Volunteer Wire Published Aug. 27, 2012 17 TRW/PA GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas- -- 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 UNITED WAY OF THE CONCHO VALLEY- 2012 Phone Blitz Volunteers needed: two to six per one-hour shift Date/Time: Aug. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in one-hour time shifts Location: San Angelo Visitors Center, 418 W. Avenue B POC: Andy Atterbury, (325) 949-3716 or (817) 517-9398, andrew@uwconchovalley.org Details: Telephone small businesses for donations to United Way 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. Commitment of two hours per week after initial training is required. Date/ time: Ongoing Location: Nursing home location to be determined. 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. ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY LAURA BUSH FOUNDATION- GIRLS NIGHT OUT Volunteers needed: Five female volunteers Date/Time: Thursday, Aug. 30. 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Location: ASU University Center, 2601 W. Avenue N, CJ Davidson Room POC: Berkeley Puckitt, 325-486-6478, berkeley.puckitt@angelo.edu Details: Volunteers will serve food, assist with registration, and provide directions for participants. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL FOR CONCHO VALLEY: WILLIAMS HOUSE PAINTING PROJECT Volunteers needed: Five volunteers Date/Time: Saturday, Aug. 25. 7:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Location: 134 W. College Avenue POC: Chelsea Doherty or Angelina Osornio, (325) 224-3481, chelsead@adaccv.org Details: Complete trim and touch-up painting on interior of residential treatment facility for men. Because of the detail work, would prefer experienced, adult painters. Wear comfortable clothes that can be worn to paint in because paint will most likely splatter on clothing. Light lifting may be required. 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 USAF IN SUPPORT OF DOD EFFORT - 2012 FEDS FEED FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE Volunteers needed: three volunteers per two hour shift Date/Time: Aug. 24-26; Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Goodfellow Commissary POC: Tech. Sgt. Jesse Zerbe, (325) 654-5336 or 5950, jesse.zerbe@goodfellow.af.mil Details: Per two hour shift, need one volunteer to staff donation table and two volunteers to hand out flyers. Volunteers may also be needed for the weekend of Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 if the food drive is extended. Contact POC for information. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SAN ANGELO - CELEBRITY CHILI LUNCH Volunteers needed: 5 to 7 volunteers Date/Time:: Monday-Friday through 24 Aug. 2012, 1100 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Glenmore Pavilion Park, 85 Paint Rock Rd at Christoval Rd POC:Shirley Dobson, 325-656-9912, shirleyhuntleydobson@yahoo.com Details: Monitor children to preclude them from wandering away from the serving line into the park. Family members of volunteers may also come for free lunches.
