VOLUNTEER

Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – A volunteer is needed at the resource center related to hearing loss. Must have a basic understanding of how libraries are organized as well as organizational and computer skills. For information, call Char at 328-9220 or e-mail char@wecdhh.org.

Epilepsy Foundation Washington, Eastern Regional Office – “Epilepsy: OUT in the OPEN Walk” is Oct. 2 at 8 a.m. at the Mirabeau Parkway North Trailhead. Team captains are needed to help out the day of the walk, sign-up sponsors and deliver posters. Teens are welcome. For information, contact Sharon at 325-1128 or e-mail sjohnston@epilepsywa.org.

Hospice of Spokane – Volunteer to work with clients in their final stages of life. Prepare meals, do light housekeeping or just be there for company. Training starts in September and October. For information, call Jim at 456-0438 or e-mail jedwards@hospiceofspokane.org.

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery – Volunteers are needed to answer phones, distribute diapers and formula and serve at the front desk. Four-hour shifts are available. For information, call Patty at 535-3155 or e-mail patty@vanessabehan.org.

Valleyfest – This free community celebration for children and families will be Sept. 25 at Mirabeau Park in Spokane Valley. To volunteer for this event call Peggy at 922-3299 or e-mail pdoering@spokaneim.com.

This list is a sample of opportunities included on the United Way of Spokane County 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 United Way of Spokane Center at 624-2279.