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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 30, 2001

Disaster, aging programs offered

Advertiser staff

Volunteering during natural disasters and for aging programs are among dozens of topics that will be covered at the 2002 Governor's International Conference on Volunteerism, Feb. 22-26 at the Hawai'i Convention Center. "Sharing Aloha in the Global Village" will feature over 60 workshops and seminars, including a program that focuses on youth volunteers (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 23), as well as the expo on disaster readiness (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 23, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 24). Also among the events:
  • Forum on Productive Aging: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 22.
  • Rhythms of Aloha Welcome and Recognition Dinner: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 24.
  • Workshops and Seminars: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on Feb. 25; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 26.

For fees, more information or to register, call 586-7200 or visit volunteeraloha.com.