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The 1993-94 Annual Report for the Volunteer Committee of Friends of Orange County Department of Social Services The volunteer arm of Friends of OCDSS is slowly gaining strength . Of most importance, a good working relationship is developing between the volunteers and the staff of DSS. It takes time for both segments of the team to find the areas where volunteers can best fit in as a support group. Much progress has been made. The volunteers have found the work with DSS meaningful. The staff of DSS is encouraging and appreciative of the volunteers' efforts. The foundation is laid. Now the volunteers must grow in number. This past year child care was provided for the monthly Adolescent Parenting Peer Review meetings. The number of infants present to be cared for ranged from two to fourteen. In Hillsborough, the 4H Club members, their leaders and various community service oriented women covered this need. In Chapel Hill, the Campus Y students faithfully served through snow and basketball tournaments. In December, the volunteers of Friends earned the title of "Christmas Elves" as they quickly went their rounds. They picked up hundreds of donated Christmas gifts for the foster children of OCDSS, making sure they were received by the social workers for delivery. Timing was crucial but ten Board members, five spouses and nine volunteers worked diligently. The foster children all received their gifts by Christmas without a hitch. Under the inspiration of Sharkita Toran, Department of Social Services staff member, a fashion show was held. It was sponsored by OCDSS, the Hargraves Center, The Chapel Hill Resident Housing Council and Friends of OCDSS. The purpose of the show was to explore the possibility of being well dressed on a very limited budget. All ten models wore clothing obtained through the Thrift Shop or donations. The volunteers of Friends submitted a layout for the program, wrote descriptions of the clothing to be worn, served as moderator, assisted - in the line-up of the models and assisted with refreshments. Twelve volunteers of Friends were involved.