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Friday, October 12, 2007

Volunteers Needed

SUBMIT VOLUNTEER ITEMS TO
neighbors.events@roanoke.com
BY FAX: 981-3346
MAIL: P.O. BOX 2491
ROANOKE, VA 24010


ADMINISTRATIVE

  • The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop welcomes new volunteers to help staff the shop. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 3723 Franklin Road. 345-2572.
  • Area 8 Special Olympics needs a volunteer secretary for  weekly meetings. 985-0131, ext. 500.
  • Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway needs volunteers to assist with various office tasks and a volunteer with Web programming skills, knowledge of HTML, Dreamweaver and ColdFusion to assist with the Web site. Not all positions require computer skills. 772-2992. staff@friendsbrp.org.
  • The History Museum of Western Virginia needs volunteers to assist staff at admissions desk, conduct tours, work in library and collections, aid in exhibit preparation and receptions. Rosa Marie Dudley, 224-1206.
  • The O. Winston Link Museum is seeking volunteers for its gift shop, admissions desk, gallery conservation, children’s groups and tours. Volunteers needed daily, with extra help needed on weekends as well as for evening events and archives. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Leah Sineno, 982-5465 or education@linkmuseum.org.
  • RAM House needs volunteers to help prepare lunch on weekdays, a volunteer to work at the reception desk Saturday and Sunday mornings, and volunteers to help process financial requests Tuesdays. www.volunteerroanoke.org.
  • Rescue Mission needs a volunteer receptionist for the Women’s and Children’s Center. Also needed are adult weekday breakfast helpers sin food service. 5:45 to 8 a.m. Call Helen Kerrigan Deyerle at 777-7651 or helen@rescuemission.net.
  • The Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission is seeking retired planners, engineers, architects, and marketing professionals to help with new and ongoing projects. 985-0131 ext. 500.
  • Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank seeks volunteers to assist with fundraising, food drives, public speaking, archiving, guest recption, administrative support, food salvage, warehouse operations and maintenance, groundskeeping and landscaping, marketing and event planning and support. Harry Van Guilder, 588-3427.
  • St. Francis House needs volunteers to maintain the clothes closet and assist clients with finding items. 985-0131.
  • United Way of Roanoke Valley is seeking volunteers to welcome visitors and perform light office tasks to answer phones, file, some data entry, etc., at least 3 days a week. Kitty Branch, kbanch@uwrv.org or 777-4202.
  • Youth Support Services needs a volunteer to do general office work such as filing, reception and word processing. Afternoon, Wednesdays or Thursdays. 853-5200.

ANIMALS

  • Angels of Assisi seeks volunteers to help with free monthly clinics to sterilize and vaccinate stray and feral cats. An upcoming clinic will be held Oct. 21. 415 Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 444-2119.
  • The Roanoke Valley SPCA needs volunteers to help transport and assist during the day for different pet adoptations during September and October. Contact Ann Marie Sweeney at 344-4840, ext. 208
  • The nonprofit organization Carpenters Foundation, also called Manna Ministries, helps low-income families with food boxes, clothing, school supplies and pet food. Volunteers and donations of dry dog food and cat food are needed. Can arrange for pickup of pet food. Dianne, 977-0287 or DiProut@aol.com.
  • The Franklin County Animal Shelter needs volunteers to help work the desk, socialize animals and help with adoptions. Volunteer meetings held the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Franklin County Public Safety Building. Foster homes also needed. Faye, 483-7440, or Jenny, 420-3833.
  • The League for Animal Protection needs adult volunteers to assist with the care of the dogs and cats at this Fincastle shelter. Training is provided, and morning or afternoon shifts are available. 473-3853 or e-mail lapinformation@aol.com.
  • Mill Mountain Zoo needs volunteers for special events and daily needs: keeper assistants, park interpreters, concession and gift shop assistants. Time commitments may vary. Red panda mascots are needed for birthday parties and special events all year. Training is provided. 343-3241 or volunteers@mmzoo.org.
  • Roanoke Valley SPCA needs foster parents and donations of dog and cat food, litter, toys and money. The SPCA also needs volunteers to help with cleaning, training, socializing, doing laundry, opening newspapers and walking dogs;  Kathy Perdue, 344-4840, ext. 207 or kperdue@rvspca.org. Ann Sweeney, 344-4840, ext. 208. www.rvspca.org.
  • Volunteers are needed for the RVSPCA’s “Spay-ghetti” dinner fundraiser Oct. 18. They are needed to help with food preparation, set-up, serving and clean-up. Volunteers needed at various times from 1 to 8 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Roanoke. Ann Marie Sweeney at 344-4840, ext. 208.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

  • Carilion Hospice Services is seeking patient care volunteers. Free training provided. Must be 21 or over.
  • Center in the Square needs volunteers to help with the Super Square Kids Club program. 224-1211.
  • Children’s Advocacy Center needs volunteers to watch children while their parents attend class. 985-0131, ext. 500.
  • CHIP would like volunteers to help with the Pumpkin Fest on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as volunteers to assist with childcare and other tasks during monthly parent meetings.
  • Commonwealth Catholic Charities is in need of Saturday volunteers for its Supervised Visitation Program.  985-0131, ext. 500.
  • Family Service of Roanoke Valley is seeking volunteers to mentor a child at least twice a month. To be a mentor, you should be 50 years or older. Contact Leah Hatcher at 5563-5316 or email lhatcher@fsrv.org
  • Family Service of Roanoke Valley is seeking mentors for at-risk middle school children. Time commitment is four hours a month. Must be 21 years or older. 985-0131, ext. 500
  • Friendship Health and Rehab Center needs volunteer performers/speakers for the residents. Volunteers are also needed to be resident companions, activities assistants, and rehab assistants. Additional volunteer groups/individuals are needed to assist in teh Alzheimer’s unit and in the therapy department. Must be 13  or older. 985-0131, ext. 500. www.volunteerroanoke.org.
  • Junior Achievement needs classroom volunteers willing to be trained to teach economic, business and career development concepts for grades four through 12. An individual is also needed to make phone calls, log responses and prepare classroom kits for distribution. Laura, 989-6392 or laura@ja.roacoxmail.com.
  • Pathways for Youth needs tutors Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; mentors to middle and high school students; and an after-school volunteer to assist with snack preparation and serving. Contact Cheryl Poe, 982-2911 ext. 220, or volunteers@pccse.org.
  • Presbyterian Community Center is looking for chaperones, volunteers to serve at the reception desk and pantry and as interviewers/case workers. The center also needs drivers. Cheryl Poe, volunteer director, 982-2911, volunteers@pccse.org.
  • Respite Recreation and Resource Center needs volunteers to help with respite care day program for special-needs children. Training provided. You will be playing with the children, learning hands-on care and helping with lunch, snack time and cleanup. 986-1242.
  • Richfield Retirement Community is seeking youth volunteers for afternoon projects and volunteers on Saturdays for one-to-one visits, manicures, games, etc. 985-0131, ext. 500
  • Roanoke City Schools needs volunteer mentors, guest speakers, event volunteers and reading volunteers. 985-0131, ext. 500.
  • Rescue Mission needs  volunteers to read bedtime stories to children; assemble new furniture in the thrift store; adults to transport children to a day camp; post and maintain the Rescue Mission’s eBay account; evening tutors in math and reading for the men and women in the recovery program; adult weekday breakfast helpers in food service. Breakfast volunteers work from 5:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. They also need volunteers to assemble their Christmas cards Oct. 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers to assist with distribution of clothing to people qualifying for clothing vouchers on Friday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:30 pm.  Call Helen Kerrigan Deyerle at 777-7651 or helen@rescuemission.net.
  • The Roanoke Valley CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Foundation will hold training for new volunteers beginning in September. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly for six weeks in the CASA offices, Suite 310 of the Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave. CASA volunteers are trained advocates who are appointed by judges to be the voice for an abused or neglected child in court. No prior knowledge of the legal system or experience in child advocacy is necessary. Applications may be obtained by calling the CASA office at 853-2407 or by e-mail at rvcasa@roanokecasa.com.
  • Ronald McDonald House is seeking volunteers to prepare dinner for their house guests. Great opportunity for families/groups. Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Roanoke Memorial Hospital will open in September and will provide respite for adult family members of hospitalized children. Volunteers are needed assist in the room 7 days a week. 985-0131, ext. 500. Solo or duo musicians are needed for a series of concerts at Ronald McDonald House. Musicians are needed every 2 weeks, throughout the year. Contact Gary Hunt at 342-2083 and leave an e-mail address, or at turtle-guy@att.net
  • The Salem/Roanoke County Food Pantry needs volunteers to greet clients, fill food orders and stock shelves. Moderate lifting may be required (less than 25  pounds). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers work two hour shifts. Call Jenny,  389-6938.
  • Soup for Seniors is a organized by the Local Office on Aging’s Soup for Seniors and aims to collect 3,000 cans of soup by Oct. 15. Donated cans may be dropped off at the LOA office at Melrose Towers, 3038 Melrose Avenue NW. For additional information, call the LOA at 985-9600.

MEDICAL/TRANSPORTATION  

  • Carilion Hospice is seeking Patient Care volunteers. Training is provided for this opportunity. 985-0131, ext. 500.
  • Rescue Mission needs a nurse for hygiene class for the men and women in the mission’s recovery program. Nurses and others interested in the Rescue Mission’s  ministry, “Bless My Sole,” are also encouraged to volunteer. Helen Kerrigan Deyerle, 777-7651 or helen@rescuemission.net.
  • Good Samaritan Hospice is looking for family support volunteers to work with terminally ill patients two to four hours per week.  Our next training class begins on Oct. 2 and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the final class on Oct. 25.  Contact Becky Harris at 776-0198 or bharris@goodsamhospice.org no later than Sept. 24.  

OTHER

  • Donations of broken or unwanted aquariums are being requested. They will be repaired, and donated to school science classes. Contact Gary Hunt at 342-2083 or email him at turtle-guy@att.net
  • American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is looking for volunteers to form a transportation committee, and for volunteers with a truck/van who can move furniture (on an on-call basis). 985-0131. ext. 500.
  • Art on a Mission needs volunteer hosts and hostesses. Helen Kerrigan Deyerle, 777-7651 or helen@rescuemission.net.
  • The Athenian Society for the Arts and Sciences welcomes new members and volunteers who are interested in promoting arts and sciences in the Roanoke area. In addition to volunteer activities, the group holds programs at regular meetings and conducts field trips related to the arts. 772-3369.
  • The Binaba Shop needs volunteers for data entry, filing, and general shop upkeep. Atieno Asiyo, 345-7064.
  • Brain Injury Services is having a fundraiser golf tournament in September and needs volunteers to help. 985-0131. ext. 500.
  • Citizen Recycling Committee needs volunteers to help with recycling efforts and educating citizens. Tracy Hall. 853-2231.
  • Commonwealth Catholic Charities needs volunteers for its Independence for Seniors Program, which matches volunteers with local seniors for friendly visitation. Sharon Day, 342-0411.
  • Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum Inc. needs volunteers to restore vintage buses, building maintenance and upkeep. Meets Wednesday nights. 7 p.m. 342-2383. contact@commonwealthcoach.com.
  • Community Christmas Store needs volunteers to assist with various projects throughout the year. CCS is a nonprofit organization that assists families in need during the holiday season. Donna Hoffman. 772-4586.
  • Hollins Fire and Rescue needs volunteers. Jeff, 366-0596 or volfireandrescue@aol.com.
  • Literacy Volunteers of Roanoke Valley needs tutors for its English for Speakers of Other Languages and Basic Literacy programs. Orientation session  Sept. 13, 6 to 7 p.m. in Roanoke Main Library  at 706 S. Jefferson Street. 265-9339 or www.lvarv.org.
  • Meals on Wheels needs volunteers for all routes. If you can spare 1.5 hours during a week or month to deliver meals to homebound seniors, please call to find out more. 985-0131. ext. 500.
  • Military Family Support Center needs volunteers to perform clerical duties, greet guests, answer phones, files, provide transportation, baby-sit, provide lawn maintenance, share their crafts knowledge. The center is also in need of skilled tradesmen and professionals who can be called on during emergencies. 710 Apperson Drive, Salem. 400-8301. www.milfamsupcen.org.
  • National D-Day Memorial is seeking volunteers for tour guides, information desk and gift shop. Four-hour shift. Training provided. Hazel Burnett, 587-5740.
  • Presbyterian Community Center is in need of volunteer receptionists, food pantry helpers, tutors and mentors, and after-school snack assistants.   
  • Refugee and Immigration Services is looking for volunteers to teach English to recently arrived adult refugees from Somalia, Liberia, Cuba and other countries. No teaching experience or knowledge of other languages is necessary. Scheduling is flexible. They also need childcare volunteers. Alice Duehl. 342-7561.
  • The Rescue Mission needs volunteer street marshals for the Drumstick Dash on Thanksgiving morning. Contact Helen Kerrigan Deyerle at 777-7651.
  • Roanoke County Fire & Rescue is now accepting applications for volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians. Must be 16 or older. Training provided. 985-0131. ext. 500.
  • Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission is seeking volunteers with regional transportation planning experience.  They are looking for volunteers to participate in a Bus Readership Survey Project and an Air Quality Research project. 985-0131. ext. 500.
  • The Ronald McDonald House needs solo or duo musicians for a series of concerts. Musicians are needed every 2 weeks, throughout the year. Contact Gary Hunt at 342-2083 and leave an e-mail address, or at turtle-guy@att.net.
  • The Virginia Defense Force is seeking recruits. Military experience not required. Membership is open to Virginia residents age 17 to 65. Drill is one day a month at a Virginia National Guard Armory, and various training opportunities are available. Judy Witt, 265-1295.
  • The Virginia Museum of Transportation needs volunteers to serve on the weekends. Responsibilities would include greeting visitors, selling admission tickets, providing basic directions to exhibits and attractions or working in the gift shop. 767-4651.
  • Voice of the Blue Ridge needs volunteers to record articles from the newspaper for the blind. Regular and substitute readers needed. 985-0131, ext. 500
  • Volunteers are needed for Salem’s Family Fall Festival to assist with carnival games, craft activities and ticket sales. Salem Farmer’s Market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29. To volunteer, call 774-4022, ext. 200, or email lguilliams@healthfocusswva.org
  • AARP Tax Aide program needs tax preparer and receptionist volunteers to work in February, March and April. Training is provided in November, December, and January. In Roanoke, contact Norman Bull, 774-1213 or ynbull@aol.com. In Rocky Mount, contact Pat Briskey, 721-4819 or patbrisk@aol.com
  • The Science Museum of Western Virginia needs volunteers  in almost every department.  Position responsibilities range from assisting with live animals and educational classes, to leading tours, preparing mailings, distributing posters, cataloging items in our collection, special events, construction and repair, and helping to monitor activity in our shop and in our neon exhibit.  Visit www.smwv.org or contact Fran Ferguson at 342-5718.
  • The new Art Museum of Western Virginia will present volunteer opportunities at a volunteer recruitment event on October 20. Over 400 volunteers will be needed to help support the new Art Museum. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments in the Art Museum’s first floor gallery followed by a program from 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mill Mountain Theatre’s Trinkle Main Stage. Jennifer Wise at 857-4385.
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