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First Night Spokane – Volunteers are needed to make New Year’s Eve fun and safe for the Spokane community this year. A number of volunteers are required to make this annual event possible. For details and more information call Lois Irwin, Volunteer Coordinator, at (509) 252-5027.

Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels – Volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals to elderly and disabled people in Spokane Valley. Volunteers will also need to check on the well-being of each person on their route. Volunteers may choose to drive a route any day, Monday through Friday, or drive as a substitute on flexible days. Meals will be picked up at 11 a.m. and delivered to approximately 15 people and delivery time is approximately 90 minutes. Volunteers must use their own vehicles to deliver meals and must pass a background check. For more information, call Pam Almeida, executive director, at (509) 924-6976 or visit www.valleymow.org.

Spokane Valley Partners – Volunteers for an administrative assistant to the program director to maintain the volunteer database; six-month commitment, up to 10 hours per week; assist in the recruitment and hourly tracking of volunteers involved in seasonal programs, food bank and clothing bank. Contact Connie at (509) 927-1153, ext. 18.

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop – Volunteers are needed for the Discovery Shop, located at 905 W. Garland Ave., for help with a number of duties. For more information, call Judy at (509) 328-9373.

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.

Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army – Volunteers are needed during the holiday season to ring bells and collect donations for the Salvation Army Red Kettles. Locations vary throughout Spokane. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check. For more information, call (509) 325-5005 or visit www.salvationarmyspokane.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 drivers 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.catholiccharitie spokane.org.

Corbin Senior Activity Center – Lunch helpers are needed to set and clear tables, make coffee, dish out and serve food on Wednesdays. Volunteers are also needed to pick up food once a month.

A food handler’s permit is preferred. For more information, call Christa Richardson at (509) 327-1584 or visit www.corbinseniorcenter.org