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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Society Discovery Shop locations help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high quality, gently used, donated merchandise. cancer.org/involved/donate/ more-ways-to-give/discovery-shops-nation- al/california-discovery-shops/chico.html. 982 East Ave. (530) 343-6178.
Chico History Museum; Chico. Chico Museum is a volunteer-run organization. Its mission statement is to acquire, conserve, research & communicate the rich history of Chico for the education & 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 vol- unteers. chicohistorymuseum.org/Volunteer. 141 Salem & 2nd St. welcome@chicohistory- museum.org. (530) 891-4336.
Community Action Volunteers in Edu- cation; Chico. The mission of Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) is to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities to Chico State students, develop student leaders, & serve a broad base of commu-
nity needs. as.csuchico.edu/index.php/ volunteer-opportunities-cave/. 400 W. 1st
St. associatedstudents@csuchico.edu. (530) 898-6411.
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 com- munity members have the chance to enjoy jazz music, wonderful fireworks displays, partaking of poetry, attend digital media arts classes or celebrating the return of Chinook Salmon in the Feather River. friendsof.art. hello@friendsof.art. (530) 228-2860. Museum of Northern California Art; Chico. As an emerging museum, the Museum of Northern California Art (MONCA), is contin- ually looking for volunteers. There are many different types of volunteer opportunities such as marketing & public relations, grant writing, fundraising, event & driving docents & research. monca.org/volunteer/. 900 Espla- nade. (530) 487-7272.
North Valley Animal Disaster Group; Chico. During ordinary disaster incidents only NVADG-trained Disaster Service Worker (DSW) volunteers are activated for emergen- cy sheltering & evacuation. nvadg.org/be- come-a-volunteer/. PO Box 441. outreach@ nvadg.org. (530) 895-0000.
Paw Prints Thrift Boutique; Chico. Paw- Prints is run entirely by volunteers, & all store profits go towards funding two spay/neuter programs in our community to financially assist pet owners in having their pets spayed & neutered. pawprintsthriftboutique.org/ volunteer.html. 1360 E. 1st Ave. jeanhirving@ gmail.com. (530) 891-9048.
Torres Community Shelter; Chico. These volunteers help our staff meet the everyday needs of our guests, assisting in provid-
ing available services & resources related
to 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. Volunteering 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/depart- ments/parks-and-recreation/parks/volun- teer-adopt-program. 777 Cypress Ave. info@ reddingrecreation.org. (530) 225-4095. Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. MSBEC needs your help! We’re fun people with serious goals, loving life in our amaz-
ing 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/. PO Box 1143. (530) 926-5655. 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, & so much more. fccredding.org/thrift-store.html. 2636 Churn Creek Rd, Ste. B. info@reddin- grecreation.org. (530) 226-8000.
Shasta County Arts Council; Redding. Would you like to join us for some of the great events we host? We are always looking for volunteers to help with gallery opening nights, music & theater events such as the Si- lent Film Festival or the Nor-Cal Jazz Festival, & ARTsMART, or even to help in the office at times. shastaartscouncil.org/opportunities/# 1490735919925-76c2f477-f719. 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/instructional-ser- vices-division/student-support-department/ after-school/get-involved.1644 Magnolia Avenue. (530) 245-7830.
Shasta Public Library; Anderson, Burney, Redding. Volunteers make generous contri- butions to Shasta Public Libraries. Without their enthusiasm, hard work, & commitment, many library services would not be possible. Your time, talents, & energy are valued here at the library. shastalibraries.org/volun- teers-635. (530) 245-7260.
Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation; Anderson. (SWRR) needs your help to protect & care for the wild animals who play such an important role in our local ecosystems. Shas- ta Wildlife is always in need of hard-working, dedicated volunteers who love nature & the animals who comprise it, as volunteers make it possible for our organization to give so many sick, injured, & orphaned animals their second chance at a wild life. shastawildlife. org/volunteering. 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 community. turtlebay.org/ volunteer. 844 Sundial Bridge Drive. efeather@turtlebay.org. (530) 242-3143.
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.
Siskiyou County Arts Council. At the heart of the Siskiyou County Arts Council is its volunteers. We rely on your dedication to the arts to support our activities. We are currently growing our volunteer base & looking for volunteers to help. siskiyouarts. org/about/#volunteer. contact@siskiy- ouarts.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/page/volunteer-op- portunities. 910 S. Main St. SCMuseum@ co.siskiyou.ca.us. (530) 842-3836.
Siskiyou County Public Library. There are many opportunities for people to work on volunteer tasks within the library. Some ex- amples include: shelving, book repair, clean- ing, shelf reading, etc. Please inquire with your local branch librarian to learn more about how you can help your public library. co.siskiyou.ca.us/library/page/volunteer-op- portunities-0. 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. We couldn’t do it with- out our committed volunteers! You can
be involved in a variety of different ways: training & exercising the dogs, socializ-
ing the cats, helping with daily cleaning, fostering animals, helping with events, & much more! co.tehama.ca.us/government/ departments/animal-services/volunteer/. 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 Educa- tion; Red Bluff. Community volunteers are concerned citizens from throughout Teha- ma County. These might include: relatives of SERRF students, (parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, older siblings), high school students doing community service, & oth- er community members interested in the well being & education of the neighbor- hood children. tehamaschools.org/Depart- ments/SERRF/Volunteer/ index.html. 1135 Lincoln St. (530) 528-7333.
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Bob Harris and Jill Cruz are volunteer superheroes of Turtle Bay Exploration Park. People of all ages are welcomed to lend their skills and efforts at the Park, Museum, and Gardens.