HELPING OUT: Volunteers needed
The following nonprofit organizations need volunteer help. If you’re interested, please contact them directly:
Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office: Volunteers are needed to assist the Sheriff’s Office in three areas:
Search and Rescues: There are two units working out of Shoshone County. One encompasses the northern part, and the other includes the southern part plus some of Benewah County. The Sheriff’s Office especially needs people who are capable of hiking for long distances in rough terrain.
Posse: Volunteers will work with deputies as needed.
Citizens on Patrol: Volunteers will work on general patrol and will gradually expand to checking on shut-ins and others who need special help. Training required. Call Mitch Alexander, 556-1114.
Post Falls Police Department: The department is recruiting new volunteers under its Volunteers in Police Service program. Volunteers may receive training in crime prevention, patrol procedures, radio communications and report writing, and must work at least 16 hours a month. Call Charlene, 773-3517, or see www.postfallspolice.com for more information.
Coeur d’Alene Police Department: The Police Department has an ongoing need for volunteers to help in the office, including data entry and general record keeping. Minimum of 16 hours a month. Call Wally, 666-5732.
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department: The Sheriff’s Department is setting up a volunteer program. At present they need a volunteer coordinator to set up the system (take applications, find volunteers, research tasks, find a space, etc.). They will need volunteers in various areas of interest. Send an application, resume, or letter of interest and list of skills to Carole Smith, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Dept., 5500 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814, or call Carole at 446-1300.
Museum of North Idaho: Volunteers are needed to work at the museum store in greetings and sales, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., six-hour shifts. In addition, volunteers may work on special projects, as needed. The Museum Board also needs three volunteers to attend and participate in board of trustees meetings. For information: Dorothy at 664-3448 or dd@museumni.org.
The Women’s Center Inc.: The Women’s Center in Coeur d’Alene has openings for volunteers in several areas. First is CIT training for those who want to work directly with clients; training will start in the spring. Second, repair and maintenance volunteers whose names can be put on a data base for a one-time only call as needed. Third, volunteers with various skills and interests to offer their services; primary needs involve special long-term programs such as prevention projects, training programs in specific areas like dating violence, etc. Phone Linda at 664-9303.