http://www.ourunitedway.org Information provided by United Way of Northwest Georgia en-us Copyright 2012 United Way of Northwest Georgia. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 20 May 2012 05:42:31 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 www.ourunitedway.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/000/022/233/22233194.jpg Want to help build a community garden that will feed people in your community? During the month of July, Community Roots Garden will be helping residents at an affordable farm worker housing development in Saticoy to start their own community garden. We need a team of volunteers to help build this garden "Habitat for Humanity" style, and to support people growing healthy food in the places that need it Sat, 19 May 2012 17:14:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523954913.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523954913.html We teach kids & their families Bike Safety in this really fun and family oriented event!. We have up towards 100 families that attend with their kids that go through the stations and need around 75 volunteers to make it happen!. There are a variety of roles including: Art project at front, crowd control, essay contest table, helmet fitting, glove fitting, reflective tape instruction, parent quiz, read Sat, 19 May 2012 17:14:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523408448.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523408448.html We are seeking 1-2 volunteers who would like to tend to our seedlings and/ or tend the herb garden at our non-profit community garden. The herb garden is an educational place for kids and others to learn about native plants and medicinal herbs. Activities include weeding, watering, posting signs, planting, and learning about plants. Open to ages 12 and up - this would make a great summer internship for Sat, 19 May 2012 17:14:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523955975.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523955975.html Volunteer reports to the VP & Director of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership. Responsibilities include answering phones and directing calls to appropriate staff, greeting and directing visitors to offices and workshops, and assisting with general administrative duties as needed. Will refer to OUTLOOK calendar to direct visitors. Must possess the ability to represent VCCF in a professional and court Sat, 19 May 2012 17:14:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524089442.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524089442.html Do you like cooking nutritious meals, and want to share your skills with local youth? Many young people don't know how to prepare healthy foods, and they really enjoy spending time with our volunteers in the kitchen learning recipes using garden vegetables. Sign up to be a Volunteer Chef for one Saturday a month, and cook lunch for 20-25 volunteers together with a youth chef assistant! Materials provid Sat, 19 May 2012 17:14:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523955683.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523955683.html Community Roots Garden is a non-profit community garden open to the public to grow their own food, and also donates a substantial amount of nutritious, healthy food to the local community. We planted a fruit orchard of about 15 trees in 2010 and are looking for someone interested in maintaining the trees, which include peach, plum, apple, fig, pomegranate, cherimoya, and several varieties of citrus tre Sat, 19 May 2012 17:14:34 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523954131.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523954131.html At our next ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor training workshop, we'll be presenting information about cultural awareness, how adults learn, second language acquisition, lesson planning, tutoring materials and tips. Sat, 19 May 2012 17:14:34 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523585535.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523585535.html We are seeking volunteers to help mandate a table at our Ventura Health Center to assist with Voter Registration for the upcoming elections. We provide support with completion of form and answering questions. Volunteers will be instructed on how to complete forms. Clinicas is non- partisan. Sat, 19 May 2012 17:14:34 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522998907.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522998907.html Americana World festival is a free, family-oriented event hosted annually in early June by the Americana Community Center. 2012 presents the 22nd annual World Festival to be hosted on June 2nd. This full-day event features multi-national music including Mercy Academy, Coco Yam Band, and Long Thanh. Other entertainment includes dance performances, foods from many cultures and countries, unique and colo Fri, 18 May 2012 21:29:41 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524080556.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524080556.html Reunite separated siblings in foster care at a 3 day 2 night camp in the Leeward area. Help oversee camp activities, ropes course and more. Siblings may have not seen each other for months or several years so we need help with volunteers who can help facilitate the camp. Fri, 18 May 2012 18:28:28 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524105757.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524105757.html Help Presidio Trust gardeners maintain and enhance the Presidio’s historic gardens and landscaped areas. Activities include planting, weeding, spreading wood chips in landscaped beds, removing overgrown vegetation from historic garden features such as rock walls and pathways, and general site cleanup. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 3rd Thursday, 9-Noon . Location: Presidio of San Fran Fri, 18 May 2012 18:25:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523950793.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523950793.html Volunteer as family with chores around the farm. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to experience farm life and how veggies grow! Tasks will include weeding, mulching, planting, harvesting and checking for eggs from the chickens! Families are invited Saturday, June 16 anytime from 9 a.m. to noon. Please email wellspringeducation@gmail.com if you plan on attending! Fri, 18 May 2012 16:15:08 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524092838.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524092838.html Fountain Hill Elementary School will have its Summer Academy from June 18th-July 13th for students entering K to students entering 4th grade. We are looking for high school student volunteers to help us out with the program. The hours will be from 8:15 am - 1:30 pm. Hours are flexible and the program will run Monday - Friday. It is an excellent opportunity for students who like to work with young Fri, 18 May 2012 15:27:24 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523917511.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523917511.html Description: Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley is looking for volunteers to help with our new, upcoming project, The ReStore. “The ReStore” is geared towards acquiring donations of gently used construction equipment or household goods to sell for a fraction of the retail price to interested customers in order to raise money to fund the construction of homes. Volunteer training will start in J Fri, 18 May 2012 15:27:24 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523694693.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523694693.html Come and be a part of a long standing Family YMCA tradition. What a great way to start your Fourth of July holiday! We need help in runner registration, course monitoring, refreshment organization, award presentation, and kids fun run monitors. All proceeds from this race will support our Annual Fund Campaign that provides financial assistance so that no person is turned away for the inability to pa Fri, 18 May 2012 15:22:38 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523947355.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523947355.html Moravian Historical Society is seeking energetic volunteers for grounds set up and clean up for an upcoming special event. Duties include yard work and other various tasks. Opportunities are available on the following dates: Thursday 6/7 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Friday 6/8 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for set up and Saturday 6/9 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. for clean up. Hours are flexible within the times noted. Fri, 18 May 2012 15:22:38 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524047583.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524047583.html Enjoy the company of a diverse group of Hmong, Laotian, Caucasian and Latino seniors while cooking as Asian meal from scratch Monday through Friday. Volunteers will help with food preparation, serving meals and cleaning up. Lunch preparation begins at 9:30am and served at 11:30am, clean up is over by 12:30pm. RSVP members are eligible for this opportunity as well. Fri, 18 May 2012 15:09:51 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524084875.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524084875.html Be a cultural ambassador and host an international high school exchange student for the academic year 2012-2013. Hosting an international student is a very enriching experience for the whole family and the relationship will last a life time. Exchange students are generally students with good academic standing. They have good English skills, bring their own spending money and have medical and accident Fri, 18 May 2012 14:57:22 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521315894.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521315894.html 3-5 volunteers to assist in mulching and weeding the gardens. A 2-3 hour commitment in the morning or afternoon. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:57:22 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10520319656.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10520319656.html Thursday September 13th at 6:30 p.m. rain date: Friday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. 8-10 volunteers needed for a baseball game with Crosby Commons residents. We need runners and catchers. Be sure to wear your favorite team's baseball shirt and hat. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:57:22 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10520312785.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10520312785.html Looking for walkers, runners, volunteers to assist in a walk and 5k Road race fundraiser. The money raised will go to Spooner House and our journey of dreams program for our residents. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:57:22 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10520311215.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10520311215.html In our expansion to several locations, we need an addition to our paper-centric registration process, and financial reporting. We are using Quickbooks, and would like to put together a cloud-based system for all locations to implement registration and payments. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:56:03 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523566201.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523566201.html The San Antonio Children's Museum has successfully provided a place for our community's children to learn through joyful play and discovery since 1995. We are currently in the process of expanding and further developing our programs and activities. We need your help to survey museum guests. This necessary feedback will help us to improve our services. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:54:02 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524070206.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524070206.html The Club at Collington Square is an after school and summer arts and academic enrichment program for students K - 5h grade. Volunteers are needed to help with art projects, sports and academics. The Camp meets Monday - Thursdays, June 25 - July 27, 2012 from noon to 4 pm. Volunteers are particularly needed between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Volunteers are asked to commit at least 3 hours per week for 5 w Fri, 18 May 2012 14:46:51 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523926478.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523926478.html Youth activities volunteers provide constructive activities for the children of Sarah’s Hope under the supervision of the Youth Leader. Volunteers assist with arts and crafts, playing board games, helping with homework, and outdoor activities. Youth activities are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9pm. We are currently recruiting volunteers for all May and June openings. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:46:51 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523702376.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523702376.html Easter Seals is a non-profit organization which provides exceptional services designed to support and strengthen families, enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities, create stronger communities, and reduce system-wide health care costs. We are looking for volunteers for a front desk receptionist position in Silver Spring. Our office is open from 7AM to 6PM Monday through Friday and hours can b Fri, 18 May 2012 14:46:51 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523903340.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523903340.html Every Saturday from 11AM-7PM Baltimore Free Farm has our weekly Work Party. A lot of the work we do involves some form of manual labor, but there are plenty of other opportunities to volunteer as well. Some projects we are currently working on or will be starting very soon include weeding and planting, painting a mural, building fences, and so much more! There is no real time requirement, so feel fr Fri, 18 May 2012 14:05:29 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523392822.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523392822.html Gaudenzia, Inc., Maryland's largest non-profit provider of substance abuse treatment, is seeking business volunteers to share their expertise and knowledge of resume writing, interviewing, job seeking and workplace etiquette with the clients in our Outpatient programs. One many of the barriers preventing our clients from successfully maintaining long term recovery from substance addiction is employment Fri, 18 May 2012 14:05:29 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523545463.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523545463.html GENERAL FUNCTIONS of a Camp Communications & Marketing Intern: Under the direction of the Engagement Leader and in accordance with Association policies, the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee-Camping Services is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Intern. Gain valuable experience in all aspects of marketing including writing, social media, media relations, and traditional marketing. T Fri, 18 May 2012 14:01:09 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523933003.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523933003.html 4 aid station volunteers are needed to serve water and energy drinks to marathon and half-marathon runners during the Waugoshance Trail Marathon. Great Lakes Endurance hosts the marathon and will be making a donation to Little Traverse Conservancy as part of their mission to support local environmental organizations. www.greatlakesendurance.com Fri, 18 May 2012 13:56:09 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524081654.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524081654.html Starting June 4, 2012, Meta House is beginning an exciting new program called Celebrating Families. The whole family will have the opportunity to participate in support group sessions to learn about healthy lifestyles and living skills. To foster a sense of community, each session begins with sharing a meal. We are looking for volunteers on Monday evenings from 4:30-6pm to assist with serving and cle Fri, 18 May 2012 13:46:24 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523908689.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523908689.html We hear it from our Horizon Volunteers all the time – once they’ve started to serve as a Friendly Visitor for our hospice patients and their loved ones, they feel that they have found the secret to life. Take a look at our top 10 reasons to volunteer in this role and start serving at Horizon! 1. Be a part of something greater than yourself. 2. Gain a fulfilling sense of energy when you care abou Fri, 18 May 2012 13:28:46 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523717105.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523717105.html Are you seeking a way to devote your compassion and time in a purposeful way? As a Greeter in the Horizon Grief Resource Center, you can share your heart and be busy behind-the-scenes, helping to keep this beautiful space free and open to those in the community who have lost a loved one. Generally, Greeters serve 1 – 3 hours shifts throughout the week between the hours of 12:00pm – 6:00pm. Greeter Fri, 18 May 2012 13:25:42 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523902896.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523902896.html Hospice Companions help to bring the comforts of home to our patients and families at our Horizon In-Patient Unit, located at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Mequon. Volunteers who serve in this capacity will tell you: “this is a reminder of how to live life to the fullest.” You will be encouraged to be autonomous as a Hospice Companion. We want you to share your own uniqueness and talents by suppo Fri, 18 May 2012 13:17:10 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524063038.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524063038.html We have immediate openings for adult and young adults to volunteer at one of our two locations. Our Thrift Store in Concord is seeking community volunteers to help sort clothes and general store up-keep while in Oakland we have a weekly car wash. Note: We encourage court appointed community service volunteers to work off hours, in our safe and friendly environment. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:15:33 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524077289.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524077289.html We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help in specific departments in nursing area, office support, storeroom, waiting room, registration area, emergency room, endoscopy unit, and therapy Fri, 18 May 2012 13:14:55 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524073781.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524073781.html The Sioux Falls Irish Club sponsors the annual Dakota Irish Fair which is free to the public. The Fair celebrates the Irish culture through music, dance, sports, children's activities and genealogy/history information. Volunteers will assist with children's activities, ticket/beverage sales. Fri, 18 May 2012 12:57:59 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523748606.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523748606.html Good Samaritan Society-Luther Manor is a skilled care center providing shelter and supporting services for elders and others in need. Fun activities and a home-like environment helps residents continue to have social time. A favorite at Luther Manor is the popcorn social. This opportunity includes preparing popcorn in a large popcorn machine, filling bags for each resident, passing the bags to residen Fri, 18 May 2012 12:57:59 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524064802.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524064802.html The Washington Pavilion will have activities at the Friday June 1st Downtown Sioux Falls Block Party held in the west parking lot of 8th & Railroad center. We will have: Rocket Launches (2 volunteers) Mask Making (2 volunteers) Paper Weaving (2 volunteers) Face Painting (4 volunteers) The volunteers, with the help of Pavilion staff, will assist the public in making projects, use our equipment to lau Fri, 18 May 2012 12:57:59 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523912048.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523912048.html The Pavilion will host children's activities for the KidzFest area at RibFest, Sunday, June 3rd. RibFest is held at the Arena, with the KidzFest located in the north parking lot. Activities will include: Rocket Launching (2 volunteers/shift) Easel Painting (2 volunteers/shift) Beading Fun (2 volunteers/shift) Box Guitars (2 volunteers/shift) KidzFest hours are 11am - 5pm, and volunteer times are sp Fri, 18 May 2012 12:57:59 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523914146.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523914146.html Are you seeking a way to devote your compassion and time in a purposeful way? As a Greeter in the Horizon Grief Resource Center, you can share your heart and be busy behind-the-scenes, helping to keep this beautiful space free and open to those in the community who have lost a loved one. Generally, Greeters serve 1 – 3 hours shifts throughout the week between the hours of 12:00pm – 6:00pm. Greeter Fri, 18 May 2012 12:55:05 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523902809.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523902809.html Hospice Companions serve at our Hospice Inpatient Unit, located on the 2nd floor of Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital in Mequon. Any volunteer who has participated in this capacity will tell you this role is a reminder of 'how to live life to the fullest.' In this fulfilling role, you will have the opportunity to support someone during their final stages of life by being a loving presence. You wi Fri, 18 May 2012 12:55:05 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523911686.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523911686.html We would like 6-8 volunteers to assist with our movie night. The work would involve selling popcorn, water and working an information booth. The hours are 6:30 to 9pm. Fri, 18 May 2012 12:55:05 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524075788.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524075788.html Feet First will be holding a walk to school event on May 30th at 8 am, which the media has been invited to. We are looking for a volunteer with basic photography skills to photograph the Walking School Bus and subsequent press event outside Dearborn Park Elementary. What is a Walking School Bus? A Walking School Bus is a group of children walking to school with one or more adults. It can be as inform Fri, 18 May 2012 12:48:55 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523948955.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523948955.html Get Outside this Spring and Summer for Trail Work! Want to get outside and meet others who are interested in the outdoors? And lend a hand to your local land trust? Join members of the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust for upcoming property work efforts. Projects include- shoring bridge with stones light masonry remove trash from woods repair and repaint kiosk install wood footing Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:30 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523680036.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523680036.html Continuing our effort to be prepared for an oil spill affecting Maine’s natural resources, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) and the US Coast Guard are conducting annual volunteer registration. This list of volunteers will specifically be called upon to aid our department in an oiled wildlife response. Regardless of the size of an oil spill, MDIFW is responsible for the oi Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:30 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523677270.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523677270.html We're seeking enthusiastic groups and individuals to assist with the 2nd Annual Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon! Volunteers will support the event by serving as directional flaggers and water stop volunteers along the race route! Beginning and ending in Portland, all volunteers will be invited to attend the after-party on the Maine State Pier! This is a fantastic corporate team building activity, ch Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:30 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522943080.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522943080.html Do you have a friendly dog or cat who enjoys lots of love and attention? If so, our residents at Fallbrook Woods would love to meet you! It has been shown that therapeutic visits with animals increases socialization and decreases agitation in people with dementia. This is true for our residents, who benefit greatly from spending quality time with pets. A typical pet visit lasts anywhere from 30 minut Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:30 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523903586.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523903586.html We are looking for volunteers to enrich the lives of our residents by developing meaningful friendships. Volunteers will be matched with resident friends who have similar interests and personalities. Some activities that our residents would enjoy doing with volunteers: walking together, reading stories or poetry together, listening to a volunteer play the piano or other instrument, enjoying a cold drin Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:30 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523933978.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523933978.html We are looking for volunteers who enjoy gardening to help us grow our Therapeutic Garden! Volunteers are needed to help our residents plant flowers and vegetables in raised beds and plots and help us design a beautiful therapeutic garden. Our residents are seniors who have dementia, many of whom grew up on farms or had gardens at home. Volunteers will be paired up with one or two residents and act as a Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:30 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523931232.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523931232.html Best Buddies is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership training. As we approach the Best Buddies International Leadership Conference 2012, July 20th – July 23rd, we are in need of nearly 150 volunteers to assist us in these Fri, 18 May 2012 11:41:38 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523705446.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523705446.html Girls Talk and Teen Voices are programs which utilize mentoring partnerships by pairing girls in grades 5 through 8 with women role models within the MSAD #58 communities of Kingfield, Strong, and Stratton, MSAD # 9 communities of Wilton and Farmington, and student leaders at the University of Maine Farmington. These programs seek to raise aspirations, enhance self-esteem, emphasize personal respons Fri, 18 May 2012 11:19:04 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523922325.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523922325.html Every day 76,463 people in Contra Costa County live in poverty, and children represent half of that number (Contra Costa Food Policy Advocates report that 33,175 children in this county alone live in poverty). Studies continue to show that more low-income Americans are malnourished than ever before. Many parents continue to worry about whether or not they will be able to provide their children with a m Fri, 18 May 2012 11:02:43 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523710254.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523710254.html One of the goals of Live Healthy Red Wing is to make it easier to area residents to be physically active. We have been working on developing trails on the Billings-Tomfohr Natural Area and encouraging people to take a hike. Some work has been done, but more needs to be done, this includes: removal of buckthorn, removal of down trees, and making the trails wider. Fri, 18 May 2012 10:13:00 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523943551.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523943551.html Volunteer sewing groups are needed to assemble Activity Blankets for Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island patients with dementia. These blankets allow a patient to experience different types of tactile stimulation. Activity blankets are made of 2 pieces of fleece, tied together with different fabric textures, ribbons, etc, attached. Instructions are provided. Fri, 18 May 2012 10:01:01 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683835.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683835.html Do you have library training or experience? You can help people and our community by helping Audubon in managing our lending library by volunteering 2-3 hours a week cataloging, re-shelving and entering new materials into our system. Help is also needed in organizing our archived materials. Perfect for library and information science students looking for a project! To apply for this volunteer position, Fri, 18 May 2012 10:01:01 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523903635.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523903635.html The Habitat Home Store is a quality resale shop where many people around the community not only donate but shop. The Store has a lot of traffic and is mostly run by volunteers. Some of the duties include: cash register, answering phones, scheduling donation pickups, helping customers, cleaning and organizing the store, small repairs, and moving furniture. The hours and duties are flexible to each volun Fri, 18 May 2012 09:47:10 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523910088.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523910088.html Volunteer to tutor Adults in a one-to-one setting to improve basic literacy skills. You will learn the basics of teaching reading to struggling learners. Volunteer training is being held on Friday June 22nd from 5-8pm and Saturday, June 23rd from 9am-3:30pm, trainings sessions are consecutive, so volunteers need to attend both days. Lesson planning and instructional materials are provided. Objectives f Fri, 18 May 2012 09:25:49 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523951943.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523951943.html Kids' Cafe is a summer lunch and literacy activity for children ages 4 through those entering 5th grade. Activities include a healthy lunch, plus reading, learning, crafts, and games. A key aspect of the program is for children to interact with positive, caring adults. Many of the children come from food-insecure homes, so in addition to lunch, they are provided with a bag of shelf-stable food. The act Fri, 18 May 2012 09:16:07 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523938023.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523938023.html We need a volunteer who can come in 4 hours per week to help in the Donor Services area. Volunteer must be able to use the copier, mailing machine and other office equipment as needed. Computer skills a plus. Days are flexible and the work atmosphere is relaxed. Business hours are Mon-Frid 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:04:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524048797.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524048797.html This volunteer opportunity would allow for us to paint the floor of the Cross COmmunity Center. We have the materials (paint and brushes). We need the labor to help us get the job done. This could be done on a Saturday or in the evening. The more hands and brushes the quicker the job gets done. Fri, 18 May 2012 07:38:15 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524035151.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10524035151.html Did you know...one in three women will experience some form of abuse. Did you know... in 60% of homes where a mother is being abused the children will be abused too. Did you know...90% of the elderly are abused by a caregiver or family member. As a Crisis Hotline Advocate you will begin the transition of peace for victims of abuse. Assisting callers in the exploring of safety options, crime victim a Thu, 17 May 2012 16:39:53 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523882022.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523882022.html Providing nourishment for the soul and mind is apart of rebuilding the shattered lives of women and children in our shelter; a nutritional diet of 3 meals and 3 snacks daily is vital to successfully Thu, 17 May 2012 16:39:53 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523905182.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523905182.html The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has an immediate opening for membership on its Scholarship Advisory Committee. This unique role gives volunteers the opportunity to screen and recommend deserving students for need-based merit scholarships. According to U.S. News & World Report, "Demand for financial aid has surged because family incomes and housing values have fallen while college tuition co Thu, 17 May 2012 16:39:53 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523904495.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523904495.html 15 year old kennedy jet will be hosting her 9th annual auction and fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for the childrens miracle network,the kisses helpers will be auctioning baskets filled with donated items ,tickets and certificates from local businesses and company's,selling drinks and hotdogs and a bake sale.face painting for the kiddos. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:35:55 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523946948.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523946948.html Join SPAWN at the Strauss Organic Dairy Ranch on Shoreline Hwy along beautiful Tomales Bay. We will be restoring streamside riparian habitat and protecting some of our year old native plantings. Meet at SPAWN's headquarters at 9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. at 9:30 to carpool to the Strauss Ranch. For more information please call (415) 663-8590 x. 114 or email jonathan@tirn.net. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:21:14 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523587096.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523587096.html KNCB needs volunteers to help recruit partners and pickup small electronics for our electronics recycling program. These volunteers will work directly with a KNCB employee to visit businesses in North Charleston to set up recycling programs and pick up their used electronics. Shifts are available daily, Monday-Thursday, from 9am-12pm and from 1pm-4pm. You may take one or multiple shifts each week. N Thu, 17 May 2012 16:11:29 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523916020.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523916020.html the Board of Directors of Faith in Action Central Goodhue County will be collecting food items from their circle of friends and acquaintances and delivering them to the Faith in Action office. One Day of Action, June 21st, they will be delivered to the Zumbrota Area food Shelf. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:28:11 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523924892.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523924892.html VOLUNTEERS are needed to staff the 37th Annual SoNo Arts Celebration in South Norwalk, Connecticut. The Celebration will take place in South Norwalk on Saturday August 4th and Sunday August 5th with a special kick-off event on Friday evening. The SoNo Arts Celebration is a fun-filled two day event that provides a wide variety of activities and entertainment for the whole family: fine arts and crafts; Thu, 17 May 2012 15:17:23 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523867686.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523867686.html Assist an older gentleman with grocery shopping and transportation for errands. He lives in Arlington (near the Fairfax County border) and would like to go to the Korean market, Lotte, in Fairfax (Lotte Plaza, 3250 Old Lee Highway) and also to the bank during the 1st through the 5th of the month. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:15:25 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523715873.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523715873.html Weekday Work Crews are made up of individuals who are able to dedicate a full weekday to a construction project. The crews are organized as Wednesday and Thursday crews and contribute at a work site as the building schedule requires. Construction trade skills are desirable but not required. The Wednesday/Thursday crews are comprised of 10-15 volunteers who enjoy construction work. The typical project Thu, 17 May 2012 14:13:05 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523931674.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523931674.html Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers come from all different backgrounds. The MRC is made up of both medical and non-medical volunteers. We train - individually and with other members of the unit - in order to improve their skills, knowledge and abilities. Sometimes the training is coursework, and other times it is part of a drill or exercise conducted with partner organizations in the community. C Thu, 17 May 2012 14:13:04 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523917508.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523917508.html Join Explorations in Math and our partners from the Pacific Science Center for a Math + Science Night Out. We transform cafeterias, gyms, and classrooms as students, parents, and educators play math games together. The atmosphere is electric and the enthusiasm and confidence effervescent! Explorations in Math staff members and lead volunteers train other volunteers at the event on the games and activit Thu, 17 May 2012 13:49:43 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523587088.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523587088.html Join Explorations in Math and our partners from the Pacific Science Center for a Math + Science Night Out. We transform cafeterias, gyms, and classrooms as students, parents, and educators play math games together. The atmosphere is electric and the enthusiasm and confidence effervescent! Explorations in Math staff members and lead volunteers train other volunteers at the event on the games and activit Thu, 17 May 2012 13:49:43 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523586618.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523586618.html Celebrate the 35th Annual Market Square Day in Downtown Portsmouth on Saturday, June 9th. The day kicks off with a 10K Road Race at 9am and continues with a Downtown Street Festival 'til 4pm. Market Square Day was created to celebrate the renovation and beautification of Downtown Portsmouth - and, in particular, Market Square - the Festival has grown in size along with the growth and popularity of Port Thu, 17 May 2012 12:45:55 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523913491.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523913491.html Celebrate the 35th Annual Market Square Day in Downtown Portsmouth on Saturday, June 9th. The day kicks off with a 10K Road Race at 9am and continues with a Downtown Street Festival 'til 4pm. The road race is the third in the Seacoast Road Race Series. We are looking for volunteers to help with the road race - this includes course marshals, help at the water stops and road race bib and t-shirt pick u Thu, 17 May 2012 12:45:55 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523912419.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523912419.html Volunteers may perform Vehicle Assessment and Evaluation- Assessment. Team Members are provided with the knowledge and procedure for skills necessary for the assessment of museum vehicles which will help with preservation, conservation and historical background. In addition, there may be call for: •Vehicle detailing and regular cosmetic maintenance- This may include washing, polishing, and detailing th Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523726267.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523726267.html The Copywriter / Feature Writer works with other members of the Marketing and Communications committee to produce a Many Lights Foundation message which both resonates and is in line with the Foundation’s overall communications plan. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect in children. Our focus of building a multigenerational neighborhood is only possible through volunte Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523728703.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523728703.html Docents conduct guided tours of the Museum for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children, young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for whom English is not a first language. Docents will provide a brief history of the Museum, explanation of the Museum’s programs, tour of the current exhibitions, and state future plans and goals of the Museum. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523725148.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523725148.html The Graphic Designer works on the Marketing and Communications committee, designing publicity material (pamphlets, brochures etc) and ensuring the Many Lights Foundation branding remains both fresh and engaging. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect in children. Our focus of building a multigenerational neighborhood is only possible through volunteers who are helping th Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523729249.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523729249.html The Marketing Specialist works on the Marketing and Communications committee, creating outreach programs and constructing social marketing initiatives for the Many Lights Foundation. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect in children. Our focus of building a multigenerational neighborhood is only possible through volunteers who are helping this to become a reality for mo Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523729843.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523729843.html Present and distribute information about the Museum’s collection at events onsite and offsite. Museum Ambassadors protect and oversee the collection on view to insure automobiles and artifacts are not handled in any way during onsite events. In addition, they provide information about the museum, its history, and the collection; as well as, encourage Museum awareness, membership, and volunteer opportun Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523726162.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523726162.html An administrative volunteer may assist staff in maintaining records and files, operating office equipment, receiving incoming telephone calls, typing a variety of routine documents, or other office related duties as assigned by supervisor. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523726367.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523726367.html The Pit Crew assists visitors with The Speed Zone at America’s Car Museum. Pit Crew volunteers will assist visitors in and out of the race car simulators in the Boone Racing Experience and orient them in how the attraction works. The Pit Crew will also assist in the Miller Slot Car Circuit to keep cars racing on the raised tracks. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523726040.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523726040.html The Videographer/ Video Producer works on the Marketing and Communications committee, helping create a compelling message which inspires and resonates with Many Lights’ audience. The Videographer/ Video Producer is responsible for shooting, editing and producing videos and maintaining and operating video equipment. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect in children. Our Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523730352.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523730352.html The Web Designer works on the Marketing and Communications committee and is responsible for the appearance and ease-of-access of the Many Lights Foundation website. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect in children. Our focus of building a multigenerational neighborhood is only possible through volunteers who are helping this to become a reality for more than 50 childre Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523730568.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523730568.html The Web Developer works on the Marketing and Communications committee and is responsible for increasing the functionality of the Many Lights Foundation website. The Web Developer is also in charge of back end development: creating the visual presentation for the end user; development work on the web or application server, database and search engines. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain o Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523730963.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523730963.html The Burning River Festival held on July 21st and 22nd at the historic Whiskey Island supports the Burning River Foundation, which is dedicated to improving, maintaining and celebrating the vitality of our regional freshwater resources. Volunteers will assist with ticket sales, beverage pouring, games, recycling, and other tasks. Volunteer sign up is at http://burningriverfest.volunteerhub.com/Events/ Thu, 17 May 2012 12:15:00 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523893518.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523893518.html We operate 4 Food Pantryies at the following loctions: 1. 8328 Broadway Ave, Cleveland OH 2. 13824 Euclid Ave., Cleveland OH 3. 2145 Broadview Rd, Clevlnd OH 4. 93 Kent Street, Akron OH For Thu, 17 May 2012 12:15:00 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523744639.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523744639.html On June 16th, Volunteers are needed to help Imagine Cleveland Academy as they construct their brand new KaBOOM! playground. Help be a part of the creation of a lasting impact on the children of the Central neighborhood! June 16th @ The Imagine Cleveland Academy 3443 East 93rd Street Cleveland, OH 44104 Please contact Wanda Chestnut at the school in order to volunteer. call: 216-641-1500 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:15:00 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523864132.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523864132.html You truely can make a difference in a child's life.The Foster Grandparent Program engages persons 55 and older(particularly those with limited incomes) in volunteer service tomeet critical community needs with children. Foster Grandparentvolunteers extend their love and wisdom and devote time andattention to nurture an infant, a child, or a teenager who otherwisemight not receive heartfelt sharing and Thu, 17 May 2012 11:40:12 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10351570728.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10351570728.html A Brush with Kindness is a nationwide effort of Habitat for Humanity to serve low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity's A Brush with Kindness volunteers will work alongside the homeowner to revitalize the home's exterior in order to ensure another home in Red Wing is safe, decent, and affordable housing. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:17:59 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523566727.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523566727.html We would like to brighten up the area for our preschoolers by painting the entry way to the classroom, part of the classroom and adjoining rooms. We want to give it a warm and inviting impression so that the children are excited about coming to school. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:17:59 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522779931.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522779931.html The United Way STAR Challenge is asking El Pasons to Share Time And Read to the youth of El Paso! It is an initiative to have community members read to more than 10,000 children in the El Paso area on or before June 21, 2012. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in going into a day care of child care service provider and reading to children. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:12:10 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523912342.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523912342.html Some of our offices are in desperate need of a new coat of paint. Due to latex allergies we would like to have this done during the summer. This would be a 1 or 2 day job. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:11:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523904061.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523904061.html Come volunteer to entertain our seniors! Do you have musical talent? Love to play bingo? Have a collection? If so come join this opportunity to spend some time with us. Our entertainment program is from 1:15pm to 2:15pm. Feel free to bring a goodie bag. Our seniors love to go home with something! We usually do our scheduling a month in advance so don't waste time. Call us! 908-766-0180 ext. 270. Ask Thu, 17 May 2012 10:34:56 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523906433.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523906433.html Keep our weekly bingo games running smoothly for our senior program participants. Bingo assistants collect and distribute prizes to our lucky winners and provide additional support wherever needed. This is a fun opportunity to socialize with community seniors and make some new friends! Volunteers are needed once a week on Wednesdays from 12:45-2:30 pm. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:21:01 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523417345.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523417345.html Our assisted living residents need help taking care of their raised garden beds. Looking for help through out the summer to plant, weed and enjoy the garden together! All materials and supplies are provided- we just need your willingness to help! Thu, 17 May 2012 10:21:01 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523572257.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523572257.html Do you enjoy working outside? Are you knowledgeable about heirloom flowers and plants? Then this may be the perfect job for you. Lead and manage volunteers in the maintenance and care of our lawn and flower beds. Primary tasks include weeding and planting of flowers and possibly restoring heirloom plantings. We are a historic farm park that depicts a typical depression era farm. We have an heirloom veg Thu, 17 May 2012 10:21:01 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523563144.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523563144.html Make a difference and get outside. Schumacher Farm Park is home to one of the last native prairie remnants in Dane County. We hold regular work days (usually 3 hours) where we cut and treat brush and create brush piles. We use loppers and hand tools. We also have a fledgling sugar bush that periodically needs light maintenance such as trimming weeds and pruning. This is a great volunteer opportunity fo Thu, 17 May 2012 10:21:01 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523611175.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523611175.html The Wisconsin Women’s Network is looking for an enthusiastic Special Events and Development Intern for the summer semester of 2012. Gain valuable experience in all aspects of event planning and development for a nonprofit while working with an energetic and talented staff and volunteer team. Duties of the position would include: Special Events Planning 75% Research prospective events and co-spon Thu, 17 May 2012 10:21:01 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522835166.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522835166.html We have wonderful opportunities for youth to mentor preschoolers and also learn about a different culture. As a Migrant Head Start Program we serve children from 6 weeks to 5 years old who are mainly from southern Texas. Whether you spend an hour or all day in one of our eight classrooms playing, you will help our children learn English, math and social skills. You may also pick up some Spanish. Al Thu, 17 May 2012 10:02:15 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523600691.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523600691.html We are looking for a volunteer to answer phones, follow up with clients and do some light filing in our Somerville office. This opportunity is needed for approximately 15 - 20 hours a week. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:58:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523904851.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523904851.html We have an after school program for children between 5-12 years old. Many children need help with math, reading and writing. Some of our Latino children could benefit from bi-lingual tutors. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:37:37 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523551615.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523551615.html In this program, you would be matched to a child at a local school. You would meet once a week at the child's lunchtime. Types of things you do together can include playing games, doing an art project, or just hanging out and talking. This program only runs when school in is session. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:37:37 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523553254.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523553254.html The Success By 6 Steering Committee is responsible for implementing the Success By 6 initiative in Sussex County. Success By 6 works to ensure all children are prepared for kindergarten and success in life. This is done by providing programs for parents, children and child care centers. As a Steering Committee member, volunteers would be responsible for helping set direction for the initiative, deve Thu, 17 May 2012 09:37:37 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523881906.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523881906.html Help a child learn how to read. Sign up now to become a certified reading tutor for the American Youth Literacy Foundation dba Youth Lit and YouthLit.org. This opportunity is for high school and college undergrad students grades 10-college senior. Teach children in your community at a YMCA or local public library. Set your own hours. Students we teach are in grades 1-5. Earn community service hours whi Thu, 17 May 2012 09:21:24 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523567438.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523567438.html Seeking help on one-time basis for a senior woman living in Winooski. Looking for a small group of people to come spend an afternoon to work on clearing out her garage/shed, and to perform some yard work. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:04:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523678247.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523678247.html The Municipal League of King County, the Foundation's sister organization, is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on our 2012 Candidate Evaluation Committees (CEC). Our program provides the region’s only independent, non-partisan, non-agenda driven evaluation of candidates for public office. Our ratings attempt to answer a fundamental question for voters: How well could the candidate do the job? Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:49 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523572149.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523572149.html The Marketing Specialist works on the Marketing and Communications committee, creating outreach programs and constructing social marketing initiatives for the Many Lights Foundation. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect in children. Our focus of building a multigenerational neighborhood is only possible through volunteers who are helping this to become a reality for mo Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:49 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523586996.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523586996.html The Web Designer works on the Marketing and Communications committee and is responsible for the appearance and ease-of-access of the Many Lights Foundation website. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect in children. Our focus of building a multigenerational neighborhood is only possible through volunteers who are helping this to become a reality for more than 50 childre Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:49 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523587471.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523587471.html Volunteers are needed for the following shifts: Wednesday, June 20 – Expo Set-up – CenturyLink Field Events Center • 1:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday, June 21 – CenturyLink Field Events Center- Health & Fitness Expo • Shift 1: 10:00am-3:00pm • Shift 2: 2:00pm-7:00pm • All Day Available (10:00am-7:00pm) Friday, June 22 – CenturyLink Field Events Center - Health & Fitness Ex Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:48 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523632366.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523632366.html Come help out with our Senior Program to help our seniors learn computer skills! We are currently looking for a volunteer to help out on Tuesdays from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Responsibilities: the volunteer would show the seniors how to turn the computer on, create an email address, read and respond to emails, how to upload pictures and send them by email, how to apply for benefits online, find employment, Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:48 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683386.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683386.html Volunteer at a Family Math Event! What: Explorations in Math at Science Expo Day at Seattle Center When: Saturday, June 2, 2012. We have three volunteer shifts, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 12:15-3:15 p.m., 3-6:15 p.m. Where: Seattle Center Details: We will teach visiting families how to enjoy elementary math together with simple, fun math games. Our staff will train the first shift volunteers how to play t Wed, 16 May 2012 18:03:42 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523585539.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523585539.html You can help Friends of Kiwanis Park and an EarthCorps crew remove harmful invasive plants from the forest at Kiwanis Park on the shore of Lake Washington. Date: Saturday May 19 Time: 9 a.m. until Noon Place: Kiwanis Park 1405 10th St. W, Kirkland. Please arrive early to find street parking and allow time for sign-in. Suitable for: Adults, Teens, and Families. Minors under the age of 14 years must b Wed, 16 May 2012 18:03:42 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523554989.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523554989.html Group volunteering, whether you’re a corporate, church or community group, is an excellent way to build group morale by working side-by-side to accomplish a common goal. Groups get to strategize on the best way to tackle the large work project they’re tasked with! Work as a team to sort through food drive donations, checking for expiration dates, sorting bulk food, or running a food drive at local st Wed, 16 May 2012 18:03:42 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523578031.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523578031.html Summer is just around the corner and that means Communities In Schools of Seattle is kicking off our annual Stuff The Bus school supply drive. We are looking for teams of 2-4 volunteers to help us collect school supply and monetary donations at the Westwood Village Street Fair on Saturday, June 16 from 10:00am-6:30pm. Fancy yourself a fast talking? Do you love chattin up good folks and making new co Wed, 16 May 2012 18:03:42 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523691428.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523691428.html ROOTS Young Adult Shelter is almost exclusively volunteer-run, and provides a great opportunity for individuals to help in their community. We serve up to 30 young adults ages 18-25 each night that don’t have stable housing. In 2012 we are expanding our services in order to serve up to 45 young adults each night. Our emergency shelter is open 365 days a year. Without dedicated volunteers we would not b Wed, 16 May 2012 18:03:42 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523719406.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523719406.html Collections Management is in charge of seeing that our valuable collection of vehicles and artifacts are displayed for maximum enjoyment by our visitors. They are charged to see that the collection is kept safe and the condition preserved. Collection Monitors protect and oversee the collection on view to insure they are not handled in any way. In addition, they provide information about the museum, its Wed, 16 May 2012 17:37:37 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523725656.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523725656.html Do you love little kids? Do you want to make a difference? Our mission is to serve, rescue and transform those in greatest need through the grace of Jesus Christ. By helping to hold and play with a baby or toddler for a couple hours a week, you will be serving those in greatest need! This opportunity is located at Hope Place, the Seattle Union Gospel Mission’s Women and Children’s shelter. The wom Wed, 16 May 2012 17:01:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523597883.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523597883.html We hear it from our Horizon Volunteers all the time – once they’ve started to serve as a Friendly Visitor for our hospice patients and their loved ones, they feel that they have found the secret to life. Take a look at our top 10 reasons to volunteer in this role and start serving at Horizon! 1. Be a part of something greater than yourself. 2. Gain a fulfilling sense of energy when you care abou Wed, 16 May 2012 16:34:32 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523717642.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523717642.html Saturday, June 9 marks National Get Outdoors Day. This event will offer fishing, bike safety, water safety, maps, fishing, archery and more. Reconnect with Mother Nature, learn something new, get fit and more all in the outdoors. Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas: 4 volunteers around the lake 4 volunteers to help set up and break down 6 volunteers to help with the water stations 2 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:51 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523714509.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523714509.html Join us for our annual summertime shoreline clean up along Marine View Dr. Meet at Yowkwala Beach inside Tyee Marina, 5618 Marine View Dr. and work down the shoreline to remove trash and debris. Stops will include 2 other restoration sites (Skookum Wulge and Squally Beach). Join the land crew or bring your kayak or other non-motorized craft and paddle the shoreline getting trash from where the land Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:15 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523701998.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523701998.html Skookum Wulge and Squally Beach are restoration sites on Marine View Dr. just down the road from each other. They are well established sites with a minimal invasive population, but still require periodic maintenance. We will spend a little time at each site. Wear long pants and sturdy boots. CHB will provide tools and lunch. We will meet at Skookum Wulge, 4610 Marine View Dr., Tacoma, 98422. Sig Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:15 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523701598.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523701598.html We will be at the City of Tacoma's restoration site known as Swan Creek, which is just down the road from Swan Creek Park on Pioneer Way E. The closest address for the site is 2717 Pioneer Way E. Tacoma 98404. From I5 north take exit 35 towards Puyallup/River Rd. The road will split at the light. Go right onto Pioneer Way E. and the site is on the left just past the Clay Art Center. Please park at Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:15 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523701177.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523701177.html Did you know that water flowing into storm drains goes directly into our local waterways without treatment? Help keep Tacoma's waterways clean by volunteering to glue storm drain markers to curbs with the "No Dumping, Drains to Puget Sound" message. We will meet at Boze Elementary School, 1140 E. 56th St. Tacoma. Lunch will be provided to the volunteers at the end of the event. Wear comfortable clo Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:15 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523702269.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523702269.html We will be removing blackberry, scotchbroom, butterfly bush and other unwanted, invasive species to ready the site for a fall planting. The site is located inside of Tyee Marina, 5618 Marine View Dr. Tacoma, 98422. Please wear protective clothing: long pants, long sleeves and sturdy boots. CHB will provide tools and lunch. Sign up at jriss@healthybay.org. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:15 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523701841.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523701841.html Do you enjoy spending time with kids? Do you like summer games? Then we might have the perfect one-time opportunity for you! Volunteers are needed on Saturday, June 16, to assist with Waukesha County's Caregiver Recognition Event. Volunteers are needed to lead games and activities such as a relay race, ring toss, ladder ball, and more. Volunteers are needed from 10:45-1:00. Very laid back environm Wed, 16 May 2012 16:23:17 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523703503.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523703503.html Arlington Transit has launched the Adopt-a-Stop Program as a way to maintain ART bus stops throughout the County and keep them clean. Volunteers will be asked to adopt a bus stop for one year and maintain the stop and pick-up any trash. Volunteers will be recognized with a sign posted at the adopted stop. This is a great opportunity for individuals, community groups and civic associations to do somet Wed, 16 May 2012 16:15:05 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523704544.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523704544.html Share your time and energy and enjoy a day of fun activities with a child with special needs! As a volunteer, you'll be matched one on one with a child, to enjoy crafts, games, movies, gym time and more, at their level. Kids are infant to 18 years of age. Lunch and snacks are provided. Nursing staff do all toileting and any medical needs the child may have. By giving the parents some much needed resp Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:41 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523712752.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523712752.html Share your time and energy and enjoy a day of fun activities with a child with special needs! As a volunteer, you'll be matched one on one with a child, to enjoy crafts, games, movies, gym time and more, at their level. Kids are infant to 18 years of age. Lunch and snacks are provided. Nursing staff do all toileting and any medical needs the child may have. By giving the parents some much needed resp Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:10 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523711395.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523711395.html Share your time and energy and enjoy a day of fun activities with a child with special needs! As a volunteer, you'll be matched one on one with a child, to enjoy crafts, games, movies, gym time and more, at their level. Kids are infant to 18 years of age. Lunch and snacks are provided. Nursing staff do all toileting and any medical needs the child may have. By giving the parents some much needed resp Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523707165.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523707165.html Senior Law Service is seeking a volunteer who is available to work at the Campbell Senior Center on Saturday mornings. The duties consist of greeting clients and some paperwork. A second volunteer is needed to work about 3 hours per week at the main office. Duties consist of entering data into the computer. A basic knowledge of computer operation is needed. Flexible schedule. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:58 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523703290.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523703290.html Our teen volunteers help patients live life to the fullest every day through compassion, laughter, smiles, and sharing. Are you interested in making a difference in someone's life by sharing your gifts and talents with our patients and families? Teen volunteers visit patients at our David Simpson Hospice House in Euclid and starting this summer at the new Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Teens Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:15 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523703040.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523703040.html 1 or 2 Volunteers needed to help copy material and assemble new manuals for our foster care parents. New manuals will provide the latest policies, procedures and guidelines to our foster parents. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:55:21 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522787804.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522787804.html There are many opportunities to work with patients and their families at David Simpson Hospice House (east side, the Hospice Care Center (west side), and soon at our new Ames Hospice House in Westlake. Other patients reside in their own homes, nursing homes, and hospitals throughout northeastern Ohio. Volunteers provide social visits, help with cooking and light house work, run errands, provide respit Wed, 16 May 2012 13:53:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523699799.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523699799.html Laura's March on Sept 15 is an annual 5K walk/run to bring awareness to and end sexual assault. We need people throughout August and the first 2 weeks of September to put up posters announcing Laura's March. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:07 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683081.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683081.html We’re looking for an intern (10-15 hours a week, May-Oct.) to help coordinate our Day of Caring and the Howell Rotary’s Tour de Livingston. It’s unpaid but what we offer in experience is priceless! Great resume builder for anyone going into marketing, organizational management. Give us a shout if interested! Wed, 16 May 2012 13:27:03 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523696336.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523696336.html Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is looking for volunteers to help restore native shrublands for wildlife. We are working to install several experimental plots that will be monitored to help us decide the most effective means of creating native shrubland for species like the New England cottontail and American woodcock. 9AM-noon: May 18th, 2012- Planting native shrubs in our Spurwink River Divisi Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:37 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522803814.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522803814.html Volunteers help our clients in crisis to receive financial assistance. • Volunteer weekly: Monday – Thursday 9 am-12 pm, 12 pm-3 pm or Friday 9 am-12 pm. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:22 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523415592.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523415592.html We have a beautiful pool at Boys and Girls Country but not all of our kids can swim! Make a difference in a child's life this summer and teach them the basics of paddling around, having fun, and being safe in the water. Come teach younger kids in the mornings, 1-2 days a week. Certification preferred but not necessary. Supervision provided. Flexible hours. Our kids go on a lot of family trips to water Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:22 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523690184.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523690184.html Community Preparedness is a priority in Independence Heights. We want all residents to be prepared and know what to do in case of an emergency. We will be hosting the 2nd Annual Mock Disaster Drill. This event is to allow first responders the opportunity to experience a disaster simulation and increase their application of safety techniques. We are seeking individuals who can serve as victims for the u Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:22 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523553050.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523553050.html Berkeley Food and Housing Project is in need of an Office Assistant to help our Financial Department prepare for the end of the fiscal year! The Office Assistant would work June through September at our 2362 Bancroft Way location. Schedule is flexible and can be coordinated with Finance Director, Purvi. Supervisor: Purvi Tasks: • Creating new folders and files for the fiscal year • Filing • Genera Wed, 16 May 2012 12:38:25 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523686910.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523686910.html As so many of us at the Association will attest, the fight against Alzheimer's is a growing battle. I know, I lost the last 12 years of my Mother's life to Alzheimer's. If you haven't been touched directly by this terminal disease, you will probably know or meet someone soon who has. We have so much work to be done and our need for volunteers who can donate their skills in the office and out in the fi Wed, 16 May 2012 12:13:10 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683082.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683082.html Organize a food drive at your work, school, church, or with family and friends! A great opportunity to have fun while feeding those in need - you can create a theme, or have a party and incorporate a food drive into it. We provide everything you need to get started, and in many cases, we can come and pick up the food once your collection is over! Northwest Harvest is a network of over 325 food banks Wed, 16 May 2012 11:45:16 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521868171.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521868171.html Sno-Isle Libraries is looking for that special volunteer who would enjoy working on a computer and searching for books in our catalog. A volunteer is needed to help at the Service Center in Marysville in our cataloging department comparing a printed list to the online catalog. This task requires attention to detail and the ability to read and work independently. Training would be provided. The Sno-Isle Wed, 16 May 2012 11:45:16 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521991817.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521991817.html People for Puget Sound will be holding an outdoor work party on Saturday, May 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Demonstration Garden. Volunteers are needed to help with a Spring cleaning at the Edmonds Native Plant demonstration garden which located at the Willow Creek hatchery. We will be weeding, repairing the trail, pruning and laying fresh mulch. People For Puget Sou Wed, 16 May 2012 11:45:16 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522117259.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522117259.html As a Clerical Volunteer for Horizon, you will be of great help working on tasks that fit your skill-set and comfort level (all while drinking free coffee, of course). These tasks may include: preparing mailings or orientation packets, creating admission gift bags or writing special messages to hospice patients, data entry, filing, assisting with seasonal projects, etc. Both day and evening support is Wed, 16 May 2012 11:38:45 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523415605.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523415605.html We need help planting and maintaining a new raised garden plot located next to the senior center. The plot is 4'x 12' and is raised to a height of 22". It is our goal to grow fresh vegetables that could be shared with participants at the center. The soil has already been loosened and fresh compost has been added. The bed is ready to be planted. All that is needed now is an experienced gardener. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:29:22 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523401372.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523401372.html Help us install large storage shelving units for our Workforce Training Center. We would need assistance moving large shelving units and assembling them on our warehouse floor. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:17:41 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522947728.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522947728.html In an effort to inspire and engage older adults to embrace other cultures, we are seeking a volunteer to teach conversational Spanish. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:31 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683303.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683303.html In an effort to inspire and engage older adults to embrace life and learn. We are seeking a drama teacher. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:31 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683934.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523683934.html In an effort to inspire and engage older adults to embrace life and learn. We are seeking a laughter Yoga teacher Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:31 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523682676.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523682676.html In an effort to inspire and engage older adults to embrace life and learn. We are seeking a poetry teacher. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:31 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523684177.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523684177.html Day Care volunteers are needed desperately at Middle Way House Inc! Due to many student volunteers leaving for the summer and and increased need for Day Care staffing once MCCSC schools are out for the summer, we are in dire need of volunteers for our Day Care! Middle Way House provides day care for women in our emergency shelter and transitional housing facility who are working, attending school or Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:18 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523583660.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523583660.html Volunteers are needed to mulch, weed, prune and sometimes plant the beautiful Sensory Garden that was refurbished in 2004. This garden is one of a dozen different gardens in The Gardens at Lake Merritt. It brings beauty, peace and a stimulation of the senses to many visitors right in the heart of the city. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:31:19 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523619013.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523619013.html Bridget House is looking for a few volunteers to assist in the Children's Program on Monday nights from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:31:19 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523682230.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523682230.html Good Samaritan Society-Sioux Falls Center residents love to go outside during the summer to enjoy nature and the flowers! Volunteers are needed to assist with grounds clean-up and flower planting. This will be a 3-4 hour project on May 22, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Three volunteers are requested for this project. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:27:51 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522935338.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522935338.html The South Dakota Kayak Challenge is set for May 25-27 on the Missouri River between Yankton, S.D. and Sioux City, Iowa. More than 160 racers from 14 states will visit South Dakota for the event. Volunteers to help these racers are needed, and you can help with anything from registration to working a checkpoint to taking part in the finish line! Wed, 16 May 2012 10:27:51 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523395824.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523395824.html HorsePower is an equestrian programs/therapy program for individuals with physical, emotional, and/or cognitive challenges in a quest for personal independence, accomplishment, and self pride. Horse leader (needs horse experience)-Leaders are required to have horse experience and are responsible for the horse during lessons. They groom the horse before lessons; help to make sure the horse is saddled co Wed, 16 May 2012 10:27:51 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522533913.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522533913.html The Snowfox Swim Team will be hosting a summer meet at Frank Olsen Pool (18th St. and Grange) beginning Thursday, July 5th through Sunday, July 8th. Our team is looking for volunteers to help time swimmers in their lanes each day. The time comittment will be approximately 4 hours per session. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:27:51 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522794240.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522794240.html This year's Iowa Arts Festival (June 1-3), is just a few weeks away. We are very short on volunteers this year and need the support of community volunteers like YOU to help make this event a success! We are looking for volunteers to help in our Beverage Garden, including serving, wristbanding, security, ticket sales and supervision. We need for everyone to fill out the Online Volunteer Application. To Wed, 16 May 2012 09:39:29 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523565878.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523565878.html This year's Iowa Arts Festival (June 1-3), is just a few weeks away. We are very short on volunteers this year and need the support of community volunteers like YOU to help make this event a success! We are looking for volunteers to help in our Beverage Garden, including serving, wristbanding, security, ticket sales and supervision. We need for everyone to fill out the Online Volunteer Application. To Wed, 16 May 2012 09:39:29 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523567137.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523567137.html This year's Iowa Arts Festival (June 1-3), is just a few weeks away. We are very short on volunteers this year and need the support of community volunteers like YOU to help make this event a success! We are looking for volunteers to help with our Children's Activities Booths, including Children's Day and Global Village activities. We need for everyone to fill out the Online Volunteer Application. To f Wed, 16 May 2012 09:39:29 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523569586.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523569586.html This year's Iowa Arts Festival (June 1-3), is just a few weeks away. We are very short on volunteers this year and need the support of community volunteers like YOU to help make this event a success! We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our "Green Team" who will assist festival attendees sort their trash into compost, recycling, and landfill receptacles and help in the bicycle valet parking Wed, 16 May 2012 09:39:29 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523564067.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523564067.html This year's Iowa Arts Festival (June 1-3), is just a few weeks away. We are very short on volunteers this year and need the support of community volunteers like YOU to help make this event a success! We are looking for volunteers to help with many different types of activities including art, sustainability, children’s activities and global culture. We need for everyone to fill out the Online Volunteer Wed, 16 May 2012 09:38:03 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523572261.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523572261.html The statistics regarding girls and leadership today have a predicting effect on all our futures. Get informed, and then find out how you can have an impact on girls today, to help them lead for a better tomorrow. www.togetherthere.org Wed, 16 May 2012 08:49:38 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523577413.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523577413.html Seton Home is in need of a Administrative Volunteer. The volunteer would assist the fund development department, HR department, and help with our front desk. We would like to have the volunteer come in 3 times per week between the hours of 10-2pm. Must be able to answer phones, file, and assist in other administrative tasks. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:43 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522781643.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522781643.html Seton Home is in need of a volunteer to assist the Maintenance manager. You will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our young moms and their children by helping maintain their homes. Volunteer duties could include electrical, landscaping, donation pick-up, painting, plumbing, and other maintenance needs. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:43 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522780827.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522780827.html Your member work with NOFA-VT supports all our important programs. We are hoping to find a few dedicated volunteers to come to our Richmond office during business hours (8:30am - 5pm) to help with administrative tasks and projects. These may include: *Stuffing and labeling mailings *Updating our online events calendar *Updating our e-mailing lists *Data entry Wed, 16 May 2012 07:24:23 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523579516.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523579516.html On Saturday, May 19th, volunteers will be joining the Rozalia Project team at Colchester Pond for marine and debris cleanup left from Spring flooding. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:24:23 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523569016.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523569016.html Gordon Square Arts District Day is a fun-filled day long festival with live performances at Cleveland Public Theatre, great food, family fun entertainment, neighborhood tours and much more. We are in need of volunteers for the following positions: Trolley stop volunteers (at Capitol Theatre (2pm-6pm) or University Circle (1pm-4pm or 4pm-8pm) • Assists trolleys in boarding and de-boarding t Wed, 16 May 2012 05:19:48 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523412174.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523412174.html Discover the 29th annual ART BY THE FALLS, presented by the VALLEY ART CENTER (VAC), on Saturday, June 9 (10am-7pm) and Sunday, June 10 (11am-5pm.) This free, two-day, juried fine arts and contemporary crafts festival is held in Riverside Park in the heart of charming Chagrin Falls. Over 100 artists from around the country will present varied artwork ranging from paintings, drawings, photography and Wed, 16 May 2012 05:19:47 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523414776.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523414776.html Nearly 75% of DC students perform at or below basic levels in reading and math, and without intervention, low-income students are at risk to lose 2 months of proficiency in reading and math this summer. YOU can change that! FLOC is currently recruiting volunteer tutors for summer 2012. Our one-on-one tutoring program helps students achieve grade-level competency in reading and math. In just 22 hours Tue, 15 May 2012 17:24:20 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523582263.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523582263.html The Videographer/ Video Producer works on the Marketing and Communications committee, helping create a compelling message which inspires and resonates with Many Lights’ audience. The Videographer/ Video Producer is responsible for shooting, editing and producing videos and maintaining and operating video equipment. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect in children. Our Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:29 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523569338.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523569338.html The Web Developer works on the Marketing and Communications committee and is responsible for increasing the functionality of the Many Lights Foundation website. The Web Developer is also in charge of back end development: creating the visual presentation for the end user; development work on the web or application server, database and search engines. Our organization is dedicated to healing the pain o Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:29 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523562140.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523562140.html Multi-Service Center provides the following Adult Basic Education programs: GED, ESL, and general ABE. Volunteers are needed for one-on-one instruction as well as leading small classes. No former experience with teaching or tutoring is needed and we will train tutors in the qualifications they need to succeed. All that we ask is that tutors are committed to and engaged in teaching. All the positions of Tue, 15 May 2012 16:20:06 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523577389.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523577389.html Help to sustain the development of the Market by becoming a Market Ambassador. Hundreds of ambassadors eagerly take on the challenge and help with everything from directing patrons at the Information Booth to taking care of the “behind the scenes” heavy lifting. Volunteers are needed now! The Downtown Farmers' Market runs every Saturday through the end of October. Want to volunteer to help grow the M Tue, 15 May 2012 16:06:18 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523583960.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523583960.html The Arlington County Medical Reserve Corps (ACMRC) is a team of community members (with or without medical training) who contribute their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and emergencies within the County. Connect and engage with your neighbors and the wider community through a wide variety of public health outreach, education and emergency response opportunities. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:28:09 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523546035.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523546035.html Looking for directors in the following areas of experience: Media Fundraising Grant Writing Tue, 15 May 2012 15:23:38 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523576875.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523576875.html Come and be a part of a caring and compassionate team. Hospice provides physical,emotional and spiritual support for terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide support to patients and their caregivers through friendly visits in homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities in Highlands County. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:17:33 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522939070.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522939070.html Join a young and growing nonprofit by reading to children. The Literacy Alliance is dedicated to bringing literacy fun to schools. Join us to provide storytimes to elementary schools. The storytimes include engaging books, music, songs, fingerplays, and puppet shows. Materials provided. Training required. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:17:33 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523167331.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523167331.html New Hope for Kids Kamp – June 14 – 16, 2012 This is a special event for New Hope for Kids families. We provide three days of crafts, swimming, hikes, games, breakfast & lunch at no cost to our families for approximately 40 children. Every child receives a NHFK Kamp t-shirt and a beach towel. Our goal for you is to take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of campers loc Tue, 15 May 2012 15:17:33 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522647662.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522647662.html Tree planting will take place in the morning. Lunch will be provided, followed by an afternoon hike through the refuge. Refuge Manager Mike Horne and staff from Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center will provide interpretation along the hike. When: May 20, 2012, 9:00 a.m. Where: Meet in the refuge parking area adjacent to Sorrenti Vineyards 130 Lower Cherry Valley Road, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:13:49 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523578359.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523578359.html Saturday, May 19 Spend a fun-filled afternoon learning all about our feathered friends! Bring the entire family to explore the wonders of bird ecology, behavior, conservation, and identification. Kids and adults work together to make a bird feeder to take home, learn about backyard bird habitats, watch local artists make bird houses, and hear a storyteller tell tales about birds. Duties: Volunteers e Tue, 15 May 2012 15:10:45 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522929973.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522929973.html June 5-August 5 Help students retain math and reading skills this summer by volunteering to read with students and review basic school-age mathematics. Duties: Whether you enjoy working with youth or have professional aspirations to, this service opportunity gives you hands-on experience. Work one-on-one with a student reinforcing math and reading skills. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:10:03 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522937278.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522937278.html You don't have to make a deal with the devil to get laughs, love, music and baseball. Just come out to Damn Yankees and see this American classic- winner of 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical. It's what Lola wants... and you know whatever Lola wants, Lola gets! Ushers for all Indiana Festival productions see the performance for free the night they usher. All are welcome, you do not need to have a Tue, 15 May 2012 15:09:14 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523380997.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523380997.html Don't miss Shakespeare's classic battle of the sexes as a desperate father insists that his eldest daughter, the temperamental Kate, find a husband before the fair younger sister can marry. Enter the passionate, cocksure Petruchio who spirits Kate away to "tame" her. Crockery will be thrown! Ushers for all Indiana Festival productions see the performance for free the night they usher. All are welcom Tue, 15 May 2012 15:09:14 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523383509.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523383509.html Tony and Alice are in love, but when Tony's parents come to dinner they run into the chaotic Sycamore family. The young lovers must weather the storm of federal investigations, printing presses in the parlor, and fireworks in the basement. Join us for this classic comedy where the madcap Sycamores prove the rest of the world is madder. Ushers for all Indiana Festival productions see the performance Tue, 15 May 2012 15:09:14 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523384264.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523384264.html We are seeking a passionate soil-builder to help further develop bodacious compost for the Community Orchard. If you are interested in rounding up compostables and getting them out to the Orchard, as well as managing our piles for optimal decomposition, join us at the Orchard! Tue, 15 May 2012 15:08:19 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523574001.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523574001.html Are you interested in helping your community? The Bloomington Community Orchard is holding workdays ALL summer long and would love your help!! Each workday contributes to the growth of the Orchard by focusing volunteers on various tasks such as weeding, mulching, pruning, and general maintenance of the nearly 100 diverse fruit trees and plants. Without the generosity of community volunteers, the Orchar Tue, 15 May 2012 15:06:33 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523574580.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523574580.html Volunteers are needed to assist in distributing spay/neuter vouchers to clients at June 2nd spay/neuter event that will provide $10K worth of free spay/neuter vouchers to Monroe, Owen and Greene County Residents. Volunteers needed to process paperwork and award vouchers to qualified individuals to have their pets spayed/neutered. Morning and afternoon shifts available. (8:45am - noon and 12:45pm - 4p.m Tue, 15 May 2012 15:05:16 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523576759.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523576759.html Graphic Designer needed to assist with Run for the Animals materials and other design projects. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:05:16 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523577287.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523577287.html Catonsville Rails To Trails is building a new 2.2 mile trail from Charlestown Retirement Community to the Catonsville Armory located at 130 Mellor Avenue along the old Short Line Railroad. We need volunteers to help clear the curbs around the trail of leaves and yard debris. Volunteers will sweep debris into bags with a flat shovel and broom. Volunteers will also trim sidewalk edges and pull/treat w Tue, 15 May 2012 14:51:45 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522931784.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522931784.html English Ivy, an invasive species, and is killing our trees. Ivy literally "strangles" the trees depriving them of nutrients and sunlight. The trees, weak and top heavy with ivy, fall during storms. Catonsville Rails To Trails and Treesavers-Catonsville will be clipping and treating the ivy along the #8 Streetcar Path Neighborhood Trail. Volunteers will receive a brief training and will be sent out i Tue, 15 May 2012 14:51:45 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522930484.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522930484.html Every day we enrich the lives of our patients and the people who love them by preserving their dignity, showing them respect and treating them with caring compassion. Volunteers visit patients, listen, hold a hand, provide relief for caregivers. Some volunteers choose to receive "vigil" training to be present with the patient who may otherwise die alone. Our patients reside in their own homes or nursi Tue, 15 May 2012 14:51:45 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522970763.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522970763.html Volunteer with this historical maritime event! Star-Spangled Sailabration, June 13-19, is an international parade of more than 40 tall ships and naval vessels. These ships sail into Baltimore for the national launch of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner. Star-Spangled Sailabration will feature free tours of the ships, waterside festivities, an airshow featu Tue, 15 May 2012 14:51:45 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522962914.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522962914.html A great opportunity for those looking for weekend hours. Volunteer will be working at the Store Heraldry Computer, fulfilling guest requests to view and print family coat of arms prints. Also, the volunteer will be walking around the museum at intervals and handing out invitations to view coat of arms for free. The program is very easy to use- a very basic comfort level with computers and printers woul Tue, 15 May 2012 14:05:37 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523413887.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523413887.html The Salvation Army's Louisville Area Command will be offering an Incident Command System training course from 9am - 5pm on two separate days in June. Volunteers MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES course prior to enrolling in this Incident Command System training course. Only 10 seats are available. First come.....first enrolled. This course is fr Tue, 15 May 2012 13:59:09 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523554159.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523554159.html The Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services course is the FIRST in a series of Emergency Disaster preparedness courses that will be offered. This course is 4 hours in length and is free and open to the public. Volunteers must register first. Seating is limited. Must be 18 yrs of age or older. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:58:34 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523554816.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523554816.html National Trails Day is the American Hiking Society's trail awareness program. Each year events are held to help promote awareness of the wide variety of benefits that trails provide, to encourage people to discover their local trails, to raise awareness of trail issues, and to instill excitement for the outdoors. We will be re-treading the trails in Phipps Park that got washed out from last year's rai Tue, 15 May 2012 12:08:41 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523536832.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523536832.html OLP is a 501(c)(3) providing residential care and 24/7 skilled nursing to 44 elders. We are heavily dependent on donations from kind souls in the community and we only do two fundraising letters a year. We need a group of 3 - 6 people to fold, stuff and stamp our Winter Mailing for us (and, hopefully, stay for lunch and meet our wonderful residents). The project will begin at 9n a.m., we will break fo Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:38 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523552458.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523552458.html CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. We are an organization of volunteers who serve as voices for abused and neglected children in the family court system. Th courts appoint CASA volunteers to gather information and make recommendations to help judges decide what is best for each child. CASA volunteers undergo 30 hours of initial training and 12 hours of continuing education each year. T Tue, 15 May 2012 11:59:19 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523553740.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523553740.html LCCIL needs volunteers to assist at our front desk during our normal business hours of 8:30-5. This is a great opportunity to interact with a diverse group of staff and the public. Helping staff with documents, copying, and other office operations can be great experience if you are looking to build your resume. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:43:23 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523536941.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523536941.html Adoption Counselors greet and interview perspective adopters and provide high quality customer service. Wonderful forever homes are the result of our Adoption Counselors really caring about the animals and the people who come to meet them. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:35:01 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523480762.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523480762.html Family Resources Treatment Foster Care Program is seeking committed adults mentors for children placed within the program. All applicants should be 18 yrs or older, have a valid driver's license, access to transportation and must pass a BCI (Criminal Background Check). All applicants will be matched with youth and need to commit to at least once a month contact for at least one year. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:55:52 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523543677.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523543677.html We are offering a free forty hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training to work with victims of sexual violence. Our volunteers are trained to work as advocates on our crisis line and to respond to the Emergency Room and Law Enforcement. In order to volunteer with our program you must complete this training. The deadline for submitting your application for this training is July 6th. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:57:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522541215.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522541215.html One of the Y.O.U.T.H.Program Inc.'s activities is a student-run agricultural business. We have alpacas and sheep on the farm. The youth are involved in processing the fibers into roving and or yarn. This year we will have the youth selling their fiber related items and Christmas gifts at the Central Market on Philadelphia St. for the Christmas season. We are in need of some volunteer crocheters to mak Tue, 15 May 2012 08:59:58 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523530394.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523530394.html One of the Y.O.U.T.H. Program, Inc.'s activities is a student-run agricultural business. This year the youth will be involved in selling their Christmas gifts items at the Central Market on Philadelphia Street. We are in need of some hand knitters that could volunteer a few hours to make hats, scarves, gloves, etc. for resale. Tue, 15 May 2012 08:59:58 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523533189.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523533189.html Planting Possibilities will host a Memorial Day flower sale to benefit adults with developmental disabilities. The sale will take place on Saturday, May 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sarkey’s Florist, located at 8944 Erie Street in Highland. Florist-quality geraniums and impatiens in various colors and pot sizes will be available for cash and carry. Flowers are also available now for pre-order at www. Tue, 15 May 2012 08:58:56 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523439585.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523439585.html The Gary Parks Dept. needs volunteers to help with the 2nd Annual Little Calumet River Fest. Volunteers will assist with removing kayaks and canoes from the river at Grant Street at the end of the event. During the Little Calumet River Fest, community members are invited to paddle, bike or walk to explore all of the recreational opportunities available on the Little Calumet River. The Fest begins at Tue, 15 May 2012 08:58:55 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523393676.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523393676.html Fell's Point Main Street (FPMS) need volunteers to help run the weekly Saturday Organization booth at the Fell's Point 2nd Annual Farmer's Market. The Market runs weekly 7:30 am - 12:30 pm. Market runs May 12th into November. FPMS operates a booth each week to promote the organization and support the Farmer's Market which is sponsored by one of our Board Members. Rain or Shine. Each week we have 2 vol Tue, 15 May 2012 08:45:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523245019.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523245019.html Fell's Point Main Street is responsible for several annual events such as: Film's on the Pier, Fell's Point Farmer's Market on Broadway Square, Privateer Day, Old Thyme Christmas to name few. We are always look for interns or volunteers to help us with event planning, set up, clean up and working our booth. We welcome IT talent to help us manage our social media accounts and website. Throughout the yea Tue, 15 May 2012 08:45:27 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523246873.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523246873.html Save the American Chestnut! Volunteers urgently needed at Merryspring Nature Center! Volunteers are needed to help out with an American Chestnut seedling planting at Merryspring Nature Center in Camden on Saturday, June 2nd at 9 AM. Volunteers will be cutting down and stacking 3 to 6 Chestnut Blight-addled trees as well as planting new seedlings grown from Merryspring’s chestnut restoration orchard Tue, 15 May 2012 07:50:47 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523394824.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523394824.html FTC seeks people to apply to serve as volunteer show ushers and greeters at StageOne in Fairfield and at the Klein Auditorium in Bridgeport. Hours would be from 6:45 to 10:30 pm. Interested parties should like to listen to music or enjoy the theatre. Please see our website to see the scope of music and entertainment offered. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:40:26 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522535954.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522535954.html Volunteers help our clients in crisis to receive financial assistance. A six month commitment is preferred. • Volunteer weekly: Monday – Thursday 9 am-12 pm, 12 pm-3 pm or Friday 9 am-12 pm. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:31:44 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523415812.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523415812.html Monday - Friday* 9:30am-12pm or 2pm-4:30pm *choose a day of the week and a shift that works for you - maybe once a week or once every other week.... Partner with our Program Staff and work directly with our Participants assisting them with daily activities, such as art projects, dominoes/bridge games, exercise, and much more. Our activities are different every day! Come, chat with our participants, he Tue, 15 May 2012 07:31:44 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523426878.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523426878.html IHS' Civic Engagement Program provides opportunities for our homeless guests to engage in the community through community service projects, job training programs, basic computer and pre-employment classes and provides job coaches to motivate folks once they've found work. To satisfy the grants that fund these programs we need to keep track of all info and generate the statistics. That's where you com Mon, 14 May 2012 20:15:50 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523451630.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523451630.html Once IHS' homeless guests have taken classes in Job Readiness - how to write a resume, how to interview, what "work ethic" means - they go out and get a job! They need a job coach to be sure to keep them on track - that's where you come in. You'll be assigned a newly hired IHS client and follow his/her progress on the job - it is your job to mentor him or her through their 1st 3 months of employment, Mon, 14 May 2012 20:13:18 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523450172.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523450172.html Many of our homeless men and women are job ready but don't know how to interview for a job. We need a few good volunteers to help them learn the basics, role play, and gain confidence. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:13:18 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523449826.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523449826.html Present a weekly budgeting class to people who are currently homeless and trying to learn how to manage money. Saving money for security deposit is important, but knowing how to keep track of basic needs and how much they cost is essential to getting ahead. We have an established curriculum so you don't need to reinvent the wheel. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:08:16 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523449403.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523449403.html What a great opportunity to offer someone a chance at self sufficiency! Teach Basic Computer Courses to homeless men and women -training, orientation and curriculum provided. Class size is based on your level of comfort and schedule is flexible. Classes are weekly for 1-2 hours in the IHS Learning Center at the IHS Women and Families' Shelter. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:08:16 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523448867.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523448867.html We are now recruiting Friends (volunteer tutors) for our Living-room Literacy Program! Within a 40 minute early literacy lesson, a Friend is able to teach a child new literacy skills, motivate new behaviors, model new teaching strategies for parents, and transform into a real life hero for the child. Our Friends provide lessons to a preschooler at the child's home, and with a parent attending each less Mon, 14 May 2012 20:07:20 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523435492.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523435492.html Leukemia Cup Regatta Date: June 9th, 2012 Location: Elliott Bay Marina The mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. THANK YOU for your help and support! We need help in the following areas: Party & Food Setup: 2-4pm Entrance Monitors: 4:30-8pm Merchandise and/or Ticket Sales Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:42 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523437230.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523437230.html Mercer Middle School is holding a fun carnival for its students! This carnival is a celebration for Mercer students who have completed standardized testing. By helping to set-up activities and booths, supervise students and booths, and ESPECIALLY clean up, you will be providing students the opportunity to be rewarded for their academic accomplishments. The shifts are as follows: - May 24, 2:00PM-5:00P Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:41 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522944586.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522944586.html Lifespan Respite is a program to support Family Members who are primary, unpaid caregivers to aging parents, a disabled spouse or a disabled child. Volunteers are asked to help weekly with household chores to lighten the load and prevent stress for the primary caregiver. Requests can consist of non-medical assistance, including a mixture of light housework, laundry, yard care, grocery shopping, mino Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:41 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523418064.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523418064.html Come volunteer at our after dinner program, every Monday and Thursday from 6-7:30. All our youth come for game nights, healthy snacks, sports games, crafts and much more! We need volunteers to help facilitate these fun nights! Mon, 14 May 2012 17:31:11 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523400731.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523400731.html Responsibilities: • General office duties • Schedule appointments and maintain calendars and schedules. • Answering phones, answering inquires and providing information as requested • Greet all guests,employees,and visitors in a professional and courteous manner. • Assist other administrative staff with overflow work, including data processing,data entry,copying,report assembly, mail sorting and ship Mon, 14 May 2012 17:31:11 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522674619.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522674619.html General Responsibilities: •Using the current GGAS database, work under direction of the Development Director to input updated member information from National Audubon •Help maintain the database with new and up-to-date information and correct inaccuracies •Enhance the GGAS database through your own ideas or those of our staff Duties and Responsibilities: •Make a formal assessment of the current da Mon, 14 May 2012 17:04:45 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522996181.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522996181.html The Women's Daytime Drop-in Center is seeking a lunchtime cook to come and help prepare and serve food to our clients. Some cooking experience desired. Mondays 10am to 1pm (flexible) Fridays 10am to 1pm (flexible) Mon, 14 May 2012 16:46:24 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523421174.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523421174.html Volunteers are needed at our horse rescue farm facility (especially during the week) to help with the grooming and handwalking of horses. Volunteers also help with the cleaning out of run-in sheds and paddocks or fields among other various farm chores. Mon, 14 May 2012 15:59:42 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522812564.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522812564.html Come help bridge summer learning loss and have a lasting impression on young students' lives! AHC needs your creative and willing attitude to help 1-5 graders in the exciting 2012 summer camp happening at five centers. Studies show that summer learning is critical to children's long-term educational success. That's why AHC's summer camps that reach 150 children and teens are so valuable. Along with f Mon, 14 May 2012 15:19:00 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523410065.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523410065.html Working Wardrobes is currently seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA Member to Join our Staff! We're looking for a U.S. veteran (must be able to provide proof of service) with a minimum of 5 years' managerial experience, to support our Client Services department in launching essential veteran support services and developing collaborative partnerships. This individual must have strong written and oral communicat Mon, 14 May 2012 14:48:40 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521326721.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521326721.html Become At-Home volunteer to help the International Humanity Foundation The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages/backgrounds to contribute to our organization from home. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki, CEO and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world. IHF is disti Mon, 14 May 2012 14:48:40 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522381537.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522381537.html Donation Center Ambassador Be a key PR role for our organization! This volunteer is responsible for greeting and engaging our donors while ensuring that they understand how their donations have contributed to our mission of getting adults back to work in Orange County. This volunteer will provide donors with tours of our Career Center as well as assist staff in recording/ tracking daily donations. The Mon, 14 May 2012 14:48:40 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521325827.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521325827.html Straight Talk Clinic's main office needs someone to answer the telephone and redirect calls and give information about our services and resources. This position also includes light office work and speaking to people that come to our main office for counseling appointments or want information regarding the services that we provide. We need someone on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Mon, 14 May 2012 14:48:40 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521733041.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521733041.html Volunteer to help children in Kenya, Bali, Thailand and Indonesia The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages/backgrounds to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki, CEO and the dedication of thousands of volunteers f Mon, 14 May 2012 14:48:40 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521259628.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521259628.html As a Clerical Volunteer for Horizon, you will be of great help working on tasks that fit your skill-set and comfort level (all while drinking free coffee, of course). These tasks may include: preparing mailings or orientation packets, creating admission gift bags or writing special messages to hospice patients, data entry, filing, assisting with seasonal projects, etc. Both day and evening support is Mon, 14 May 2012 14:46:44 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523415802.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523415802.html Help get residents connected to energy support by calling to offer assistance. We need volunteers to follow-up from a system list to set-up appointments to assist income eligible families that are in need of utility assistance. Volunteers with good communication skills and good customer service should call us today. You may set your schedule between the hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Fri Mon, 14 May 2012 14:46:44 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523394614.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523394614.html Help provide affordable, nutritious, meals to seniors in our community as a weekday meal program volunteer. Get hands on with light meal preparation (don't worry, our kitchen does all the heavy duty cooking), then serve with a smile and assist with clean up and dish washing once everyone's had their fill. Volunteers are needed at least one day a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays from 10am-1:30 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:37:20 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523416010.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523416010.html Easter Seals Wisconsin, a non-profit serving people with disabilities and their families, is seeking a volunteer to assist with an ongoing survey sent throughout the summer to campers who attend sessions at Camp Wawbeek in Wisconsin Dells. The ideal volunteer can commit 1-2 hours weekly, mid-week during normal business hours. The volunteer would assist with survey mailing and entry of completed surveys Mon, 14 May 2012 14:35:30 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523409628.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523409628.html Always wanted to volunteer "with the fish?" Looking to get a head start on your senior project or community service? Want to build your resume or do you like to help out and teach other people about our underwater environment? Support our educational mission to teach people about our beautiful underwater world and volunteer with us. Volunteers: - assist the tour guides - help with arts and crafts ( Mon, 14 May 2012 14:26:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523410710.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523410710.html Always wanted to volunteer "with the fish?" Looking to get a head start on your senior project or community service? Want to build your resume or do you like to help out and teach other people about our underwater environment? Support our educational mission to teach people about our beautiful underwater world and volunteer with us. Come to our orientation day to find out if volunteering with the Liv Mon, 14 May 2012 14:26:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523411425.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523411425.html Mentors really do make a difference. Our mentees are doing much better in school than before they had a mentor. Their mentors are positively impacting their lives. There are many, many more young lives who need this kind of positive influence. You don't need to be a hero, a genius, a parent, or a counselor: you just need to be a caring adult. Contact us today, and we will find the right mentoring Mon, 14 May 2012 14:08:05 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523412595.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523412595.html Join KNCB volunteers from 9-11 am as we perform maintenance on the Park Circle Butterfly Garden to keep it looking beautiful for our community. Volunteers will be weeding, pruning, and deadheading flowers. Be sure to bring your favorite gardening tools/gloves if you have them! Mon, 14 May 2012 13:18:48 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523377569.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523377569.html Office Volunteers Office volunteers support the administrative responsibility of the main office. We have a lot of projects and updates to complete, so the office volunteers would support the administrative upkeep of the office. Projects include data entry, creating marketing tools, email management, taking phone messages and providing supportive communication to those who contact us. Committee Vol Mon, 14 May 2012 13:13:47 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523398666.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523398666.html Our M4:6 Mentoring Initiative gives you the chance to reveal the heart of God the Father to imprisoned youth. We have youth like Perry who is in one of Ohio's four juvenile correctional facilities, waiting for a man to help him make better choices, to spend time with him weekly while incarcerated and for six months when released. Perry is one of over sixty youth waiting for an adult to encourage, rep Mon, 14 May 2012 12:26:04 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522855940.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522855940.html Join Adopt-a-Beach volunteers for a beach cleanup at Euclid Beach State Park from 9am-1030am and then join in on the Alive on 185 Parade and Sidewalk Sale at 1100am! Helping out at the beach/the parade or both gets a free taco and a Chilli Peppers restaurant (869 East 185th Street Cleveland 44110) free burrito gift card, good for one free burrito! Tell a friend or two or three about this great place! Mon, 14 May 2012 12:26:04 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522866504.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522866504.html Our Community Counseling Program is updating their department manual and will need a volunteer with experience with publishing software to help with this project. You can work on your own - stopping in weekly at 3500 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland for assignments and to review work completed. Come join us at Guidestone for a rewarding experience. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:26:04 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522789593.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522789593.html Resume Building Project Preparer -- Time Commitment: 2 hours (plus 90 min. orientation). Many Y.O.U. students come to us without a resume -- a critical piece that students must develop for their interviews as they pursue jobs. Y.O.U. utilizes a special software program that helps students generate their first resumes. Volunteer Resume Developers: - Guide students in the software process. - Offer Mon, 14 May 2012 12:26:04 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522946410.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522946410.html Join Bellevue Arts Museum for a dazzling not-to-be-missed event benefiting Bellevue Arts Museum on Saturday, July 21, 2012. This is your opportunity to get involved and make new friends in the art world while supporting the Museum’s largest fundraising art auction of the year! Volunteers will assist in a variety of capacities and must be available 3:00pm-11:00pm on Saturday, July 21, 2012, with excell Mon, 14 May 2012 12:19:19 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522971679.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522971679.html We are currently looking for volunteers for the 2012 Bellevue Arts Museum ARTSfair, scheduled for July 26-29, 2012. We are planning a spectacular event and seek your help to make it a success. Volunteers have the wonderful opportunity to participate in one of the most prestigious art festivals in the Pacific Northwest, featuring performance art, live music, artist demonstrations and unique handmade cr Mon, 14 May 2012 12:19:19 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522961195.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522961195.html For our upcoming annual banquet fundraiser, through which we hope to raise funds to carry our organization through the next year, we need someone to: o Draft or edit posters, banners, event programs, brochures, web banners, annual report, etc. using CAIR branding and pre-designed event themes o Create procedure logs to document CAIR-WA's procedures and new protocols By drafting and editing publicatio Mon, 14 May 2012 12:19:19 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522961383.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522961383.html The Retro Game Expo is sponsored by the Northwest Classic Gaming Enthusiasts and celebrates video games of the past. Volunteers needed to take auction bids and share information about Northwest Harvest. Volunteers needed Saturday, June 16th from 2pm - 6pm and Sunday, June 17th from 9am - 5pm. Free entrance so you can enjoy the Expo before or after your shift! Auction proceeds support Northwest Ha Mon, 14 May 2012 12:19:19 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523156731.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523156731.html A low-income apartment building in West Seattle near West Seattle Junction houses several residents who are seniors, adults with disabilities, or are living with chronic illnesses. Would you like to volunteer with a group of friends or coworkers? Even three volunteers working together would be able to accomplish so much in just a couple of hours a month. The residents would be extremely grateful. This Mon, 14 May 2012 11:56:18 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522967519.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522967519.html Seattle Persian and Himalayan Rescue, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, seeks volunteers to serve at the U-District PetCo. Volunteers are asked to commit to a once-a-week shift, either morning or evening. Duties include: Feed cats Scoop litter boxes Light cleaning Socialize cats by playing/petting There are once-a-month adoption events at PetCo as well. These volunteers may, but are not required to, attend these Mon, 14 May 2012 11:56:18 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523288296.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523288296.html Starbucks has selected Northwest Harvest as the beneficiary for their spring charity golf tournament at Newcastle Golf Course! Volunteers needed to collect food and financial donations, sell snacks, and share information about Northwest Harvest. Hours: 7:30am - 1pm. All donations benefit Northwest Harvest's network of over 325 food banks and food programs, and help us provide 1.6 million meals per m Mon, 14 May 2012 11:56:18 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523152209.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523152209.html Bellevue Arts Museum is the Pacific Northwest’s center for the exploration of art, craft and design through exhibitions, educational programs and partnerships, emphasizing the work of regional artists. The Bellevue Arts Museum ARTSfair is the largest fundraiser for Bellevue Arts Museum. The ARTSfair is scheduled for July 27-29, 2012. Over 300 national leading artists are juried into the ARTSfair by Mon, 14 May 2012 11:56:18 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522971171.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522971171.html Northwest Refugee and Immigrant Services looking Volunteer after school program provides Refugee children with a safe place to learn Math, English, throughout south Seattle area. Volunteers play a critical role by bringing special talents and skills that add depth to the program and offer children additional role models. Whatever you’re good at, kids can learn from you. And you can learn from them too! Mon, 14 May 2012 11:49:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522799294.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522799294.html Want to help kids get excited about math and have a great time doing it? Assist a teacher working for Explorations in Math during our week long summer camps. Your assignments will be at the teacher’s discretion and will include leading games, running activity stations, and assisting kids with activities. Mon, 14 May 2012 11:49:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522682834.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522682834.html Want to help kids get excited about math and have a great time doing it? Assist a teacher working for Explorations in Math during our week long summer camps. Your assignments will be at the teacher’s discretion and will include leading games, running activity stations, and assisting kids with activities. Mon, 14 May 2012 11:49:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522682276.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522682276.html Want to help kids get excited about math and have a great time doing it? Assist a teacher working for Explorations in Math during our week long summer camps. Your assignments will be at the teacher’s discretion and will include leading games, running activity stations, and assisting kids with activities. Mon, 14 May 2012 11:49:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522680544.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522680544.html Want to help kids get excited about math and have a great time doing it? Assist a teacher working for Explorations in Math during our week long summer camps. Your assignments will be at the teacher’s discretion and will include leading games, running activity stations, and assisting kids with activities. Mon, 14 May 2012 11:49:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522678630.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522678630.html Want to help kids get excited about math and have a great time doing it? Assist a teacher working for Explorations in Math during our week long summer camps. Your assignments will be at the teacher’s discretion and will include leading games, running activity stations, and assisting kids with activities. Mon, 14 May 2012 11:49:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522682835.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522682835.html The 2012 Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is a 2 day cycling journey that takes thousands of participants from Vancouver, Canada down to Redmond, Washington in an effort to raise awareness and funds for cancer care, prevention, and support. We are looking for an amazing crew of Volunteers to come out and help us welcome our riders at our finish line in Redmond, Washington!!! Come out and help us cheer Mon, 14 May 2012 11:49:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522677768.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522677768.html OneAmerica’s Annual Dinner is Saturday, May 19. This is a big night for us - 650-700 guests will be celebrating all things OneAmerica at the Westin Hotel. It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year. And this year is extra special because we are celebrating and saying a fond farewell to Pramila Jayapal, our founding Executive Director, as she concludes her role with OneAmerica. We’re going to need a lot Mon, 14 May 2012 11:49:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522839796.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522839796.html Be a part of a fun, active, community event - YMCA Kick-off to Summer Run, Saturday, May 26th! Volunteers are needed to assist with packet pick-up, course set-up, manning street corners on the race route, tot trot obstacle course and clean up crew. Times vary depending on assignments, 7:00am - 10:00am. All volunteers receive a t-shirt. Mon, 14 May 2012 11:45:17 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522803911.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522803911.html Providing your love, compassion and presence during a dying person’s final hours is one of the greatest gifts you can give. We need individuals from all over Southeastern Wisconsin to come forward and serve in this capacity as this service provides tremendous support and relief to both the patient and their loved ones. Like our outstanding team of volunteers, you will also receive guidance to serve i Mon, 14 May 2012 11:42:25 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523386134.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523386134.html The Peace Flag Project is a special organization. We're a positive peace group, and our volunteers always find working with us fun and worthwhile. We are an all-volunteer, pro-peace nonprofit in Providence. We would like to have an intern work with us this summer on a wide variety of tasks. Our mission is to do all we can to build a more peaceful, kind and generous world. There is room to take a leader Mon, 14 May 2012 11:09:45 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522681037.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522681037.html Fall Cleanup at Rocky Point What: Join Save The Bay for a cleanup at Rocky Point in Warwick When: Saturday, October 13 from 11 am - 1 pm Where: Meet at the Save The Bay Banner at the entry to the walking path. Parking is limited at Rocky Point. Participants are encouraged to carpool. Requirements: Volunteers must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Any volunteer under the age of 16 must partici Mon, 14 May 2012 11:09:44 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522784443.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522784443.html This is a volunteer position with the Diocese of Providence Office of Family and Life. This office has television programming they are in charge of and are looking for a journalist/interviewer to help with it. Each interview the volunteer conducts would be about 15 to 20 minutes long and 3 or 4 interviews are conducted during one taping session. Tapings happen about every 5 to 6 weeks. Questions are us Mon, 14 May 2012 11:09:44 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522942664.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522942664.html WaterFire Providence needs your help to make our lighting on June 9th a reality. Every event requires over 150 volunteers in order to make each lighting special. As a WaterFire volunteer you can be involved in every aspect of the event from building stages, greeting visitors, to feeding the fires. We have tasks from 8AM to Midnight. We need your help sign up today! Mon, 14 May 2012 11:09:44 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522942775.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522942775.html Raritan Valley Habitat is looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing, and organized volunteer to engage with businesses and community groups to help promote our Women Build Program. You’ll be the primary contact for groups interested in Women Build, answering emails and questions about the program, corresponding with Girl Scout troops, and communicating with local women’s groups. You’ll also be responsible Mon, 14 May 2012 11:08:46 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522810209.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522810209.html Raritan Valley Habitat needs a volunteer who’s a great communicator and planner to facilitate lunch donations for our Women Build days. If you’ve got 3 hours a month you can help us provide an on-site lunch for our construction volunteers. You’ll communicate with lunch donors to line up donations well ahead of time, provide instructions, and say thank you. You’ll also make sure the crew and Habitat sta Mon, 14 May 2012 11:08:46 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522809887.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522809887.html Raritan Valley Habitat is looking for a computer-savvy volunteer to manage online registrations for our Women Build days. If you can commit 2 hours a week, we need your help to organize our construction volunteers! You’ll be responsible for setting up registration on FirstGiving, checking the site to control the number of registrations, corresponding with registrants to answer questions and provide ins Mon, 14 May 2012 11:08:46 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522809396.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522809396.html Do you believe Women can do anything? Raritan Valley Habitat is seeking a dynamic and responsible volunteer to help coordinate our Women Build program (8 Saturdays a year – attendance not mandatory though preferred). If you love working with others and can spare approximately 3 hours a week, we need your skills! Responsibilities include: Making sure the monthly build days run smoothly by communicatin Mon, 14 May 2012 11:08:46 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522810513.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522810513.html On Saturday, June 2 Historic Bethlehem Partnership will host the annual Rooms to View House Tour. Join us for a spectacular celebration of homes, gardens, and kitchens. Volunteers will act as hosts and hostesses inside the homes - check-in, directing guests, and afterwards volunteers can attend the tour at 1/2 price! Mon, 14 May 2012 11:03:30 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523392377.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523392377.html Camping Unlimited offers fun and exciting weekend recreational activities for children and adults with special needs ie, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism and other physical / emotional challenges. Volunteers are welcome to apply to assist on these outings based on availability. We offer Saturday day trips, (9 am to 5 pm), weekend overnights, summer camp opportunities and travel programs. All year Mon, 14 May 2012 10:51:03 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523076812.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523076812.html Faith Manger Church is hosting our 2nd annual Vacation Bible School, and we need your help to make this a Fun and Spirit Filled Event. As a church family we are small in numbers, but big in spirit. We would like to make this year's Vacation Bible School a free event open to the community. We are in need of volunteers to assist with games, crafts, food prep, and teaching. We Would Love To Have You! Mon, 14 May 2012 09:57:22 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523171306.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523171306.html Hawaiian themed run with obstacles. After the race, there’s a luau with a beer garden and entertainment! Volunteers are needed to assist with registration, parking, luau tent, kids area, obstacle spotters, tshirt distribution, gift bag distribution, water stops and set up and clean up. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:46:35 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522371419.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522371419.html We need volunteers to help at the Wish Granters water station Saturday May 19th during the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon. Shifts are 9am-11:30 and 11:30-2:15. Call 377-9029 or e-mail doug@wishgranters.org. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:40 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522932421.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522932421.html Wetlands once covered the entire 8-mile shoreline of the Anacostia River, now only approximately 4% remain. AWS is working to restore these wetlands to their original glory when they acted like kidneys -- filtering toxins and pollutants out of the water. This opportunity involves planting in our restored wetland -- be prepared to get muddy! Interested? Please visit www.anacostiaws.org/calendar for s Mon, 14 May 2012 08:56:54 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521969506.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521969506.html Each summer, AWS works to care for the trees that volunteers planted in the spring and fall. Join us as we water, weed, and mulch these little saplings to ensure they make it through the hot, dry summer! Interested? Please visit www.anacostiaws.org/calendar for specific dates and to RSVP. Questions? Contact Maddie Koenig at mkoenig@anacostiaws.org or 301-699-6204 ext. 109. ***This is an on-going op Mon, 14 May 2012 08:54:59 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521969928.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10521969928.html We need someone to help with data entry, filing, bulk mailings, and returning phone calls. Mon, 14 May 2012 08:40:06 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523375933.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523375933.html Make dog and cat toys to distribute at local food shelves. We make dog tug toys, catnip sock toys, and rope toys. Mon, 14 May 2012 08:40:06 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523374981.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523374981.html We need skilled carpenters and sheet rockers to finish the renovations in our flood affected households so families can return to their homes. Mon, 14 May 2012 08:40:06 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522977983.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10522977983.html Cool Creek Park in Hamilton County is in immediate need of a volunteer who is interested in caring for bird feeders. The primary duty would be to fill bird feeders around the Cool Creek Nature Center. The time commitment would be 1-2 days per week year round. Weekdays are preferred however, Saturday shifts could also be arranged. Sun, 13 May 2012 15:02:21 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523100314.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523100314.html Cool Creek Park is in immediate need of a volunteer to help in their greenhouse. Duties would include watering plants, pulling weeds, planting, sweeping floors, collecting seeds, and hanging out with Chumley the turtle! The time commitment would be 1-2 days a week for 2-4 hours. Volunteers would preferably work weekdays however, weekend shifts may also be available. Sun, 13 May 2012 15:02:21 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523093855.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523093855.html Cool Creek Nature Center is in immediate need of a Terrarium and Habitat Keeper. The main duty performed would be cleaning reptile tanks/habitats and a bird cage. The time commitment would be at least 1 day a week for at least 1 hour during weekdays. Sun, 13 May 2012 15:02:21 GMT http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523097564.html http://volunteernwga.org/org/opp/10523097564.html