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Volunteering 30 minutes a week can help a child develop the critical reading skills. www.unitedwaywinecountry. org to start the sign-up process. 707-528-4485, emmanuel.moon@ unitedwaywinecountry.org
Sep 2 & Sep 3 ~ Cajun Zydeco & Delta Rhythm Festival - Volunteer positions available for event setup, closeout, first aid, waste management and more at Ives Park. Get a free ticket. Go to www. sebsunriserotary.org for information
Sep 5 - Sep 7 ~ GMO Free Booth at Heirloom Seed Expo - Conference to reach out and inspire folks to get busy creating strong local food systems. Email pamm@goodfoodbrigade.org, www. gmofreeca.org, Sonoma County Fair Grounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, SR, 417-924-8917
Ongoing
Volunteers set up a display in front of the Welcome Center and help alleviate foot traffic. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, 1700 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707-869-9177, sarah@ stewardscr.org
Sonoma Coast Surfrider Offers Marine Debris Training – 1-hour Marine Debris Training. Email cea@sonomacoast. surfrider.org. 11-2p, North Salmon Creek Beach, 3095 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay, sonomacoast.surfrider.org, cea@ sonomacoast.surfrider.org
Architects, Drafters, Renderers - Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers for projects development, 707-578-7707, habitatsoco.org, t.stanley@habitatsoco. org
Sutter Care at Home Thrift Stores - Four stores located in Rohnert Park, SR and Sebastopol have openings. 748 Gravenstein Hwy N., Redwood Market Place, 707-535-5790, suttercareathome. org
Healdsburg Center for the Arts - Art- minded, energetic people for retail, show installation, special event help, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg, 707-431-1970, healdsburgcenterforthearts.org, info@ healdsburgcenterforthearts.org
Sonoma Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District - Experience natural and working lands, gain new skills and understanding of the outdoors. 707-565- 7366, sonomaopenspace.org
Cotati Chamber of Commerce - Large community events throughout the year, such as Jazz Fest, Oktoberfest, Shop and Stroll; planning and production. Chamber may be aware of opportunities in other parts of the city or county. 707- 795-5508, cotati.org/events/volunteer/, chamber@cotati.org
Caring Connections JFCS Senior Home Volunteer Visitors - Expanded older adult visiting program provides intensive support to seniors with history of mental health issues. Training and ongoing support provided. Jewish Family & Children’s Services, 1360 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. C, SR, 707-303-1510, jfcs. org, BarbaraT@jfcs.org
Jewish Community Free Clinic - Nonprofit health center seeks people interested providing free health care to those in need. 50 Montgomery Drive, SR, 707-585-7780, jewishfreeclinic.org
Local Advocate for Seniors - Join the JFCS Sonoma County Public Issues Committee (PIC), learn about issues facing seniors and help keep elected officials informed. Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Sonoma County Region, 1360 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. C, SR, 707-303-1510, Diana Klien, jfcs.org, dianak@jfcs.org
Adult Foster Care Mentors - Help adults with intellectual or developmental disability live richer lives. 707-544-5282, camentorfha.com/mentor
Sep 1, 5 & 6 ~ United Way Schools of Hope
Lizze Armstrong Jones Welcome Center
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Sep 9 & 10 ~ Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival - Receive Free admission, meal and commemorative t-shirt. Must be 18 years or older. russianriverfestivals. com/
Sep 9 ~ Pancake Breakfast and Rummage Sale - Cloverdale Senior Community Center needs volunteers and donations Bring donations Sep 5-8, 9-2:30p. 311 N Main St, Cloverdale, 707-894-4826, cloverdaleseniorcenter.com
Sep 13 ~ Foster Parent Orientation Sonoma County Human Services provides info and the orientation required to participate in the Sonoma Foster Care program. Meet at 6p, registration required. Family, Youth and Children’s Services, 1202 Apollo Way, SR, 707-565- 4274, sonomafostercare.org
Sep 16 ~ Old Grove Festival - in Armstrong Redwoods Call for info about volunteering. 4:30-9p. 707-869-9177 x 5#, Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve, Forest Theatre, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707-869-9177,
Sep 16 ~ Occidental Center for the Arts Human Capital Campaign - Volunteer training 10-12p. Staff events, keep OCA Gallery open weekends, and more. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, 707-874- 9392, occidentalcenterforthearts.org, tina@occidentalcenterforthearts.org
Thru Sep 30 ~ Volunteer at Doran Regional Park - Sonoma County Regional Parks seeks volunteers to staff a temporary visitor center that will highlight the park and the coast. Registration required, Regional Parks Administration Office, SR, 707-565-3356, john.ryan@sonoma- county.org
Every Wednesday ~ Riverkeeper Stewardship Park - Planting, mulching, weeding and watering, ongoing maintenance 9–12p. 16153 Main St. Guerneville. russianriverkeeper.org, birkin@russianriverkeeper.org
Sep 9 ~ 2nd Annual Concert in the Hub
Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County seeks volunteers for event at La Plaza Park in Cotati, 1-5p, 707-575-8902,