notes: Listing posted at: Helping Hands - http://www.newsregister.com/article/46413-helping+hands ============================ Volunteer Corner 2007 from http://www.newberggraphic.com/NBGVolunteers.shtml Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities. -> Listing posted at: http://www.newsregister.com/article?articleTitle=helping+hands--1302813468--554--organizations Helping Hands - (old link) http://www.newsregister.com/article/46413-helping+hands ============================ Volunteer Corner 2007 from http://www.newberggraphic.com/NBGVolunteers.shtml Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities.

notes: Listing posted at: http://www.newsregister.com/article/46413-helping+hands ============================ Volunteer Corner 2007 from http://www.newberggraphic.com/NBGVolunteers.shtml Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities. -> Listing posted at: Helping Hands - http://www.newsregister.com/article/46413-helping+hands ============================ Volunteer Corner 2007 from http://www.newberggraphic.com/NBGVolunteers.shtml Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities.

notes: Listing posted at: http://www.newsregister.com/article/46413-helping+hands ============================ Volunteer Corner 2007 from http://www.newberggraphic.com/NBGVolunteers.shtml Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are greatly appreciated for the following groups: -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness' Yamhill County chapter is seeking volunteers to help with various projects, including NAMI walks in May, transportation, video presentations, etc. Call Faith Gerstel at 503-538-9151 for more information. -- Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed. If you are available to serve for one or two hours, one day a week, call Dawn at Northwest Senior and Disability Services, 503-538-1490. -- Bible Foundation needs volunteers. Individuals, groups and homebound people to help make a difference in the lives of people around the world with scripture. Flexible scheduling with a variety of tasks. For more information call 503-538-4897 or log on to www.bf.org. -- Newberg Care Home invites those interested in volunteer opportunities to stop in for a visit or tour and become acquainted with the residents and staff. Those looking for a place where you can make a difference may contact Deanne Jackson, activities director, at 503-538-9436. The care home is located at 1500 E. First St. and specializes in delivery of skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care services. -- The Family Friends Volunteer Program needs seniors (age 55-plus) to befriend children with special needs and chronic health problems. Volunteers will serve as companions and advocates to children and their families. If you have a heart for children, have two to four hours a week to interact with a child and his or her family and are willing to complete a 20-hour training session in September, contact Kathy Watson, Family Friends program coordinator, at 503-537-1546 for additional information. -- The nonprofit agency Newberg Charitable Organization is seeking volunteers to work part-time in its thrift shop, located at the corner of Third and South Howard streets. The organization benefits health-related needs in the community. For more information call 503-538-5051. -- Chehalem Youth and Family Services (CYFS) needs volunteers to assist in its annual fund-raising concert project. Be part of a team that creates a truly memorable event for a great cause. Also, volunteers are needed to mentor at-risk youth -- training and support provided. Volunteers are also needed to beautify family-style facilities for youth in out-of-home care. Funds are regularly needed for program operations, such as recreation, supplies, replacements and staff supervision. For information on upcoming projects and how you can help, contact Deborah Cathers-Seymour at 503-538-4874. -- Henderson House Family Crisis Shelter seeks volunteers to work with clients in the shelter, on the crisis line, in support groups, or in community education. Volunteers will make a difference for women and children of all ages who have been victimized by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Forty hours of training are required and will be offered in April and October. Contact Andrea Torrez, volunteer coordinator, for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. Henderson House is also recruiting board members with an interest in fund-raising, public relations, marketing and helping the organization grow. Call Kate Smith for an application packet or for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. -- After School Education Program: Volunteers are needed to help out in a group setting to work with youth ages kindergarten through fifth grade. Volunteers are needed for individual tutoring/mentorship with students in grades kindergarten through 12. Contact: Kim Boyd at 503-554-5000. -- Senior Peer Counseling Program. Volunteers are needed for this Mid-Willamette Valley Senior Service program. Contact: Jeff Lukehart at 1-503-435-3401. -- Friends In Service to Humanity (FISH) needs volunteers to deliver food boxes, do desk work and help with recycling glass, cardboard and newspapers. For more information call FISH at 503-538-4444 or 503-538-8731. -- The Dundee Fire Department is requesting volunteer firefighters to work in the city. Several areas have positions available: Firefighting, emergency medical services, administrative assistance, maintenance, fund raising, and public education. Contact Fire Chief John Stock at 503-538-3922 for more information. -- Volunteers are welcome at Chehalem Health and Rehabilitation Center. The local, 87-bed nursing facility seeks people who would like to develop lasting relationships with residents. Volunteers can offer their special talent or just their time to the center. Activities range from gardening and crafts to exercise and music to chatting or playing cards. For more information call 503-538-2108. -- Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity uses volunteers for building homes in partnership with low-income families. The organization is looking for volunteers. Call the Habitat office at 503-537-9938, or e-mail us at habitat@open.org for more information. -- Abacus of Yamhill County is looking for community mentors for disabled individuals working in the community. Provide your support and wisdom to those who are getting started again. Volunteers can give an hour a month or a week. Class credit for students is often available. For more information contact Abacus at 1-503-472-9371, ext. 4775. -- PLAN Loving Adoptions Now Inc.'s needs volunteers for general office assistance and special events. Call Carole Lawrence at 1-503-472-8452 for more information. -- CASA: Training for Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates begins March 26. CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of abused, neglected and abandoned children in the court system after children have been removed from their homes. Applications are due March 1. For more information or to obtain an application call 1-503-434-6668 or e-mail at yccasa@onlinemac.com. -- The Yamhill County Fairgrounds staff is looking for volunteers who are interested in the following areas: horses, dairy cattle, poultry, swine, rabbits, baked and preserved goods, community booths, special cookie contest, special gift basket contest, hobbies and crafts, ceramics, textiles, fine arts, photography, tractors and rodeo. For more information call the fairground office at 1-503-434-7524 and leave your name, phone number and your area of interest. -- Volunteers are needed at the Evergreen-Doe Humane Society and there are many opportunities to get involved. For more information call 503-472-0341 or e-mail: EDHS@onlinemac.com. -- Special Olympics Oregon - NW Region needs volunteers to make Special Olympics possible. The organization currently needs volunteers to coach for our aquatics program; other volunteer opportunities are available, as well. For more information or to volunteer, contact Krist Obrist at 503-649-9167 ext. 4, or e-mail kobrist@soor.org. -- Faith In Action needs volunteers to lend a helping hand to an older adult in need of yard work, light housekeeping, or friendly visits. Call 503-537-1549. -- Providence Newberg Medical Center. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed to help in various departments and programs within the hospital. For current opportunities call Volunteer Services at 503-537-1494. -- Women of Purpose International will start training for mentoring groups for women -- needs mentorship leaders. For more information call 503-537-1907 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. -- The IRS and AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) are seeking volunteers to provide free tax assistance next tax filing season for seniors and those with low incomes. Materials and training are provided at no cost. Volunteer training starts soon. For more information call Judy at 1-503-472-4287. -> Listing posted at: http://www.newsregister.com/article/46413-helping+hands ============================ Volunteer Corner 2007 from http://www.newberggraphic.com/NBGVolunteers.shtml Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities.
cat_notes: -> Volunteers are greatly appreciated for the following groups: -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness' Yamhill County chapter is seeking volunteers to help with various projects, including NAMI walks in May, transportation, video presentations, etc. Call Faith Gerstel at 503-538-9151 for more information. -- Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed. If you are available to serve for one or two hours, one day a week, call Dawn at Northwest Senior and Disability Services, 503-538-1490. -- Bible Foundation needs volunteers. Individuals, groups and homebound people to help make a difference in the lives of people around the world with scripture. Flexible scheduling with a variety of tasks. For more information call 503-538-4897 or log on to www.bf.org. -- Newberg Care Home invites those interested in volunteer opportunities to stop in for a visit or tour and become acquainted with the residents and staff. Those looking for a place where you can make a difference may contact Deanne Jackson, activities director, at 503-538-9436. The care home is located at 1500 E. First St. and specializes in delivery of skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care services. -- The Family Friends Volunteer Program needs seniors (age 55-plus) to befriend children with special needs and chronic health problems. Volunteers will serve as companions and advocates to children and their families. If you have a heart for children, have two to four hours a week to interact with a child and his or her family and are willing to complete a 20-hour training session in September, contact Kathy Watson, Family Friends program coordinator, at 503-537-1546 for additional information. -- The nonprofit agency Newberg Charitable Organization is seeking volunteers to work part-time in its thrift shop, located at the corner of Third and South Howard streets. The organization benefits health-related needs in the community. For more information call 503-538-5051. -- Chehalem Youth and Family Services (CYFS) needs volunteers to assist in its annual fund-raising concert project. Be part of a team that creates a truly memorable event for a great cause. Also, volunteers are needed to mentor at-risk youth -- training and support provided. Volunteers are also needed to beautify family-style facilities for youth in out-of-home care. Funds are regularly needed for program operations, such as recreation, supplies, replacements and staff supervision. For information on upcoming projects and how you can help, contact Deborah Cathers-Seymour at 503-538-4874. -- Henderson House Family Crisis Shelter seeks volunteers to work with clients in the shelter, on the crisis line, in support groups, or in community education. Volunteers will make a difference for women and children of all ages who have been victimized by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Forty hours of training are required and will be offered in April and October. Contact Andrea Torrez, volunteer coordinator, for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. Henderson House is also recruiting board members with an interest in fund-raising, public relations, marketing and helping the organization grow. Call Kate Smith for an application packet or for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. -- After School Education Program: Volunteers are needed to help out in a group setting to work with youth ages kindergarten through fifth grade. Volunteers are needed for individual tutoring/mentorship with students in grades kindergarten through 12. Contact: Kim Boyd at 503-554-5000. -- Senior Peer Counseling Program. Volunteers are needed for this Mid-Willamette Valley Senior Service program. Contact: Jeff Lukehart at 1-503-435-3401. -- Friends In Service to Humanity (FISH) needs volunteers to deliver food boxes, do desk work and help with recycling glass, cardboard and newspapers. For more information call FISH at 503-538-4444 or 503-538-8731. -- The Dundee Fire Department is requesting volunteer firefighters to work in the city. Several areas have positions available: Firefighting, emergency medical services, administrative assistance, maintenance, fund raising, and public education. Contact Fire Chief John Stock at 503-538-3922 for more information. -- Volunteers are welcome at Chehalem Health and Rehabilitation Center. The local, 87-bed nursing facility seeks people who would like to develop lasting relationships with residents. Volunteers can offer their special talent or just their time to the center. Activities range from gardening and crafts to exercise and music to chatting or playing cards. For more information call 503-538-2108. -- Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity uses volunteers for building homes in partnership with low-income families. The organization is looking for volunteers. Call the Habitat office at 503-537-9938, or e-mail us at habitat@open.org for more information. -- Abacus of Yamhill County is looking for community mentors for disabled individuals working in the community. Provide your support and wisdom to those who are getting started again. Volunteers can give an hour a month or a week. Class credit for students is often available. For more information contact Abacus at 1-503-472-9371, ext. 4775. -- PLAN Loving Adoptions Now Inc.'s needs volunteers for general office assistance and special events. Call Carole Lawrence at 1-503-472-8452 for more information. -- CASA: Training for Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates begins March 26. CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of abused, neglected and abandoned children in the court system after children have been removed from their homes. Applications are due March 1. For more information or to obtain an application call 1-503-434-6668 or e-mail at yccasa@onlinemac.com. -- The Yamhill County Fairgrounds staff is looking for volunteers who are interested in the following areas: horses, dairy cattle, poultry, swine, rabbits, baked and preserved goods, community booths, special cookie contest, special gift basket contest, hobbies and crafts, ceramics, textiles, fine arts, photography, tractors and rodeo. For more information call the fairground office at 1-503-434-7524 and leave your name, phone number and your area of interest. -- Volunteers are needed at the Evergreen-Doe Humane Society and there are many opportunities to get involved. For more information call 503-472-0341 or e-mail: EDHS@onlinemac.com. -- Special Olympics Oregon - NW Region needs volunteers to make Special Olympics possible. The organization currently needs volunteers to coach for our aquatics program; other volunteer opportunities are available, as well. For more information or to volunteer, contact Krist Obrist at 503-649-9167 ext. 4, or e-mail kobrist@soor.org. -- Faith In Action needs volunteers to lend a helping hand to an older adult in need of yard work, light housekeeping, or friendly visits. Call 503-537-1549. -- Providence Newberg Medical Center. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed to help in various departments and programs within the hospital. For current opportunities call Volunteer Services at 503-537-1494. -- Women of Purpose International will start training for mentoring groups for women -- needs mentorship leaders. For more information call 503-537-1907 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. -- The IRS and AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) are seeking volunteers to provide free tax assistance next tax filing season for seniors and those with low incomes. Materials and training are provided at no cost. Volunteer training starts soon. For more information call Judy at 1-503-472-4287.

notes: Volunteer Corner 2007 from http://www.newberggraphic.com/NBGVolunteers.shtml Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are greatly appreciated for the following groups: -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness' Yamhill County chapter is seeking volunteers to help with various projects, including NAMI walks in May, transportation, video presentations, etc. Call Faith Gerstel at 503-538-9151 for more information. -- Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed. If you are available to serve for one or two hours, one day a week, call Dawn at Northwest Senior and Disability Services, 503-538-1490. -- Bible Foundation needs volunteers. Individuals, groups and homebound people to help make a difference in the lives of people around the world with scripture. Flexible scheduling with a variety of tasks. For more information call 503-538-4897 or log on to www.bf.org. -- Newberg Care Home invites those interested in volunteer opportunities to stop in for a visit or tour and become acquainted with the residents and staff. Those looking for a place where you can make a difference may contact Deanne Jackson, activities director, at 503-538-9436. The care home is located at 1500 E. First St. and specializes in delivery of skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care services. -- The Family Friends Volunteer Program needs seniors (age 55-plus) to befriend children with special needs and chronic health problems. Volunteers will serve as companions and advocates to children and their families. If you have a heart for children, have two to four hours a week to interact with a child and his or her family and are willing to complete a 20-hour training session in September, contact Kathy Watson, Family Friends program coordinator, at 503-537-1546 for additional information. -- The nonprofit agency Newberg Charitable Organization is seeking volunteers to work part-time in its thrift shop, located at the corner of Third and South Howard streets. The organization benefits health-related needs in the community. For more information call 503-538-5051. -- Chehalem Youth and Family Services (CYFS) needs volunteers to assist in its annual fund-raising concert project. Be part of a team that creates a truly memorable event for a great cause. Also, volunteers are needed to mentor at-risk youth -- training and support provided. Volunteers are also needed to beautify family-style facilities for youth in out-of-home care. Funds are regularly needed for program operations, such as recreation, supplies, replacements and staff supervision. For information on upcoming projects and how you can help, contact Deborah Cathers-Seymour at 503-538-4874. -- Henderson House Family Crisis Shelter seeks volunteers to work with clients in the shelter, on the crisis line, in support groups, or in community education. Volunteers will make a difference for women and children of all ages who have been victimized by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Forty hours of training are required and will be offered in April and October. Contact Andrea Torrez, volunteer coordinator, for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. Henderson House is also recruiting board members with an interest in fund-raising, public relations, marketing and helping the organization grow. Call Kate Smith for an application packet or for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. -- After School Education Program: Volunteers are needed to help out in a group setting to work with youth ages kindergarten through fifth grade. Volunteers are needed for individual tutoring/mentorship with students in grades kindergarten through 12. Contact: Kim Boyd at 503-554-5000. -- Senior Peer Counseling Program. Volunteers are needed for this Mid-Willamette Valley Senior Service program. Contact: Jeff Lukehart at 1-503-435-3401. -- Friends In Service to Humanity (FISH) needs volunteers to deliver food boxes, do desk work and help with recycling glass, cardboard and newspapers. For more information call FISH at 503-538-4444 or 503-538-8731. -- The Dundee Fire Department is requesting volunteer firefighters to work in the city. Several areas have positions available: Firefighting, emergency medical services, administrative assistance, maintenance, fund raising, and public education. Contact Fire Chief John Stock at 503-538-3922 for more information. -- Volunteers are welcome at Chehalem Health and Rehabilitation Center. The local, 87-bed nursing facility seeks people who would like to develop lasting relationships with residents. Volunteers can offer their special talent or just their time to the center. Activities range from gardening and crafts to exercise and music to chatting or playing cards. For more information call 503-538-2108. -- Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity uses volunteers for building homes in partnership with low-income families. The organization is looking for volunteers. Call the Habitat office at 503-537-9938, or e-mail us at habitat@open.org for more information. -- Abacus of Yamhill County is looking for community mentors for disabled individuals working in the community. Provide your support and wisdom to those who are getting started again. Volunteers can give an hour a month or a week. Class credit for students is often available. For more information contact Abacus at 1-503-472-9371, ext. 4775. -- PLAN Loving Adoptions Now Inc.'s needs volunteers for general office assistance and special events. Call Carole Lawrence at 1-503-472-8452 for more information. -- CASA: Training for Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates begins March 26. CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of abused, neglected and abandoned children in the court system after children have been removed from their homes. Applications are due March 1. For more information or to obtain an application call 1-503-434-6668 or e-mail at yccasa@onlinemac.com. -- The Yamhill County Fairgrounds staff is looking for volunteers who are interested in the following areas: horses, dairy cattle, poultry, swine, rabbits, baked and preserved goods, community booths, special cookie contest, special gift basket contest, hobbies and crafts, ceramics, textiles, fine arts, photography, tractors and rodeo. For more information call the fairground office at 1-503-434-7524 and leave your name, phone number and your area of interest. -- Volunteers are needed at the Evergreen-Doe Humane Society and there are many opportunities to get involved. For more information call 503-472-0341 or e-mail: EDHS@onlinemac.com. -- Special Olympics Oregon - NW Region needs volunteers to make Special Olympics possible. The organization currently needs volunteers to coach for our aquatics program; other volunteer opportunities are available, as well. For more information or to volunteer, contact Krist Obrist at 503-649-9167 ext. 4, or e-mail kobrist@soor.org. -- Faith In Action needs volunteers to lend a helping hand to an older adult in need of yard work, light housekeeping, or friendly visits. Call 503-537-1549. -- Providence Newberg Medical Center. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed to help in various departments and programs within the hospital. For current opportunities call Volunteer Services at 503-537-1494. -- Women of Purpose International will start training for mentoring groups for women -- needs mentorship leaders. For more information call 503-537-1907 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. -- The IRS and AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) are seeking volunteers to provide free tax assistance next tax filing season for seniors and those with low incomes. Materials and training are provided at no cost. Volunteer training starts soon. For more information call Judy at 1-503-472-4287. -> Listing posted at: http://www.newsregister.com/article/46413-helping+hands ============================ Volunteer Corner 2007 from http://www.newberggraphic.com/NBGVolunteers.shtml Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are greatly appreciated for the following groups: -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness' Yamhill County chapter is seeking volunteers to help with various projects, including NAMI walks in May, transportation, video presentations, etc. Call Faith Gerstel at 503-538-9151 for more information. -- Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed. If you are available to serve for one or two hours, one day a week, call Dawn at Northwest Senior and Disability Services, 503-538-1490. -- Bible Foundation needs volunteers. Individuals, groups and homebound people to help make a difference in the lives of people around the world with scripture. Flexible scheduling with a variety of tasks. For more information call 503-538-4897 or log on to www.bf.org. -- Newberg Care Home invites those interested in volunteer opportunities to stop in for a visit or tour and become acquainted with the residents and staff. Those looking for a place where you can make a difference may contact Deanne Jackson, activities director, at 503-538-9436. The care home is located at 1500 E. First St. and specializes in delivery of skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care services. -- The Family Friends Volunteer Program needs seniors (age 55-plus) to befriend children with special needs and chronic health problems. Volunteers will serve as companions and advocates to children and their families. If you have a heart for children, have two to four hours a week to interact with a child and his or her family and are willing to complete a 20-hour training session in September, contact Kathy Watson, Family Friends program coordinator, at 503-537-1546 for additional information. -- The nonprofit agency Newberg Charitable Organization is seeking volunteers to work part-time in its thrift shop, located at the corner of Third and South Howard streets. The organization benefits health-related needs in the community. For more information call 503-538-5051. -- Chehalem Youth and Family Services (CYFS) needs volunteers to assist in its annual fund-raising concert project. Be part of a team that creates a truly memorable event for a great cause. Also, volunteers are needed to mentor at-risk youth -- training and support provided. Volunteers are also needed to beautify family-style facilities for youth in out-of-home care. Funds are regularly needed for program operations, such as recreation, supplies, replacements and staff supervision. For information on upcoming projects and how you can help, contact Deborah Cathers-Seymour at 503-538-4874. -- Henderson House Family Crisis Shelter seeks volunteers to work with clients in the shelter, on the crisis line, in support groups, or in community education. Volunteers will make a difference for women and children of all ages who have been victimized by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Forty hours of training are required and will be offered in April and October. Contact Andrea Torrez, volunteer coordinator, for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. Henderson House is also recruiting board members with an interest in fund-raising, public relations, marketing and helping the organization grow. Call Kate Smith for an application packet or for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. -- After School Education Program: Volunteers are needed to help out in a group setting to work with youth ages kindergarten through fifth grade. Volunteers are needed for individual tutoring/mentorship with students in grades kindergarten through 12. Contact: Kim Boyd at 503-554-5000. -- Senior Peer Counseling Program. Volunteers are needed for this Mid-Willamette Valley Senior Service program. Contact: Jeff Lukehart at 1-503-435-3401. -- Friends In Service to Humanity (FISH) needs volunteers to deliver food boxes, do desk work and help with recycling glass, cardboard and newspapers. For more information call FISH at 503-538-4444 or 503-538-8731. -- The Dundee Fire Department is requesting volunteer firefighters to work in the city. Several areas have positions available: Firefighting, emergency medical services, administrative assistance, maintenance, fund raising, and public education. Contact Fire Chief John Stock at 503-538-3922 for more information. -- Volunteers are welcome at Chehalem Health and Rehabilitation Center. The local, 87-bed nursing facility seeks people who would like to develop lasting relationships with residents. Volunteers can offer their special talent or just their time to the center. Activities range from gardening and crafts to exercise and music to chatting or playing cards. For more information call 503-538-2108. -- Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity uses volunteers for building homes in partnership with low-income families. The organization is looking for volunteers. Call the Habitat office at 503-537-9938, or e-mail us at habitat@open.org for more information. -- Abacus of Yamhill County is looking for community mentors for disabled individuals working in the community. Provide your support and wisdom to those who are getting started again. Volunteers can give an hour a month or a week. Class credit for students is often available. For more information contact Abacus at 1-503-472-9371, ext. 4775. -- PLAN Loving Adoptions Now Inc.'s needs volunteers for general office assistance and special events. Call Carole Lawrence at 1-503-472-8452 for more information. -- CASA: Training for Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates begins March 26. CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of abused, neglected and abandoned children in the court system after children have been removed from their homes. Applications are due March 1. For more information or to obtain an application call 1-503-434-6668 or e-mail at yccasa@onlinemac.com. -- The Yamhill County Fairgrounds staff is looking for volunteers who are interested in the following areas: horses, dairy cattle, poultry, swine, rabbits, baked and preserved goods, community booths, special cookie contest, special gift basket contest, hobbies and crafts, ceramics, textiles, fine arts, photography, tractors and rodeo. For more information call the fairground office at 1-503-434-7524 and leave your name, phone number and your area of interest. -- Volunteers are needed at the Evergreen-Doe Humane Society and there are many opportunities to get involved. For more information call 503-472-0341 or e-mail: EDHS@onlinemac.com. -- Special Olympics Oregon - NW Region needs volunteers to make Special Olympics possible. The organization currently needs volunteers to coach for our aquatics program; other volunteer opportunities are available, as well. For more information or to volunteer, contact Krist Obrist at 503-649-9167 ext. 4, or e-mail kobrist@soor.org. -- Faith In Action needs volunteers to lend a helping hand to an older adult in need of yard work, light housekeeping, or friendly visits. Call 503-537-1549. -- Providence Newberg Medical Center. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed to help in various departments and programs within the hospital. For current opportunities call Volunteer Services at 503-537-1494. -- Women of Purpose International will start training for mentoring groups for women -- needs mentorship leaders. For more information call 503-537-1907 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. -- The IRS and AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) are seeking volunteers to provide free tax assistance next tax filing season for seniors and those with low incomes. Materials and training are provided at no cost. Volunteer training starts soon. For more information call Judy at 1-503-472-4287.

notes: Volunteer Corner Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are greatly appreciated for the following groups: -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness' Yamhill County chapter is seeking volunteers to help with various projects, including NAMI walks in May, transportation, video presentations, etc. Call Faith Gerstel at 503-538-9151 for more information. -- Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed. If you are available to serve for one or two hours, one day a week, call Dawn at Northwest Senior and Disability Services, 503-538-1490. -- Bible Foundation needs volunteers. Individuals, groups and homebound people to help make a difference in the lives of people around the world with scripture. Flexible scheduling with a variety of tasks. For more information call 503-538-4897 or log on to www.bf.org. -- Newberg Care Home invites those interested in volunteer opportunities to stop in for a visit or tour and become acquainted with the residents and staff. Those looking for a place where you can make a difference may contact Deanne Jackson, activities director, at 503-538-9436. The care home is located at 1500 E. First St. and specializes in delivery of skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care services. -- The Family Friends Volunteer Program needs seniors (age 55-plus) to befriend children with special needs and chronic health problems. Volunteers will serve as companions and advocates to children and their families. If you have a heart for children, have two to four hours a week to interact with a child and his or her family and are willing to complete a 20-hour training session in September, contact Kathy Watson, Family Friends program coordinator, at 503-537-1546 for additional information. -- The nonprofit agency Newberg Charitable Organization is seeking volunteers to work part-time in its thrift shop, located at the corner of Third and South Howard streets. The organization benefits health-related needs in the community. For more information call 503-538-5051. -- Chehalem Youth and Family Services (CYFS) needs volunteers to assist in its annual fund-raising concert project. Be part of a team that creates a truly memorable event for a great cause. Also, volunteers are needed to mentor at-risk youth -- training and support provided. Volunteers are also needed to beautify family-style facilities for youth in out-of-home care. Funds are regularly needed for program operations, such as recreation, supplies, replacements and staff supervision. For information on upcoming projects and how you can help, contact Deborah Cathers-Seymour at 503-538-4874. -- Henderson House Family Crisis Shelter seeks volunteers to work with clients in the shelter, on the crisis line, in support groups, or in community education. Volunteers will make a difference for women and children of all ages who have been victimized by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Forty hours of training are required and will be offered in April and October. Contact Andrea Torrez, volunteer coordinator, for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. Henderson House is also recruiting board members with an interest in fund-raising, public relations, marketing and helping the organization grow. Call Kate Smith for an application packet or for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. -- After School Education Program: Volunteers are needed to help out in a group setting to work with youth ages kindergarten through fifth grade. Volunteers are needed for individual tutoring/mentorship with students in grades kindergarten through 12. Contact: Kim Boyd at 503-554-5000. -- Senior Peer Counseling Program. Volunteers are needed for this Mid-Willamette Valley Senior Service program. Contact: Jeff Lukehart at 1-503-435-3401. -- Friends In Service to Humanity (FISH) needs volunteers to deliver food boxes, do desk work and help with recycling glass, cardboard and newspapers. For more information call FISH at 503-538-4444 or 503-538-8731. -- The Dundee Fire Department is requesting volunteer firefighters to work in the city. Several areas have positions available: Firefighting, emergency medical services, administrative assistance, maintenance, fund raising, and public education. Contact Fire Chief John Stock at 503-538-3922 for more information. -- Volunteers are welcome at Chehalem Health and Rehabilitation Center. The local, 87-bed nursing facility seeks people who would like to develop lasting relationships with residents. Volunteers can offer their special talent or just their time to the center. Activities range from gardening and crafts to exercise and music to chatting or playing cards. For more information call 503-538-2108. -- Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity uses volunteers for building homes in partnership with low-income families. The organization is looking for volunteers. Call the Habitat office at 503-537-9938, or e-mail us at habitat@open.org for more information. -- Abacus of Yamhill County is looking for community mentors for disabled individuals working in the community. Provide your support and wisdom to those who are getting started again. Volunteers can give an hour a month or a week. Class credit for students is often available. For more information contact Abacus at 1-503-472-9371, ext. 4775. -- PLAN Loving Adoptions Now Inc.'s needs volunteers for general office assistance and special events. Call Carole Lawrence at 1-503-472-8452 for more information. -- CASA: Training for Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates begins March 26. CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of abused, neglected and abandoned children in the court system after children have been removed from their homes. Applications are due March 1. For more information or to obtain an application call 1-503-434-6668 or e-mail at yccasa@onlinemac.com. -- The Yamhill County Fairgrounds staff is looking for volunteers who are interested in the following areas: horses, dairy cattle, poultry, swine, rabbits, baked and preserved goods, community booths, special cookie contest, special gift basket contest, hobbies and crafts, ceramics, textiles, fine arts, photography, tractors and rodeo. For more information call the fairground office at 1-503-434-7524 and leave your name, phone number and your area of interest. -- Volunteers are needed at the Evergreen-Doe Humane Society and there are many opportunities to get involved. For more information call 503-472-0341 or e-mail: EDHS@onlinemac.com. -- Special Olympics Oregon - NW Region needs volunteers to make Special Olympics possible. The organization currently needs volunteers to coach for our aquatics program; other volunteer opportunities are available, as well. For more information or to volunteer, contact Krist Obrist at 503-649-9167 ext. 4, or e-mail kobrist@soor.org. -- Faith In Action needs volunteers to lend a helping hand to an older adult in need of yard work, light housekeeping, or friendly visits. Call 503-537-1549. -- Providence Newberg Medical Center. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed to help in various departments and programs within the hospital. For current opportunities call Volunteer Services at 503-537-1494. -- Women of Purpose International will start training for mentoring groups for women -- needs mentorship leaders. For more information call 503-537-1907 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. -- The IRS and AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) are seeking volunteers to provide free tax assistance next tax filing season for seniors and those with low incomes. Materials and training are provided at no cost. Volunteer training starts soon. For more information call Judy at 1-503-472-4287. -> Volunteer Corner 2007 from http://www.newberggraphic.com/NBGVolunteers.shtml Volunteer Corner is a place -- a clearinghouse of sorts -- where local organizations can list volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are greatly appreciated for the following groups: -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness' Yamhill County chapter is seeking volunteers to help with various projects, including NAMI walks in May, transportation, video presentations, etc. Call Faith Gerstel at 503-538-9151 for more information. -- Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed. If you are available to serve for one or two hours, one day a week, call Dawn at Northwest Senior and Disability Services, 503-538-1490. -- Bible Foundation needs volunteers. Individuals, groups and homebound people to help make a difference in the lives of people around the world with scripture. Flexible scheduling with a variety of tasks. For more information call 503-538-4897 or log on to www.bf.org. -- Newberg Care Home invites those interested in volunteer opportunities to stop in for a visit or tour and become acquainted with the residents and staff. Those looking for a place where you can make a difference may contact Deanne Jackson, activities director, at 503-538-9436. The care home is located at 1500 E. First St. and specializes in delivery of skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care services. -- The Family Friends Volunteer Program needs seniors (age 55-plus) to befriend children with special needs and chronic health problems. Volunteers will serve as companions and advocates to children and their families. If you have a heart for children, have two to four hours a week to interact with a child and his or her family and are willing to complete a 20-hour training session in September, contact Kathy Watson, Family Friends program coordinator, at 503-537-1546 for additional information. -- The nonprofit agency Newberg Charitable Organization is seeking volunteers to work part-time in its thrift shop, located at the corner of Third and South Howard streets. The organization benefits health-related needs in the community. For more information call 503-538-5051. -- Chehalem Youth and Family Services (CYFS) needs volunteers to assist in its annual fund-raising concert project. Be part of a team that creates a truly memorable event for a great cause. Also, volunteers are needed to mentor at-risk youth -- training and support provided. Volunteers are also needed to beautify family-style facilities for youth in out-of-home care. Funds are regularly needed for program operations, such as recreation, supplies, replacements and staff supervision. For information on upcoming projects and how you can help, contact Deborah Cathers-Seymour at 503-538-4874. -- Henderson House Family Crisis Shelter seeks volunteers to work with clients in the shelter, on the crisis line, in support groups, or in community education. Volunteers will make a difference for women and children of all ages who have been victimized by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Forty hours of training are required and will be offered in April and October. Contact Andrea Torrez, volunteer coordinator, for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. Henderson House is also recruiting board members with an interest in fund-raising, public relations, marketing and helping the organization grow. Call Kate Smith for an application packet or for more information at 1-503-472-0244 or 1-877-227-5946. -- After School Education Program: Volunteers are needed to help out in a group setting to work with youth ages kindergarten through fifth grade. Volunteers are needed for individual tutoring/mentorship with students in grades kindergarten through 12. Contact: Kim Boyd at 503-554-5000. -- Senior Peer Counseling Program. Volunteers are needed for this Mid-Willamette Valley Senior Service program. Contact: Jeff Lukehart at 1-503-435-3401. -- Friends In Service to Humanity (FISH) needs volunteers to deliver food boxes, do desk work and help with recycling glass, cardboard and newspapers. For more information call FISH at 503-538-4444 or 503-538-8731. -- The Dundee Fire Department is requesting volunteer firefighters to work in the city. Several areas have positions available: Firefighting, emergency medical services, administrative assistance, maintenance, fund raising, and public education. Contact Fire Chief John Stock at 503-538-3922 for more information. -- Volunteers are welcome at Chehalem Health and Rehabilitation Center. The local, 87-bed nursing facility seeks people who would like to develop lasting relationships with residents. Volunteers can offer their special talent or just their time to the center. Activities range from gardening and crafts to exercise and music to chatting or playing cards. For more information call 503-538-2108. -- Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity uses volunteers for building homes in partnership with low-income families. The organization is looking for volunteers. Call the Habitat office at 503-537-9938, or e-mail us at habitat@open.org for more information. -- Abacus of Yamhill County is looking for community mentors for disabled individuals working in the community. Provide your support and wisdom to those who are getting started again. Volunteers can give an hour a month or a week. Class credit for students is often available. For more information contact Abacus at 1-503-472-9371, ext. 4775. -- PLAN Loving Adoptions Now Inc.'s needs volunteers for general office assistance and special events. Call Carole Lawrence at 1-503-472-8452 for more information. -- CASA: Training for Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates begins March 26. CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of abused, neglected and abandoned children in the court system after children have been removed from their homes. Applications are due March 1. For more information or to obtain an application call 1-503-434-6668 or e-mail at yccasa@onlinemac.com. -- The Yamhill County Fairgrounds staff is looking for volunteers who are interested in the following areas: horses, dairy cattle, poultry, swine, rabbits, baked and preserved goods, community booths, special cookie contest, special gift basket contest, hobbies and crafts, ceramics, textiles, fine arts, photography, tractors and rodeo. For more information call the fairground office at 1-503-434-7524 and leave your name, phone number and your area of interest. -- Volunteers are needed at the Evergreen-Doe Humane Society and there are many opportunities to get involved. For more information call 503-472-0341 or e-mail: EDHS@onlinemac.com. -- Special Olympics Oregon - NW Region needs volunteers to make Special Olympics possible. The organization currently needs volunteers to coach for our aquatics program; other volunteer opportunities are available, as well. For more information or to volunteer, contact Krist Obrist at 503-649-9167 ext. 4, or e-mail kobrist@soor.org. -- Faith In Action needs volunteers to lend a helping hand to an older adult in need of yard work, light housekeeping, or friendly visits. Call 503-537-1549. -- Providence Newberg Medical Center. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed to help in various departments and programs within the hospital. For current opportunities call Volunteer Services at 503-537-1494. -- Women of Purpose International will start training for mentoring groups for women -- needs mentorship leaders. For more information call 503-537-1907 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. -- The IRS and AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) are seeking volunteers to provide free tax assistance next tax filing season for seniors and those with low incomes. Materials and training are provided at no cost. Volunteer training starts soon. For more information call Judy at 1-503-472-4287.
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