Volunteers
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop – Volunteers are needed for the Discovery Shop, at 905 W. Garland Ave., for help with a number of duties. For more information, call Judy at (509) 328-9373.
American Red Cross – The American Red Cross, Inland Northwest Chapter, has volunteer opportunities for its disaster action team. Team members provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters by providing basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. Licensed professional volunteers are needed in the mental health field, nursing and disaster education. Team members are asked to be on call 24 hours a day for at least a one-week period at a time. For more information, call (509) 326-3330 or visit www.spokaneredcross.org.
Anna Ogden Hall Long Term Recovery Shelter – Volunteers opportunities include 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.
Anna Ogden Hall Youth Summer Program – Volunteers are needed to assist with children at “Yellow House,” located next door to Ogden Hall. Opportunities include taking kids in the youth program on field trips to local parks, movies, do crafts, mentor, and have fun. Volunteers are needed in a four-hour block of time at least once a week on a consistent basis. For more information, call Greg Barclay, Director of Volunteers, at (509) 535-8510 or visit www.ugmspokane.org.
Camp Fire USA Inland Northwest Council – 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.
Catholic Charities – Drivers are needed to deliver brown bag meals to those unable to obtain food themselves. Volunteers must pass a Washington State Patrol background check, have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle to use for food deliveries and be able to lift and carry bags weighing 8 to 10 pounds. For more information, call Judy Marte at (509) 358-4250 or visit www.catholiccharitiesspokane .org.
Corbin Senior Activity Center – Lunch helpers are needed to set and clear tables, make coffee and serve food on Wednesdays. Volunteers are also needed to pick up food once a month. A food handler’s permit is preferred. For more information, call Christa Richardson at (509) 327-1584 or visit www.corbinseniorcenter.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.
Girl Scouts – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho seeks volunteers for leadership development and mentoring of girls. Call Janet Davis, volunteer manager, at (800) 827-9478 or visit www.gsewni.org.
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 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 volunteers to assist the staff with receptionist duties, data entry, filing and hands-on projects in preparation for special events. Call Kerry Wiltzius, program director, at (509) 482-2022.
Inland Northwest Mentoring Partnership – Inland Northwest Mentoring Partnership is looking for volunteers to open their eyes, minds and hearts to mentoring. Visit www.unitedway.org or www.inlandnwmentoring.org for more information.
Muscular Dystrophy Association – Male and female volunteers are needed for the MDA 2010 Summer Camp program. Volunteers must complete an application, pass a background check, have a physical from their physician, and attend MDA camp volunteer orientation. For more information call Renee Parkins, Health Care Service Coordinator, at (509) 325-3802 or visit www.mda.org.