Want to volunteer? Here are some Stanislaus County opportunities
Call the Volunteer Center of United Way, 209-524-1307, or email volunteer@uwaystan.org.
NORTH MODESTO KIWANIS
NEEDED: Volunteers Friday, June 9, for the Graffiti Car Show and Parade. Volunteers assist along the parade route by monitoring a designed block and/or intersection. There are two shifts, 3-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. Volunteers can make this a social event by bringing chairs, ice chests and a picnic. Contact agency by April 15.
CONTACT: Ray Sanders, rskray@sbcglobal.net or Bill Michael, wmichael7@msn.com
DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
NEEDED: Volunteers 25 and older to commit to two 3.5 hour shifts per month for at least one year for the Service League volunteer program. Volunteers receive a 25-hour training orientation. Prospective volunteers must be dependable, organized, work well with people, complete the application process and pass a background check.
CONTACT: Sandi O’Neill, 209-342-3124, Sandra.oneill@tenethealth.com
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP
NEEDED: Volunteers age 14 years and older can gain retail experience while they cashier, sort, price and steam merchandise and set up displays. Work four hours per week with flexible day and evening shifts available.
CONTACT: Alyssa Wegner, 209-544-9279, alyssa.wegner@cancer.org
SOCIETY FOR
DISABILITIES
NEEDED: Volunteers to help the development department in marketing and fundraising which includes outreach and social media. Volunteers will be trained to represent the agency at health fairs, fundraising events, and other marketing activities.
CONTACT: Carolyn Teixeira Gomes, 209-524-3536, Carolyn@societyfordisabilities.org
STANISLAUS ANIMAL SERVICES AGENCY
NEEDED: Volunteers 16 and olderto socialize, exercise, and care for adoptable animals and assist the public with adoptions. Flexible shifts available Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Must have basic knowledge of animal care and animal handling, complete application process and attend an orientation.
CONTACT: Kathy Fielder, 209-342-1746, fielderk@stancounty.com
STANISLAUS COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY
NEEDED: : Volunteers 18 years of age or older for at least one day a week for a minimum of six months. Gain on-the-job experience while assisting agency departments, public health and our clinics with your clerical and computer skills. Also recruiting for Volunteer Services Board of Directors (Board Secretary). Complete the online application at www.stancounty.com/volunteer. Click on “volunteer application form” in the Volunteer Forms box at the right.
CONTACT: Joyce Decker, 209-558-4179, jdecker@schsa.org
STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
NEEDED: Volunteers 22 and older for the STARS program. STARS volunteers work in many roles including patrolling the county, court security, jail assistance, vacation house checks, neighborhood watch and more. Must be able to commit to at least 10 hours a month, pass an oral board, pass a background investigation.
CONTACT: Deputy Del Nero, 209-558-8930
TURLOCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NEEDED: Volunteers 18 and older to work as Turlock Historical Museum docents, working at least once a month. Docents greet the public, answer phone calls, handle sales and do light chores. An interview and 2-3 training hours are required. Complete an application online at http://turlockhistoricalsociety.org.
CONTACT: Steve Mayotte, 209-668-7386, turlockhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
This story was originally published May 27, 2017 at 3:36 PM with the headline "Want to volunteer? Here are some Stanislaus County opportunities."