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Leadership
Opportunities
In this pilot program you'll find projects that are flexible, short-term and
require executive, professional
or management experience. These positions are designed to challenge your expertise
in new and interesting ways. For example, the Tucson Zoological Society needs
a planner to design and implement programs to promote Reid Park Zoo. At www.volunteersoaz.org,
click on Volunteer Here and then Leadership Opportunities.
CARE Fair
This event, July 27 - 28, provides needy families with services including dental
checkups, medical exams, immunizations, legal services and food baskets. Several
hundred volunteers help with registration and logistics.
Instructors
for Seniors
Folks in an assisted-living home would like to learn about computers, photography,
exercise, and Bible Study.
AmeriCorps
Positions
AmeriCorps members design and implement service projects, working at the Volunteer
Center or other sites in Tucson. You'll make strong community connections and
develop program management skills. Candidates must be 18 or over and be creative,
flexible and committed. Members serve full-time; benefits include a living
allowance and an education award.
Art
Docent
Give tours of exhibitions, present art lectures to the public, and take the
excitement of art to children in schools and hospitals. Tucson Museum of Art
docents are dynamic, enthusiastic and they love art.
Deliver
Donations
Volunteer one morning a week, driving Habitat for Humanity's truck, to pick
up and deliver donations of furniture, construction supplies and appliances.
Heavy lifting is involved, but you'll be first to see the bargains!
Youth
Volunteers, Age 13+
Facilitate art or science activities, run birthday parties, participate in
special events and learn about daily museum operations at Tucson Children's
Museum.
Food
Stamp Outreach
Conduct pre-screenings and hand out applications for food. Over 44,000 people
in Pima County are eligible for food stamps but are not receiving them.
Handyman
On-Call
Change lightbulbs and a/c filters, move boxes or furniture, and do other light
maintenance chores in a friendly mid-town office. No regular schedule; we'll
call you when we need you. Call Carol at 881-3300.
Give
a Little Love
Help families with a seriously ill child. Be a special friend to siblings,
run errands, or accompany the ill child to a clinic visit. Rated a 5 star experience
by volunteers.
Pet
Adoptions
Taking animals from the shelter to other venues is an effective and fun way
to find them homes. Volunteers might transport animals, help with off-site
adoptions or paperwork, answer care questions or exercise animals.
Literacy
Tutors, Age 55+
Share your life experiences while tutoring children in K - 3. Training and
peer support are excellent in this national program. Volunteers working 15
hours a week receive a stipend. Sign up now and start in August!
Cold
War Enthusiasts
Share your interest in history by conducting tours or greeting guests to the
Titan II Missile Museum. Museum greeters give a brief summary of the tour and
explain safety issues. Docents interact with people from around the world while
leading tours.
Educate
Pregnant Teens
Market educational services by meeting with obstetricians, clinics, schools
and community groups. A dynamic personality will enhance outreach and serve
greater numbers of pregnant teens.
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