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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 YOUTH, TEENS & VOLUNTEERS
who financially contribute to efforts. focused on wildfire resilience, organic waste and edible food recovery, and urban greening. becnet.org/volunteerbutte-te- hama. 313 Walnut St, Suite 140. (530)891- 6424.
Butte Humane Society; Chico. Opportuni- ties to provide the extra love and support our animals need to help prepare them for their forever homes. Tasks include walking dogs, feeding, events and socializing cats. buttehumane.org/volunteer-2. 13391 Garner Ln. (530)343-7917.
Chico Area Recreation & Park District; Chico. Looking for dedicated people who can volunteer 3-4 hours a week during the season. Opportunities available for those who are interested in spreading the “love of the game” while helping youth in a positive and safe environment. chicorec. com/volunteer-to-coach. 545 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)895-4711.
Chico Cat Coalition; A no-kill, non-profit shelter dedicated to rescuing, healing and rehoming cats. Volunteers needed everyday. Tasks include: cleaning, laundry, socializing kittens, fundraising and public relations. chicocatcoalition.org/volunteer. 629 Entler Ave. #13.
Chico Creek Nature Center; Chico. Volun- teers needed for animal care. Must be 17 years or older and have reliable transpor- tation. Experience is not necessary but is welcome. chicorec.com/animal-care-vol- unteer. 1968 E. 8th Street. (530)891-4671. Chico Discovery Shop. With stores throughout California, American Cancer Society Discovery Shop locations help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high quality, gently used, donated merchandise. cancer.org/donate/ discovery-shops-national/california-discov- ery-shops/chico. 982 East Ave. (530)343- 6178.
Chico Heritage Society. Seeks people interested in preservation of the sites
and buildings of Chico and to assist with research in the discovery of Chico’s past. Contact for more details. chicoheritage.net/ contact. 225 Main Street, Suite D. (530)345- 7522.
Chico High School. Provides detailed online list of organizations looking for
volunteers in the area. chs.chicousd.org/ Counseling/Volunteer/index.html. 901 Esplanade. (530)891-3026.
Chico History Museum. Volunteer-run organization working to acquire, conserve, research and communicate the rich history of Chico for the education and enjoyment of the community. chicohistorymuse- um.org/Volunteer. 141 Salem & 2nd St. (530)891-4336.
Museum of Northern California Art;
Chico. MONCA is entirely volunteer-run and always welcoming new volunteers, from Board of Directors to cataloging the growing collection and greeting visitors, to marketing, public relations and grant writing. Many more opportunities avail- able. 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 and evacuation. nvadg.org/become-a-volunteer. PO Box 441. (530)895-0000.
Patrick Ranch Museum; Durham. Dedi- cated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of the area's rich agricultural heritage. Volunteers can use all skills at
any level to help with restoration, event support, woodworking, machinery repairs, grounds maintenance and numerous mis- cellaneous projects. patrickranchmuseum. org/volunteer. 10381 Midway. (530)342- 4359.10381 Midway. (530)342-4359.
Paw Prints Thrift Boutique; Chico. Run entirely by volunteers. All store profits go towards funding programs which finan- cially assist pet owners in our community in having their pets spayed and neutered. pawprintsthriftboutique.org/volunteer. html. 1360 E. 1st Ave. (530)892-2687. Torres Community Shelter; Chico. Volun- teers help staff meet the everyday needs of our guests, assisting in providing services such as checking in, showering, laundry, mail, medication and more. Volunteer hours can be flexible to meet a schedule; shelter is open 24-hours a day. truenorthbutte.org. 101 Silver Dollar Way. (530)891-9048.
KZFR; Chico. People powered radio. Volun- teer opportunities in the office, at special
KZFR events, community events or during a Pledge Drive. bit.ly/KZFRvolunteer.
SHASTA COUNTY
Catalyst Mentoring; Redding. Empow- ering community members to invest in the youth of the community through the power of mentoring. Provides mentoring on school campuses during lunchtime in Shasta and South Siskiyou Counties and in the Catalyst office on weekday after- noons/evenings. The perfect mentors are 18+ years old and willing to commit to one hour a week of mentoring. catalyst- mentoring.org/mentor. 2280 Benton Dr, Building B. (530)319-7164.
Citizen Monitoring Program; Shasta County. The Western Shasta Resource Conservation District offers fun, educa- tional volunteer opportunities for all ages. Duties include scientific opportunities such as aquatic bioassessment sampling, in which volunteers collect benthic mac- roinvertebrates (creek bugs) and perform other tasks that help gauge watershed health. westernshastarcd.org. (530)365- 7332 X 203.
City of Redding Parks & Recreation; Redding. Volunteering to clean parks and public spaces, donating a bench or table to Redding Parks, or participating in the Adopt Program is a great way to give back to the community. www.cityofred- ding.gov. 777 Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095. Haven Humane Society; Shasta County. Volunteers aged 15 and younger are re- quired to volunteer alongside a parent or guardian (18+) who must also go through the volunteer process. Volunteers aged 16-17 may volunteer without an adult on site but must have a parent/guardian sign liability waiver. This program also satisfies school community service. havenhu- mane.org/volunteer. 7449 Eastside Rd. (530)241-1653 X 223.
Mercy Medical Center; Redding. Op- portunities include positions in clerical services, courtesy coffee cart, emergency dept, gift shop, pharmacy and more. dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/ mercy-redding/ways-to-give/volun- teer-opportunities. 2175 Rosaline Ave.
Gary: Cassingham@dignityhealth.org. (530)225-6468.
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service; Redding. Needs volunteer participation
in every area from leadership and clerical support to hands-on mentoring and professional instruction. Volunteer assign- ments reward individuals with opportu- nities to test and fine tune their unique skills and to share their interests and abil- ities with others. nvcss.org/get-involved. 2400 Washington Ave. (530)241-0552. Second Helpings Thrift Store; Redding. Second Helpings and volunteers strive
to present a clean and sorted display
of wonderful clothes, books, plants, kitchenware, knick-knacks, holiday decor, electrical items, jewelry, fabric and much more. fccredding.org/thrift-store.html. 2636 Churn Creek Rd., Suite B. (530)226- 8000.
Shasta County Arts Council; Redding. Looking for volunteers to help with gallery opening nights, music and theater events such as the Silent Film Festival or the Nor-Cal Jazz Festival, and ARTsMART, or at times, even to help in the office. shastaartscouncil.org/volunteer. 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320.
Shasta County Office of Education; Red- ding. Varieties of programs available that rely on the support of volunteers. Please call for more information about how you can obtain clearance to work with stu- dents after school hours. shastacoe.org. 1644 Magnolia Avenue. (530)245-7830. Shasta Public Library. Volunteers provid- ed with orientation, training and proper supervision. Opportunities include storytime assistant, shelving assistant, class assistants, tutoring and book repair. shastalibraries.org/volunteer.
Anderson: 3200 West Center St. (530)365-7685.
Burney: 37116 Main St. (530)335-4317. Redding: 11000 Parkview Ave. (530)245- 7250.
Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilita- tion; Anderson. Nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, orphaned and injured wildlife in Northern California, caring for more than 1,000 lives each year. Volun- teers age 15 and older are needed in
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