At The Gardens Recreation Centre until Saturday 11th September 2010.

The City of Salisbury, in partnership with Elizabeth Blue Light is launching a new program currently only available in the eastern states and overseas, and we now need to attract volunteers.

Midnight Basketball is a national social inclusion program to help youth identify and embrace positive opportunities. It is a unique combination of sport and education for 12 to 18 year olds. Each tournament runs for 8 weeks from 7.30pm to Midnight on Saturday night and consists of a healthy dinner, life-skills workshop, heaps of tournament basketball and transport home at the end of the night.

More than just basketball, the program's motto is 'No Workshop, No Jump Shot'. In order to play basketball, all participants must attend the nightly workshop dealing with teen-related issues ranging from areas such as conflict resolution, communication skills, health and well-being including drugs, alcohol and nutrition, through to job readiness and much more.

Midnight Basketball is FREE and commenced on Saturday 24th July, 2010 at The Gardens Recreation Centre with the first tournament concluding Saturday 11th September, 2010.

Volunteers are needed to assist in the following roles:
- Team Managers
- Scorers
- Scoreboard Assistant
- General Supervisor
- Workshop Supervisor
- Bus Assistant

We are also interested in attracting people to fill positions of First Aid, Refereeing, Caterers / Cooks etc.

If you require more information please contact Paul Zimny on 8406 8366 or email pzimny@salisbury.sa.gov.au or visit www.midnightbasketball.org.au or phone Michelle on 8406 8475.

Volunteers are needed to work the store room to sort and wrap toys ready for distribution to families who are experiencing hardship. More volunteers will be required for distribution day of over 1000 hampers on December 16. Give the gift of joy this Christmas by volunteering. For more information, please contact Brooke on (08) 8245 7100.