VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN LOS ANGELES!!Committees are forming now for First Star 2009! If you enjoyed volunteering last year or are wanting to dive a little deeper, consider joining one of our event committees!! Commitment is about one meeting a month, and 2-3 meetings the month of the event. Not a big commitment to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children!!Here are the different committees that need your help:Prize & Raffle Solicitation Committee Salon Committee Sponsorship Committee Gift Bag Committee Prize Booth CommitteeOur Next meeting is Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Please contact me if you would like to attend and find out more about First Star!Your support will make a world of difference for abused and neglected children across America. Thank you for your consideration and please feel free to pass this on to any of your friends or colleagues that might be interested in volunteering as well.About First Star Child abuse and neglect are serious problems in our country and a reality most of us would rather not think about. Yet millions of children are victimized every year. First Star is the preeminent national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving life for these most vulnerable American children. First Star needs your help to ensure that each and every child has a safe and permanent home. First Star’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for meaningful reform of the child welfare system through communication, public awareness, professional education and legislation. Our non-partisan approach fosters collaborative action among organizations, advocates, practitioners and policy makers working to benefit children.Lindsey Rowe First Star For Children’s Rights PR/Media Committee Co-Chair 805-815-7693 http://firststar.org/