ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Cheer on walkers
The Alzheimer’s Association needs volunteers to help at its Sonoma-Marin Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 3 at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. A variety of opportunities are available, including cheering the walkers on along the route and helping direct vehicles in the parking lot.
For more information, email Lauren at alznobaylogistics@gmail.com
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA
Be a receptionist
Catholic Charities of Northwest California seeks a volunteer receptionist for the Caritas Center in downtown Santa Rosa. The receptionist is the first point of contact for individuals seeking services through Catholic Charities. Shifts are available 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. All volunteers receive training, resources and support from Catholic Charities staff members.
For more information, contact the volunteer coordinator at 707-757-8331 or pkirk@ccnwc.org
CERES COMMUNITY PROJECT
Help cook meals
Ceres Community Project is looking for volunteers to cook and prepare medically tailored meals in its new Santa Rosa kitchen. Help is particularly needed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
For more information, call 707-829-5833, ext. 213 or email anockleby@ceresproject.org
TODAY AND TOGETHER
Work with adults with dementia
Today and Together in Sonoma seeks volunteers to work with adults with dementia doing art, music or exercise.
For more information, email pcoleman@todayandtogether.org
To submit volunteer opportunities, email good.deeds@pressdemocrat.com.
COUNCIL ON AGING
Deliver meals to homebound older adults
Santa Rosa-based Council on Aging seeks Meals on Wheels drivers to deliver nutritious meals to homebound older adults. Volunteers use their own vehicle and mileage reimbursement is available if requested. Drivers are assigned one route a week and a six-month commitment is asked.
For more information, go to councilonaging.com
EMPOWERING CHILDREN BAY AREA
Help children with reading
Empowering Children Bay Area is looking for literacy tutors to work in Sonoma County elementary schools. Volunteers must be at least 50 years old. Training is provided.
For more information, go to pdne.ws/3PhoYxF
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SONOMA COUNTY
Rehab used furniture
Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County seeks furniture refurbishing volunteers for its Santa Rosa resale store who have experience in woodworking, hardware assembly, furniture repair, sanding and painting.
For more information, go to habitatsoco.org
REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK
Help the food bank
The Redwood Empire Food Bank in Santa Rosa needs help in its warehouse packaging fresh produce, assembling grocery boxes and sorting donated pantry items for distribution.
For more information, go to refb.org
SENIOR ADVOCACY SERVICES
Be an advocate
Senior Advocacy Services in Petaluma seeks volunteers to join its Ombudsman program.
Volunteers advocate for residents in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, ensuring their rights are respected. The work requires compassion, empathy, strong listening and communication skills.
Volunteers must pass a background check, have reliable transportation and commit to at least 16 hours per month.
Certification training will be provided. Assignments are available in all Sonoma County communities.
For more information, go to pdne.ws/4xTpume or call 707-526-4108, ext. 2
— Staff reports
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