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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2023 YOUTH & TEENS AND VOLUNTEERS
We Day. Empowers young global citizens through an inspirational annual We Day event where more than 200,000 young people come together in stadium gatherings across the US, Canada & the UK to take part in an unprecedented educational initiative. Participants earn tickets to We Day by engag- ing in service activities through a year-long educational initiative called We Act, through their group or school as part of the We Schools program. we.org.
BUTTE & GLENN COUNTIES
Bidwell Wildlife Rehabilitation; Chico. Volunteers are needed for in-home wildlife nurturing work, transporting animals and supplies, fundraising and helping with the hotline. Has a great need for rehabbing birds. info@bidwellwildliferehab.org. (530)343-9004. Blue Sky Festivals & Events; Chico. We welcome volunteers from charity groups, individuals, athletic teams, and work groups. Volunteer with us for half a day and receive
a complimentary ticket into the event you volunteered for. Blueskyfestivalsandevents. com. 1380 East Ave. (949)891-3254.
Boys and Girls Club. Various teenage volunteer positions through our Teen Center programs such as Leaders in Training (LIT), Counselors in Training (CIT), senior projects and community service assignments. Call your local Teen Center for more information. bgcnv. org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/.
Chico. 601 Wall St. (530)879-5653. Hamilton City. 277 Capay Ave. (530)826- 3474 X 5035.
Oroville. 1535 Bridge St. (530)538-2320 X 3016.
Bridging the Gap; Chico. A non-profit, publicly supported organization, under the umbrella of North Valley Community Foun- dation. Focused on providing clean and safe water for developing countries. Volunteer your time to help make a difference. btg4wa- ter.org. (530)342-5746.
Butte County Library. The Butte County Libraries encourage volunteerism as one way to involve members of the community in the activities of the library. Opportunities include working on projects, helping with literacy needs & learning new skills. buttecounty. net/528/Library. (530)552-5652.
Biggs. 464A B St.
Chico. 1108 Sherman Ave.
Durham. 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy. Gridley. 299 Spruce St.
Oroville. 1820 Mitchell Ave.
Paradise. 5922 Clark Rd.
Butte Environmental Council; Chico. Nonprofit supported by a community of volunteers, interns, partners & those who financially contribute to efforts. focused on wildfire resilience, organic waste and edible food recovery, and urban greening. becnet. org/volunteerbutte-tehama. 313 Walnut St, Ste 140. (530)891-6424.
Butte Humane Society; Chico. Opportuni- ties to provide the extra love & support our animals need to help prepare them for their forever homes. Tasks include walking dogs, feeding, events, socializing cats. buttehu- mane.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 & safe environment. chicorec.com/ volunteer-to-coach. 545 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)895-4711.
Chico Cat Coalition; A no-kill, non-profit shel- ter dedicated to rescuing, healing & rehoming cats. Volunteers needed everyday. Tasks include: cleaning, laundry, socializing kittens, fundraising & public relations. chicocatcoali- tion.org/volunteer/. 629 Entler Ave. #13. Chico Creek Nature Center; Chico. Volun- teers needed for animal care. Must be 17 years or older & have reliable transportation. Experience is not necessary but is welcome. chicorec.com/animal-care-volunteer. 1968 E. 8th Street. (530)891-4671.
Chico Discovery Shop; Chico. With stores throughout California, American Cancer So- ciety Discovery Shop locations help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high quality, gently used, donated merchan- dise. cancer.org/donate/discovery-shops-na- tional/california-discovery-shops/chico. 982 East Ave. (530)343-6178.
Chico Heritage Society; Chico. 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; Chico. Provides detailed online list of organizations looking for vol- unteers in the area. chs.chicousd.org/Coun- seling/Volunteer/index.html. 901 Esplanade. (530)891-3026.
Chico History Museum; Chico. Volun- teer-run organization working to acquire, conserve, research & communicate the
rich history of Chico for the education & enjoyment of the community. chicohistory- museum.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 Di- rectors to cataloging the growing collection and greeting visitors, to marketing, public relations & grant writing. Many more oppor- tunities available. 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 emer- gency sheltering & evacuation. nvadg.org/ become-a-volunteer/. PO Box 441. (530)895- 0000.
Patrick Ranch Museum; Durham. Dedicated to enhancing the understanding & appreci- ation of the area’s rich agricultural heritage. Volunteers can use all skills at any level to help with restoration, woodworking, ma- chinery repairs, grounds maintenance, and numerous miscellaneous projects. patrick- ranchmuseum.org/volunteer. 10381 Midway. (530)342-4359.
Paw Prints Thrift Boutique; Chico. 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. pawprint- sthriftboutique.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 & 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 & South Siskiyous County and in the Catalyst office on weekday afternoons/ evenings. The perfect mentors are 18+ years old and willing to commit to one hour a week of mentoring. catalystmento- ring.org/mentor. 2280 Benton Dr, Building B. (530)319-7164.
Citizen Monitoring Program; Shasta County. The Western Shasta Resource Con- servation District offers fun & educational volunteer opportunities for all ages. Duties include scientific opportunities such as aquatic bioassessment sampling, in which volunteers collect benthic macroinverte- brates (creek bugs) and perform other tasks that help gauge watershed health. western- shastarcd.org. (530)365-7332 X 203.
City of Redding Parks & Recreation; Redding. Volunteering to clean parks & 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. cityofredding.org/ volunteeradoptprogram. 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. havenhumane. org/volunteer. 7449 Eastside Rd. (530)241- 1653 X 223.
Mercy Medical Center; Redding. Opportu- nities include positions in clerical services, courtesy coffee cart, emergency depart- ment, gift shop, pharmacy & more. Contact for more information. Gary.Cassingham@ dignityhealth.org. hdignityhealth.org/ north-state/locations/mercy-redding/ ways-to-give/volunteer-opportunities. 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)225-6468. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service; Redding. Needs volunteer participation in every area from leadership & clerical sup- port to hands-on mentoring & professional instruction. Volunteer assignments based to reward individuals with opportunities
to test & fine tune their unique skills & to share their interests & abilities 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 & sorted display of won- derful clothes, books, plants, kitchenware, knick-knacks, holiday decor, electrical items, jewelry, fabric, & much more. fc- credding.org/thrift-store.html. 2636 Churn Creek Rd., Ste. B. (530)226-8000.
Shasta County Arts Council; Redding. Looking for volunteers to help with gallery opening nights, music & theater events such as the Silent Film Festival or the
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