Looking for ways to connect with your community? See below for a brief listing of volunteer opportunities in Flint & Genesee County, or visit the Resource Center's website at www.volhere.org for more volunteer openings.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Help the Child Advocacy Team (CAT) Gear Up For School 2007. They need backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies, new shoes, socks, underwear, pants, shirts, sweaters and winter coats. Good project for church or community organizations. Karen Bunker, (810) 238-5425, or e-mail info@l-gal.org. Visit their Web site at http://www.l-gal.orginfo@l-gal.org for additional information.
FOLLOW-UP WORKER: Contact parents of students that have completed various youth programs to evaluate student progress and program effectiveness. This is part of outcome evaluation for the Youth Service Bureau, Youth Projects Attendance Court, and Youth Projects Diversion Attendance Court. Connie Rau, Flint Community Schools, (810) 760-1190.
MENTORS: Spend two hours per week working directly with an area youth or working with youth development activities planning committees through Genesee County 4-H Adolescent Mentoring Program (AMP). Help set and achieve goals, build friendships and have fun. Training and support are provided. Susan, Genesee County Adolescent Mentoring Program, (810) 244-8517.
SEWING MATERIALS: The Child Advocacy Team needs material, thread, trim and sewing notions for volunteers who sew clothing for underprivileged infants, toddlers and older children. Also need working sewing machines for volunteer use. Donations can be dropped-off from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at the Child Advocacy Team, 209 W. Seventh St. Karen Bunker, (810)238-5425.
CATALOG: Help catalog new band music for the Genesee Wind Symphony. Flexible hours, days. Bruce Nieuwenhuis, (810) 742-0071 or e-mail at bnbaton@gmail.com.
SOUTHSIDE MINI POLICE STATION: Answer phones, take neighborhood complaints, fill out bicycle registrations, provide information and directions in the city of Flint. Four hours, one day a week 9 a.m.-1 p.m or 1-5 p.m. (810) 766-7344, Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
HORSES' HAVEN: Dedicated, reliable volunteers needed for Horses' Haven, a nonprofit, humane care agency for horses and ponies in Howell. Must be at least 16 and have transportation. Seniors welcome.No experience necessary.Lynn,(734) 425-2156.
VOLUNTEER FOR A VETERAN: Military veterans needed to share their experiences and stories with terminally ill World War II and Vietnam veterans. Enrich someone's life visiting once a week. Training provided. Candy, Avalon Hospice, (810) 733-7250 or e-mail www.avalonhospice.org.
CROSSROADS VILLAGE INTERPRETATION: Bring a living history to Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad by interpretation in different areas throughout the Village. Flexible days, hours. Cindy, (810) 249-3855.
RETAIL: Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad has several unique retail locations. Help the store clerk efficiently run the store. Tasks would include greeting customers when they entered the store, bagging customer merchandise and re-stocking shelves as needed. Cindy,(810) 249-3855.
CASA VOLUNTEER: Advocate for the best interest of children who come into the court system in Genesee County, primarily as a result of alleged abuse/neglect. Training provided. Connie Gertz, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Program of Genesee County, (810) 234-3680.
ART GALLERY ATTENDANT: Assist with Vista Center's Art Gallery at Courtland Center Mall, showcasing arts and crafts created by people with disabilities and other artists choosing to sell their work with some proceeds going to the nonprofit Center; two to three hours a month, weekends. Pat, Nick or Greg (810) 766-7085 or (810)238-2970.
MATH TUTOR: Needed two days a week. May be any weekday, but must be in the afternoon, from 3-4 p.m. Please choose two weekdays you will be available. Rose Johnson (810) 742-1800 ext. 320.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Answer the phone, take messages, give information on Consortium on Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) programs as well as some computer work. Or, become involved in the programs and fundraising events. Pam, (810) 234-3680 or e-mail ccan7160@sbcglobal.cnet.
DOG FOOD: Donate food or money to purchase food for dogs of low-income families. Edith Campbell, Animals Require Kindness (ARK),(810) 767-6366.
SUPPLIES: Assist low-income students in The Michigan School Readiness program at the Flint Institute of Music by donating the following items: empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls, wax paper, cups, plates, silverware, napkins, and gift cards to purchase snacks and games for the program. Angela Hairston, (810) 238-0434.
PEN PAL/LUNCH MENTOR: Inspire and encourage students. 530 mentors are needed at Washington Elementary. Time commitment is 30 minutes every two weeks. Bi-lingual Mentors welcome. Sonyita, (810) 232-6285. | 
