Friday, January 1, 1904
New opportunities for volunteers
AMEDISYS HOSPICE
HUMANE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY
HOSPICE OF CHATTANOOGA
Hospice of Chattanooga: Visit patients in homes, assisted-living facilities and local hospitals; offer clerical assistance in office.
Tuck-In Callers: Make telephone calls once a week to patients/families to ensure they have necessary supplies, medications, and/or support for the weekend. Volunteers are given training and script to follow for calls. 892-4289, ext. 23855.
McKAMEY ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER
PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Thrift Store Staff: Sort and organize donations, greet public and work in Dogwood Shop.
Advocacy Training: Training for sexual assault, court and hot-line advocates will begin Tuesday, Sept. 13. For more information and to register for either volunteer job, call 697-3830.
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
SALVATION ARMY
Donation Drive Assistant: Collect essentials such as food, clothing, baby items for families in need.
Family Thrift Store Assistant: Help sort donations at thrift stores.
Homeless Shelter: Assist clients in the program with shelter upkeep and outreach programs.
Social Service: Assist caseworkers with client interviews, data entry, food pantry management.
Disaster Response: Assist Salvation Army personnel with emergency food service, shelter management; free training provided.
UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER
To volunteer for any of these positions, call Windy Brooks at 752-0316, unless otherwise noted.
American Red Cross: Opportunities include data entry, class setup, stuffing envelopes and filing, assistance with special events and fundraising activities. Train to respond to local and national disaster events.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga: Mentor children ages 6-12 from single-parent homes; time commitment of 4-6 hours a month for a year in the community-based program, one hour a week during the school year for the site-based program.
Chattanooga Area Food Bank: Help assemble emergency food boxes for families, one day a week for two hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Must be able to lift 20 pounds and be 14 or older. 622-1800
Chattanooga CARES: Drive clients to medical appointments or grocery store; must be 18 or older, have valid driver's license, insurance and own vehicle.
Northside Neighborhood House: Research and price vintage items/collectibles donated to thrift store; time commitment of four hours a week.
On Point: Groundskeeper with lawn equipment needed, can set own schedule.
People Helping People: Help sort donations, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
Public Education Foundation: Assist college advisers in Hamilton County public high schools. All training provided, must be 18 or older, minimum of four hours per month August-May.
Ringgold United Methodist Church: Individuals and groups still needed to assist with tornado cleanup. Plumbers and electricians especially needed. 706-935-2109 or 706-935-2199.
Rosewood Supportive Services: Deliver Meals on Wheels to elderly and disabled individuals between 9:45 and 10:15 a.m. until noon.
St. Barnabas Nursing Home: Assistance needed with resident activities such as bingo at 2 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Fridays and weekly parties at 1:30 Fridays.
The Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center: The center provides horseback riding and equestrian education for individuals with disabilities. Opportunities include assisting with riding lessons, barn management, fundraising and public relations; flexible scheduling.