DOVIA of the Inland Northwest Volunteer Opportunities

There are many volunteer opportunities. We have listed some of them below. Please continue to check back because this page will be updated regularly. For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities, as well as information about restrictions and requirements, please visit each agency's website.

Agency Name	Volunteer Opportunities	Volunteer Opportunities	Volunteer Opportunities	Volunteer Opportunities	Volunteer Restrictions (ie - criminal)
Aging & Long Term Care of WA/SHIBA	Counselor - Volunteers serving in this role counsel people one-on-one (either in person, by phone or email). They are trained to deal with a wide range of issues related to individual and group health insurance, government health benefits, health care access and prescription drugs. Our major function is assisting with Medicare programs.	Outreach Team - Volunteers participate in activities to present basic information about SHIBA HelpLine to the community and raise awareness of the SHIBA Services. Senior Medicare Patrol volunteers present information regarding Medicare Fraud and how to avoid it.			Volunteers must pass a criminal background check. They can have no current affiliation for gain with any insurance company.
Care Cars/Elder Services	Transport clients to essential medical appointments (a door-to-door service).				Volunteers must be 19 years and older. Volunteers must be able to pass a criminal background check, good drivers abstract (driving record), have own transportation, a valid drivers license, vehicle registration, and valid car insurance.
Catholic Charities Spokane	Please visit our website: www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org for more information				All volunteers must complete and pass a criminal background check.
Corbin Senior Center	Receptionist	Driver	Lunch Helper		Must pass criminal background check. Drivers must also pass a driving record review.
Horizon Hospice	Direct patient care, companionship, and support.	Community or administrative tasks.			Volunteers must pass a background check, complete TB testing, orientation and training.
Inland Northwest Blood Cente r	Epicurean Delight - Epicurean Delight features the most exquisite restaurants, paired with the finest wineries and microbreweries in the Inland Northwest. Volunteers are needed to help with set up and to staff the event in various positions throughout the evening.	Canteen - nearly 70 volunteers are needed each week to support the needs of our collection centers and blood mobile operations. Canteen volunteers serve donor refreshments and assist with donor adverse reactions.	Tele-Recruiters are needed to help maintain a safe inventory of blood products. Tele-Recruiters help by calling existing blood donors to let them know of upcoming blood drives or low inventory.	Courier - Volunteers are needed to travel in INBC vehicles to area blood mobiles and bring blood back to our Spokane office to begin processing in our lab.	All volunteers must complete and pass a criminal background check. Most volunteers with INBC must be over 18, but please check with Volunteer Coordinator for more information. Volunteers must also commit to a minimum of 30 hours volunteer service over the next year..
Junior Achievement of the Inland Northwest	Teach Junior Achievement (provided) curriculum in K-12 classrooms.	Volunteer at Junior Achievement special events throughout the year.			Complete Junior Achievement volunteer paperwork and sign a code of conduct form.
Northeast Community Center	Various event staffing.	Serving on committees.	Yark work.		We cannot accept volunteers with criminal histories related to theft of any kind or any offenses that involoved violent or abusive behaviors. We are a drug and alcohol free work place.
Planned Parenthood	Variable, please contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator for more information.				Clinical volunteers must pass a criminal background check.
Rockwood South Hill	Be a PRIDE Friend (Personal Rewards through Involvement Dedication and Education) by visiting residents in the Health Care Center.	Plan an event or activity from conception to implementation.	Provide musical entertainment for residents.	Serve as a Pastoral Assistant by helping design weekly church bulletins (computer skills necessary for this opportunity).	Volunteers must complete and pass a criminal background check. Volunteers must also undergo a TB test.
RSVP of Spokane County	Project Warm-Up knitting and crocheting items for low income members of our community, supplies are provided.	YMCA Gourmet Golf Classic: assist wtih various duties including setup, registration, and running games on the course.	Various - we partner with over 150 government and nonprofit agencies throughout Spokane valley.		Depends on the agency where they volunteer. We help connect them. Volunteers must be at least 55 years of age.
Salvation Army	Food Bank: sort and rotate all donated food, hand out donated food items to clients in need.	Thanksgiving Distribution - hand out turkeys and meal preparations for a Thanksgiving meal.	Transport Assistant - ride along with staff to pick up children to visit with their parents.		Criminal background check must be passed. All volunteers must be 18 years or older and able to take the child safety training with The Salvation Army.
Second Harvest	Help the Hungry sort nights on Monday's and Thursday's.	Volunteer groups on Tuesday and Thursday's.			Second Harvest does not participate in court-ordered service.
SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs)	Eastern Washington Ombudsman Program	Teaching Life Skills classes	Providing maintenance for SNAP low income property	Living Green - Conservation classes and events	Criminal background, age, availability, individuals under 18 must have parental permission or be accompanied by parent.
Spokane COPS	Substation	Substation Front Desk	Block Watch Coordinator		Pass a criminal background check. Must be over 18 years of age. Volunteers must have good customer service skills.
Spokane County Juvenile Court	Neighborhood Accountability Board/Diversion - Determing fair disposition for first and second time juvenile offenders charged with minor offenses..	CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) - Advocate for abused, neglected and abandoned children.	Detention Mentor Program - positive adult role model for detained youth.		Criminal background check - no convictions within the last 10 years. Volunteers must be over 21 years of age. Volunteers must meet eligibility criteria and have four non-relative personal references. Great communication skills are a must.
Spokane Humane Society	Animal enrichment - help cats and dogs by enriching their stay at Spokane Humane Society.	Outreach and events.	Foster Care - save lives by opening your home and help to raise orphaned kittens and puppies.		Background check must be completed (no crimes of violent nature). Must be 10 years or older.
Spokane Valley Senior Center	In the greenhouse (assist with planting and upkeep).	Substitute receptionist for front desk.			Background check required by the City of Spokane Valley for reception desk volunteers.
Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery	Childcare volunteers assist house parents by working directly with the children, usually in three hour shifts one day per week. A commitment of 3-4 months is required.	Vanessa's Helping Hands volunteers work on one more more events (Santa Express, Burgers with a Heart, Annual Dinner, Benefit Breakfast, Rosauer's Open Golf Tournament, Phon-a-thon, and Telethon).	There are openings for Speakers Bureau and Community Events such as Kids Day in the Park or Unity in the Community.	Please contact us if you have other ideas on how you can volunteer.	Washington State Patrol and national background checks; TB test and Food Handlers Permits are required. Minimum of 45 hours commitment required. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
Volunteers of America	Development office is in need of volunteers for Event Planning and PR assistance, Donor Relations, and Grant Writing.	Crosswalk is in need of volunteers for the Drop-In Center, Meal Providers, and Front Desk Receptionists.	Flaherty House is in need of volunteers for Life Skills Teachers and Evening/Weekend volunteers.	Please see website or contact ourvolunteer coordinator for more volunteer opportunites (624-2378).	Most volunteer opportunities require volunteers to be 18 or older and must pass a criminal background check.
Whitworth University
Women's Hearth (Transitional Programs for Women)	Christmas Gift Bag Preparation - assistance needed in December. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information.	Technology Center Attendant: Assist patrons of the Women's Hearth with the use of computers in our computer lab. Register new users, monitor flow and use and provide one on one instruction as necessary. Must be able to present information with patience and clarity.	Women's Hearth Floor Presence: Assist staff in providing a supportive presence to women visiting the Women's Hearth. Interact with women in a warm and accepting manner. Encourage community building by making introductions, including others in conversations, being available to play games or work puzzles. Provide information and referrals to other community resources. Assist staff with large and small group activities.		Certain contacts with the criminal justice system may bar participants as a volunteer. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Females only for volunteer positions within the Women's Hearth; however, both genders welcome for maintenance or other special projects and for Transitions agency wide annual events.

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