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Volunteer Center provides opportunities for people to make a difference in our community

Sonoma County has many needs and therefore ways people can connect with each other, share goals, and feel like they are making a difference while contributing time, energy, and skills to common causes.

“Spring” into ACTION - Sonoma County NEEDS you!

Earth Day Volunteers Wanted Volunteers are needed for Santa Rosa's Earth Day Onstage Festival on Saturday, April 27at Old Courthouse Square, from 12-4. The Energy & Sustainability Team within the Water Department has 2-hour shifts available that you can expand, if desired. Receive a t-shirt and stainless steel Water bottle! Sign up at:https://surveymonkey.com/r/Earthday2019volunteer or contact cmyers@srcity.org

Safety Around Water Volunteers Help 2nd-grade students in the Roseland School District learn how to swim. Water safety will be taughtApril 30-May 24.on Tuesdays and Fridays, 3 hours per week. Must know how to swim, but training will be provided.Contact: Suzanne Tesconi, 707-545-9662 X3135 or stesconi@scfymca.org

Human Race Event Volunteers Wanted

Volunteers are needed for the Human Race on Saturday, May 4th. Various time commitments between the hours of 5 am -12:30 pm. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help run the event on Race Day! We have positions in logistics, the course, entertainment, food, volunteers, and the marketplace.Sign up at:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4ea5a92ba7fe3-2019

Event Volunteers Needed

Sonoma County 4-H is looking for volunteers to wrap up their 58th Annual ChickeQue Event, Sunday, May 5th from 3 pm - 6 pm. Work may include heavy lifting, cleaning, loading trucks, trash and recycle, moving table and chairs. Please wear closed toed shoes. Come early and enjoy the event starting at 11:30 am.Contact: Nell Western, 707-321-4688 or mailto:chickenque@yahoo.com

On-Going Opportunities:

Court Accompaniment Support Volunteer Needed - YWCA Sonoma Cty.

Be a support person for individuals, getting services through FJC or Safe House, attend Restraining Order Hearings. You will be providing moral support to individuals going to court, as well as informing them about court processes and some legal terminology to help them feel comfortable and safe with what happens in court.

Needed: Tuesdays 12:45-5pm, Thursdays vary. BILINGUAL VOLUNTEERS HELPFUL AND NEEDED This is a long term, Ongoing Opportunity. Must be over 18. To Apply:Visit: www.ywcasc.org/get-involved/volunteer/to fill out a volunteer application or contact Lydia Edelheit 707-303-8401

Responsible Drivers Needed

Volunteers Wheels needs drivers over 21 with a good driving record. A vehicle, gas, insurance and training will be provided. Flexible four-hour shifts are available.Call 707-573-3399 or visithttps://www.volunteernow.org/services/volunteer-wheels/

PreSchool Assistants Needed

Work with preschool children at "A Special Place" Therapeutic Preschool, managed through the YWCA. Shifts are M-F, 9am - 3pm with flexible hours.Contact Lydia Edelheit at 707-303-8401 or apply at https://ywcasc.org/get-involved/volunteer.

Food Distribution Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for the Rural Food Project at The Palms Inn in Santa Rosa. You would help sort food, set up prior to distribution, and help give away food. Rural Food Project has distributed more than half a million pounds of food to families. Shifts are needed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30. This is a long term Ongoing Opportunity with no age requirement.Contact Emily Rose Thiessen, 707-528-8712 X 160 orethiessen@srcharities.org

Entertainers Needed at the Shaw Center Share your skills and talents at the Shaw center in the Alzheimer Day Center for Memory Care Program for Seniors. Musicians, artists, and all types of performers or activity instructors are needed to provide daily entertainment. Monday-Friday, 1 hour per week. Scheduling is flexible. This is a long term, ongoing opportunity. Contact Emily Rose Thiessen,707-528-8712 X 160 oethiessen@srcharities

TEEN OPPORTUNITIES:

American Red Cross has many volunteer and youth opportunities available.

Recruitment Team Members talk to individuals and groups about volunteering: Intake Team Members reach out to new applicants; Screening Team Members match new volunteers with available opportunities. Contact us and see what is available for you.

4-hour shift per week, flexible. Public speaking and computer skills needed. Apply online atwww.redcross.org/volunteer

Pony Express Volunteers Youth 12-18 years old can learn life skills and leadership through the Equine Assisted Skills for Youth Program. Volunteer applications are currently being accepted. The program begins in March at Howarth Park on weekends (weather permitting) from 11am to 4pm. Commit to one day per weekend. contact Linda at (707) 538-9323.

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