Page 60 - Sonoma County Gazette January 2017

lend a hand VOLUNTEER
Jan 17, 18 & 19 ~ CASA Volunteer Training - Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA volunteers are everyday people, trained by CASA and then appointed by Judges to advocate for the safety of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect (foster children). Volunteers are fully supported by a staff case supervisor and are part of a team that work in the best interests of the child. Call 707- 565-6375 or email info@sonomacasa. org. Registration is required. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Sonoma County Program 365 Casa Manana Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Jan 28 ~ General Volunteer in Parks Program (VIPP ) #1 & Docent / Public Relations 101 - The General Orientation (9:00 AM-12:00 PM) covers available volunteer opportunities in the southern Russian River Sector of the Sonoma- Mendocino State Parks District. Also how to professionally interact with the public when confronted with an adverse circumstance (12:30 -3:00 PM). Taking one General Orientation is REQUIRED for all new volunteers. FREE - 9:00am - 3:00pm - Armstrong Redwoods Volunteer Center (Stewards Office) 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville Contact Jazzy Dingler jazzy@stewardscr. org or phone at (707) 869-9177 x 1#
Jan 29 ~ Mobile Marine Education Van/ Steward Ship & Early Childhood Program Volunteer Training Volunteers interpret marine artifacts, facilitate hands-on activities, perform retail transactions, and assist with community outreach! Also focus on how to effectively engage children ages 5 and younger. FREE 9:30a -1p Armstrong Redwoods Volunteer Center (Stewards Office) 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville Contact Jazzy Dingler jazzy@stewardscr.org or phone at (707) 869-9177 x 1#
Jan 29 ~ North Bay Community Engagement Fair - A day-long exhibition of organizations and community groups from across the North Bay looking for volunteers and activists just like you. Whether you have just a few hours a month or all the time in the world, whether you’ve got specific skills or just a can-do attitudeyou’ll find something to spark your passions as you to roll up those sleeves. FREE - Location coming soon! www.facebook.com/ events/578225585715100/
Thru March 31 - Make Meals for the Homeless Youth - Deliver meals for 20 Youth in Shelter - Sign up HERE: mealtrain.com/vv88mw.
Jan 24 ~ Sonoma County “One Warm Coat” fundraiser and clothing drive. Sometimes, one warm coat is all someone needs to get through another tough year. Let’s help the locals in our community that are in need this winter... Donation of One Warm Coat - adult and child sizes needed! - warms those in their time of need. Scarves, gloves and hats are acceptable, too! Live Music Great Food Raffle tickets for $1 - enter to win one of many prizes 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Cooperage Brewing Co in Santa Rosa - 981 Airway Ct, Santa Rosa 21+ ONLY, please. “Warming Communities... One Warm Coat at a Time”
California Homemakers Association (CHA) is an independent, private self-help membership association built by and for in-home care workers, service workers and others who are low income. CHA is all volunteer and takes no government funds, building year-round benefit programs to deal with immediate needs, supported by local merchants, professionals, students, congregations and others of concern, while CHA members organize for permanent solutions to poverty conditions. INFO: dates, times and locations, and to volunteer, call California Homemakers Association at (707) 591-9573.
Guerneville Homeless Shelter operated by volunteers and supported by the commuity...needs forsk knives & spoons for diners, and sleeping bags. Please drop items off 9am - 5p for Debra Johnson at Berkshire-Hathaway Real Estate, 16315 Main St, Guerneville. Financial DONATIONS are happily accepted.
Redwood Empire Food Bank ~ refb.org You may bring food donations to our Santa Rosa warehouse, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. 3990 Brickway Blvd., Santa Rosa.
Sonoma County Task Force for the Homeless - The County Wide Survival Gear Clearinghouse - They NEED: Jackets, Rain Gear, Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Backpacks, Tents, Tarps, Outdoor Vests, Fleece Tops, Sturdy Athletic and walking shoes, Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Gloves, Hats and Scarves, New Cushiond Socks, and Underware. Items are distributed via 38 Service Programs Countywide. Drop off: California Human Developement Building 3315 Airway Dr. Santa Rosa - (Entrance on Center Dr.) between 8:30a - 5p Mon- Fri. Call 707-575-4494, sctfhmls@pacbell.net sonomacountyhomeless.org
By Need
350 Sonoma - Local climate activists.
We need help with our goal to engage people in Climate awareness & action in Sonoma Co. Communications/website support. Volunteer outreach. Legislative action. Events. Fundraising. Experience is great but not necessary. We work in teams for support! INFO: choex@ sbcglobal.net or 350sonomacounty@ gmail.com 707 484-9355
Driver in the Rio Nido/Guerneville area on Wednesdays. Timeframe would be from 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free background check required. Contact Michele Leonard at 525-0143 x 147 for registration.
NextGen Shelter Project and Innovative Dog Training & Education are seeking career minded dog training apprentices to complete our 6 month basic hands- on Whole Dog Training (WDT) program with our program dogs. info@ nextgenshelterproject.org & www.surveymonkey.com/r/36MGQDD
Guerneville, Armstrong Woods Help Restore Redwood Fence - With grant funding from the San Francisco Foundation, Stewards is replacing the fencing throughout the grove. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and help us meet our goal. Contact Scotty at scott@stewardscr.org or by calling (707) 869-2015.
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Jan 6 & 7 ~ Plant Redwood Seedlings in the New Year! - Nature lovers looking to kick off 2017 with a good deed might consider volunteering to plant redwood seedlings for Forest Unlimited’s annual reforestation project. This year, the group will plant seedlings at St. Dorothy’s Rest in Camp Meeker. The organization needs about 50 volunteers each day to accomplish the task. Volunteers will be busy from about 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, one or both days, helping to dig holes for the 2-foot seedlings and tucking them into the dirt. All supplies will be provided, as will a free, warm meal catered by St. Dorothy’s Rest. To sign up or for more information, email Elaine Wellin, Reforestation Project Manager, action@ norcalearth.org
We are looking for volunteers to assist us with our 18th annual “Paws for Love” benefit in February to raise lifesaving funds for homeless pets. From poster patrol and set-up, to auction workers & food servers. Meeting is at the Finley Community Center 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, 10a -11:00 am Info: Terry@ pawsforlove.info or 707-545-8375.
We're in direct need of a Meals on Wheels
Sonoma County Food Resources
Redwood Empire Food Bank: Anyone in need of food can contact Food Connections at the REFB. The REFB Food Connections team also helps those in need navigate the CalFresh (Food Stamps) application process, provides emergency food boxes at the REFB, and offers information about vital REFB hunger-relief programs and food distributions throughout Sonoma County. 9a- 6p 707-523-7903
2-1-1: Referrals to food assistance in your local community and CalFresh application assistance. 211 or 1-800-325-9604, www.211sonoma.org
St. Vincent de Paul: Referrals to church based food programs in your local
community. 707-584-1578, www.svdp-sonoma.org
CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps): Income based program that provides a monthly food benefit. 877-699-6868, www.sonomacalfresh.org
WIC : Income based nutrition program that assists pregnant women and children to age 5. 707-565-6590, www.sonoma-county.org/health/wic
Council on Aging : Meal programs that assist seniors 60 and over and their caregivers. 707-525-0383, www.councilonaging.com
Petaluma People Services: Meal programs that assist seniors 60 and over and their caregivers. 707-765-8488, petalumapeople.org
Catholic Charities: Referrals to rural food sites, food pantries, and CalFresh enrollment. 707-528-8712, srcharities.org/get-help/food
Websites with Local Food Information
eatFresh: Website with local farmer’s market and community information, recipes, food information, health tips, and more. www. eatfresh.org Maintained annually by the Hunger Index Collaborative.
Jan 7 ~ The Paws for Love Foundation
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