Volunteer

Sat., July 24, 2010

New Hope Resource Center – The New Hope Resource Center, 4211 E. Colbert Road in Colbert, needs volunteers to help seniors and disabled individuals clean their homes and provide companionship. New Hope is also looking for volunteers to drive seniors and disabled individuals to doctor’s appointments and to the grocery store. Transportation may be needed once a month or once a week. Community members can volunteer monthly, weekly or occasionally. Call Janeen Leachman, director, at (509) 467-2900.

Page Ahead – Page Ahead Literacy’s Program is looking for volunteers to be story time readers to read to children in preschool and kindergarten classrooms during the 2009-2010 school year. Training is provided and schools are located throughout the Spokane area. Volunteers can choose a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly schedule and must commit for a full school calendar year. Volunteers must agree to a background check. This is an on-going opportunity. Call Carrie Brown at (509) 535-1613 or e-mail cbrown@pageahead.org.

Salvation Army – The Salvation Army Food Bank is in need of volunteers to help sort and hand out food, along with helping clients’ shops and processing donations. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, be able to lift up to 25 pounds, have good customer service skills and pass a criminal background check. For more information call (509) 325-5005 or visit www.salvationarmyspokane.org.

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