Want to volunteer? Here are some Stanislaus County opportunities
Call the Volunteer Center of United Way, 209-524-1307, or email volunteer@uwaystan.org.
CITY OF MODESTO
NEEDED: Volunteers 15 and older for the Celebration of Lights Parade on Dec 2. Duties include manning barricades, volunteer check-in, course monitoring, staging and registration. Youth volunteers 14 and younger eligible to volunteer with an adult. Two shifts, 2-8 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Register online at www.modestogov.com
CONTACT: Stephanie Smith, (209) 577-5450, ssmith@modestogov.com
CITY OF MODESTO
NEEDED: Volunteers 15 and older for the Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run, Walk and Ride on Dec. 9. Duties include course monitoring, set-up/breakdown, registration check-in, volunteer check-in, packet pick-up and decorating. Modesto Gospel Mission will benefit from a portion of the run/walk proceeds, as well as the canned food drive. Youth volunteers 14 and younger eligible to volunteer with an adult. Volunteer times are 7 a.m.-noon. Register online at www.modestogov.com
CONTACT: Stephanie Smith, (209) 577-5450, ssmith@modestogov.com
DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
NEEDED: Service League Volunteers over the age of 21 to commit to two 3.5 hour shifts per month for at least one year. Volunteers receive 25-hour training orientation. Must be dependable, organized, work well with people, complete the application process and pass a background check.
CONTACT: Doctors Medical Center 209-576-3500
PARENT RESOURCE CENTER
NEEDED: Volunteers ages 14 years and older are needed on an ongoing basis to assist with childcare supervision participating in fun, creative activities while parents are attending class on site. The class is on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from at 9 a.m. to 11 am and till 12 noon on Friday mornings. Play games, sing songs and help children increase their developmental skills. Volunteers need to commit to two hours per week. Volunteers must have a current TB clearance and a background check for individuals 18 years and older.
CONTACT: Tania Colon, 209-549-8193, colont@prcfamilies.org
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
NEEDED: Volunteers 23 and older who are able to provide 4 hours per week to help patients and visitors in the senior volunteer program in Modesto. Prospective volunteers must complete application process.
CONTACT: Volunteer Services, 209-569-7350, MMCvolunteers@sutterhealth.org
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
NEEDED: Volunteers 18 and older and their friendly pets to visit seniors in convalescent hospitals and care facilities through the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Pet Outreach Program. Children are welcome if well supervised by parent. Pets need to be friendly and like to be handled. Visits made the first and second Saturday mornings and the third Wednesday mornings of each month.
CONTACT: Mary Davis, marydavis45@sbcglobal.net
TURLOCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NEEDED: Volunteers 18 and older to work as Turlock Historical Museum docents, working at least once a month. Museum hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 108 S. Center St. Docents greet the public, answer phones, handle sales and do light chores. An interview and two to three training hours are required. Volunteers are also used for special events, as needed. Complete an application online at http://turlockhistoricalsociety.org/.
CONTACT: Steve Mayotte, 209-668-7386, turlockhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
UNITED WAY OF STANISLAUS COUNTY
NEEDED: Volunteers to support United Way’s CHEF Health Initiative at Caswell Elementary School in Ceres and Bret Harte Elementary School in Modesto. CHEF provides bags of healthy food as well as nutrition education classes for parents and students. Volunteers help pack bags of food on two Friday afternoons a month.
CONTACT: Diane Pierson, 209-523-4562, DPierson@uwaystan.org
This story was originally published November 14, 2017 at 9:10 AM with the headline "Want to volunteer? Here are some Stanislaus County opportunities."