Volunteer

Sat., April 7, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Children’s Benefit Dinner and Auction – Volunteers are needed to assist with the Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary’s Children’s Benefit Dinner and Auction, June 19, at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Event will include live and silent auctions, gift baskets, games, prizes and entertainment. Contact Christy Markham at 329-2732.

SIDS Foundation of Washington – Volunteers are needed to help with the 25th Annual Fallen Leaf Run on Oct. 7 at Mirabeau Point Park in the Spokane Valley. Volunteers will receive a Fallen Leaf Run bottle, a free raffle entry, and refreshments. Call the SIDS office at 456-0505.

Camp Gifford Benefit Golf Tournament – Volunteers are needed to assist with several duties for the Salvation Army’s Women’s Annual Camp Gifford Golf Classic. Volunteers will meet at the Indian Canyon Golf Course, 4304 W. West Drive, on June 20. Contact Christy Markham at 329-2732.

Southside Senior Activity Center – Volunteers are needed to help with maintaining the grounds at the center. General gardening and landscaping work is needed once or twice a month during the growing season. Volunteers are also needed to assist the facility manager with miscellaneous tasks. Training will be provided. Contact Beth Alcorn at 535-0803.

Rebuild Together of Spokane – Volunteers are needed to help work on six homes in the Spokane area April 28. Tasks include painting, cleaning up yards and removing debris. Contact Char Morris at 325-1456.

Spring CleanUp Day – Join Catholic Charities in cleaning up yards for low-income seniors and low-income people with disabilities, 8:30 a.m. on April 21 at St. Aloysius Church, O’Malley Hall, 330 E. Boone Ave. Call 328-8400.

Friends of the Moran Prairie Library – Volunteers are needed to prepare for the library’s June book sale and fundraiser. A variety of skills and talents are needed to cover all of the tasks. Also, members of the community, authors, educators, and professionals are invited to speak, or present programs on a monthly basis in the library. Contact Jan Woodward at 893-8340.

The Campus Kitchen – Volunteers are needed for this Gonzaga University program to prepare and deliver meals to low-income residents. Contact Rebecca Teichmann at 323-6939.

The Center for Justice – A volunteer receptionist is needed to staff the front desk from 1-5 p.m. Contact Rosie Ennis at 835-5211.

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest – Retail and production assistant volunteers are needed to assist with stocking, merchandising and customer service. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Background check and application required. Contact Nichole Bogarosh at 344-0161.

Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington – Volunteers are needed to work on the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors Helpline. A three-day training is provided by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Contact Leslie Noll at 458-2509.

Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Energetic individuals with good business sense or experiences are needed to volunteer on the Board of Directors. Contact Char Parsley at 328-9220.

Spokane Valley Community Center and Food Bank – Volunteers are needed to greet and check-in patrons at the Clothing Bank on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Some computer skills are helpful but not required. Training will be provided; a six-month commitment is requested. Contact Sharon Hengy at 927-1153.

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