Battle Ground Parks and Recreation invites volunteers to two Park Appreciation Day work parties to pick up litter, rake and weed flower beds, clean playground equipment and spreading bark or playground chips. The events will be from 9 a.m. to noon April 20, at both the Battle Ground Community Center or Central Park. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves and tools. Register online at www.cityofbg.org/764/Park-Appreciation-Day, by visiting the Community Center or by calling 360-342-5380. Registration is also available on the day of the event.
Clark County Food Bank is seeking food collectors and food sorters. Food collectors drive or ride in food bank trucks (no special license required) to pick up food from local grocery stores. Routes are approximately two hours long and begin at 6:30, 7:15 and 10:30 a.m., and volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of two shifts per month. The ability to lift a 40- to 50-pound box with a hand truck is required. Food sorters will help sort and repack donated food, with shifts from 10 a.m. to about noon Mondays through Fridays. Food sorters are asked to commit to a minimum of one shift per week. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for a refrigerated 55-degree environment. Call to schedule an initial training session.
Clark County Public Works Park Division is looking for volunteers to help with the Earth Day cleanup at Frenchman’s Bar Park, 9 a.m. to noon April 20. To sign up, contact Dora at 360-397-2285, ext. 1679.
Mount St. Helens Institute needs volunteers for a variety of roles including talking with guests at visitor centers, hiking and maintaining trails, teaching youth, providing information, and supporting events. Volunteer orientations are held in April and May. Scheduling is flexible. Apply at www.mshinstitute.org/volunteer or contact volunteer@mshinstitute.org or 360-891-5199 with questions.
Salvation Army “Say” Club is looking for adults to help kids in the after-school program with homework, projects, crafts or games. Call 360-735-3693 for more information.
