Volunteer Opportunities Published Nov. 20, 2008 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Below is a list of volunteer opportunities at Fairchild and within the local community. Tom's Turkey Drive Help Spokane families in need during Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season by volunteering at Tom's Turkey Drive Nov. 21 - 22. Volunteers will be stationed at local Rosauers stores for two-hour shifts 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. A total of 480 volunteers are needed with up to 10 volunteers per site. To register online visit www.2-harvest.org and click on 'Volunteer Your Time.' If you would like to register a group contact Julie at 252-6242 or jnesbitt@2-harvest.org. Salvation Army Food Distribution The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to help with their upcoming food distribution Nov. 25. Sixteen personnel are needed to direct parking and ten more to help clients bring groceries to their cars. Three shifts are available, contact Joanne Bradley at 329-2732 for more information. Tops in Blue Volunteers The Deel Community Center is searching for volunteers to assist with the upcoming Tops in Blue performance on Dec. 1 at the Northern Quest Casino. Individuals are needed to assist with setting up and taking down the equipment for the show. There is also a need for two volunteers to assist the performers backstage during the show. If you are interested in assisting with the event in any capacity contact the Volunteer Coordinator, John Smith at 247-5601 or the Community Center Director, Tad Miles at 247-2619. Holiday Food Drive The Holiday Food Drive is sponsored by Fred Meyer to benefit Second Harvest. Food donations will help more than 15,000 people per month who are served by Second Harvest's network of 20 emergency food outlets in Spokane County. This food drive takes place at the four Spokane community Fred Meyer stores Dec. 13. Three-hour shifts are available from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; up to five volunteers can register at one site; 64 volunteers are required. To register online visit www.2-harvest.org and click on 'Volunteer Your Time.' If you would like to register a group contact Julie at 252-6242 or jnesbitt@2-harvest.org. Coaches and officials needed Fairchild Youth Sports is now recruiting volunteer coaches and officials. Prior experience is not necessary. For more information on this great opportunity, contact the Youth Sports office at 247-9622 or the Youth Center at 247-5601. Friend to Friend of Spokane Friend to Friend of Spokane is seeking recruits from the community who can make a commitment to regularly visit residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities, particularly those without visiting friends or family. For more information call 483-1600. Hope House for homeless woman Volunteers are desperately needed at Hope House, an emergency shelter for homeless women. Evening and daytime hours are available. Please contact Michelle at 455-2886 for more information. Fairchild Family Oasis The Family Oasis is looking for energized, committed and enthusiastic volunteers to teach child/family activity classes. If you enjoy working with children and would be interested in volunteering, please call Stacy Compton at 247-2005. Spokane Arts Commission The Spokane Arts Commission is looking for fall interns and volunteers to help with the Exhibiting Committee (choosing and installing exhibitions for the Chase Gallery), arts awards, marketing and writing for www.spokanearts.org and other tasks. If you are interested in volunteering or interning, please e-mail kmobley@spokanecity.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 that there are times when a volunteer 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 will be scheduled. For information call Cheryl Stitt at 565-3604.