AMEDISYS HOSPICE
- Training: Volunteers needed to sit with terminally ill patients for physical, emotional and spiritual support. Free group or individual training at your convenience. 499-0018.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Construction Crew Leader Assistant: Help lead projects including framing, installing siding/blue board, painting, installing trim and finishing work; must be 18 or older.
Construction Workers: Provide labor on a Habitat home, no experience required, all tools provided. Must be 18 or older.
Event Planner: Help coordinate Habitat events.
ReStore: Process donations, assist customers or help on the donation truck.
Marketing Adviser: Promote Habitat, assist staff in the creation of a comprehensive marketing plan.
Partner Family Advocate: Mentor a partner family during the Habitat for Humanity process; must be 18 or older.
HUMANE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY
- Opportunities: Socialize with homeless animals to prepare and promote them for adoption. Help with cleaning, customer service and other tasks on weekdays and Saturdays. Orientation and training 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 16 or older and work two- to four-hour shift. 305-6503.
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. To register for either volunteer job, call 697-3830.
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.
ST. BARNABAS SENIOR LIVING SERVICES
- Opportunities: Visit with residents and patients, assist with activities and games at either campus. 847-4392.
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.
Arts & Education Council: Office support needed for mailings, data base management, fundraising events.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga: Mentor children ages 6-12 from single-parent homes; time commitment of four to six 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.
Governor's Mentoring Initiative: LIFT needs volunteers ages 21 or older to work with youth in need of positive role models; time commitment is four hours per month for six months.
Hospice of Chattanooga: Visit patients in homes, assisted-living facilities and local hospitals; offer clerical assistance in office.
Northside Neighborhood House: Research and price vintage items/collectibles donated to thrift store; time commitment of four hours a week.
On Point: Groundskeeper with own 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 years 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.