AMEDISYS HOSPICE
Patient Assistance: Volunteers needed for to sit with patients. Free group or individual training available . 499-0018.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Opportunities: Volunteers needed for disaster response teams, health and safety instructors, and service to the Armed Forces. Free training.
Hospital Volunteers: Volunteers needed in area hospitals one day a week to help patients and their families. 265-3455.
AVALON HOSPICE
Caregiver Assistance: Volunteers provide support and companionship to patients with terminal illnesses and their families by writing letters, reading to patients, running errands, baking, yard work or making blankets and lap quilts. Free training, time commitment of one to three hours per week. 892-3737.
CHATTANOOGA AREA FOOD BANK
Drivers: Volunteers needed to pick up food from grocery stores driving food bank vehicles. Full training provided, time commitment of one day a week for two and a half hours. Food bank hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. 622-1800 or e-mail sgillum@chattfoodbank.org
CHATTANOOGA NATURE CENTER
Carpenter: Handyman needed to construct or remodel two mid-size animal enclosures. 821-1160, ext 0, or choch@chattanature.org
Field Trip Teacher: Individuals will instruct elementary and middle school students on a variety of topics while leading them on hikes and nature activities; must complete training session.
Special Event Staff: Volunteer will man display/info booth at special events; be responsible to set up CNC materials, hand out literature and answer general questions.
Tour Leaders: Welcome visitors on the weekends and lead tours of grounds, must be at least 18 years old.
GIRLS INC. OF CHATTANOOGA
Data Entry: Detail-oriented, accurate, data-entry volunteer needed who is skilled in Excel and Microsoft Office. Must sign a confidentiality agreement, commit to up to 60 hours over a two- to six-week period of time at Girls Inc. Applicants will be required to take a test to assess their skills.
Summer Camp: Teens ages 16-18 needed as support staff at summer camps. 624-4757.
HOSPICE OF CHATTANOOGA
Medical Equipment Driver: Volunteer needed to drive to various locations to pick up and deliver donated medical equipment. 892-4289, ext. 256 or 257.
HUMANE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY
Pet Socialization: Volunteer spends one-on-one time with shelter animals to exercise, play and love them.
Pet Therapy: Volunteer accompanies pets to assisted-living homes for visits with residents. 624-5302, ext. 228.
MCKAMEY ANIMAL CARE & ADOPTION CENTER
Cat & Dog Caregivers: Volunteers socialize with animals, show them love and attention, and exercise puppies or older dogs in the play yards.
Fostering: Volunteers open their homes to foster a dog, cat, kittens or pups for an overnight stay or until adopted.
Transportation: Volunteers take animals to adoption centers, rescue organizations or other centers that have made requests for particular breeds.
Adoption: Volunteers assist with animal handling and presentation at local pet stores that sponsor weekend adoptions.
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: Volunteer needed to help with historical research, clerical filing, data entry and creating displays at 2200 North Chamberlain Road. Hours of operation are 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, and11 a.m. to 5 p.m Thursday.
Museum Attendant: Volunteer needed for museum location inside Northgate Mall. Training provided, must be prompt, self-starter and a 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.
Furniture Movers: A small team of volunteers needed to move furniture for elderly clients. 697-3830.
Re:Start — The Center for Adult Education
Test Proctor: Two volunteers needed to proctor tests on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No training required. 855-4443.
SAMARITAN CENTER
Custodial Help: Maintain cleanliness of food pantry and other areas.
Nurses: Nurses are needed two to four hours per week to take blood pressure readings and answer medical questions for shoppers and clients.
Fundraising Assistance: Volunteers needed to help with fundraising-related office duties such as copying/collating materials, preparing mailings, processing registrations, setting up the day of event.
Office Assistant: Help needed with making copies, compiling reports, creating spread sheets, assisting with large mailings, and filing. Interpersonal/telephone skills are a plus.
Receptionist: Volunteer to provide lunch-time coverage and/or temporary coverage when receptionist is away; must possess excellent interpersonal/telephone skills. 238-7777, ext. 22.
SISKIN HOSPITAL FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION
Front-Desk Receptionist: Volunteers will greet and interact with 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.
Applicants are required to provide two written letters of recommendation. Apply online at www.SiskinRehab.org.
TENNESSEE RIVER GORGE TRUST
Weekly Work Group: Volunteers needed each Thursday from 1:30-4 p.m. at Pot Point Cabin for tasks such as invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, trash pickup along trails.
UNITED WAY’S VOLUNTEER CENTER
Chattanooga Airport: Volunteers needed to give information and assistance to travelers. 855-2230 or visit www.chattairport.com.
Chattanooga Community Kitchen: Volunteer receptionists needed at front desk of new day-care center. Flexible scheduling; shifts open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. 756-4222.
Chattanooga Room in the Inn: Child advocates needed to supervise resident children, assist with crafts and projects while their mothers participate in life skills courses. May volunteer individually or with a group. Shifts available Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. 624-6144.
Creative Discovery Museum: Community relations volunteers needed to lead interactive art and science activities at local events, promote museum education programs and distribute information about coming programs. Full training provided. kes@cdmfun.org or 648-6046.
First Tee: Volunteers needed to help with data entry, check-in, assist coaches, as volunteer coaches and to do renovation work such as plumbing, painting, masonry and remodeling. 855-8535.
Heartland Ranch: Volunteers needed to renovate portion of a barn at the therapeutic riding camp. Renovations include decking, ramps, floors, railings, gates and a handicap-accessible bathroom. Project needs completion by early June. Volunteers must supply own tools. 544-9611.
Hutcheson Medical Center: Opportunities include positions at information desk, valet parking, courtesy shuttle, Women’s Center information desk, patient menu service, Battlefield Auxiliary Breast Cancer offices, Fuller Cancer Center, Battlefield Imaging, intensive care family waiting area and same-day surgery area. 706-858-2832.
North Georgia Health Care Center: New nonprofit primary health-care center needs clerical, receptionist, greeters and class registration volunteers. 706-935-6442.
Read 20: Volunteers needed once a week for one hour to read to children up to 4 years in age. Free training provided on safety and appropriate book selections.
209-6190 or shulay@hamiltontn.gov.
Relative Caregiver Program: Volunteers needed to assist with morning and evening support groups held monthly for grandparents raising grandchildren. Volunteers also needed to conduct enrichment activities with children. 866-735-8752.
Riverbend Volunteers: Work a minimum of two five-hour shifts at city’s largest outdoor event. Benefits include free admission, T-shirt, appreciation cruise party on Southern Belle. Must be age 18 or older. 756-2211 or www.riverbendfestival.com
Salvation Army: Office assistants needed to help caseworkers with incoming phone calls, data entry, emergency food distribution and other duties as they arise. Scheduling scheduling, but ongoing, consistent commitment needed. 308-7704.
The Aim Center: Tutors needed in math, life skills, English, computer, art and reading. 648-9135 or e-mail russellwicks@aimcenterinc.org.
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga: Volunteers needed to teach adult computer classes such as job searching online, Microsoft Office Suite, resume and cover letters. Flexible scheduling. 756-1762.
United Way Project Ready for School: Volunteers needed to read to children in hospital/clinic waiting rooms. 752-0316.
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