Volunteer opportunities

Habitat for Humanity - General construction volunteers, age 16 and older, are needed to build homes. No experience is necessary and on-site training will be provided for people who are interested. For more information, call (509) 534-2552.

Hearth Homes – Volunteers, age 21 and older, are needed to drive residents to life skills classes and Hearth Homes activities. Hours and dates may vary. Hearth Homes is also in need of a van to transport residents to group activities and volunteers to help with child care during classes. For more information, contact VISTA Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Simmons at (509) 926-6492 or jessica@hearth-homes.org.

Horizon Hospice - Compassionate volunteers are needed to visit, read, play games and spend time with Hospice patients to provide the main caregiver a break. Training will be provided. A background check, driving record and TB test is required. For more information, call (509) 489-4581 or visit www.horizonhospice.com.

Inland Northwest Blood Center - Volunteers are needed to provide refreshments and monitor donors after their blood donations. An ability to discern and assist with adverse reactions and good customer service is required. For other volunteer opportunities and more information, call Tricia Cheevers, Volunteer Services Coordinator at (509) 232-4557 or visit www.inbcsaves.org.

Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - The chapter is looking for volunteers to assist the staff in preparation for special events. Call (509) 482-2022 for more information.

Inland Northwest Mentoring Partnership - The group is looking for volunteers to open their eyes, minds and hearts to mentoring. Visit www.unitedway.org for more information.

Inland NW Baby – Clothing sorters are needed to inspect donations, make outfits and stock shelves. The office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, contact Anita Slate at (509) 499-0670 or email info@inlandnwbaby.org.

Junior Achievement of Washington – The organization is looking for volunteers to help with special events and in the office and classroom with kindergarten-fifth grade, sixth-eighth grade and ninth-twelfth grades. They are also looking for special event committee members. For more information, contact Janet Banaugh at (509) 624-7114 or email janetb@jawashington.org.

KYRS – Thin Air Community Radio – The station is looking for a volunteer music librarian (must spend at least five hours a week at the station), aspiring photographers and a volunteer to record the concert calendar. For more information, call (509) 209-2581 or email volunteercoordinator@kyrs.org.

The Lands Council – The council seeks volunteers for weekly tree care and maintenance. Volunteers will be watering trees, creating deer proof structures, and applying tree tubing or fencing. Sturdy shoes and clothes are recommended. Each field day lasts between 4-6 hours. Contact Cassie at (509) 701-2241 with questions.

Lilac Bloomsday Association - Volunteers are needed for registration input, bag stuffing, number distribution, water aid, the finish line, T-shirt distribution, the Corporate Cup and course monitoring. For more information, contact Race Director Don Kardong at (509) 838-1579 or donkardong@bloomsdayrun.org or visit www.bloomsdayrun.org.

Meals on Wheels Spokane - Volunteers are needed for Meals on Wheels Spokane to deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors in need in the community. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. Delivery time takes approximately one to two hours. To volunteer, call Heidi at (509) 456-0397.

Mission Community Outreach Center - Volunteers are needed to sort clothing and household goods donations Monday mornings between 9 and noon, and Wednesday afternoons between 1-4 p.m. People are also needed to help with special events and to organize diaper and personal hygiene item drives. Volunteers must submit an application and be willing to submit to a Washington State Patrol background check. For further information and other volunteer opportunities, call (509) 536-1084 or visit www.4mission.org.

New Hope Resource Center - The New Hope Resource Center, 4211 E. Colbert Road in Colbert, is looking for a handyman to help the elderly with home repairs. Experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work would be helpful, but is not necessary. Volunteers are needed occasionally. Volunteers are also needed to help seniors and disabled individuals clean their homes and provide companionship. Volunteers may be asked to drive seniors and disabled individuals to doctor 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. For more information, call (509) 467-2900.

Odyssey Youth Center - Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors and positive role models. Volunteers would provide supervision, help with meals and activities and assist staff and community educators. Greatest need is during drop-in hours. Shifts are approximately two to three hours long: 3:30- 6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; and 3:30-6 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. on Friday. Volunteers must be at least age 24 and pass a criminal background check. For more information, call Ian Sullivan, operations coordinator, at (509) 325-3637 or email Ian@odysseyyouth.org.

Pawsitive Outreach Spay Neuter Alliance – The Newport-based shelter is in need of volunteers to help with emptying and refilling litter boxes and food and water dishes, general cleanup and fence repair. POSNA also needs more foster homes and volunteers to cuddle kittens to socialize them and make them adoptable. Contact Gina Rocco-Green at (509) 703-9973 or email 4theanimals@comcast.net.

Rockwood South Hill – The continuing care community is looking for someone with a background in music and who is willing to work with seniors to volunteer two hours a week from Oct. 1-Dec. 25 as a holiday choir director. The volunteer would schedule at least five special performances for the choir, made up of Rockwood residents and team members, including venues at Rockwood South Hill, Rockwood at Hawthorne and Appleway Court. For more information, contact Monica Wales at (509) 536-6687.