Volunteer

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.

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest – Volunteers are needed for the Mentoring Children of Promise program which helps to empower children and youth of incarcerated parents in Eastern Washington. Volunteers/mentors must commit to supporting, guiding and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least one year. Mentors must be at least 18 and be able to pass a criminal background check, including a fingerprint check. Contact Amanda Guthmueller at 838-4281.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service – Volunteers are needed to assist consumers experiencing financial hardship. This is a part-time position, no more than 20 hours per week are needed. Candidate must be analytically minded, enjoy working with people, and have strong interpersonal skills. On the job training will be provided. Contact Mark Harnishfeger at 242-4222.

Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations – Host families are needed for international students scheduled to arrive in August. Students are enrolled from more than 55 countries and are registered in area high schools for either a semester or full academic year. All students are proficient in English and have been screened for academic achievement, character and maturity. Contact Timothy Coyle at 939-3424.

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs – Military veterans and their families are needed for habitat conservation. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in valuable work through the Veterans Conservation Corps while contributing to the community and earning valuable job skills in the environmental field. Contact Seth Maier at 869-4236.

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 Oct. 7 at Mirabeau Point Park in the Spokane Valley. Volunteers will receive a Fallen Leaf Run water 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.

Catholic Charities – Meet like-minded people, help others and more. Contact Regan at 325-7667.