Volunteer opportunities

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.

Camp Dart-Lo - Volunteers are needed to help with minor repairs and finish work. The camp is in need of lumber, siding, trim, screws and nails. Contact Executive Director Steve Jurich at (509) 747-6191 or sjurich@campfireinc.org.

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 to lift and carry bags weighing 8 to 10 pounds. For more information, call Cyndie Lapke at (509) 459-6172, email clapke@ccspokane.org or visit www.catholiccharities spokane.org. For other volunteer opportunities, contact Elizabeth Murphy at foodforall@ccspokane.org.

Cheney Historical Museum – The museum is looking for volunteers to welcome visitors and assist those doing research using people books and the computer database. If they would like, volunteers can also help with light cleaning, changing exhibits and small projects. The museum is open Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. October through April, and Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May through September. Shifts are usually two or four hours. For more information, contact co-director Joan Mamanakis at (509) 235-9015 or director@cheneymuseum.org.

Cleone’s Closet – The thrift store is looking for volunteers to help with landscaping, including leveling the yard and moving rocks that are part of the landscaping. Call Regina Vasquez at (509) 244-6215 or email info@whenetwork.com for more information.

Communities In Schools - Volunteers are needed to help site coordinators at Shaw Middle School and/or Sheridan Elementary School. Volunteers will be asked to commit to a minimum of four hours per week to help with paperwork, student programs, chaperoning students during/between classes, lunch times, recess times and tutoring. Positions require a Washington State Patrol background check. For more information and an application, call (509) 413-1436 or email jessica@cisspokane.org.

Dachshund Rescue NW and Dachshund Club of Spokane – Volunteers are needed to hug dachshunds so they will be socialized before being placed in new homes. Open at 10 a.m. daily with an appointment. Closed Wednesdays. Ages 13 and older. For more information, call Director Margo Mossburg at (509) 796-2140 or email dragoonfr@hotmail.com.

Excelsior Youth Center – Volunteers 18 and older are needed to assist in the youth center’s medical primary care and administrative support services departments. For more information, contact Associate Director Andrew Hill at (509) 328-7041 or email andrewh@4eyc.org or visit www.excelsioryouthcenter.com.

Eastern Washington Affiliate of Susan G Komen – A volunteer is needed to fill a fundraising board position to develop and implement a fundraising program to support the affiliate’s financial needs. Contact Caley Murphy, events and communication manager, at (509) 315-5940 or caley@komeneastern washington.org.

The Fig Tree - The nonprofit, interfaith, ecumenical multimedia organization is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks including archive database development, distribution and mailing, planning fundraising and educational events and updating and distributing the annual Directory of Congregations and Community Resources. For more information, contact Mary Stamp at (509) 535-1813 or mary@thefigtree.org.

Friends of the Bing – A volunteer, 16 or older, is needed to deliver posters every week in exchange for tickets to Friends of the Bing shows. For more information, contact Nickie White at (509) 534-5805 or nickie@gvdcommercial.com.

Friends of Coeur d’Alene Park – The organization is looking for volunteers to help with spring planting, summer maintenance and fall cleanup of the flower gardens in Coeur d’Alene Park and the traffic circle in Browne’s Addition. For more information, contact Julie Biggerstaff at (509) 850-0056 or email friendsofcoeurdalene park@gmail.com.

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

Global Neighborhood - Volunteers are needed to work with refugee individuals and families. Volunteers will interact with refugees, help them practice English, educate them on food, help with bus transit, and introduce them to family, friends and other aspects of the community. Volunteers are required to complete and submit the Global Neighborhood Volunteer application and undergo cultural orientation training. Volunteers must be at least 19 years old; submit to a Washington State Patrol background check; be willing to seek out resources for refugees; and commit to one year of service with a family or individual, three hours per week. For more information, call Amy Hendricks, volunteer coordinator, at (509) 703-7528 or email amy@global-neighborhood.org or visit www.global-neighborhood.org.

Greater Spokane County/Valley Meals on Wheels - Volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals to elderly and disabled people. 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; delivery time is approximately 90 minutes. Volunteers are also needed to help prepare meals for elderly and disabled people. All skill levels are needed. 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.

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 childcare during classes, coordinate different aspects of fundraising events and prepare promotional material for annual fundraisers, the Hearth Homes website, newsletters and social media. For more information, contact 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.

This list is a sample of volunteer opportunities available in Spokane. For a complete list, visit Spokane County United Way Volunteer Spokane at www.volunteer spokane.org or call for more about these and other opportunities.