ACUPUNCTURE WORKS
Call United Way Center for Nonprofits for more information on any of these positions, 752-0316.
* Resource Coordinator: Plan collaborations, outreach and/or social media.
* Fiscal Officer: Handle routine banking, prepare budget and projections.
* Research Assistant: Online liaison, run database searches for corroborative documentation, development and funding sources.
* Administrative Assistant: Help with publicity coordination, update website, software management.
* Grant Application Coordinator: Proof, review grants, keep up with deadlines.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
* Opportunities: Disaster response, health and safety instructors and service to the Armed Forces. Free training.
* Hospital: Help patients and their families in area hospitals one day a week.
* HR Department: Help with data entry, class setups, stuffing envelopes and filing. Some lifting of boxes required.
* Fundraising and Special Events: Help with planning of both. 265-3455.
AUSTIN HATCHER FOUNDATION
* Front-desk Receptionist: Greet visitors, answer phones, help coordinate volunteers at Hatch’s House of Hope. Minimum of eight hours a week needed. Download volunteer form at www.hatcherfoundation.org. 834-4443.
CRABTREE FARMS
* Administrative Assistant: Keep website updated, distribute local food guide, database management and project support. 493-9155, ext. 10.
* Greenhouse Assistant: Help with seeding, transplanting, watering and plant maintenance; shifts available 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday or Fridays. 493-9155, ext. 19.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
* Peer Mentor: Mentor youth with disabilities ages 16-17 in at-risk situations; must be 18-21 years of age, commit to a minimum of four hours per month for one year.
* Adult Mentor: Mentor youth with disabilities ages 16-17 in at-risk situations; must be 21 or older, six hours of training required, must pass drug screening and background check, minimum of four hours per month required.
* Goodwill Assistance Dog Academy: Raise puppies for academy, must attend 25 hours of training, commit to one year, and pass a background check.
* Event photographer: Intermediate to advanced skills required.
HUMANE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY
* Opportunities: Socialize with homeless animals to prepare them for adoption. Help with cleaning, customer service and other tasks on weekdays and Saturdays. Orientation and training required, provided for all positions. hesvolunteer@comcast.net.
MCKAMEY ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER
* Opportunities: Dog walking, cat cuddling, kennel cleaning, maintenance, assisting with off-site adoptions and special events. Orientation and animal-handling class required. Must be age 16 or older and work two- to four-hour shift. 305-6503.
PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN & ADULTS
* Hot Line: Training for 24/7 hot line begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, meals and snacks furnished.
* Resale Shop: Train as assistant manager of resale shop. 697-3830.
SALVATION ARMY
* Bell Ringers: Man fundraising kettles throughout community, flexible scheduling.
* Disaster Response: Assist Salvation Army personnel with emergency food service, shelter management; free training.
* Homeless Shelter: Help clients with shelter upkeep and outreach programs.
* Social Service: Assist caseworkers with client interviews, data entry, food pantry management and other duties.
* Thrift Store Assistant: Sort donations and supply customer service at Salvation Army thrift stores.
SAMARITAN CENTER
* Doll Squad: Wash, dress and style dolls’ hair so they may be sold in Toy Connection; time commitment 8:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays.
* Thrift Store: Sort and hang clothing donations, sort items for pricing; seven to eight hours per week, either one day or two four-hour shifts.
* Truck Driver: Pickup truck driver and assistant needed to drive donation truck and pick up large donations; heavy lifting involved, must have valid driver’s license. 238-7777, ext. 22.
UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER
To volunteer for any of these positions, call Windy Brooks at 752-0316.
* Family Violence Program of Cleveland, Tenn.: Office assistance, staffing public relations events, organizing speakers and presentations, assisting court advocates with clients, staffing shelter hot line, shelter cleaning and yard work, providing a one-hour positive message program for children up to age 13. Training provided; commitment of four hours a week for eight months.
* Hospice of Chattanooga: Visit patients in their homes, assisted-living facilities or local hospitals; office assistance needed for filing, mailings, phone calls.
* On Point: Help plan Chair Affair Auction. Opportunities include coordinating caterers, securing auction items and helping with logistics.
* Shepherd Recreation Center: Help with Summer Reading Program, flexible work shifts 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
* St. Andrews Arts Academy: Experienced artists and assistants needed 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday to read to children, assist with homework and art assignments, play games; must be 18 years or older and pass a background check.
* Tennessee Aquarium: Docents needed to share animal/plant facts with visitors, must be 18 or older and work a minimum of twice a month. Choose shift, 1:30-6 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. or 1:30-6 p.m. Saturday or Sunday. Must attend three training sessions: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 9.
to be included
* Calendar: E-mail items to Karen Nazor Hill at khill@timesfreepress.com and Susan Pierce at spierce@timesfreepress.com by Monday before the Sunday it appears. Include event name, date, hours, location, ticket price and phone.
* Photo layouts: E-mail four to six photos with left to right identifications to Karen Nazor Hill at khill@timesfreepress.com or spierce@timesfreepress.com. Include event name, location and who fundraiser benefited.* Contacts: Karen Hill at 757-6396 or Susan Pierce at 757-6284.