Volunteer

Thu., Oct. 28, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Catholic Charities – Volunteers are needed to help with the House of Charity’s Winter Sleeping Program, the new St. Anne’s Children and Family Center and the Spokesman-Review Christmas Bureau. There will be a volunteer orientation on Nov. 10 from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 1023 W. Riverside. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, call Karen at 358-4254.

Catholic Charities Volunteer Chore Services – Volunteers are needed for the Sixth Annual Leaf Raking Blitz on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m.-noon at O’Malley Hall, 330 E. Boone. Drivers are also needed to deliver food to shut-ins every third Thursday of the month. For more information about either of these opportunities, call 328-8400.

Community Colleges of Spokane – Tutors are needed to help students learn English as a second language Mondays through Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. Tutors are asked to volunteer a minimum of 11/2 hours per week. For more information, call Karen at 533-4664 or e-mail ksnell@iel.spokane.edu.

Eastern State Hospital – Individuals or groups are needed to sponsor a patient at Eastern State Hospital over the Christmas holidays. Sponsors will receive a wish list, which might include a sweatshirt, sweater, jeans, candy and other miscellaneous items. For more information, call Susan at 299-4280 or e-mail bordgesu@dshs.wa.gov.

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 or call for more information. If your organization is looking for volunteers, contact the Spokane County United Way at 838-6581.

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