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Story published at magicvalley.com on Sunday, September 24, 2006
Last modified on Saturday, September 23, 2006 11:26 PM MDT
Somebody needs you
Volunteers — Idaho Home Health and Hospice is looking for volunteers to assist with office work, making packets and filing. Volunteers also are needed to work in the homes of the clients, relieving the caregiver or running errands. For information about the volunteer program and training, call Susan or Grace at 734-4064 or stop by the office at 826 Eastland Drive in Twin Falls.

Drivers — Volunteers are needed to help with transporting elderly, chronically ill and disabled to doctor appointments and/or grocery shopping. Mileage reimbursement and volunteer insurance will be offered. To help a neighbor in need, call The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers — Faith in Action at 733-6333.

Volunteer — A volunteer is needed to trim trees for an elderly couple in Filer. Mileage reimbursement and volunteer insurance will be offered. To help a neighbor in need, call The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers — Faith in Action at 733-6333.

Volunteer — The Community Kitchen in Buhl is in need of a volunteer to assist as supervisor for the serving of the evening meal on Wednesdays. Call Carol at 543-4750; leave a message.

Children’s furniture — Catholic Charities of Idaho is in need of children’s furniture for its new child-care area, including rocking chair, children’s table and chairs, children’s bookcase, cubby/storage furniture, toys, books, crayons and stuffed animals. Call Millie at 324-4286.

Mentors — Beach Club After School Mentoring Program in Jerome is recruiting mentors for the new school year. A mentor in this program will spend at least one hour a week with a child in a school setting, being a good role model and friend. Call Joy at 324-3396, ext. 2831, or Millie at 324-4286.

Volunteers — Catholic Charities of Idaho is looking for volunteers to assist in the adult learning center. Individuals with all skill levels and experience are needed. Call Millie at 324-4286.

Clothing/household items — The College of Southern Idaho Refugee Center is in need of clothing of all sizes for all ages and household items in good condition. Donations to the Refugee Center are tax deductible. To donate items, drop them off from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1526 Highland Ave. E.; the office is closed from noon to 1 p.m. Call 736-2166.

Tutors — The College of Southern Idaho Adult Basic Education program is looking for volunteer tutors for adult students (age 16 and older). Volunteers will assist with reading, English, math, citizenship and English as a second language. Call 732-6536 or 1-800-680-0274, ext. 6536.

Beds/appliances/supplies — Valley House Homeless Shelter is in need of single beds, school supplies, pillows, towels, small working refrigerators and microwaves, and electric cooking appliances. Sponsors and donations are also needed for the annual dinner and auction on Sept. 30. To donate items, contact Valley House at 507 Addison Ave. W.; 734-7736.

Volunteers — Hospice Visions Inc. is in need of volunteers willing to help with cleaning, running errands, maintenance, patient care and other miscellaneous chores for the Hospice House in Jerome. Call Flo at 735-0121.

Volunteers — Jubilee House, the rehabilitative home for women with substance abuse problems, has been moved and set down on its foundation. Volunteers are needed to do some demolition work and carry out debris so the remodeling can begin. Call Gary Love at 736-4647 or 308-1562, or Vicki Adams at 734-9514.

Volunteers/quilt tops — Community Quilts of Desert Sage Quilters of Magic Valley are looking for completed crib, twin or full-queen size quilt tops that need to be tied. Volunteers also are needed to tie the quilts from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 9-14 at the Magic Valley Mall center court. The completed quilts will be donated to local charities. To donate items or for information, call Susan Stallings at 734-4386.





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