Volunteer Connections provides opportunities through the Human Services Council. For information on the following, call 360-735-3690
American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program seeks volunteer drivers to transport cancer patients to and from treatments. A reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, a valid driver’s license and a good driving record is required.
Clark County Connects, a one-day service event, needs more than 400 volunteers to accomplish multiple projects on Sept. 8. Most projects begin at 9 a.m. Kickoff is at Living Hope Church at 8 a.m. Get information about projects and sign up at clarkcountyconnects.org
Clark County Veterans Assistance Center seeks volunteers, 18 and older, for its Stand Down on Sept. 15 at the Veterans Affairs campus gymnasium area. Set up on Sept. 14, or help at the event. Volunteers must pass a criminal background check.
Columbia Springs Stewardship Saturday program seeks volunteers for a variety of projects — plant flower beds, pull weeds or ivy, weave baskets from English ivy, or build bird houses. All tools and safety equipment provided. Children 7 and older may volunteer with an adult. Volunteers help from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. one Saturday a month. Registration is required.
The Salvation Army Food Pantry, 7508 N.E. 47th Ave., Vancouver, is open expanded hours — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays — and seeks additional help. Shifts, beginning at one hour per week, are flexible. A bread-truck driver is urgently needed.
Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington seeks volunteers and is taking applications through Sept. 7 for its long-term-care ombudsman program. Ombudsmen advocate for the rights of residents in long-term-care facilities, and should expect to serve for one year, on call. Training begins in September, requiring 32 hours during four days. For this position, contact Neil at 360-992-4076.
NatureScaping of SW Washington is seeking garden coordinators to help maintain themed gardens at the Wildlife Botanical Gardens in Brush Prairie. Coordinators must have gardening experience and be able to direct volunteers in keeping the gardens in top shape. Gardening continues through October with coordinators doing some planning and other prep over the winter months.
Friends of the Washougal Library seeks help with the Dinner in White on the Columbia event on Sept. 8, benefiting a new library in Washougal. Help with parking, host/hostess duties, and cleanup, with shifts from 3 to 11 p.m. Parking, host and hostess volunteers must dress in all white. Sign up at www.volunteersignup.org/9FQ4H
