Unless otherwise noted, call Adrienne Bennett at 208-746-7787 for more information, or visit our website at http://volunteer.clearwire.net. 

· If you delight in children, the Summer Fun Program at the YWCA is for you!  It will run from June 16-August 14, Mon-Thurs, from 9am-noon at the YWCA.  Volunteers will help children in K-6 grades improve their reading and math skills. 

· The Spalding Museum, a gorgeous facility, has a few open spots available for those interesting in greeting visitors. The National Park Service also has several other volunteer positions open immediately. Choose from Garden Caretaker, Special Events Assistant, or Park “Rover”. Full job descriptions are available online at http://volunteermatch.org.

· Broaden your knowledge of our beautiful valley and the surrounding area and then share it with others; the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help man the Visitor Center located at 502 Bridge Street.

· Give your grandkids something useful to do this summer! Nursing home residents love to bowl, play tennis, and golf using a Wii video game system. Volunteers are not required to do anything but show up ready to visit and play.

· Do you know someone with questions about Medicare and its new prescription drug program? Do you know families with children who need health insurance? Are you interested in helping people learn more about health insurance coverage? Contact Jo Castle at 746-7787. SHIBA (STATE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS ADVISORS) volunteers are trained to educate, assist and advocate for consumers regarding their health insurance, so they can make informed decisions.

· The Disability Action Center team would love to have a volunteer for some general office support. Volunteers answer the phones, take messages and do light filing.

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· Volunteer from your home providing telephone reassurance to people. Crisis line advocates listen to callers, many who are just lonely. On occasion, the advocate may provide emergency referrals using a handbook. Extensive orientation, training, and initial job shadowing is provided.

· The team at the Salvation Army has an immediate need for volunteers who would like to work one half day a week greeting people and answering phones.

· Volunteer from home! Knit or crochet hats, scarves, mittens and lap robes. Our office distributes them to the local community. Yarn is provided!

· The Habitat Store has a task for you! One day or a regular schedule, light or heavy work, administrative or hands on, experienced or inexperienced, week days or week ends. Strong people who can pick up and deliver donations are especially needed!

· Do you believe in empowering our youth to ensure their greatest future? Reading buddies sit with students who struggle to read and provide an opportunity to improve those reading skills. 85% of the children who received help in the 2006-2007 school year were brought up to reading level. No teaching experience is necessary to join the America Reads team. Call Cathy at 746-7787 or toll free at 1-888-546-7787 to find out more about this rewarding opportunity.

An Ombudsman advocates for the rights of residents in long-term care facilities, mostly just through friendly visiting! Positions are available in both Washington and Idaho.

We specialize in providing unique and meaningful volunteer opportunities that meet community needs. Many more opportunities are available by contacting the center. We can match your interests with a special volunteer opportunity.