Volunteer

Valleyfest – This free community celebration for children and families will be held Saturday at Mirabeau Park in Spokane Valley. To volunteer for this event call Peggy at 922-3299 or e-mail pdoering@spokaneim.com.

AARP/Tax Aide Volunteers – Spokane Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers with backgrounds in communications, public relations and computer skills. Training is provided and materials are free. Counselors are certified for the tax season by the IRS. For more information call (888) 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.

Empowering Inc. – Volunteers are needed to help run children’s programs in the Spokane School District. Activities are experiential and include the arts, music and writing to teach teamwork, leadership and problem solving. For information call Keith at 251-2328.

Friends of the Centennial Trail – Many volunteer opportunities are available to work in trail cleanup, trade show booths, and help in the office. TrailFest 2004 is Sunday at Mirabeau Trailhead from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For information, contact Kaye at 624-7188 or e-mail friends@spokanecentennialtrail.org.

SpokAnimal CARE – Volunteers are needed to represent SpokAnimal at community events and fundraisers. Activities include planning, making phone calls, mailings, setup, tear down and evaluation. For more information, contact Laura at 534-8133.

Washington State-Division of Children and Family Service – Drivers are needed to aid in casework with children. Must provide own car with basic insurance and pass clearance. Equipment and reimbursement for mileage is provided. For information, contact Morton at 363-3552.

This list is a sample of opportunities included on the Spokane County United Way Volunteer Solutions Web site. For a complete list visit www.unitedwayspokane.org and click on the link for the volunteer center, or call for more information about these and other opportunities. If your organization is looking for volunteers, contact the Spokane County United Way at 838-6581.