South Side Volunteer

Alzheimer’s Association: Inland Northwest Chapter – Help-line volunteers are needed to provide information and referrals to callers coping with dementia and related issues. Also provide callers with reassurance and emotional support, as well as informational material through the mail. Training will be provided. For information, call Joel at 483-8456 or e-mail joel.loiacono@alz.org.

Epilepsy Foundation Washington, Eastern Regional Office – “Epilepsy: OUT in the OPEN Walk” is Oct. 2 at 8 a.m. at the Mirabeau Parkway North Trailhead. Team captains are needed to help out the day of the walk, sign up sponsors and to deliver posters. Teens are welcome. For information, contact Sharon at 325-1128 or e-mail sjohnston@epilepsywa.org.

Hospice of Spokane – Volunteer to work with clients in their final stages of life. Prepare meals, do light housekeeping or just be there for company. Training starts in September and October. For information, call Jim at 456-0438 or e-mail jedwards@hospiceofspokane.org.

Spokane Regional Transportation Council – Volunteers are needed to be a part of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation, which provides feedback to professionals about how to improve Spokane’s transportation system. For information, contact Judy at 343-6370.

Catholic Charities of Spokane Summit View Apartments – Groups or individuals are needed to set up craft classes for residents. Volunteer drivers are also needed to drive families to grocery stores, doctor’s appointments and meetings. For information, call Margarita at 324-9161.

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery – Volunteers are needed to answer phones, distribute diapers and formula and serve at the front desk. Four-hour shifts are available. For information, call Patty at 535-3155 or e-mail patty@vanessabehan.org.