Volunteer Wire Published Sept. 10, 2012 17th Training Wing/ Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE- -- Children's Advocacy Center of Tom Green County, Inc. Slamfest 2012 Volunteers needed: 10 strong men Date/Time: Set up Wednesday, 19 September; break down Monday, 24 September 2012, tentative time for both is 1700 to 2100 hrs or at convenience of volunteers. Location: Bentwood Country Club, 2111 Club House Lane POC: Monica Elrod, (325) 653-4673 or (325) 716-5295, monica@cactomgreen.org Details: Retrieve bleachers and plywood from storage at ASU, set up bleachers and plywood around the tennis courts; breakdown and return materials to ASU storage. Heavy lifting involved, gloves will be provided. Transportation can be provided but will need to know ASAP so that van can be reserved. Big Brothers Big Sisters San Angelo - 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk Volunteers needed: 60 volunteers Date/Time: Saturday, 8 September 2012, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: ASU Pavilion on South Van Buren POC: Alicia King, (325) 654-6012. alicia.king@goodfellow.af.mil Details: Set the course, staff water stations, distribute T-Shirts, and assist with registration. GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS - Race on the River/Centennial on the Concho Volunteers needed: 10 to 15 Date/Time: Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Glenmore Park, 85 Paint Rock Road POC: James Pidgeon, (325) 655-8961 or (325) 226-0437, jamesp@gsctx.org Details: Need volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon for loading and setting up canoes, tables, etc., from noon to 3 p.m. for the race, and in particular, helping racers into the boats, and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for tear down. Transportation can possibly be provided. Hot dogs and cookies provided for the volunteers. UNITED WAY OF THE CONCHO VALLEY - 2012 Children's Parade Volunteers needed: 15 to 20 Date/Time: Sept.15, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. Location: Kirby Park on Edmund Blvd POC: Andy Atterbury, (325) 949-3716 or (817) 517-9398, andrew@uwconchovalley.org Details: Various tasks assisting with parade festivities ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL FOR THE CONCHO VALLEY - 8th Annual Let It GO! Recovery Rally and Run Volunteers needed: 15 Date/Time: Sept. 29, 6 to 9 a.m. and/or 8 a.m. to noon Location: El Paseo, corner of S. Oakes and Avenue D POC: Chelsea Doherty or Angelina Osornio, (325) 224-3481, chelsead@adaccv.org Details: Mark the course for the run, assist with registration, pass out water, direct runners along the course, fill helium balloons, set up chairs, stage, and sound equipment, help serve lunch. Lunch provided to all volunteers. SAN ANGELO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS- Family Day Storytelling Volunteers needed: 15- 20 Date/Time: Saturday Sept. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Museum, 1 Love Street POC: Megan DiRienzo, (325) 653-3333, megan@samfa.org Details: Greet visitors and administer surveys, help with art activities, lead gallery activities, prep supplies, assist with clean up after event. If assisting with art activities, wear suitable clothes in case paint splatters. Transportation cannot be provided. AIR FORCE BALL COMMITTEE - Childcare during Air Force Ball Volunteers needed: 12 to15, mix of certified and non-certified volunteers Date/Time: Sept. 14, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Location: Mc Nease Convention Center POC: Steven Nordlund, 520-548-9975 or 325-654-5943, nord76@yahoo.com or steven.nordlund@goodfellow.af.mil Details: Provide childcare for children from newborn to 12 years old while parents are attending Ball. FAITH IN ACTION OF SAN ANGELO: LAWN MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE Volunteer needed: 1 or 2 per assignment Responsibilities: Mow lawns of the frail/elderly. Date/ time: At the convenience of the volunteer. Location: 516 Sullivan POC: Lynne Carlson, 325-223-5704 or 325-716-8100, lynn@cvcog.org Additional Info: May need to provide own lawn mower. AREA AGENCY ON AGING: OMBUDSMEN PROGRAM Volunteers needed: 26 Responsibilities: Visit and advocate for nursing home residents. Provide information to residents and family about rights, procedures, and additional resources in and out of the facility. Commitment of two hours per week after initial training is required. Date/ time: Ongoing Location: Will be assigned a specific nursing home after training. POC: Carol Hardwick or Karen Cline, 325-223-5704, carol.hardwick@cvcog.org Additional Info: Reimbursement for mileage available. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SAN ANGELO: MENTOR OUTREACH TO AT-RISK YOUTH Volunteers needed: 50 Responsibilities: Interact with and mentor youth at Northside and Southside facilities Date/ time: As soon as possible, minimum of one hour per week with at least a 6-month commitment. Location: Northside, 1802 N. Lillie Street; Southside, 2762 Ben Ficklin Rd POC: Northside, Marion Anderson, 325-655-8244, mtanderson@suddenlinkmail.com; Southside, Daniel Martinez, 325-653-3673, domartinez@suddenlinkmail.com Additional info: All interactions will be on Club property or through staff-supervised activities. SONRISAS THERAPEUTIC RIDING Volunteers needed: 12 per class Responsibilities: Side-walkers for riders and horse leaders Date and time: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday for 1-hr classes at 9, 10 and 11a.m., and 1 p.m. Location: Sonrisas Complex, 207 Lake View Heroes Highway (NE corner of fairgrounds) POC: Christina Collier, 325-949-4837 or 214-477-8255, info@sonrisasriding.org or addcowgirl@yahoo.com Additional info: First-time volunteers need to come 20 minutes early for training. Paperwork can be found at www.sonrisasriding.org under the volunteer tab. A donation will be made in each volunteer's name to a Goodfellow benevolent fund. RAILROAD MUSEUM OF SAN ANGELO Volunteers needed: 8 Responsibilities: Various clean-up/support projects Date/ time: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: 703 S. Chadbourne Street POC: Gabriel Garcia, 626-536-1347, gabrielgarcia13@gmail.com Additional Info: Transportation can possibly be provided. This is a student-only event. 17 FSS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Volunteers needed: Choreographer Responsibilities: Teach children ages 3 to 5 how to dance for spring recital for dance Date/ time: Two hours a week, September 2012 through May 2013, flexible day/time Location: Goodfellow AFB, Bldg 736 POC: Yolanda Thomas or Michelle Mutka, 325-654-4779, yolanda.thomas@goodfellow.af.mil or michelle.mutka@goodfellow.af.mil Additional Info: Interested personnel contact POC directly. FAITH IN ACTION OF SAN ANGELO- assistance to shut-ins Volunteers needed: 1 or 2 volunteers per assignment Date/Time: Ongoing, at the convenience of the volunteer Location: Shut-in's home, grocery store, and back to shut-in's home POC: Lynne Carlson, 325-223-5704 or 325-716-8100, lynn@cvcog.org Details:Take shut-in to buy groceries, or get grocery list and money from shut-in and buy groceries for the individual. Deliver to individual's home and assist with putting groceries away. UPWARD FLAG FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING Volunteers needed: 20 to 25 Date/Time: Season begins Aug. 20. Games begin September 15. Training is to be announced. Location: Kirby Park in the vicinity of 29th Street and Edmond Boulevard POC: Karl Elliott, 325-227-4152, karl@paulann.org Details: Need coaches, referees, announcer, "minute to win it" facilitator, sound person to run music, MC, and other duties. Will also accept donations for "minute to win it," opening pep rally, and end of season ceremony. UPWARD FLAG FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING - Game Days Volunteers needed: 8 to 10 volunteers Date/Time: Every Saturday beginning Sept. 15 to Nov. 3, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Producer's Park on Ricks st. across from Holliman Elementary POC: Karl Elliott, 325-227-4152, karl@paulann.org Details: Referee games, set up, tear down, work concession stands. Should enjoy working with young children in a Christian environment. Transportation can possibly be provided. SAN ANGELO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS- FAMILY DAY STORYTELLING Volunteers needed: 15 to 20 volunteers Date/Time: Saturday, Sep. 8 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and/or 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Museum, 1 Love Street POC: Megan DiRienzo, (325) 653-3333, megan@samfa.org Details:Greet visitors and administer surveys, help with art activities, lead gallery activities, prep supplies, assist with clean up after event. If assisting with art activities, wear suitable clothes in case paint splatters. Transportation cannot be provided. CONCHO VALLEY RAPE CRISIS CENTER - VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE Volunteers needed: 20 Date/Time: Training begins Sept. 8 Location: 2002 Colorado Avenue POC: Karla Payne, (325) 655-2000, administration@cv-rcc.org Details: After training, answer 24-hour hotline and provide hospital accompaniment. Commitment of three shifts a month. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SAN ANGELO - CELEBRITY CHILI LUNCH Volunteers needed: 20 Date/Time: Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Southland Baptist Church, 4300 Meadowcreek Trail POC: Alicia King, (325) 654-6012 or (803) 795-5755, alicia.king@goodfellow.af.mil Details: Help set up, tear down, assist with getting food to servers SAN ANGELO RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION- TASTE OF SAN ANGELO Volunteers needed: 12 (6 volunteers for each shift) Date/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 9 am to noon and/or 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Location: Spur Arena, 50 E. 43rd Street (next to Coliseum) POC: Lisa Chandler, (325) 212-5396, mrtsdeli@yahoo.com Details: 9 am to 12 pm: set up tables and assist restaurant staff, lunch provided. 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm: assist high school ROTC students in taking tickets, seating, etc., evening volunteers provided free tickets to event. CRITTER SHACK HUMANE SOCIETY- PET ADOPTION Volunteers needed: 10- 20 volunteers each day Date/Time: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16 and Sept. 29-30, 10 am to 6 pm Location: PetSmart, 4439 Sunset Drive POC: Master Sgt. Sarah Waggoner, (325) 654-3433, sarah.waggoner@goodfellow.af.mil Details: Staff/students are all welcome to assist; food & drinks provided; volunteers need not stay all day, can work in shifts. Transportation cannot be provided, however, students without transportation can take the trolley. HELPING HANDS- HOME REPAIR PROJECT FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS Volunteers needed: Individual volunteers and teams of 15 to 20 volunteers Date/Time: Saturday,Oct. 13, 6:30 am breakfast, home assignments at 7:30 am, home repair work from 7:30 am to 3 pm Location: Meet at 417 E. Avenue D for breakfast and assignments POC:Mary Herbert (325) 227-6753, mary.herbert@galileecdc.org Details: Repair roofs (experience required), doors and screens, paint, caulk, yard clean-up, install grab bars, insulation, weatherization. If interested in volunteering, please contact POC as soon as possible so that organization of project can begin CONCHO KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW Volunteers needed: 30 volunteers each day Date/Time: Friday-Sunday, Nov. 2-4, 8 am to 6:30 pm, duty times will vary depending on task. Location: Coliseum, 43rd and Coliseum Drive POC: Master Sgt. Sarah Waggoner, (325) 654-3433, sarah.waggoner@goodfellow.af.mil Details: Staff/students are all welcome to assist. Unload supplies, show equipment, and kennels; serve as greeters, clean up aisles and show ring, assist exhibitors, load up and tear down, and many other duties. Contact POC for further information. Transportation cannot be provided; possibly students could share a taxi. After tasks are completed, volunteers are welcome to stay for the show for free.
