Volunteer

Volunteers of America Crosswalk – This center for homeless and at-risk teens is looking for volunteers to help with its Christmas celebration Dec. 22. For information, call Kerry at 838-6596 or e-mail kmccruden@voaspokane.org.

Care Cars for Elders – Volunteers are needed to drive elderly people to medical appointments. Call Diane at 458-7450 or e-mail droberson@smhca.org.

COPS Downtown – Volunteers are needed to work at the front desk, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Four-hour shifts are requested, and training will be provided. For information, call Bob at 625-3350.

Eastern State Hospital – Sponsor a patient at Eastern State Hospital for the upcoming holidays. Sponsors are given wish lists from patients that might include clothing, watches, candy or other items for their gift bag. For information, contact Susan at 299-4280 or e-mail bordgesu@dshs.wa.gov.

KSPS Friends of Seven – Volunteers are needed for membership campaigns to answer calls from members pledging support. Must have legible handwriting, adequate hearing, be willing to talk on the phone and be at least 16 years old. For information, call Shawn at 354-7724.

New Hope Resource Center – This faith-based ecumenical organization is looking for volunteers to be “Handyman Helpers” for the elderly who need help with home repairs. Experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical is preferred. For information, call Janeen at 467-2900.

Washington Reading Corps – Tutors are needed at area elementary schools to help children learn to read. For information, call Michelle at Audubon at 354-2186; Jodi at Pratt at 354-3841; Sue at Farwell at 465-6500; Donna at Sheridan at 354-4100; Lisa at Stevens at 354-4244; or Heidi at Liberty at 245-3211.

This list is a sample of opportunities included on the Spokane County United Way Volunteer Solutions Web site. For a complete list visit www.unitedwayspokane.org and click on the link for the volunteer center.