any topics below: Diversity * **What it is**: The presence of people with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, culture). * **Analogy**: A diverse team has members from different places, with different skills. Inclusion * **What it is**: Actively creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and empowered to participate and succeed. * **Analogy**: In an inclusive team, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and is heard, not just present.

* **Date & Time**: Sunday, 12 April, 2026, 2:30 PM – Chill until 5:30 PM * **Meeting Point & Venue**: a nice coffee shop with terrace in Jordan (exact details and map shared after payment) * **Seasonal price**: HK$130 including one cup of tea or coffee Excluding any snacks or extra drinks at cost *\- PAYMENT* : Please provide the payment slip $130 FPS or Payme to 55073213 to secure your place. Payme : https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam * **Highlights**: Casual tea or coffee options; light chit chat prompts to spark cross-cultural conversations; * **Vibe**: Easy-going and welcoming, focused on mingling and making new friends in a laid-back bar atmosphere * **Why Join?**: In the spirit of our cross-cultural community, this event offers a simple way to connect post-CNY festivities, sharing experiences from hikes, food tastings, or daily HK life—ideal for building lasting friendships. #HongKongChill #AfternoonTeaHK #CoffeeMeetup #ExpatChitChat #LocalHangout #F2FHANGOUT#CrossCulturalVibes #WeekendChill #CasualConnections

Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! INVITE TO JOIN: 0 Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vwqhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vwqhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 0 Call for speakers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/zwqhvtyjcdbsb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/zwqhvtyjcdbsb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 1 Indonesia workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/kxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/kxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 2 Phılıppınes workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/gxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/gxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 3 Indian workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/wxqhvtyjccblc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/wxqhvtyjccblc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 4 EGYPT workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rzqhvtyjcdbqb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rzqhvtyjcdbqb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 5 Pakıstan workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/dzqhvtyjcdbkb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/dzqhvtyjcdbkb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 6 Thaıland workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vzqhvtyjccbgc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vzqhvtyjccbgc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 7 Bangladesh workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/cbrhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/cbrhvtyjccbfc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 8 Srilanka workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/rxqhvtyjccbhc/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 9 Nepal workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/mzqhvtyjccbvb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/mzqhvtyjccbvb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) 10 Nigeria workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group [https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vbrhvtyjccbxb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list](https://www.meetup.com/diversityhk/events/vbrhvtyjccbxb/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) Diversity * **What it is**: The presence of people with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, culture). * **Analogy**: A diverse team has members from different places, with different skills. Inclusion * **What it is**: Actively creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and empowered to participate and succeed. * **Analogy**: In an inclusive team, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and is heard, not just present.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

This is a free, in person meeting. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Get ready for a fun night with amazing food, great energy, and even better company! 🥰✨ 🍽️ Portia’s Café — 6:30PM 🛼 Skate Zone 71 — 8:30PM Come join us for delicious vegan food and/or roller skating — it’s totally up to you! Whether you come for the food, the skating, or both… you’re in for a great time 💗 📍 Portia’s Café 4424 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 📍 Skate Zone 71 4900 Evanswood Dr Columbus, OH 43229

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.