November 6th, 2009 08:17pm
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EARLE BAUM CENTER OF THE BLIND
The Earle Baum Center of the Blind in Santa Rosa seeks four office assistants for two to four hours a week. Among the duties are greeting and directing visitors and general office work. Contact Phil at 523-3222 or ebc@earlebaum.org.
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November 6th, 2009 02:50pm
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Want to give back to your community, but you’re not sure how? Check out Celebrate Community’s “A Different Kind of Gift” in Saturday’s paper. This special section of the newspaper provides countless fun and easy ways to create a truly meaningful holiday season by helping others.
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November 5th, 2009 08:16pm
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OCCIDENTAL COMMUNITY CHOIR
The quirky Occidental Community Choir has been performing in the west county and Santa Rosa since 1978. The group needs volunteers for its December concerts to sell tickets and refreshments, clean up, be ticket-takers and ushers, help with props, lights and sound, and perform other pre- and post-concert jobs. Contact volunteer coordinator Susan Sonnenschein at 585-7745 or susan_sunshine@hotmail.com.
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November 4th, 2009 08:15pm
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LA LUZ
La Luz, a nonprofit organization committed to developing individual self-sufficiency and strong leadership in the Sonoma Valley through education, skill-building classes, referrals and other support services, needs office volunteers to help clients and staff. Most clients are Spanish-speaking and some knowledge of Spanish is appreciated, but not necessary. The ability to commit to one morning or afternoon shift per week is preferred.
Contact Amy Doherty at 938-5131, ext. 108, or …
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November 4th, 2009 06:39pm
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Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) will be hosting The BIG Thank You, a reception honoring SAY’s donors and volunteers. Taking place on November 9 at the Fountaingrove Inn, SAY will be honoring Board Member of the Year Bob Casanova, a Marriage and Family Therapist with a practice in Santa Rosa, Rookie Board Members of the Year Jeff Barnell, local marketing professional and Nancy Fastenau, owner of Fastenau and Associates, a …
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November 3rd, 2009 08:15pm
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COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS
Volunteers are needed for the Make Miracles Happen fundraising breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Veterans Hall, 1094 Petaluma Blvd. S., Petaluma. It is an annual event of The Committee on the Shelterless, which assists the homeless. Help is sought on the day of the event and the preceding day. Contact Rosemary, volunteer team leader, at hargsnarkle@yahoo.com, or call 878-2951.
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November 2nd, 2009 08:11pm
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SALVATION ARMY
Temporary receptionists are needed in Santa Rosa to help visitors and clients at the Salvation Army office and to assist with clerical duties, especially in November and December. Morning or afternoon shifts are available. Contact Laurel Sparks or D.J. Suico at 542-0981 or e-mail danielle.suico@usw.salvationarmy.org.
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October 26th, 2009 12:43pm
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GUERNEVILLE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
The Guerneville afterschool program, which serves more than 120 children, needs adults willing to help with homework, demonstrate skills or knowledge and provide general staff assistance. The program operates Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers do not need special skills, just a desire to make a difference. Contact Annabele Grace 869-9741 or annabelegrace@yahoo.com
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October 25th, 2009 12:42pm
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SANTA ROSA FIRE CORPS
The Santa Rosa Fire Department Volunteer Fire Corps is seeking retirees to assist in non-emergency, non-code enforcement activities. Among the openings are those of “presenters,” people who present the fire and home safety program “Remembering When” to seniors. Required skills include the ability to direct small groups of older adults and to to carry 20 pounds of materials. Education or health care experience is a plus and …
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October 24th, 2009 12:41pm
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READING TUTORS
Reading tutors are needed to help first- through sixth-grade students in the Bellevue and Wright school districts. Volunteering one to two hours a day can help build reading skills, close the achievement gap, and advance community. Call Barbara Fisher at 573-3399, ext. 122.
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