1. Our office is located in the
Lewiston Community Center at 1424 Main Street. Our
office hours are Monday through Thursday 9-4, and Friday
from 9-12. Our phone number is 746-7787, or toll free at
888-546-7787
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2. There are many benefits to
volunteering! Here are a few:
to feel needed
to share a skill
to get to know a community
to demonstrate commitment to a cause/belief
to gain leadership skills
to act out a fantasy
to do your civic duty
because of pressure from a friend or relative
satisfaction from accomplishment
to keep busy
for recognition
to repay a debt
to donate your professional skills
because there is no one else to do it
to have an impact
to learn something new
for freedom of schedule
to help a friend or relative
for escape
to become an "insider"
guilt
to be challenged
to be a watchdog
to feel proud
to make new friends
to explore a career
to help someone
as therapy
to do something different from your job
to have fun!
for religious reasons
to earn academic credit
to keep skills alive
to have an excuse to do what you love
to be able to criticize
to assure progress
to feel good
to be part of a team
to gain status
because you were asked
to test yourself
to build your resume
to be an agent of change
because of personal experience with the problem,
illness, or cause
to stand up and be counted
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3. We have many opportunities
that can meet your schedule. Some jobs can be done from
your home, while others can be on a drop-in basis.
Throughout the year we have opportunities that become
available to volunteer for only one day, or a couple of
hours.
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4. The Volunteer Center has a
database of over 100 places to volunteer, many with
jobs that are specifically designed for groups of
volunteers. We can give you a list of those jobs that
are available and your group can choose one that you
would like to do. The Volunteer Center can then work as
a liaison between your organization and the appropriate
contact at the chosen job. We will also work to ensure
that you are provided the appropriate tools, training
and support at the job site to ensure your group has an
enjoyable volunteer experience.
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5. The Volunteer Center collects
specific detailed information from each volunteer that
help us assess your interests and time availability. We
keep this information in a database and as jobs become
available, we call you. We also encourage finding
opportunities on your own through friends, the media and
newspaper, and any church or civic organization you
belong to.
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6. The WA-ID Volunteer Center has
volunteer members from every age group! We have
several volunteers who are 12, many in their 90s, and
one active volunteer who is 100!
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7. Yes. We do not have them
listed, but if you have an interest in an
international volunteer activity, we would love to
provide you with resources to help find the perfect job
for you!
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8. Yes, you do have rights
and responsibilities as a volunteer.
RIGHTS:
To be given a job description.
To have a designated place to work and materials and
equipment necessary to do your job.
To receive recognition for a job well done.
To do meaningful and satisfying work.
To be treated as a member of the working team.
Volunteers 55+ are automatically covered with excess
accident and personal liability insurance while you are
performing an approved assignment.
Volunteers will be reimbursed at a rate of $.445 per
mile for travel time to and from their work site, as our
budget allows, with a maximum of $35 per month.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To treat your volunteer job as you would a paid
position.
To respect the confidentiality of persons being
helped.
To show up for your commitment, or call the Volunteer
Center if you are unable.
To communicate with your work station and/or the
Volunteer Center when you have questions, concerns or
suggestions.
Your volunteer hours and miles should be reported to
the Volunteer Center on a monthly basis.
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9. Perhaps your schedule has
changed, or you decide your volunteer job isnt a good
fit for you, or there is another type of conflict. We
understand! Just give us a call and we will help you
find a more appropriate volunteer job, or make a note in
your file that you are unable to volunteer at this time.
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10. We collect hours for various
reasons.
Your individual work sites (like the museum or the
Chamber of Commerce or the hospital) can request reports
from us as to how many volunteer hours are worked at
their particular work site. Then those work sites can
use those volunteer hours as leverage when requesting
money from various granting programs.
Those hours are also our bragging rights. We get to
spread the word about all the good that is going on in
the world right here in Eastern Washington and North
Central Idaho.
Volunteer hours substantiate your membership with
WA-ID Volunteer Center and allow us to provide excess
liability and accident insurance when you are doing your
volunteer work at an approved worksite.
Your volunteer hours add up quickly and when you have
collected 4,000 or more hours, you are eligible to
receive the coveted Presidential Service Award from
Washington D.C., signed by the President of the United
States.
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11. There are many ways to report
your hours to the Volunteer Center. We have a monthly
time sheet that you can drop by the office or mail to
us. You can email your hours, call them in to us,
arrange to be called by our staff on a monthly basis, or
enter the hours yourself on our website.
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12. Funding is provided in part
by Corporation for National & Community Service, Twin
County United Way, Nez Perce County, Washington State,
VALCAN, Clearwater County, City of Moscow, Moscow/Latah
United Way. We also hold various fundraisers throughout
the year, such as the Senior Health and Fitness Fair and
a Volunteer Management workshop.
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13. Yes, we have a website. It
is located at http://volunteer.clearwire.net.
On our website you can apply to become a Volunteer
Center member, learn about current volunteer
opportunities, or record your hours.
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14. Yes, the Volunteer Center
can help you find the perfect volunteer activities
for your corporate volunteer program. If you dont have
a corporate volunteer program, contact us to set up an
appointment to discuss how you can start one.
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15. Yes, we are more than happy to
help you find volunteer opportunities to help you
fulfill community service obligations.
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16. Yes, we would love to come and
speak to your group! The Volunteer Center staff is
available to speak to organizations about volunteerism
and volunteer opportunities throughout Nez Perce,
Asotin, Garfield, Latah, Whitman, and Clearwater
Counties.
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