West County Health Centers is looking for a volunteer to assist with data entry, general office support and general non-computer clerical tasks in the clinical setting. Skills needed include the ability to work independently and reliability. A training and orientation is necessary. If interested, contact Rebecca at rhowell@wchealth.org or call 707-823-3204, ext. 6453.
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Love Shollenberger Park and the Wetlands?
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance needs volunteer docents. Docents serve in a number of ways, including teaching 3rd graders about wetlands and habitats, leading bird walks, restoring the habitats, conducting research on birds and other wetlands animals. To become a docent, volunteers participate in a training program and then observe other docents. Training starts Jan. 12, 2017, continuing for seven consecutive Thursday mornings. If interested, sign up at petalumawetlands.org/docent-program/. For information, contact Anne at aktaylor44@gmail.com or 707-774-6586.
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Help feed the hungry
During the winter months, Social Advocates for Youth houses more youth than usual, and your help is needed to feed them! This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, or groups to provide direct service to youth. Community members are needed to make and deliver dinners for 20 people every night until March 31. Email questions to Justin Dawes at justin.dawes@saysc.org.
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Spend time with seniors
JFCS’ Seniors At Home provides intensive support to seniors with a history of mental health issues. Through one-hour weekly visits, volunteers help seniors engage in their communities. No previous experience working with seniors is required, just an open mind and heart! Training and ongoing support will be provided. Contact Barbara at barbarat@jfcs.org or call 707-303-1510.
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Calling all Bookworms!
The Volunteer Center is looking for committed individuals who want to help preschoolers become bookworms! Volunteers are needed to read and do activities with children one hour per week starting Feb. 1. Volunteers should be comfortable reading in both English and Spanish. Training and materials are provided. For more information, email Lauren at lcarvalho@volunteernow.org
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Help when disaster strikes
Red Cross Client caseworkers provide assistance to people affected by local emergencies and disasters. The ideal volunteer should be comfortable talking to people in distress over the phone and in person. For information, email Nicole at Nicole.massey@redcross.org or call 707-577-7634.
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Work with seniors
By becoming a certified coach for Sonoma County’s “A Matter of Balance” program, you can learn to teach seniors simple exercises and techniques to address psychological and environmental challenges. The next volunteer coach trainings are March 29 and March 30. For more information, contact Dana at 707-565-5936 or djacoby@schsd.org.
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Love driving?
Work as a volunteer driver for Catholic Charities. Drivers are responsible for safely transporting senior citizens to medical and other appointments, grocery shopping, and other recreation activities. Must be reliable, compassionate and display good interpersonal skills. Contact Noreen Mendoza at nmendoza@srcharities.org or 707-528-8712, ext. 160 if you are interested.
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Help people with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Shaw Center kitchen volunteers prepare lunch delivered by the Council on Aging, which includes setting tables, measuring food temperature, and cleaning and organizing the kitchen. Volunteers assist staff in prepping for lunch. Contact Noreen Mendoza at nmendoza@srcharities.org or 707-528-8712, ext. 160 if you are interested.
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Prepare your community for disaster
The Pillowcase Project is a preparedness program for grades 3-5 that teaches students about disaster safety skills, local hazards and coping skills. Red Cross volunteers lead students through a “learn, practice, share” framework to engage them in disaster preparedness. Upon completion, students receive a pillowcase to build their personal emergency supplies kit. For more information, contact Nicole.Massey@redcross.org.
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Wellness outreach
West County Health Center’s Farmacy Food Stand is looking for volunteers to provide CSA food boxes to the community. The food stand is open on Thursdays from 2-5:30 p.m.in Forestville. Volunteers help distribute ordered boxes, manage the fresh foods provided and check out customers. Contact rhowell@wchealth.org for more information.
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Help seniors in need
Do you have an interest in working with seniors? By being a certified coach for Sonoma County’s “A Matter of Balance” program, you can learn to teach seniors simple exercises and techniques to address psychological and environmental challenges and help them prevent falls. The next volunteer coach trainings are March 29 and 30 in Santa Rosa. For more information contact Dana at 707-565-5936 or djacoby@schsd.org.
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Public relations help
The Living Room is a day center in Santa Rosa serving homeless and at-risk women and their children. The center is seeking committed volunteers who can be responsible for public relations, advertising and website management. Prior public relations experience is required. To apply, please contact Cheryl Parkinson at 707-579-0138 or info@thelivingroomsc.org.
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Help Habitat for Humanity
You don’t have to swing a hammer to build homes for local families! Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County is seeking regular volunteers for its Santa Rosa-based ReStore. Volunteers test and clean donated fixtures and appliances, provide customer service and much more. Please email l.rentzel@habitatsoco.org to learn more.
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Work with seniors
West County Community Services is seeking volunteers interested in becoming senior peer counselors. Our 35-hour training gives tools necessary to assist seniors in managing the stresses of aging with better emotional balance. Training is provided in Santa Rosa. Services are offered countywide. The next training begins Jan. 30. For more information, contact Melissa at melissa.fike@westcountyservices.org or 707-823-1640, ext. 301.
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Teach children about the Laguna de Santa Rosa
The Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation is looking for volunteers to join its Laguna Education Team. The education team brings programming to more than 1,500 elementary school students every year. Volunteers must go through a 10-week training course, where they learn about the Laguna during in-class presentations, hands-on activities and field trips that foster Laguna sense of place. Trainees also learn how to teach all the Learning Laguna activities and develop practical skills for working with students both in the classroom and in the field. Training runs March 13-15, and orientation is scheduled for February. For more information, contact Christine Fontaine, director of education programs, at 707-527-9277, ext. 102 or christine@lagunafoundation.org.
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Help feed the hungry
Santa Rosa’s Redwood Empire Food Bank helps support the health of its clients through weekly food distributions. Volunteers are needed to assist with organizing the food, ensuring that each individual takes the allotted amount, along with cleaning up any remaining food. If interested, please email Sarah Richards at volunteer@srhealthcenters.org.
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Public relations help needed
The Living Room is a day center in Santa Rosa specifically serving homeless and at-risk women and their children. The organization is seeking committed volunteers who can be responsible for public relations, advertising and website management. Prior PR experience is required. To apply, please contact Cheryl Parkinson at 707-579-0138 or Info@thelivingroomsc.org.
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Work outside
The Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is hosting a general orientation on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Guerneville office, which will cover available volunteer opportunities in the Russian River area of the Sonoma-Mendocino State Parks District. A general orientation is required for all new volunteers. For more information, contact Jazzy Dingler at jazzy@stewardscr.org or 707-869-9177, ext. 1#.
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Work with children
Learn to staff the “Steward Ship,” the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods’ Mobile Marine Education Van, which makes appearances at schools, special events and along the Sonoma Coast. Volunteers interpret marine artifacts, facilitate hands-on activities, perform retail transactions, and assist with community outreach. The next volunteer training happens on Jan. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Guerneville office. Fo rmore information, contact Jazzy Dingler at jazzy@stewardscr.org or 707-869-9177, ext. 1#.
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