Volunteer Connections provides opportunities through the Human Services Council. For information on the following and other opportunities, call 360-735-3683.
• AARP is looking for volunteers to help taxpayers prepare 2014 tax returns.
• PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center seeks volunteers to greet and escort patients at the Kearney Breast Center, and assist staff with phones, mailings and clerical projects.
• Shared Hope International seeks male volunteers in its fight against the commercial sex industry, and to help with mailings, data entry and phone calls in its Defender program.
• Vancouver Housing Authority is looking for people to tutor middle- and high-school students in English composition, and all levels of high-school math. The time commitment is one hour or more weekly.
• Volunteer Chore Services needs people to drive seniors and adults with disabilities to their doctor appointments and to the store for grocery shopping.
• YWCA seeks volunteers to help incarcerated women transition to life in the community through its Worth program. Volunteers teach life skills, provide referrals to community services, help with clothing and sewing, and offer nonjudgemental support.
The city of Vancouver is looking for a volunteer to serve on both the Downtown Redevelopment Authority and City Center Redevelopment Authority boards. There is no residency requirement. The vacancy is for a four-year term. Regular board meetings are quarterly — at 11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December — at Vancouver City Hall. Meetings of the boards are scheduled as needed. Applications are at www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. To have an application mailed, or for information, contact Alexis Bafus at alexis.bafus@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8607. The application deadline is Dec. 12.
Battle Ground Public Schools seeks participants for the Facilities Improvement Team. The committee will help the district with a long-term management plan by making recommendations for facilities that meet the academic needs of students and keep pace with growth. Members are expected to serve a minimum of one year. The application deadline is Dec. 12. An online video and application are at www.battlegroundps.org/fit.
Clark County commissioners seek to fill a vacancy on the city/county Telecommunications Commission for a term that begins immediately and ends Dec. 31, 2016. The volunteer commission advises the commissioners and Vancouver City Council on cable TV and other telecommunications issues. The group also serves as an advisory body in franchise renewal negotiations with Comcast. Meetings are at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays each quarter at Vancouver City Hall. Applicants must be residents of Clark County. To apply, submit a letter of interest and résumé to Jennifer Clark, Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666, email Jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov or send a fax to 360-397-6058. The application deadline is Dec. 18.
