AMEDISYS HOSPICE

Patient Assistance:

Volunteers needed to sit with patients. Free training. 499-0018.

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Hospital Volunteers: Time commitment of one day a week at area hospital.

Disaster Action Teams:

Train to respond to disasters nationally and locally. 265-3455, ext. 125.

AVALON HOSPICE

Caregiver Assistance:

Provide support and companionship to patients with terminal illnesses and their families by writing letters, reading to patients, running errands, baking, yard work, making blankets or lap quilts. Free training, time commitment of one to three hours per week. 892-3737.

CHATTANOOGA AREA FOOD BANK

Drivers: Drivers needed to pick up food from grocery stores in food bank vehicles. Training provided, time commitment two and a half hours one day a week. Food bank hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. 622-1800 or e-mail sgillum@chattfoodbank.org

CHATTANOOGA HISTORY CENTER

Office Assistant: Mailing, filing and some data entry; flexible hours. mhayes@ chattanoogahistory.com or 265-3247, ext. 12.

CHATTANOOGA NATURE CENTER

Carpenter: Construct or remodel two midsize animal enclosures. 821-1160, ext. 0, or choch@chattanature.org.

Field Trip Teacher: Instruct elementary and middle school students on a variety of topics while leading them on hikes and nature activities; must complete training session.

Office Assistant: Help assemble membership packets, do spring cleaning of offices and kitchen shelves.

Special Event Staff: Man display/info booth at special events; set up CNC materials, hand out literature and answer general questions.

Tour Leaders: Welcome visitors on weekends and lead tours of grounds; must be at least 18 years old.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM

Science Theater: At Northgate Mall. Help with Friday Family Fun Night on the fourth Friday of each month. Lead themed science activity; training provided. 648-6046 or e-mail kes@cdmfun.org.

HOSPICE OF CHATTANOOGA

Direct Patient/Family Volunteering: Opportunities include visiting patients at home, nursing facilities, assisted living, hospitals, grief support groups and follow-up phone calls. Requires fourhour orientation plus 16 hours training. Canine-assisted therapy with TDI-certified canine also welcome. 892-4289, ext. 256 or 257.

HUMANE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY

Pet Socialization: Spend one-on-one time with shelter animals to exercise, play with and love them.

Pet Therapy: Accompany pets to assisted-living homes for visits with residents. 624-5302, ext. 228.

MCKAMEY ANIMAL CARE & ADOPTION CENTER

Cat and Dog Caregivers:

Socialize with animals, show them love and attention, and exercise puppies or older dogs in play yards.

Fostering: Open your home to a dog, cat, kittens or pups for an overnight stay or until adopted.

Transportation: Take animals to adoption centers, rescue organizations or other centers that have made requests for particular breeds.

Adoption: Assist with animal handling at local pet stores sponsoring weekend adoptions. Note: Volunteers must attend an orientation class, which is held every Thursday evening at the center. www. mckameyanimalcenter.org or call 305-6500.

NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY

Museum Archival Technician: Help with historical research, clerical filing, data entry and creating displays at 2200 N. Chamberlain Ave. Hours of operation are 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m Thursday.

Museum Attendant:

Northgate Mall. Training provided, must be self-starter, good communicator. 326-0839 or mparks8192@yahoo.com.

PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Ombudsmen: Five people needed to learn about nursing home and assisted-living rules, regulations and rights in Ombudsman program. Ombudsmen will visit facilities and advocate for residents. 755-2877.

RE:START — THE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION

Tutors: Work one-on-one with nonreaders, training included in Laubach method; work with adult students who need extra help in math and reading; assist/monitor students in the computer lab, training included.

Office Assistant/ Receptionist: Answer phones greet visitors, assist tutors and students, 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. 855-4443.

SAMARITAN CENTER

Custodial Help: Maintain cleanliness of food pantry and other areas.

Fundraising Assistants:

Help organize fundraising events, help with office duties, prepare mailings, process registrations, set up on event day.

Office Assistants: Help make copies, compile reports, create spread sheets, assist with large mailings and filing. Interpersonal/telephone skills are a plus.

Nurses: Needed two to four hours a week to take blood pressure readings and answer medical questions for shoppers and clients.

Substitute Receptionist:

Must possess excellent interpersonal/telephone skills.

SISKIN HOSPITAL FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

Front-Desk Receptionist:

Greet visitors, answer phones direct vendors and guests throughout campus, perform light clerical duties. Some clinical or rehabilitation background is preferred. Volunteer for a minimum of eight hours per week and receive free use of hospital’s fitness center. Note: Applicants are required to provide two letters of recommendation. Apply online at www.SiskinRehab.org.

TENNESSEE RIVER GORGE TRUST

Weekly Work Group:

Volunteers needed 1:30-4 p.m. each Thursday at Pot Point Cabin for invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, trash pickup along trails.

UNITED WAY’S VOLUNTEER CENTER

Breast Cancer Network of Strength: Ambassadors, host hostess for educational series support group facilitator (must be at least one-year survivor of cancer), prosthesis fitter and office assistant needed. Training provided. 622-4454 or lalpert@networkofstrength.org.

Creative Discovery Museum: Lead interactive art and science activities at local events, promote museum education programs and distribute information about coming programs. Training provided. kes@cdmfun.org or 648-6046.

Erlanger: Work in hospital’s Gift Shop; time commitment of four-hour shift once a week. 778-7478.

Hubfest: Staff event 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Park, corner of East Brainerd and Jenkins roads. Opportunities include setup, helping children with craft activities, contests and pony rides, staffing inflatables, manning sign-in and information tables, cleanup. Volunteers receive a T-shirt. E-mail name, T-shirt size and assignment preference to pateaker@comcast.net with choice of following work shifts: 8-10 a.m., 10 a.m.-noon, noon-2 p.m. or 1-3 p.m

Read 20: Read to children up to 4 years in age once a week for one hour. Training provided on safety and appropriate book selections. 209-6190 or shulay@ hamiltontn.gov.

Relative Caregiver Program: Assist with monthly morning and evening support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren. Conduct enrichment activities with children. 866-735-8752.

Riverbend Volunteers:

Work a minimum of two five-hour shifts at the festival. Benefits include free admission, T-shirt, cruise party on Southern Belle. Must be 18 or older. 756-2211 or www.riverbendfestival.com.

Salvation Army: Help with incoming phone calls, data entry, emergency food distribution and other duties. Ongoing, consistent commitment needed. 308-7704.

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