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The Raft
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Summer
training wraps up!
Volunteers complete the final evaluation of training after a
grueling three-week run. Welcome to our new volunteers and
we hope to see more of you turn out for training in the
fall!

Kickin'
it at the volunteer appreciation picnic
Volunteers and staff got involved in an intense game of
kickball during the annual volunteer appreciation picnic on
April 22. Check back soon for a link to additional photos
from the event. |

"CoolKidz"
take first place!
The "CoolKidz"
team, consisting of Raft volunteers and staff, captured
first place in their division at the NRVCS volleyball
tournament on April 21. Congratulations to all of our team
members for their winning performance! |

"Run for Raft"
Participants in the first-ever "Run for Raft" make their way
along the course. Thanks again to everyone who participated
or supported this event. Keep watching for a link to
additional photos from the event. |

School's
out!
Spring 2007
Raft trainees graduated with flying colors recently. Special
thanks to these dedicated individuals for taking the time
and effort to help those in need. And, before you think that
they all take themselves too seriously, check out the photo
below!
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Raft
Back-to-School meeting at PK's
Volunteers with the Raft Crisis Hotline gathered for pizza
and to hear a report about updates regarding the hotline. |

That's a wrap!
The newest volunteers
with the Raft Crisis Hotline recently completed training, enabling them to begin
taking calls and providing support to residents of the New River Valley.
Congratulations and welcome aboard! |

Volunteer appreciation
Raft Crisis Hotline Manager Sarah Eisenman (left) presents
the New River Valley Community Services Volunteer Service
Award to Raft volunteer Terry Grimes. The presentation was
made at Raft's annual spring cookout on Saturday, April 22
in Blacksburg. (Photo - M. Wade/NRVCS) |

Thanks, Freedom First!
Paul Phillips (left),
President/CEO of
Freedom First Credit Union,
and Nelson Shibley (right), Chairman, present Mike Wade
(center), NRVCS Community Relations & Development
Specialist, with a check for $1,500 to support the Raft
Crisis Hotline. (Photo courtesy -
Freedom First Credit Union) |

May
volunteer training completed
The
Raft Crisis Hotline is fortunate to have another group of
outstanding volunteers who are trained and ready to take the
phone lines!
Click here to see more photos
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Raft Cookout
Raft volunteers were treated to a cookout on Saturday, April
22 at Hand-In-Hand Park in Blacksburg. The event was held in
conjunction with National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
Click
here for more photos

Pizza Party at PK's
This photo of Kristie (left) and Alycia is an example of how
Raft volunteers like to unwind. The two were among the
volunteers who recently enjoyed a pizza party at PK's
Restaurant in Blacksburg.
Click here to see more photos
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Raft volunteers hold meeting
Volunteers with the Raft Crisis Hotline recently gathered
for a
regular meeting to work on team-building activities, review
policies and receive information on service updates. (Photo
- S. Eisenman)
Click here to see more photos
Raft Crisis Hotline: First Annual Poker Run
The
Raft Crisis Hotline held its First Annual Poker Run to help
raise funds in support of the hotline.
Click here to see pictures from this fun event!
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