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Types of Volunteer Opportunities

Are you not sure what you would like to do as a volunteer? Check out our list of some of the areas where volunteers are needed and then send us an telling us how and when to get hold of you and we will be in touch. Or call us at 442-3711.

Animals -

• Animal Care
• Zoo Docent

The Arts –

• Calligraphy
• Crafts
• Docent
• Dramatic Arts/Theatre
• Museums
• Photography
• Radio/TV
• Sewing
• Storytelling
• Woodworking

Clerical –

• Bookkeeping
• Cashier
• Data Entry
• Filing
• Receptionist
• Shredding

Community Development –

• Board Member
• Chamber of Commerce
• Fundraising
• Thrift Shops
• Visitor Centers

Environment –

• Environmental Education
• Docents
• Gardening
• Plant Trees/Restore Streams
• Visitor Center

Health Services –

• Adult Day Health Care Aide
• Hospice Volunteer
• Hospital Volunteer
• Lifeline Assistant/Installer

Human Services –

• Crisis Line Counselor
• Food Bank
• Housing Advocacy
• Mediation
• Ombudsman

Literacy –

• After School Tutor
• Libraries
• PEN PAL
• Storytelling
• Transcribe Braille

Local Events –

• Community Service Days
• Drop of a Hat Brigade
• Music Festivals

Mentoring –

• Aids Companion
• Mentor for Youth
• Home Visitor
• Social Companion
• Tutors

Older Adults –

• Deliver Food
• Home Visitor
• Ombudsman
• Senior Lunch Site

Public Safety –

• Citizens on Patrol
• Disaster Assistance
• Emergency Response Team
• Teen Court

Schools –

• After School Programs
• Libraries
• Literacy
• PEN PAL
• Resource Speaker
• Tutors

Short Term –

• Community Service Days
• Drop of a Hat Brigade
• Special Events
• Bulk Mailings

Youth –

• Advocacy for Children
• Child Care
• Mentoring
• Recreation Aide