Volunteer opportunities
Community Frameworks – Join in the celebration of National NeighborWorks Week on June 9. This year’s local project will focus on Pioneer Park Place, a workforce affordable condominium development located at 424 W. Seventh Ave. Volunteer activities include loading items from the building to trucks, preparing the outside of the building for presentation, setting up, and more. Contact Diane Leigland at 484-6733, ext. 103.
Camp Gifford Benefit Golf Tournament – Volunteers are needed to assist at the Salvation Army’s Women’s Annual Camp Gifford Golf Classic. Meet at the Indian Canyon Golf Course, 4304 W. West Drive June 20. Contact Christy Markham at 329-2732.
Hoopfest – Volunteers are needed to assist in the sponsor garden, merchandise tent and contest courts June 30 and July 1 in downtown Spokane. Contact Chad Smith at 624-2414.
Mobius Kids – Volunteers are needed to assist guests with exploration of exhibits and galleries, routine maintenance, assist with early childhood activities, birthday parties and art projects. Volunteers must complete an application and pass a criminal background check. Contact Karen Hudson at 624-5437, ext. 305.
Southside Senior Activity Senior – A volunteer is needed to help the general bookkeeper. A fundamental knowledge of accounting principles is necessary. Time commitment is approximately 20 hours per week. Training will be provided. Contact Kerry Wiltzius at 535-0803.
Catholic Charities – Meet like-minded people, help others and more. Contact Regan at 325-7667.
Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery – a volunteer receptionist is needed to answer phones, distribute diaper/formula to clients and complete various projects for the administrative staff. This commitment would entail a four hour shift during regular business hours on a weekly basis. All applicants will be interviewed and must pass a background check. This is a multi-tasking position with some clerical/computer experience required. Contact Kristine Ruggles at 535-3155.
West Central Community Center – A volunteer youth development specialist is needed to mentor and teach news skills, hobbies or sports to children. Volunteers must pass a background check. Contact Rick Harris at 323-7501.
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. Volunteers also are needed to assist the facility manager with miscellaneous tasks. Training will be provided. Contact Beth Alcorn at 535-0803.
Friends of the Moran Prairie Library – Volunteers are needed to help prepare for the June book sale and fundraiser. A variety of skills and talents are needed. 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 Partners (formerly 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.