posted September 26, 2007
Creative Discovery Museum-
Volunteers play a huge role in making the Kids Like You, Kids Like Me exhibit a success by working with school groups and giving them a great hands-on learning experience. As an exhibit volunteer, you will demonstrate how life may differ for a child with a disability. Volunteers assist as children learn similarities and differences through the use of simulation equipment such as frosted goggles to impair vision. No experience is necessary, as full training is provided. Corporate and community groups are welcome to volunteer. Training can even be conducted at your organization. To sign up, call the volunteer manager at 423-756-2738.
United Way’s Day of Caring-
On Thursday, Oct. 4, hundreds of volunteers from local businesses and communities will partner with United Way of Greater Chattanooga and area leaders to serve our community through work on community-based projects. You are invited to join us in this effort to help us make a lasting change for those who really need it! More than 250 volunteers participated in 2006 and we would love to exceed that number in 2007. Day of Caring is just one more way United Way impacts what matters in our community. If you as an individual, company or group would like to get involved, please contact Toya Cobb, volunteer manager at 423-752-0316 or toyacobb@uwchatt.org.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Please contact Sarah Quattrochi, Volunteer Coordinator, at (423)653-0091 or sarahq@cnpchatt.org if you would like more information concerning any of the following opportunities.
·Trail Maintenance on the Profile Trail. If you would like to help maintain the Profile Trail at Reflection Riding (walk it, clear it with loppers or a weed-eater, and report on downed trees, etc) contact Sarah. Volunteers are also needed to place more trail markers along the trail.
·Join the Garden Restoration Group. Each Thursday from 9:00-11:00 a.m., several volunteers meet at the Humphreys House to work on restoring its garden. Current activities include weeding and transplanting. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Sarah for more details.
Tennessee River Gorge Trust-
Please contact Sarah Quattrochi, Volunteer Coordinator, at (423)653-0091 or sarahq@cnpchatt.org if you would like more information concerning any of the following opportunities.
·On Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., join us for the 19th Annual River Rescue! TRGT staff and volunteers will have the opportunity to join hundreds of other volunteers who will be working around the entire Greater Chattanooga area to carry out River Rescue. This is a family-friendly event that brings our community together to clean-up the Tennessee River. We will be focusing our efforts on the Tennessee River Gorge and are helping Zone Coordinator, Mike Wells, with volunteer recruitment. We will meet at Suck Creek Boat Ramp at 9:00 a.m. on Oct. 6 and will spread out on the river in boats and along the shore by foot to collect trash. Bags and gloves will be provided. T-shirts are available on a first come, first served basis only. Get there early if you want to get your shirt. Details are in the works, so contact Sarah for more information. Individuals and groups are welcome to participate.
·Oct. 20 is GORGE FEST. On Saturday, October 20, more than 150 volunteers are needed to help with the Tennessee River Gorge Trust's 2nd Annual Gorge Fest. This event is an educational and family-friendly event that will take place on Baylor's campus and William's Island. We will entertain and educate local residents about the amazing significance of the Tennessee River Gorge through a variety of hands-on and recreational activities including pontoon rides to William's Island, hayrides, geocaching, science experiments, and kayaking & canoeing. There will also be live music, inflatable events for children, animals from the Chattanooga Zoo, local craftsmen, storytellers, and the chance to see the river from a hot air balloon.
Volunteers can participate individually or as a group (with scouts, schools, etc) and will be needed to assist with children's activities, Williams Island events, set-up, decorating, grilling hot dogs, handing out lunch, and much, much more. Volunteer shifts will run approximately three hours and that will leave plenty of time for you to enjoy the festivities yourself. All volunteers will receive free admission, free lunch and the chance to win a free rental of the Pot Point Cabin. For more information, please contact Sarah Quattrochi at 653-0091 or sarahq@cnpchatt.org.
East Lake Recreation Center-
Volunteer tutors are needed for elementary students in all subjects. Tutors are needed Monday through Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Eastlake Recreation Center. Scheduling is flexible. Contact Regina Preston with the Rec. Center at 423-867-4498 or preston_r@mail.chattanooga.gov . Clifton Hills, Eastlake Elementary, and Eastlake Academy feed into this recreation center. Volunteers should be mature, task-oriented volunteer 16 years or older.
Inner City Ministries-
First-Centenary United Methodist Church offers an After School Program, serving children in grades kindergarten through middle school. Inner City Ministry focuses on personal respect, spiritual, physical, social and educational development, which includes a reading program and homework help. We currently are in need of volunteers who can tutor and help kids with homework. These activities can consist of reading books to or with younger children, calling spelling words, math homework, or helping to research on a report. Fun educational games with the children, after homework is completed, are also encouraged. Volunteer commitment is based on the individual. Our hours of operation for the 2007-2008 school year are, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except on Wednesdays, closing at 6 p.m. Our hope is that several individuals will answer this fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Monique Strickland at 266-3345 or mjackson@fcumc.org.
The AIM Center is excited to announce its new Self-Directed Care Program to assist mental health consumers who are on TNCare. This program is implemented to assist consumers who are able to set goals in their lives and actively participate in reaching those goals. We are actively seeking volunteers to serve as “Life Coaches” to assist the consumers in developing their goals and working on the steps needed to succeed. For further information, please contact Soozi Hise at 423-648-4800 ext 16 or Soozi@aimcenterinc.org.
La Paz de Dios has the following volunteer opportunities available:
-Data entry volunteer
A volunteer is needed for data entry into our database system. This is essential for reporting and evaluation of all programs and services. The data entry volunteer will coordinate with the Office Manager to perform all data entry into the Service Point Case Management system.
-Volunteer Coordinator (intern/volunteer) The Coordinator of Volunteer Services will coordinate and schedule the activities of all La Paz de Dios volunteers. Specific duties include:
·Establish a priority of duties for volunteers with the assistance of the Office Manager
·Advertise volunteer positions needed
·Interview and place volunteers in vacant positions
·Schedule all volunteer hours with the assistance of the Office Manager
·Coordinate among volunteers having common assigned tasks
·Report to the Board of Directors on volunteer tasks and accomplishments on a regular basis
To be considered, please send your resume, along with a letter of interest to:
Sylvia Rangel, Office Manager, La Paz de Dios, 1918 Union Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404, or lapazdediosmission@comcast.net
Chattanooga Area Urban League is seeking a volunteer receptionist and greeter to assist staff with answering phones, greeting walk-in customers and directing customers to the staff and departments that they may need. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5:00 PM, 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible based on your schedule. For more information, contact James McKissic at 423-756-1762 or jmckissic@ulchatt.net.
The Chattanooga Nature Center is having its annual Festival of the Jack O’Lanterns on Oct. 20. Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, activities, pumpkin carving, games, hayrides, and parking from 2:00-9:00 PM and clean up from 9:00-10:30 PM. For more information or to sign up for a shift, please contact Mattea Rolin at mrolin@mickleslawfirm.com.
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