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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2022
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service; Redding. NVCSS relies on volunteer partici- pation in every area from leadership & cler- ical support to hands-on mentoring & pro- fessional instruction. We believe that each person has unique attributes which enable him/her to help others, & that volunteer assignments should reward individuals with opportunities to test & fine tune their skills & to share their interests & abilities with others. nvcss.org/get-involved. 2400 Washington Ave. (530) 241-0552.
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte County Library; Chico/Oroville. The Butte County Library encourages volun- teerism as one way to involve members
of the community in the activities of the Library. buttecounty.net. (888) 538-7198. Butte Environmental Council; Chico. We owe our success to the on-going sup-
port we receive from our community of volunteers, interns, partners, & those who financially contribute to our efforts. We are a community supported non-profit and there are many ways you can become in- volved. becnet.org/volunteer/. 313 Walnut St, Ste 140. (530) 891-6424.
Butte Humane Society; Chico. Donating your time at Butte Humane Society means you are helping provide the extra love & support our animals need to help prepare them for their forever homes. Your time will have an impact on BHS animals, & we’re sure they’ll have an impact on you! buttehumane.org/volunteer-2/. 13391 Garner Lane, Chico, CA 95973 info@butte- humane.org. (530) 343-7917.
Chico Area Recreation & Park District; Chico. If you can volunteer 3-4 hours a week during the season, we can use your help! We are looking for dedicated people who are interested in spreading a “love
of the game” while helping youth in a positive & safe environment. chicorec.com/ volunteer-to-coach. 545 Vallombrosa Ave. info@chicorec.com. (530) 895-4711.
Chico Creek Nature Center. Volunteers needed for animal care. Must be 17 years or older & have reliable transportation. Ex- perience is not necessary but is welcome. Contact Celeste Hitchman to apply and set up an interview. chitchman@chicorec.com. (530) 891-4671.
Chico Discovery Shop; Chico. With stores throughout California, American Cancer Society Discovery Shop locations help sup- port the fight against cancer through the sale of high quality, gently used, donated merchandise. cancer.org/involved. 982 East Ave. (530) 343-6178.
Chico History Museum; Chico Museum is a volunteer-run organization working to acquire, conserve, research & communi- cate the rich history of Chico for the educa- tion & enjoyment of the community. This
is the message embraced by our team & what we wish to convey to museum guests
through the dedication & contributions of our dedicated group of volunteers. chico- historymuseum.org/Volunteer. 141 Salem & 2nd St. welcome@chicohistorymuseum. org. (530) 891-4336.
Friends of the Arts; Chico. Friends of the Arts promotes communication, education, economic development, appreciation & collaboration in Butte County. Events are hosted throughout the year where commu- nity members have the chance to enjoy jazz music, fireworks displays, poetry, digital me- dia arts classes and the return of Chinook Salmon in the Feather River. friendsof.art. hello@friendsof.art. (530) 228-2860. Museum of Northern California Art; Chi- co. MONCA is entirely volunteer-run and always welcoming new volunteers. From our Board of Directors to cataloging our growing collection and greeting visitors, we have a place for you and your skills. No previous experience necessary. There are many different types of volunteer opportu- nities such as marketing & public relations, grant writing, fundraising, event & driving, docents & research. monca.org/volunteer/. 900 Esplanade. (530) 487-7272.
North Valley Animal Disaster Group; Chico. During ordinary disaster incidents only NVADG-trained Disaster Service Worker (DSW) volunteers are activated
for emergency sheltering & evacuation. nvadg.org/become-a-volunteer/. PO Box 441. outreach@nvadg.org. (530) 895-0000. Patrick Ranch Museum; Durham. Ded- icated to enhancing the understanding
& appreciation of the area’s rich agricul- tural heritage. The Museum needs many volunteers and can use all skills at any level to help with restoration, woodworking, machinery repairs, grounds maintenance, and numerous miscellaneous projects. patrickranchmuseum.org/volunteer. 10381 Midway. (530) 342-4359.
Paw Prints Thrift Boutique; Chico. Paw- Prints is run entirely by volunteers & all store profits go towards funding programs which financially assist pet owners in our community in having their pets spayed & neutered. pawprintsthriftboutique.org/vol- unteer.html. 1360 E. 1st Ave. jeanhirving@ gmail.com. (530) 892-2687.
Torres Community Shelter; Chico. Vol- unteers help our staff meet the everyday needs of our guests, assisting in providing services such as checking in, showering, laundry, mail, medication & more. Volunteer hours can be flexible to meet your schedule, because the shelter is open 24-hours a day. torresshelter.org/volunteer. 101 Silver Dollar Way. info@torresshelter.org. (530) 891-9048.
SHASTA COUNTY
City of Redding Parks & Recreation. Vol- unteering to clean parks & public spaces or donating a bench or table to Redding Parks is a great way to give back to the community. cityofredding.org/volunteer- adoptprogram. 777 Cypress Ave. info@ reddingrecreation.org. (530) 225-4095.
Second Helpings Thrift Store. Redding. Second Helpings strives to present a clean & sorted display of wonderful clothes, books, plants, kitchenware, knick-knacks, holiday decor, electrical items, jewelry, fabric, & much more. fccredding.org/thrift-store. html. 2636 Churn Creek Rd, Ste. B. info@ reddingrecreation.org. (530) 226-8000. Shasta County Arts Council; Redding. We are always looking for volunteers to help with gallery opening nights, music & the- ater events such as the Silent Film Festival or the Nor-Cal Jazz Festival, & ARTsMART, or even to help in the office at times. shastaartscouncil.org/opportunities. 1313 Market St. shastart@shastaartscouncil.org. (530) 241-7320.
Shasta County Office of Education; Red- ding. Our programs count on the support of volunteers & we welcome help. Please call for more information about how you can obtain clearance to work with students during after school hours. shastacoe.org. 1644 Magnolia Avenue. (530) 245-7830. Shasta Public Library; Anderson, Burney, Redding. Volunteers make generous contributions to Shasta Public Libraries. Without their enthusiasm, hard work, & commitment, many library services would not be possible. shastalibraries.org/volun- teers-635. (530) 245-7260.
Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilita- tion; Anderson. SWRR needs your help to protect & care for the wild animals who play such an important role in our local ecosystems. We always need hard-working, dedicated volunteers who love nature & the animals who comprise it. Volunteers make it possible to give many sick, injured, & orphaned animals their second chance at a wild life. shastawildlife.org/volunteer- ing. PO Box 1173. (530) 365-9453.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Volunteers are the superheroes of Turtle Bay! Our 500+ Volunteers on average
serve a combined yearly total of 23,000 hours. We are grateful for these dedicated volunteers who help us provide many of the programs we offer to the communi-
ty. turtlebay.org/volunteer. 844 Sundial Bridge Drive. volunteer@turtlebay.org. (530) 242-3155.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Eagle’s Nest Resale Shop; Weed. We welcome volunteers! We run on volun-
teer power, from receiving & processing merchandise to stocking the sales floor & assisting customers. siskiyous.edu/eagle- snest/#volunteer. 123 Main St. eaglesnest@ siskiyous.edu. (530) 938-4663.
Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. MSBEC needs your help! We’re fun people with serious goals, loving life in our amazing mountain environment & dedicated to keeping it that way. If you have some time & care about the Mount Shasta bioregion, we want to talk to you. mountshastaecology.org/get-involved/. (530) 926-5655.
Siskiyou County Arts Council. At the heart of the Siskiyou County Arts Council are its volunteers. We rely on your dedica- tion to the arts to support our activities. We are currently growing our volunteer base & looking for volunteers to help. sis- kiyouarts.org/about/#volunteer. contact@ siskiyouarts.org. (530) 918-8380.
Siskiyou County Museum; Yreka. Without the help of the committed members of the community who donate so much of their time, the museum could not function. Jobs for those who love history & are interested in preserving it are numerous & varied. co.siskiyou.ca.us/museum. 910 S. Main
St. SCMuseum@co.siskiyou.ca.us. (530) 842-3836.
Siskiyou County Public Library; Yreka & 12 branches throughout the county. There are many opportunities for people to
work on volunteer tasks within the library, including shelving, book repair, cleaning, shelf reading, etc. Inquire with your local branch librarian to learn more about how you can help your public library. co.siskiy- ou.ca.us/library. 719 4th St. (530) 842-8807. Siskiyou Humane Society; Mt. Shasta. Animals in the shelter receive on-going training, education & enrichment which results in them being happier, better behaved, healthier & more adoptable. siskiyouhumane.org. 1208 North Mount Shasta Blvd. admin@siskiyouhumane.org. (530) 926-4052.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama County Animal Services; Red Bluff. We are always looking for volunteers who want to help our animals find their new forever homes. You can be involved in a variety of different ways, including train- ing & exercising the dogs, socializing the cats, helping with daily cleaning, fostering animals, helping with events, & much more. co.tehama.ca.us/government. 1830 Walnut St. (530) 527-3439.
Tehama County Arts Council; Red Bluff. The TCAC is for lovers of all forms of art
— not just for artists or performers. If you enjoy music, drama, art, photography, or dance, this is the place for you. tehamaarts. org/volunteer-schedule. 710 Main St. tca- carts@gmail.com. (530) 941-6465.
Tehama County Department of Edu- cation; Red Bluff. Community volunteers are concerned citizens from throughout Tehama County, including relatives of SER- RF students, high school students doing community service, & other community members interested in the well being & education of the neighborhood children. tehamaschools.org/Departments. 1135 Lincoln St. (530) 528-7333.
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