Volunteer Call
November 25, 2008
By Staff
Does your nonprofit agency or civic club need volunteers? Call 392-6434, ext. 237, or e-mail newsclerk@isspress.com.
American Cancer Society: Serve on several fundraiser committee positions, including the 2009 Issaquah Relay For Life Planning Team. E-mail stacy_strickland@yahoo.com or call 369-2195.
Elder and Adult Day Services in Issaquah: From noon – 2 p.m. Monday-Friday to help with lunchtime prep and cleanup, and from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday to assist participants with exercise. Call 837-3967.
Friends of Youth Issaquah: Part-time receptionists. Call 392-6367, ext. 115.
King County Library System: Study Zone tutors for all sites, but particularly at the Fairwood, White Center, Skyway, Snoqualmie and Foster libraries. Call 369-3312 or e-mail aholloma@kcls.org.
Eastside Baby Corner: Sort donations of clothing and toys from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, from 9-11 a.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. – noon Saturday. Go to www.babycorner.org.
AtWork!: Answer phones, greet visitors and perform general office duties anytime from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 274-4000.
Issaquah/Sammamish Interfaith Coalition: Make evening and weekend meals for new women’s shelter opening on the Eastside Dec. 1 for 10 women. Call at 392-3448 or e-mail hanson@eskimo.com.
Issaquah History Museums’ Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall: Be a docent four hours a month or more. E-mail volunteer@issaquahhistory.org or call 392-3500.
King County Library System’s Words on Wheels Program: Deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Call 369-3235.
The Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program: Drivers take Issaquah and Sammamish seniors to medical appointments. Call 206-448-5740.
Friends of the Issaquah Library: Book Shelf Program distributes books to Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank patrons, especially from 10 a.m. – noon Tuesday and Wednesday. Call 432-3571 or e-mail fletcherann@msn.com.
Eager Eye Guide Pups Club: Raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. Call 644-7421.
Community garden groups are needed to adopt garden beds (provide seasonal maintenance), have a teamwork party and join a group of gardeners who work independently at Pickering Farm. Call 837-3442.
Issaquah Depot Museum:
Up to 14 volunteers for the annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Depot Museum. Also, volunteer cookie bakers needed. Call 392-3500 or e-mail volunteer@issaquahhistory.org.
Elder and Adult Day Services in Issaquah: Monday, Thursday, or Friday from 12:30–2 p.m. to help with therapeutic activities. Call 206-859-5721.
Issaquah High School Career Center: 2009 senior class exit interviews Dec. 3, 10 and 17. E-mail cotec@issaquah.wednet.edu.
Hopelink: “Bus buddies.” Call 943-6769 or e-mail busbuddy@hope-link.org.
The Mountains to Sound Greenway: Plant native trees usually from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., with half-day options also available, Dec. 6 at Lake Sammamish State Park. Go to www.mtsgreenway.org or call 206-812-0122.
The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce: Visitor Information Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays. Call 392-7024.
The Issaquah Valley Senior Center: Lunch program on Tuesday and Friday, serving in the dining room and washing dishes; also lunch and grocery runs. Call 392-2381.
Providence Marianwood Auxiliary: Special care dementia unit. Call 391-2827.
The Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank: Sort food and clothing from 8 a.m. – noon Monday and from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Also update the Web site. Call 392-4123.
Seattle Tilth: Three-six hours per month, usually weekdays, who have a flexible schedule and a car or truck to help with shopping and outreach volunteers three hours per weekend a month. Call 206-633-5045, ext. 2.
Issaquah Special Populations Social Club: Assist with dances, movies, field trips and special events. For every three hours of volunteer service, a 30-day pass will be issued for use of the community center facilities and Julius Boehm Pool. Apply at www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.
Pampered Hands Group: At Providence Marianwood, assisting with soaking and massaging hands; individuals or teams from 10:15-11:45 a.m. Sunday to help with worship services. Call 391-2827.
Cougar Mountain Zoo: General assistance with wildlife education and conservation. Call 392-6278.
Faith in Action: Transportation, home services and/or social support services for Issaquah/Sammamish seniors. Call 391-2817.
Issaquah Alps Trails Club: Volunteer for trail restoration. Work is typically done twice a week, weather permitting. Call 369-1725 before 7 p.m.
