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Volunteer Opportunities

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  The following is a list of volunteer opportunities available in the community. 

Taking a Bite out of Hunger
Help Second Harvest fight hunger and feed hope by volunteering for the 2008 Taking a Bite out of Hunger May 21 at the Spokane Arena. This event features a live and silent auction, as well as vendors from area restaurants, wineries and breweries. With more than 800 guests in attendance, there are numerous volunteer tasks including setup, auction support, restaurant/winery support, bussing tables, cleanup, breakdown, etc. There are a variety of two- to four-hour shifts running from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. More than 100 volunteers are needed to make this event a great success.

To volunteer, please contact one of the following:
Emily Huttinger, Emily.Huttinger-02@fairchild.af.mil, 247-5935
Master Sgt. David Hall, David.Hall-02@fairchild.af.mil, 247-4287
Tech. Sgt. Melva Stith, Melva.Stith@fairchild.af.mil, 247-5823

For information, contact Julie Nesbitt, Second Harvest volunteer program manager, at 252-6242 or jnesbitt@2-harvest.org. 
 
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Michael Anderson Elementary School is looking for Big Brothers, Big Sisters men and women who are free to spend one hour per week during lunch with a child at the school. They would have lunch together and be with them at recess. Consistency is critical for children, as they become very attached to their big brother or sister. The school understands there are times when a Big Brother or Big Sister may be gone out of town or other setbacks and will work around this.

Applications are available at the school. Volunteers will be screened by Big Brothers, Big Sisters and an interview scheduled. For information call Cheryl Stitt at 565-3604.

Lilac Festival and the Armed Forces Torchlight parade
Parade organizers are looking for 56 volunteers for this year's Lilac Festival and Armed Forces Torchlight parade. Seven officers and 49 Airmen are needed to work as Corner Cadre. As a Corner Cadre you will ensure spectators stay out of the parade route as well as provide a 'military face' to the community. The event is May 17 at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, contact Master Sgt. Todd Edgell at Todd.Edgell-02@fairchild.af.mil or 247-3293. 

Takoda Park Community Partnership Day
Community Frameworks needs volunteers for the 25th Annual National NeighborWorks® Week June 7 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Help lay sod and plant trees and shrubs, and stay for lunch and a community celebration with the new Takoda Park homeowners. Takoda Park is located at S. Thomas Mallen Rd. and W. Hallett Rd. off the Medical Lake exit on I-90.

Volunteers need to be at least 14 and youth need to be with a parent. Volunteers need to come dressed for dirty work (laying sod) and bring their own work gloves. If volunteers have them, it will help if they can bring shovels, edgers and box knives for cutting sod. Water and a full picnic lunch are provided.

To volunteer or for more information contact Meggie Gemmell at meggieg@communityframeworks.org or (509) 484-6733 ext. 126.

Spokane Hoopfest 08
More than 3,000 volunteers are needed to make the Hoopfest tournament a success and they are now taking names. There are numerous opportunities at Hoopfest; the most crucial volunteer is the Hoopfest Court Monitor. Hoopfest will honor a two-day commitment as a Court Monitor with NIKE shorts, shoes, monitor t-shirt, and hat. To register visit www.spokanehoopfest.net or download the application form. Send to: Spokane Hoopfest Association, P.O. Box 599, Spokane, WA 99210, or FAX to: (509) 624-0868

Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bowl for Kid's Sake Event
The Company Grade Officers Council needs volunteers to be squadron points of contact for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bowl for Kid's Sake event May 30. This is the 10th year the event will be held at Fairchild and they are looking to improve upon their efforts from previous years. The role of the POC is to sign up team captains in your squadrons who then form teams and collect donations. All the money raised through this event stays in the local area and directly benefits kids on base and in Spokane. All those interested in volunteering can email Capt. Dave Schuster at David.Schuster-02@fairchild.af.mil or 1st Lt. Mike McFarland at Michael.Mcfarland-02@fairchild.af.mil.