The Regional Center for Volunteerism-HandsOn Sacramento

Help families in need this season! Distribution day for Adopt-a-Family at Cal Expo Dec 20,2020 from 9:00 am- 11:00 am https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=5293

Sacramento, CA

12/20/20 9:00 AM

This is the big day! We will be distributing toys and food to families in need through our Angel Tree program. Help The Salvation provide the many boys and girls in our community with the joy of Christmas morning. Volunteer duties may include: 1. Direct traffic throughout the designated areas of Cal Expo 2. Greet families and retrieve the toy voucher. 3. Loads toys and food boxes into car. 4. Keep eating area organized and clean. * We take great care in making sure we are accurate and friendly in this process. *This is a fast paced day with mostly outdoor activity. Please be prepared for cold weather and dress appropriately. *We require that volunteers be of at least 15 years of age and pre-registered.

Sacramento, CA

12/19/20 7:00 AM + more

Help us gather toys for those in need this holday season. Toy sorting for Angel Tree 2020 at Cal Expo Dec 2-Dec 18 Available shifts are from 9-12, and 1230-3 https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=5287

Sacramento, CA

12/2/20 9:00 AM + more

Assist the Great Plates program by distributing meal containers to local restaurants participating in making meals for the program. Distribution consists of loading and unloading pallets of boxes. Distribution location is 918 Del Paso Road.

Sacramento, CA

12/11/20 9:30 AM

Morning shift 7am to 8:30am, Saturdays. Commitment to volunteering every Saturday morning during the 12-week period of January 3, 2021 to March 27, 2021. Drive the HART van to transport our guests from the Folsom shelter site back to the Folsom Intake site. We are implementing careful COVID-19 precautions!

Folsom, CA

1/9/21 7:45 AM + more

Evening shift 5pm to 6:30pm Commitment to volunteering every Sunday evening during the 12-week period of January 3, 2021 to March 27, 2021. Drive the HART van to transport our guests from the Folsom Intake site to the Folsom shelter site. We are implementing careful COVID-19 precautions!

Folsom, CA

1/9/21 5:00 PM + more

Help us serve our community by packing Christmas food boxes at Cal Expo. December 15th 9am - 12pm 36 volunteers needed Go to Gate 12 which is on Ethan & Hurley then drive to Building C & D https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=5288

Sacramento, CA

12/15/20 9:00 AM

We need your help to ring in the Christmas season as a Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell ringer! The Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringing Program is a tradition which provides you the opportunity to meet the public and support The Salvation Army in a unique way. We need individual volunteers, but also consider bringing your family, your co-workers, friends from school, or members of your church. Man the kettle, ring the familiar bell, and wish shoppers a joyous holiday season. The Red Kettle Campaign is one of the primary fundraising efforts of The Salvation Army. By volunteering to be a Bell-Ringer you are helping to raise the much needed funds to support The Salvation Army services and programs throughout the year. Please volunteer now! Shifts are two hours long, but you can sign up for consecutive shifts. Multiple locations available all over the greater Sacramento Area https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=5394

Sacramento, CA

11/21/20 2:00 PM + more

WE ARE NOW FULL, PLEASE VISIT volunteer.usawest.org for other opportunities Great opportunity to help people in need at the Center of Hope Shelter in Sacramento California. We will need the following for volunteers 6 Servers - to assist with preparing and serving the hot meal to our unhoused friends. 6 Runners - to assist with bringingfood back and forth from the kitchen to the serving line. 4 Street Trash Pick Up B street / Ahern - to assist in visiting with our unhoused friends and while picking-up any trash created by the meal service. 4 Street Trash Pick Up across 12th & Dos Rios Small Business Property - to assist in visiting with our unhoused friends and while picking-up any trash created by the meal service. 2 Property Trash Control - to assist in visiting with our unhoused friends and while picking-up any trash created by the meal service. 2 Donation Control - to assist with receiving bulk turkey donations that happen each Thanksgiving Day 4 Kitchen Area clean up - to assist within our commercial kitchen keeping things clean and sanitary 4 Pie Cutters - to assist in preparing pies for food line service.

Sacramento, CA

11/26/20 10:00 AM

The Outreach/Event assistant will attend and assist in workshops and classes. This person will prepare and attend outreach community events. Learn how to evaluate health information. Communicating with the public and other agenices. Wake-Up Foundation mission is to empower, inspire, and motivate others to believe in themselves. We provide services to help individuals unleash their inner and outer strengths and talents so they can create the lifestyle they love. Check out our website for more information or other opportunities at www.wake-upfoundation.org

Sacramento, CA

Through 12/31/21

The office assistant will help prepare workshops and classes. Emailing and contacting clients. Booking and confirming appointments. Posting materials and events on social media sites. Advertising and public relation. And other related areas of work. Wake-Up Foundation mission is to empower, motivate, and inspire others to believe in themselves. We provide services to help others to unleash their inner and outer strengths and talents to help them develop a lifestyle they love. If you would like to learn more about the opportunity and other opportunties, check out our website at www.wake-upfoundation.org

Sacramento, CA

Through 12/31/21

Come help the Sacramento Samoa Food Pantry. Wear sun protection, hat, light-weight clothing, and bring an umbrella if you have one. We supply safety vests and training with an opportunity for you to keep the food distribution operating safely. Volunteer must be 18 years + Thursday: 7 volunteers needed 7:30am - 10:30am Friday: 7 volunteers needed 7:30am - 10:30am Saturday: 7 volunteers needed 7:30am - 10:30am Contact: James Letoa (916) 241-5769 Jletoapa@gmail.com

Sacramento, CA

11/21/20 7:30 AM + more

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry is seeking volunteers to help with our food distribution. We have operated as a food closet for 38 years in the northeastern Sacramento County area, and we are supporting our community during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We provide the following tools to our volunteers with their health and safety in mind: Face masks Gloves Handwashing stations Hand sanitizer We practice physical distancing Duties Include: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Boxing food, stocking shelves 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Boxing food, stocking shelves, sorting food, loading food into client's vehicles 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Loading food boxes into client's vehicles, boxing food, sorting food, directing traffic, checking in clients

Citrus Heights, CA

11/23/20 7:30 AM + more

Carmichael HART is looking for volunteer Student Buddy Mentors to support homeless or in transition students in the San Juan Unified School District. The program goals are as follows: 1. Build one-to-one Buddying relationships for children in grades K-12 who have the need for a positive role model. 2. Improve positive social behaviors of children. 3. Support improved family stability and functioning. Mentorship Training Videos can be seen here: carmichaelhart.org/mentor-training-hub Volunteer Expectations 1) Pass Background Check 2) Watch training videos 3) Meet with paired student buddy on a regular basis. (weekly or bi-weekly is suggested) 4) Submit response sheet to track mentor and student progress. Volunteer Contact: Glenda Gallagher at Gallagherglenda@gmail.com

Carmichael, CA

Through 6/30/21

The Laurel Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS and transgender/gender diverse youth. The Laurel Foundation’s educational and support programs impact the lives of over 559 children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS, transgender youth and other at-risk youth populations each year. Our programs are a powerful antidote to the challenges of living with an illness or facing social isolation issues, bringing a sense of healing, hope and joy to those we serve. Our volunteers serve as camp counselors for our children and families during the duration of camp. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact and become a mentor to youth that need support. Our Winter Family Camp program will be held February 12-16, 2021. Food and housing is provided during the duration of camp. This is a residential camp, all volunteers will stay on-site during the duration of camp. Email Lisa for an application: LHardiman@Laurel-Foundation.org. Limited space available!

Pasadena, CA

2/12/21 8:00 AM

Volunteers are needed to help pack food boxes to be given to communities in need. Volunteers must be 16 years old and do not need an adult. Volunteers must be in good health condition. Volunteers are required to wear protective gear such as masks and gloves. To pick a shift, click here: https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=5094

North Highlands, CA

11/24/20 9:00 AM + more

St. Paul COGIC, in partnership with Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, are helping their community by opening their sanctuary as a food distribution center. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays from 8:00am to 12:00noon. Duties include: 1) bag up canned and sorted food items 2) store and organize food by category in tables and in designated areas Volunteers are expected to: 1) strictly enforce social distancing 2) wear protective gear to volunteer 3) must have an accompanying adult if volunteer is 12 to 17 years old. For more information, please contact Belinda at 916-956-2135.

Sacramento, CA

11/24/20 8:00 AM + more

St. Paul COGIC, in partnership with Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, are helping their community by opening their sanctuary as a food distribution center. Volunteers are needed to do the following: 1) put food on pallets 2) direct traffic of incoming people 3) bring bag to people one at a time Volunteers are expected to: 1) strictly enforce social distancing 2) wear protective gear to volunteer 3) must have an accompanying adult if volunteer is 12 to 17 years old.

Sacramento, CA

11/25/20 8:00 AM + more

Midtown HART runs this Respite Center once a week out of St. John's Lutheran Church in Midtown, Sacramento at 1701 L Street. We are currently operating from 9:30am-12:30pm every Tuesday. The center acts as a place for individuals to come in and relax, get snacks, water, clothing donations and recharge their devices. Volunteers screen the guests, check them in, and sanitize chairs and tables in between use. Please reach out to Nick at nicholuspeterson@gmail.com to be put onto the volunteer list. He emails everyone each week to see who would like to volunteer.

Sacramento, CA

Through 4/13/21

Greetings and welcome to fall! South Sacramento Christian Center is still currently distributing food every week and actively looking for volunteers to help us prepare groceries. *NOTE* We are also looking for drivers to help deliver to the elderly/disabled/sheltered in place community. Drivers must be 18 yrs or older, have a clean driving record, and a valid drivers license. If you are interested, please take a look at the task descriptions below and choose from any of the dates and times that work best for you. Be sure to leave your contact information so someone can respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon! (Updated 10/26/20) As a volunteer in the food distribution center, your duties on Fridays will include (1) assembling bags (or boxes) of groceries, (2) light lifting (up to 10 lbs), (3) cleanup (sweeping, cleaning/sanitizing frequently used areas), and recycling (cardboard boxes). During your shift, you may be asked to assist in any one of the areas mentioned so being flexible is preferred. On Saturday morning, you may be asked to assist with: (1) controlling the flow of traffic in the drive-thru (2) putting groceries in people's cars for them when they pull up (3) making more grocery bags (or boxes), and (4) resupplying/runner (keeping the drive-thru stocked with inventory) We also have a delivery team to get groceries out to the elderly who are vulnerable, disabled, and/or sheltered in place due to COVID. To volunteer as a driver, you must possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and be 18 or older. Applicants, please be aware that we are actively practicing COVID safety according to CDC guidelines, protocols, and procedures. All volunteers will be prescreened EACH time they show up for their shifts. We ask that you wear a mask at all times for the duration of your shift and gloves when handling food. Disposable masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer will be available for volunteers during their shift. NOTE: Due to COVID restrictions we are asking if you are 65 and older and are at high risk to COVID due to pre-existing health conditions to refrain from volunteering at this time, and please stay home. STAY HEALTHY: If you are feeling ill or under the weather, we kindly ask that you reconsider volunteering and stay home. But feel free to contact us again once you are feeling better. SOCIAL DISTANCING: Know that accommodations are in place to ensure proper space for volunteers to perform tasks while reasonably practicing social distancing. * UPDATE * - We are also looking for bi-lingual volunteers to help us translate especially to our Vietnamese community during our distribution on Saturdays from 8 am - 10:30 am. If you are interested, please inquire from the date and times list below.

Sacramento, CA

11/21/20 7:30 AM + more

American Red Cross Gold Country Region is looking for Seasonal Readiness Volunteers who can deploy to disaster shelters during the pandemic over this wildfire season. Volunteers who are trained and signed up with ARC are background checked, trained, and ready to roll out if called. Shelter Nurses must be 1. Willing to deploy at least once this wildfire season to a shelter during the pandemic 2. Able to commit to at least five consecutive days for a deployment 3. Able to complete three and a half hours of online training 4. a license holder of the following: LVN, LPN, EMT, RN, a medical doctor (MD), DO, NP, paramedic, PA, and APRN. MAs and CNAs are not qualified to volunteer as Shelter Nurses. Shelter Nurses are expected to 1. Undergo a 3 1/2 hour online training 2. Be available to volunteer on several consecutive days 3. Accommodate service to individuals in the shelter 4. Travel within 50 miles 5. Responder availability can be toggled on and off to accommodate life. The expectation is that you can deploy at least once this 2020 Wildfire Season. Shift times will have a minimum of four hours up to 12 hours, depending on where and how big the disaster is. For more information, please contact Sherilyn Bethoney at sherilyn.bethoney@redcross.org.

Sacramento, CA

Through 12/31/20

American Red Cross Gold Country Region is looking for Seasonal Readiness Volunteers who can deploy to disaster shelters during the pandemic over this wildfire season. Volunteers who are trained and signed up with ARC are background checked, trained, and ready to roll out if called. Shelter Worker Volunteers is a temporary position to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event. They are necessary for completing tasks in shelter operations and provide assistance to disaster clients. They will support day-to-day activities within the shelter including reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, and other tasks within a shelter. Shelter Workers must be 1. Willing to deploy at least once this wildfire season to a shelter during the pandemic 2. Able to commit to at least five consecutive days for a deployment 3. Able to complete three and a half hours of online training Shelter Workers are expected to 1. Undergo a 3 1/2 hour online training 2. Be available to deploy for five consecutive days or more, at a time. 3. Accommodate service to individuals in the shelter 4. Travel within 50 miles 5. Responder availability can be toggled on and off to accommodate life. The expectation is that you can deploy at least once this 2020 Wildfire Season. Shift times will have a minimum of four hours up to 12 hours, depending on where and how big the disaster is. For more information, please contact Sherilyn Bethoney at sherilyn.bethoney@redcross.org.

Sacramento, CA

Through 12/31/20

We need help preparing meals for unsheltered homeless individuals and low-income seniors. This would primarily involve coming to our kitchen located in midtown Sacramento to help do basic cooking tasks, such as chopping vegetables and cleaning up after cooking is over. We also need help loading cars with boxed meals and delivering them to recipients. We will stage the meal prep work so that no more than a few people (observing physical distancing and wearing masks) will be in our kitchen (which is spacious and well ventilated) at one time. In addition, our organization is always looking for volunteers to help with marketing, social media, grant-writing, and other administrative tasks. This type of work can be done remotely.

Sacramento, CA

Through 12/31/20

Help The Salvation Army operate their drive-thru food distribution system at Family Services. Four volunteers are needed each shift. Six shifts are available per week. Volunteer duties include verifying information, loading vehicle and managing traffic flow. Volunteers are required to wear protective gear such as masks and gloves. See more information here: https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=5116

North Highlands, CA

11/24/20 9:00 AM + more

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers that can help to do the check-in for our food pantry. 3 volunteers needed a day with a minimum of 2-hour commitment. Volunteers are required to wear protective gear such as masks and gloves. See more information here: https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=5113

Auburn, CA

11/23/20 9:45 AM + more

As a Hospice volunteer, you have the opportunity to create joy! Become a part of the patient's holistic team--Doctor, RN, Chaplain, Social Worker, and Music Therapist, and You! Never volunteered before? Brookdale Hospice volunteers receive special training so you are ready to provide support to hospice patients and their families. Whether it is just sitting bedside with the patient, listening to music, watching tv, or holding their hand and physically being there for them, will help put the patient at ease and keep them from feeling alone during their last days. Good Match for: Teens Students in Gerontology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, Case Management, and all fields of study involving Customer Service. 55+ age group Heart to serve with compassionate care Serious interested partied only, please. Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Mobile: 916-614-9517

Sacramento, CA

Through 5/29/25

It is not surprising that hospice volunteers consistently describe their experiences as personally rewarding and fulfilling. Helping others as they near the end of their lives is a profoundly moving experience. As a Vigil Volunteer, you provide comfort and create a peaceful presence for the patient at bedside when the patient's death is imminent. A Vigil Volunteer receives special training at Brookdale Hospice to become part of the patient's holistic team-- Doctor, RN, Chaplain, Social Worker and you! Good Match for: Teens Students in Gerontology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, Case Management, and all fields of study involving Customer Service. 55+ age group Heart to serve with compassionate care Serious interested parties only, please. Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Mobile: 916-614-9517

Sacramento, CA

Through 5/29/25

Did you serve in the Military? Did you know that 25% of all deaths each year (about 680,000) are Veterans? Help these heroes at the end of their lives by becoming a hospice volunteer. With so many veterans in our community, you have a real opportunity to honor a veteran by providing a listening ear and creating a sacred space that only, another veteran can give. To learn more about becoming a valued volunteer, please email/call: Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Mobile: 916-614-9517

Sacramento, CA

Through 5/29/25

Do you want to help the community but don't know how because of social distancing or quarantine (or you just don't want to be around people)? What about making a card or sending a postcard or card to someone in a nursing home? These folks are on lockdown in their residences to prevent them from contracting covid19, but it also means they're being isolated and are very lonely without the support from their families and volunteers. Hospice patients and residents at these facilities would so appreciate a note from you! Knowing that you care about them, and that they're not alone would really make their day. Your note will take their mind away from this situation where they have no control. Please contact me if you'd like to send a card or a thousand cards and I'll give you some facility addresses where the residents are just waiting to hear from you. Or if you are interested in making face masks, please contact me for more information! For more information, please email/call: Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Phone: 916-614-9517

Sacramento, CA

Through 5/29/25

Love to make a joyful noise? Singing old hymns? WE WANT YOU! Join in and playing a tune with your musical instrument of choice and share your musical talent with our hospice patients! Many patients, especially dementia patients, respond well to music that they used to listen to in their early year. A patient, who may be mostly nonverbal, might mouth the words or even sing along with you. It is quite a moving experience, and it makes a positive difference in their life--and in yours! Brookdale Hospice volunteers receive special training to provide support to hospice patients and their families at end of life. "Music is what feelings sound like." -Unknown. To learn more about becoming a valued volunteer, please email/call: Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Mobile: 916-614-9517,

Sacramento, CA

Through 5/22/25

Brookdale Hospice is seeking Animal Companions to visit our hospice patients! A fluffy or a wagging tail can be the needed positive difference in a patient's day. Must be a certified Animal Companion, and have up-to-date shots and insurance. Animal Companion Owner must complete a background check, drug screen, a two-step TB Test, and possess a current driver's license and proof of insurance. "The best therapist has a fur and a wagging tail" -Unknown Become a valued part of Brookdale Hospice Team; please call Gail Wiselogel Volunteer Coordinator, gwiselogel@brookdale.com or 916-614-9517, to learn more about this opportunity!

Sacramento, CA

Through 5/29/25

Help deliver restaurant prepared food to home-bound seniors. Volunteers will ride with a driver from Paratransit, United Cerebral Palsy or RT and will disembark from the bus to carry meals to the door of seniors' residences. The volunteer will knock and drop the meals and return to the bus to ride to the next location. Scheduled deliveries will be done 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) during the daytime. Volunteers need to be between 18-64, in good health, willing to follow safety instructions, and willing to wear personal protective masks and gloves. Schedules will be daily from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. This program will continue through November. Please apply online: http://bttr.im/w32tb

Sacramento, CA

Through 12/31/20

Fresher Sacramento aims to achieve food security through the business of ending hunger – a social enterprise model for food security through Fresher Family and Neighborhood Meal Plans. Bringing together workforce skills development and a pathway toward a culinary career as a Fresher Community Chef, they support communities in creating, owning, and sustaining a nutritious cycle of health, wealth, and skills for life. Volunteers are needed to help with preparation and packaging in the kitchen. Fresher Sacramento is making meals for the homeless in the motels managed by Goodwill Sacramento, as well as providing 600 meals a week for 8 weeks for people in Meadowview. They are expecting to ramp up meal production to 1,200 meals a day. 3 volunteers are needed to help with food preparation. Volunteers must have a ServSafe certification. 2 volunteers are needed to help with food packing. Dress code: - Wear non-slip shoes - Wear protective outfit: masks, hair nets, hats Physical distancing, food safety, health and safety precautions are strictly in place while volunteering.

Sacramento, CA

Through 12/31/20

Snowline's Sunshine Letter Program needs you. Our goal is to receive letters from all fifty states. We are calling on people across America to spread joy and cheer by writing letters to hospice patients. Your letter helps to support seniors and patients in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. We encourage you to reach out to those you know out of state. Share what you do on social media, call up an old friend, or host a virtual letter writing date with your relatives. Please send letters to: Snowline Hospice 6520 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Attention: Volunteer Department Somethings to keep in mind when writing your letter: Letters can be handwritten or typed. Address your letter “Greetings to you”. State in your letter that you are writing on behalf of Snowline Hospice. Isolation is difficult. Remind them that they have the support of their Snowline team. No COVID19 or terminal illness talk. Include photos? Yes! But no photos of people. No politics, religion, or over personal information. Please sign only your first name to letters.

Schenectady, NY

Through 12/31/20

Sunday Morning shift 7:10am to 8:30am Commitment to volunteering one day a week during the 12-week period January 3, 2021 to March 27, 2021 Assist guests storing/retrieving personal items in an outdoor storage pod. We are implementing careful COVID-19 precautions. All volunteers and guests will wear masks!

Through 3/27/21

Thursday Morning Driver 7:45am to 8:15am Using your own vehicle, transport guest paperwork from the Folsom shelter site to the storage pod at the Folsom Intake Center. Commitment to volunteering the entire 12-week period from January 4th, 2021 to March 27, 2021. HART of Folsom is implementing strict COVID-19 guidelines. This particular volunteer position is extremely low-risk, as it involves minimal contact with other people.

Through 3/27/21

Transport guest paperwork from Folsom shelter site to the storage pod at the Folsom Intake site.

Through 3/27/21

Friday Evening Storage Pod Monitor 5pm to 6:30pm Commitment to volunteering one day a week during the 12-week period of January 3, 2021 to March 27, 2021 Assist guests storing/retrieving personal items in an outdoor storage pod. We are implementing careful COVID-19 precautions! All volunteers and guests will wear masks.

Through 1/2/21

Friday Morning shift 7:15am to 8:30am Commitment to volunteering one day a week during the 12-week period January 3, 2021 to March 27, 2021 Assist guests storing/retrieving personal items in an outdoor storage pod. We are implementing careful COVID-19 precautions. All volunteers and guests will wear masks!

Through 3/27/21

We are a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the lives of at-risk children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS and transgender/gender diverse youth. As I am sure you know, COVID has caused us to pause our in-person events and move to a virtual platform which has been highly successful! We have many virtual programs designed to teach our kids valuable life skills, critical thinking, build self-esteem, and much more. Our programs also offer volunteers an unique opportunity to grow, personally and professionally. These are our virtual programs we are hosting with our kids and families through the rest of the year. Please email Lisa to get involved: LHardiman@Laurel-Foundation.org

Through 12/10/20

Did you know the American Red Cross is responsible for about 40% of the nation’s blood supply? Each year 4.5 million lives are saved by blood transfusions; approximately every 2 seconds. Your help is needed! COVID-19 has temporarily disrupted normal life in many communities, but the need for blood hasn’t changed. The American Red Cross has implemented several enhanced blood donations protocols in the interest of safety, and there is an urgent and critical need for volunteers to support these protocols. A new volunteer opportunity, Blood Donor Screener, will help pre-screen blood donors entering drives or donation centers. Red Cross is seeking individuals to fulfill this volunteer role immediately. To learn more and to sign up, visit RedCross.org/Volunteer. ***When considering volunteering, please review the risk guidance provided by the CDC, local government and your healthcare provider. The blood center in Sonora is in desperate need of volunteers. There is additional need all over the valley throughout San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. This position would be perfect for college students wanting to learn more about how the blood donation process works or who just want to help. Locations and Hours: • Sonora Blood Center – Highest need! Mon 11AM - 7PM Tue 11AM - 7PM Fri 7AM - 3PM Sat 7AM - 3PM Modesto Blood Center Sun 7AM - 3PM Mon 11:30AM - 7:30PM Tue 11:30AM - 7:30PM Wed 11:30AM - 7:30PM Thu 10AM - 6PM Fri 7:30AM - 3:30PM Sat 7AM - 3PM Turlock Blood Center Sun 7AM - 3PM Mon 11AM - 7PM Tue 11AM - 7PM Wed 11AM - 7PM Fri 7AM - 3PM Sat 7AM - 3PM Stockton Blood Center Sun 7AM - 3PM Mon 11:30AM - 7:30PM Tue 11:30AM - 7:30PM Wed 11:30AM - 7:30PM Thu 10AM - 6PM Fri 7:30AM - 3:30PM Sat 7AM - 3PM Mobile Blood Drives throughout San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties Time and dates vary Expectations Shifts tend to last 4-6 hours each and there is a minimum of one or two shifts per month There is an application process where volunteers must pass a background check Blood Donor Screener volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Please also consider donating blood as we face an ongoing critical need for blood and platelet donations amidst coronavirus uncertainties. You can make an appointment to give blood or platelets at RedCrossBlood.org. For more information or questions, you can contact Sheri Bethoney at 916.261.0351 or Sherilyn.Bethoney@RedCross.org.

Through 12/31/20

It is not surprising that hospice volunteers consistently describe their experiences as personally rewarding and fulfilling. Helping others as they near the end of their lives is a profoundly moving experience. As a Vigil Volunteer, you provide comfort and create a peaceful presence for the patient at bedside when the patient's death is imminent. A Vigil Volunteer receives special training at Brookdale Hospice to become part of the patient's holistic team-- Doctor, RN, Chaplain, Social Worker and you! Good Match for: Teens Students in Gerontology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, Case Management, and all fields of study involving Customer Service. 55+ age group Heart to serve with compassionate care Serious interested parties only, please. Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Phone: 916-614-9517

Through 5/20/25

Are you looking for a little something more in your life? Something that can provide a strong sense of fulfillment? Would you like to share your talents and heart that will have a meaningful impact on the lives of others? It’s not surprising that hospice volunteers consistently describe their experiences as personally rewarding and fulfilling. Helping others as they near the end of their lives is a profoundly moving experience. Important note: volunteers are not allowed to assist with patient personal hygiene. Become a valued part of Brookdale Hospice Team; please call Gail Wiselogel Volunteer Coordinator, gwiselogel@brookdale.com or 916-614-9517, to schedule a personal interview.

Through 5/20/25

Need customer service experience? Or health care experience? Or need to network for a future job and applications? If you volunteer 50 hours, you qualify for a reference, up to a year, by the Volunteer Coordinator. More information and restrictions upon orientation. Brookdale Hospice volunteers receive special training to provide support to hospice patients and their families at end of life. Providing an individualized care of physical, emotional, and practical care all with the emphasis of pain and symptom management. Brookdale Hospice emphasizes comfort, dignity, and respect; we believe to focus on both, the patient and family, to provide the absolute best care. Good Match for: Teens Students in Gerontology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, Case Management, and all fields of study involving Customer Service. 55+ age group Heart to serve with compassionate care Serious interested parties only, please. Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Mobile: 916-539-9232

Through 5/20/25

Going crazy in quarantine? Do you or your kids need something to do? There are so many elderly in facilities who are on lockdown and isolated from family, friends and volunteers who cannot visit. You know how they feel. Send them some love: Send a note Mail a postcard Take a picture of your dog, cat, bird, ferret and show them how proud you are of your fur baby! Make some individual, incredible art and mail it Write a poem and share it Create a meaningful message of hope and put it out there Scrawl a favorite Bible verse Draw your cat and share it with them (don't tell the cat) Contact me if you'd like to help. There are so many who would benefit from hearing from you, and it just might make you feel a little better knowing that you made someone's day and took their mind off being alone, isolated and uncertain about this future. Or if you are interested in making face masks, please contact me for more information! For more information, please email/call: Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Phone: 916-614-9517

Through 5/20/25

The diagnosis of a terminal disease impacts patients and their loved ones physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Often people will turn to prayer to help cope with the challenges that a terminal illness brings. Prayer may be silent, spoke, in a place of worship, in their home, or anytime they feel connected with the Holy. Prayers often ask for help, guidance, peace, understanding, strength, and courage to deal with the difficulties and joys that life brings. Become a valued part of Brookdale Hospice Team; please call Gail Wiselogel Volunteer Coordinator, gwiselogel@brookdale.com or 916-614-9517, to learn more about this opportunity!

Through 5/20/25

Brookdale Hospice is seeking Animal Companions to visit our hospice patients! A fluffy or a wagging tail can be the needed positive difference in a patient's day. Must be a certified Animal Companion, and have up-to-date shots and insurance. Animal Companion Owner must complete a background check, drug screen, a two-step TB Test, and possess a current driver's license and proof of insurance. "The best therapist has a fur and a wagging tail" -Unknown To learn more about becoming a valued volunteer, please email/call: Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Mobile: 916-539-9232

Through 5/20/25

Make a positive difference in the life of an actively dying hospice patient! As a Vigil Volunteer, you provide comfort and create a peaceful presence for the patient at beside when the patient’s death is imminent. Whether it’s just sitting beside the patient, listening to music, watching TV, or holding hands-physically being there for them will help put the patient at ease and keep them from feeling alone during their last days. Important note: volunteers are not allowed to assist with patient personal hygiene. Become a valued part of Brookdale Hospice Team; please call Gail Wiselogel Volunteer Coordinator, gwiselogel@brookdale.com or 916-614-9517, for more information.

Through 5/20/25

Brookdale Hospice wants you to volunteer in the comfort of your own home! Send some love to the folks they serve who are on lockdown in their residences to prevent them from contracting COVID-19. You can make the following to make them feel supported and love even as they isolate from their families, friends and volunters: - send a letter - mail a postcard - take a picture of your pet (dog, cat, bird, etc) and show them how proud you are of your fur-baby! - make incredible art - write a poem - create a meaningful message of hope - scrawl and favorite Bible verse - make facial masks and make them pretty! There are so many seniors who would benefit from hearing from you, and it might just make you feel a little better knowing that you made someone's day and took their mind off being alone, isolated and uncertain about the future. Virtually volunteering for Brookdale Hospice will give you a chance to be an official volunteer once the shelter-in-place order is lifted. For more information, please contact Gail, Volunteer Service Coordinator at (916) 614-9517 or email gwiselogel@brookdale.com

Through 12/31/20

Stand Up Placer is looking for volunteers who can help in the comfort of their own homes. Here are their volunteer opportunities: Making masks (especially if you have sewing skills) If you have a story about Domestic Violence, we want to hear from you. Share your story and its significance during shelter-in-place order. Encourage community members and leaders to share within their networks, including Stand Up Placer's social media posts Send messages/letters of hope and encouragement to the people supported by Stand Up Placer. Write, draw, create something and make their day. Send your messages to volunteercoordinator@standupplacer.org. Stand Up Placer is also looking for the donations of the following items: new, unused or lightly used yoga mats self-care kits (put in gallon zip locks) which will contain the following items: book bubble bath bath bombs knitting/needlework kit paint set puzzle These opportunities to help are open to any volunteers! If they really wish to send a card, letter or artwork it can be sent to our PO Box: Stand Up Placer PO Box 5462 Auburn, CA 95604

Through 12/31/20