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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Volunteers

Anna Ogden Hall Long Term Recovery Shelter – Volunteers opportunities include: the summer youth program; nursery and kitchen volunteers; various program class teachers; reception work; and help in the medical clinic. Required volunteer introductory classes are offered three times per month. For more information call (509) 535-8510 or visit www.ugmspokane.org.

Camp Fire USA Inland Northwest Council – Numerous volunteer opportunities are available to be a club co-leader in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Contact Marcia Asmussen, program coordinator, at (509) 747-6191.

Cancer Patient Care – Volunteers are needed to assist for events including Dinner Among Friends in the fall and Mostly Merlot, held Feb. 27 at the Spokane Club. Call Pam Goforth, Volunteer Coordinator, at (509) 456-0446 for more information.

Catholic Charities – Drivers are needed to deliver “brown bags” to those in need of meals who are unable to obtain food themselves. Volunteers must pass a Washington State Patrol background check, have a valid drivers license and a vehicle to use for food deliveries, and, be able to lift and carry bags weighing approximately 8 to 10 pounds. For more information, call Judy Marte at (509) 358-4250 or visit www. catholiccharitiesspokane.org.

Friend to Friend – Community volunteers are needed to visit one-on-one with residents in Spokane area long-term care and assisted-living facilities. Each adult volunteer visits one resident, a couple of times a month at their convenience for a one-year commitment. Call Jan Kendrick, Volunteer Coordinator, at (509) 483-1600.

Habitat for Humanity – General construction volunteers, age 16 and older, are needed to build homes. No experience is necessary and on-site training will be provided for people who are interested. For more information, call Andrea Mayhew, volunteer coordinator at (509) 534-2552.

Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Inland Northwest Chapter is looking for administrative volunteers to assist the staff with receptionist duties, data entry filing and the development director with hands-on projects in preparation for special events. Call Kerry Wiltzius, program director, at (509) 482-2022.

Sierra Club, Upper Columbia River Group – Many volunteer opportunities to work in the outdoors and for those who are enthusiastic about keeping the environment clean. Call Chris Bachman at (509) 280-8159 or visit

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. Contact the Spokane County United Way at (509) 838-6581.