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B5 THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, dEcEmbER 19, 2019 VOLUNTEER NOTES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For infor- mation, call Sandra Carlson at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325-8573. American Red Cross — Needs regis- tration volunteers (donor ambassadors) in Clatsop County to provide customer ser- vice and enhance the blood donor experi- ence. For information, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430. Angels for Sara Senior Dog Sanctuary — Needs volunteers to help care for elderly dogs who are unable to stay with their owners. Any- one interested in fundraising, yard mainte- nance, spending quality time with the dogs or fostering a senior dog, short or long term, con- tact Jacque Pressly at angelsforsara@gmail. com or call 503-325-2772. Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb Drive. Vol- unteers needed to welcome visitors, provide information and answer questions about the Astoria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Col- umn Visitor Center at 503-325-2963. Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motor- men to operate trolley and narrate points of interest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For information, call the 503-325-6311. Astoria Senior Center — 1111 Exchange St. To volunteer, call Larry Miller at 503-325-3231. Astoria Veteran Van Drivers — Volunteer drivers needed for the Disabled American Vet- erans van for one or more trips per month. A CDL license is not required. The van leaves Astoria at 7 a.m. weekdays for the Portland Veterans Administration Hospital and returns in the afternoon. To volunteer, contact the Astoria DAV van coordinator at 480-272-4894 or seagullz1812@gmail.com. Drivers receive free breakfast and lunch vouchers for the hos- pital canteen on every trip. Astoria Warming Center — 1076 Franklin Ave. Winter overnight emergency shelter for homeless persons needs volunteers for three- hour shifts from evening through the night to help with welcoming guests, serving dinner, cleaning the kitchen, monitoring the sleeping area overnight, and closing the shelter in the morning. Volunteers also needed for weekly litter patrols in the neighborhood. To volun- teer, email astoriawarmingcenter@gmail.com Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers needed at the chamber and for events. For information, call 503-325-6311. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of vol- unteer opportunities are available. For infor- mation, call 503-861-2933 or go to campki- wanilong.org Cannon Beach Academy — 3781 S. Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach. Volunteers needed for breakfast or lunch preparation and cleanup, reading groups, math groups, lunch/recess duty and housekeeping. Shifts are 1.25 hours or longer. For information, call 503-298-5245. Cannon Beach Library — 131 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Volunteers needed for a vari- ety of tasks and time commitments, including alphabetizing bookshelves, covering books, doing minor building maintenance, helping with a speakers’ series, and participating in annual book sales and other events. For infor- mation email info@cannonbeachlibrary.org or call 503-436-1391. Caring Adults Developing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program — 800 Exchange St., sec- ond floor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school failure. Time commitment: one year, about eight hours per month. For information, contact Laura Parker at 503-325- 8601 or lparker@co.clatsop.or.us Clatsop Animal Assistance Inc. — Needs volunteers who have a strong commitment to work on behalf of the Clatsop County Animal Shelter’s dogs and cats. For information, email info@dogsncats.org or call 503-861-0737. Clatsop County Animal Shelter — Animal care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one 3-hour shift per week. Pick up an applica- tion at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warrenton. For infor- mation, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volunteers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to October, in Seaside and Warren- ton. Warehouse attendants are needed for food packing or processing, picking orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four- hour shifts are available Monday through Fri- day. To volunteer, call 503-861-3663. Clatsop Community College Outreach Literacy — Needs volunteer literacy tutors to work with adults, native and non-native speakers. Training available. For information, call 503-338-2557. Clatsop County Public Works — 1101 Olney Ave. Adopt-A-Road volunteers needed to remove litter two times (minimum) per year for two years. Safety equipment and supplies provided. Volunteers must receive safety ori- entation. For information, call 503-325-8631. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Looking for vol- unteers to meet and greet cruise ship pas- sengers and crew, provide information and answer questions about the Clatsop County area. Ships arrive in the spring and fall, about 20 ships each year. Work all the ships or part of them. For information, go to clatsopcruise- hosts.org Coast Community Radio — Volunteers needed for a variety of opportunities and time commitments including weekday front desk, music library digital conversion, graphic and sign making, booths at farmers markets and special events, landscaping, and mailing par- ties. For information, email janet@coastradio. org or call 503-325-0010. Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to columbiamemorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. Columbia River Maritime Museum — 1792 Marine Drive. Volunteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call the volunteer coordinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange St., Astoria Senior Center.Volunteers needed weekdays to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325-9693. Community Emergency Response Team — CERT volunteers needed for community events and disaster response with local police, fire and emergency medical service agencies. Training includes fire safety, first aid, traffic and crowd control, communications, damage sur- vey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For information, contact CERT coor- dinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@astoria. or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325-4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broad- way, Seaside. Volunteers needed to staff the fundraising store. For information, call 503- 738-6742 or stop by the library. Haystack Rock Awareness Program — Needs volunteers for general office assis- tance and to assist lead interpreters on the beach with signage, ropes and set up during low tides and talking to visitors about the rock and the local flora and fauna. Must pass a basic background test. Children are always welcome; must be supervised by a parent. For information, contact Lisa Habecker at 503- 436-8064 or habecker@ci.cannon-beach.or.us Knappa Rural Fire Protection District — Needs volunteer firefighters. Training pro- vided. For information, contact any of the active personnel or call Chief Paul Olheiser at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Certi- fied ombudsman volunteers advocate for the rights, care and dignity of the elderly and dis- abled living in licensed long-term care facili- ties. Many residents have no one to watch out or speak up for when things go wrong. Volun- teer Ombudsmen talk to the residents, inves- tigate complaints, and work to resolve prob- lems. Flexible schedule, four hours a week, mileage reimbursement available. Training is provided. For information, call 800-522-2602 or go to oregon.gov/ltco Lunch Buddy Mentoring Program — Adults needed to mentor elementary and middle school students once a week during lunch. For information, call (219) 331-6427 or go to bit.ly/2u3KpWe NorthWest Senior & Disability Services — Needs dishwashers and volunteers to serve and clean up weekdays at a meal site, and driv- ers for Meals on Wheels. For information, con- tact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. NorthWest Senior & Disability Services — Svensen Meal Site needs volunteer Meals on Wheels driver. Must be age 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license and auto insur- ance. For details, contact Suzanne Bjaranson at 503-861-4202. Oregon Money Management Program — Volunteers needed to assist low-income seniors and people with disabilities with bud- geting, organizing financial paperwork, sort- ing mail and filling out applications, and can choose the day of the week and time of day to volunteer. For information, contact Julie Sobel at 503-304-3407 or julie.sobel@nwsds.org Providence Seaside Hospital — Needs volunteer drivers for Community Connections, a free program that transports people to ser- vices and appointments related to health and well-being in the Portland-Metro area. Mile- age reimbursement available. For information, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@prov- idence.org Providence Seaside Hospital — Needs volunteers who enjoy meeting, interacting with and helping people. Opportunities are available in the hospital gift shop, café, and as greeters and for spiritual integration. For information, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana. Kujala@providence.org River Song Foundation — Looking for people to assist with Trap/Neuter/Release/ Feed (TNRF), especially in the Seaside and Knappa/Svensen areas. TNRF involves setting and/or monitoring traps, and daily feeding of cats and maintenance of any shelters, and is a proven, science-based method that along with spay/neuter programs is the only effec- tive and humane way of ending cat homeless- ness and suffering. Call 503-741-7369 for infor- mation and to volunteer. Seaside American Legion Veterans’ Assistance & Rehabilitation — Volunteers needed to help knit/crochet items for hospi- talized vets and cut coupons for military fam- ilies. Donations of fabric/yarn especially wel- come. Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at 1315 Broad- way, Seaside. For information, call Sandy Rea at 503-738-3103. Seaside Downtown Development Asso- ciation — Volunteers needed to help with local events happening throughout the year. For information, call Sarah Dailey at 503-717- 1914 or email director@seasidedowntown. com Seaside Museum and Historical Soci- ety — Volunteers needed to help as docents, maintaining and creating exhibits, and various events throughout the year. Small and large projects available. Any amount of time will be greatly appreciated. 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