Volunteers

Anna Ogden Hall Long Term Recovery Shelter – Volunteers opportunities include: nursery and kitchen volunteers; various program class teachers; reception work; and help in the medical clinic. Required volunteer introductory classes are offered three times per month. For more information, call (509) 535-8510 or visit www.ugmspokane.org.

Camp Fire USA Inland Northwest Council – Opportunities are available to be a club co-leader in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Contact Marcia Asmussen, program coordinator, at (509) 747-6191.

Catholic Charities – Drivers are needed to deliver “brown bags” to those in need of meals who are unable to obtain food themselves. Volunteers must pass a Washington State Patrol background check, have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle to use for food deliveries and be able lift and carry bags weighing approximately 8 to 10 pounds. For more information, call Judy Marte at (509) 358-4250 or visit www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org.

Friend to Friend – Community volunteers are needed to visit one-on-one with residents in Spokane area long-term care and assisted-living facilities. Each adult volunteer visits one resident, a couple of times a month at their convenience for a one-year commitment under the general supervision of the Activity Director of the individual facility. Call Jan Kendrick, Volunteer Coordinator, at (509) 483-1600.

Girl Scouts – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho seeks volunteers for leadership development and mentoring of girls. Call Janet Davis, volunteer manager, at (800) 827-9478 or visit www.gsewni.org.