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Want To Volunteer? Volunteer Opportunities are listed below for the following organizations: American Cancer Society
Volunteers Needed for Vintage High School SC21 Classes Vintage High School needs volunteers from the community to support the Napa Valley Unified School District's SC21 classrooms. SC21 is the district's Student Centered Twenty-First Century Initiative, which focuses on project-based-learning and technology tools in the classroom. At the heart of this curriculum is the community. Volunteers are always welcome to come to the classes and help evaluate projects, sit on panels or even guest lecture. For example, Elizabeth Hawkins, an SC21 Biology teacher, is currently looking for community volunteers to sit on a panel during her students' Evolution Wars Mock Trial presentations. She would like to have a lawyer, judge, biologist or any interested community member help evaluate the projects. http://www3.nvusd.k12.ca.us/education/components/board/default.php?sectionid=1621
NapaLit NapaLit, Napa's non-profit literacy connection, is on the look-out to increase our board membership. We're in our second year and programs are coming together to provide story times, free books and a number of other services to children throughout the Napa Valley. We need more active and interested board members to help with these goals.
Board members should be prepared to commit to a monthly board meeting and a small monthly financial commitment. More information on NapaLit can be found at our website: www.napalit.org and for specifics about board positions, please contact Roberta Goodin, Executive Director, at: roberta@napalit.org Volunteers are the heart and soul of CASA, A Voice for Children. You'll find being a CASA volunteer is a tremendously gratifying and personally fulfilling experience that not only touches the life of a child but yours as well. As a CASA volunteer, you'll: Throughout the legal process, you'll serve as the "eyes and ears" for the judge, and ensure that the children do not become lost in the court system. CASA, A Voice for Children, has three types of CASA programs. Through the core CASA program, advocates help children reunify with their biological parents, or if that is not possible, get adopted by a loving family. You may also choose to work as a CASA Monitor. CASMs work with older youth who need mentors to help them prepare for adulthood. Other advocates choose the CASA/Educational Surrogate program and focus on helping children succeed in school. Serving as a CASA requires approximately 4 to 15 hours a month -- a commitment that comes with the satisfaction of knowing you're making an immediate and often lasting difference in a young, impressionable life. CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. Teen Representative Needed The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission makes written recommendations to the Council and the Community Resources Director on matters affecting the acquisition, development and maintenance of parks within the City and consider matters of public recreation and cultural activities. The City Council is currently seeking two members, including one teen representative. Terms are for a period of two years, or for the teen representative, two years or upon leaving high school, whichever comes first. Members of all City of
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meets regularly at 7pm on the second Wednesday of each month, except August and December.
Cultural Heritage Commission The Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) is an advisory body on the designation of landmarks and historic districts. All members shall have knowledge of historic preservation and the cultural resources of the city. The CHC is a five-person committee. Commissioners serve two year terms. Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of each month in the Committee Room, City Hall. Applications may be obtained from the city's website here , or from the City Clerk Department at The deadline to submit applications is 5pm March 7, 2008. Interviews by the City Council and appointments are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 6pm. American Cancer Society We welcome you to join our group of more than three million volunteers nationwide and be a part of the Society’s proud history of volunteerism. Today’s family of three million diverse volunteers nationwide are vital to carrying out the mission of the American Cancer Society. Family Service of Napa Valley We are looking for an energetic Board member who is interested in advocating our mission of affordable mental health treatment services to the most vulnerable in Napa county.
American Red Cross Silverado-Napa County Chapter 1790 Third Street 1474 Oak St. The Silverado-Napa Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for Board Members. Board candidates should be experienced in one or more of the following: fundraising, event planning, or public relations and have a passion for community work. In addition to monthly meetings and committee work, each board member is expected to contribute financially to the Chapter. Board member terms are three years. The Red Cross is Napa Valley's premiere volunteer organization responsible for disaster prevention, disaster education, and disaster response. Come help direct our Chapter! For further information contact Jeff Farmer at 227-8371 jfarmer@seedgrain.com Fax: 707-257-2902 Vine Village Vine Village began in 1973 as a non-profit organization to provide for the special needs of people with developmental disabilities through a residential program and an arts-based day activity program.
Both programs are located on a 25-acre ranch in Napa's Carneros/Browns Valley area. Vine Village is always looking for talented, energetic people to join us in fundraising and development, or just as Friends! Friends of the Napa Library We meet every other month on a Wednesday at 3 PM in the Library Community Room.
Cope Family Center Cope Family Center is the first stop for families in Napa. Through our comprehensive family support services, we help over 1,500 families raising 4,000 children annually. Our work would not be possible without the support, energy and expertise of our volunteers. Last year alone, over 100 volunteers donated over 2,200 hours to our programs. We have opportunities for 'done-in-a-day' projects and ongoing committee and Board of Directors positions available. Time is money, so invest in For information on any of these volunteer opportunities or general information on Cope Family Center services, please contact Michele Grupe, Associate Director, at 252-1123, x115 or mgrupe@copefamilycenter.org., 1340 Fourth St. Napa, CA 94559
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