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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. Call the museum at 503-
738-7065 or email seasidemuseum@hotmail.
com
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