Briggs Community Branch YMCA’s Halloween Bash Seeking volunteers from 3:30-10 p.m. Oct. 31. Contact Shilpa Johnson at 360-918-0337 or johnsons@ssymca.net for more information and to sign up. boots to shoes foundation This is a nonprofit organization founded by two Washington businessmen to show their appreciation to military service members. Volunteer mentors attend a mentoring workshop and then are paired with a veteran. By meeting with a veteran twice a month, mentors help provide insight into the civilian workforce and offer objective information about career goals and job search strategies. For more information, go to bootstoshoes.org.
friends of paul grudis Seeking volunteers to donate and deliver nutritious snacks for the Evergreen Vista homework club. Also needed are donations of housewares, bedding, towels and kitchen wares. Several volunteers are needed each month. Call Lindsay at 360-352-1315 for more information.
Dispute Resolution Center Seeking volunteers to help people resolve their conflicts with friends, neighbors, families, co-workers, landlords or businesses. Learn how to be a neutral listener for four hours per week. Call 360-956-1155.
kokua Looking for volunteers to “Be a Buddy” to an adult with disabilities. Volunteers are partnered with an individual with similar interests to go on outings or visit in the client’s home. Must be at least age 18 and be able to pass a background check. Contact Randi Miller at 360-705-4665, ext. 120.
Providence St. Peter Hospital The hospital has volunteer positions in its gift shops. Profits from the gift shops fund equipment for the hospital. Call Volunteer Services at 360-493-7482.
the Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties The Crisis Clinic is seeking help staffing its hotlines. Hotline volunteers offer free, anonymous, and confidential crisis intervention over the phone 24 hours a day. Volunteers receive training. For more information about the 60-hour training, call Jill at 586-2888, ext. 103, or go to crisis-clinic.org.
The North Olympia Fire Department Seeking volunteers to create websites, maintain vehicles, promote life safety education or work with teen fire cadets. For more information, call Lt. Derek Hall at 360-705-0234 or send an email to hall@northolympiafire.com.
The American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter Looking for volunteers to support military service members and military families with emergency communications and casework services. For more information, call 360-352-8575.
Friend to Friend Seeking volunteers to visit one-on-one with residents in nursing, assisted-living and retirement homes throughout Thurston County. Call 888-383-7818.
Rosie’s Place This local nonprofit serving homeless and high-risk youth and their families has a variety of ongoing volunteer opportunities. Contact Susan Alexander at salexander@communityyouthservices.org or 360-943-0780, ext. 116, for more information.
Mason County Literacy Many volunteer jobs are available, including tutoring positions in math, reading, GED preparation and ESL (English as a second language). Volunteers also are needed for office work, child care and database management. Call 360-426-9733.
SafePlace Seeking volunteers and interns to provide support to those affected by domestic and sexual abuse. Call 360-754-6389, ext. 103.
City of Olympia Safe & Sober Driving Looking for volunteers who have been injured or have had a loved one injured or killed by a drunken driver to share their stories with the DUI Victim Impact Panel. Call 360-753-8284.
