Volunteer Jobs

Volunteer positions at area nonprofit organizations are printed monthly. Send volunteer requests by the 25th of each month to Maureen Hanley, Valley News, P.O. Box 877, White River Junction, Vt. 05001; fax to (603) 298-0212; or call (603) 727-3303. Updated volunteer job listings can be found on the Valley News Web site: www.vnews.com. Click on Volunteer Job Listings under Web Extras.

AARP Bill Payer Program is seeking volunteers to help elders or adults with disabilities organize and pay bills. Call (877) 711-7787 or e-mail rsvp@gcscc.org for information.Abbott Memorial Library in South Pomfret seeks book lovers of all ages to volunteer on a flexible basis, sharing their love of books with the community. Call librarian Cory Smith at (802) 457-2236.

ACORN, A Community Resource Network, a service organization for persons affected by HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, urgently needs volunteers to assist with education/prevention and public advocacy programs. Call Diane Taylor at (603) 448-8887, ext 101 or e-mail diane.taylor@acornvtnh.org.

Adult Learning Services seeks volunteer tutors for adults who can't read or read poorly, need help in math, want to prepare for the GED test, or want to speak better English. Tutoring can take three to four hours per week, or the hours for one student can be split between two tutors. No experience is required. Call Debbie Laffin at (603) 448-0596 or e-mail dlaffin@sau88.net to learn more about tutoring or other opportunities with the program.

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital is looking for volunteers who enjoy meeting the public in person and on the phone. We specifically seek a volunteer with expertise to organize archival material. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call Jane Darby, coordinator of volunteer services (603) 448-7456 or e-mail darbyj@alicepeckday.org.

Alumni Hall Cultural and Interpretive Center in Haverhill seeks volunteers who are interested in regional history, culture and art to greet visitors to the cultural center, usher concerts and performances, sell tickets and perform related activities. Call Mark Chain at (603) 989-5500 or e-mail alumnihall@charterinternet .com.

American Cancer Society volunteers meet on the first Tuesday of each month at TeleAtlas in Centerra Park in Lebanon. For more information, call Denise at (603) 448-5298 or e-mail dlhbm518@yahoo.com.

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatment a minimum of twice a month, mostly to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Short distance, flexible schedule, daytime hours. Call (800) ACS-2345.

American Precision Museum in Windsor, a National Historic Landmark that interprets industrial history, seeks volunteers to help work behind the scenes with the artifact collection and to help prepare exhibits for the spring season. Training is provided. Call (802) 674-5781.

American Red Cross needs volunteers in its Hartford Office to help with general office duties. Disaster Services volunteers are also being recruited. Call John O'Farrell at (802) 295-3635 or email at joarchar@sovernet.com.

AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon is looking for an art lover or two to help with daily operations. Call (603) 448-3117 or stop by the gallery at 11 Bank St.

Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock is looking for volunteers for education programs, behind-the-scenes activities, hands-on crafts, the quilt show and special events. Junior volunteers aged 11-18 are also needed. Call (802) 457-2355.

Bone Builders, an osteoporosis exercise class, needs leaders who can make a 12-week, twice-a-week commitment to conduct non-impact weight training classes for up to 14 people in Sullivan and Windsor counties. Call Doreen at (877) 711-7787 for information about volunteering in Sullivan County, or Green Mountain RSVP at (802) 885-2083 in Windsor County.

Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction is looking for substitute drivers for home-delivered meals for Hartford/Wilder, North Hartland, Quechee, Thetford and White River Junction routes. Transportation is also needed for seniors who have local medical appointments. Visit www.bugbeecenter.org, call (802) 295-9068 or e-mail volunteer@bugbeecenter.org.

Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation is looking for volunteers to work with students when they visit Plymouth Notch, President Calvin Coolidge's boyhood home. Training and materials are provided. Contact (802) 672-3389, e-mail education@calvin-coolidge.org or visit www.calvin-coolidge.org.

CATV seeks volunteers to tape area events in the Upper Valley. Free training is provided. Call (802) 295-6688 or visit http://catv8.org.

Chelsea Area Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen or with deliveries. Call Susan Huff at (802) 685-2290.

Chore Corps helps elders stay safe in their homes by doing small repairs, picking up prescriptions, painting and doing light gardening and lawn work. To get involved, call Doreen at (877) 711-7787.

City Center Ballet, a nonprofit ballet company in Lebanon, is seeking event volunteers and individuals with marketing skills. Call (603) 448-9710 or e-mail ccbi@nccs.biz.

Classicopia brings chamber music to Upper Valley communities. The organization seeks volunteers to assist with concerts the first weekend of every month on a regular or substitute basis. Contact Marcia Colligan at (603) 643-3337 or marcia@classicopia.org.

The Climate Protection Campaign is seeking volunteers to work on a no-idling program and clean fuel effort, among others. Contact Marjorie at (603) 795-2037 or marjorier@valley.net for information.

Connecticut River Transit needs volunteers in southern Windsor and Windham counties to drive people to medical appointments. Drivers must be 21 years old and have one year's experience as a licensed driver. Reimbursement is 48.5 cents per mile or current GSA rate. Call Michelle Ovitt at (888) 869-6287 or e-mail admin@crtransit.org.

Cottage Hospital in Woodsville needs volunteers for a variety of daytime, evening and weekend positions. Call Maryanne Aldrich at (603) 747-9189.

Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont needs volunteers to assist with monthly congregate meals for seniors in Ascutney, Hartland and Windsor. Also, Meals on Wheels drivers are needed for once-a-week deliveries to Hartland seniors. If you have an hour or so for one of these efforts, call Pauline Perron at (802) 436-2179.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire recruits, trains, supervises and supports guardians ad litem to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. Volunteers give approximately 15 hours per month, including visits with children and court appearances. Call Diane Peragine at (800) 626-0622 or visit www.casanh.org.

Cover Home Repair and Reuse Program needs volunteers for home repair projects in the Upper Valley on weekends and at the ReCover Store in White River Junction Tuesdays through Saturdays. Call (802) 296-7241 or visit www.coverhomerepair.org.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center seeks volunteers for the Pink Smock Gift Shop to work as cashiers and buyers. Information desk volunteers are also needed to direct patients to appointments. Cancer care resource volunteers are needed as are volunteers to assist patients with advanced directives. Call Andrea Henry at (603) 650-7056 or visit www.dhmc.org/got/volunteer.

David's House in Lebanon is looking for volunteers to help make a home-away-from-home for families with children receiving treatment at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. Answer the phone, greet people, give tours. Chat, smile and be compassionate. Call (603) 643-2298 or e-mail Rochelle.Berliner@davids-house.org.

Emerge Family Advocates, a Vermont and New Hampshire service that offers supervised visitation and monitored exchanges to protect children during visitation or when being exchanged between parents, needs volunteers to observe visits and record observations so that children do not witness disputes between parents. Background check and some nights and weekends required. Call (802) 296-7663.

Enfield Shaker Museum seeks volunteers to assist with building maintenance and repairs, craft demonstrations, curatorial and collection conservation, event support, grounds maintenance, office work, leading tours and gardening. Call (603) 632-4346 for information; training provided.

Enfield Village Garden Committee at Enfield Shaker Museum needs volunteers for the 2008 season for garden design, planting, weeding, maintenance, education, tour guiding, secretary/treasurer, and marketing. Call Dolores Struckhoff at (603) 359-5413.

Enfield Village Association, under the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National and New Hampshire Main Street programs, seeks project and committee volunteers for six annual community events and for development work on design, promotion, business development, 78 Main St. restoration, organization and fundraising. Call (603) 632-7197, e-mail eva@interdial.net or visit www.enfieldmainstreet.org.

The Nature Program at Enfield Village School, presented by volunteers, gives students an understanding and appreciation of the natural world through puppet shows and hands-on activities. Volunteer training provided at the school by Four Winds Nature Institute. No teaching experience necessary -- just a love of nature. Time commitment is five hours per month. Call Dale at (603) 632-1081 or e-mail elf@evspta.org.

English Springer Spaniel Rescue is looking for volunteers to help with transporting, fostering and raising money to pay for veterinary care. Contact Sue Kohnowich at (802) 672-3445 or konwich@vermontel.net. Forever homes for rescued springers are also needed. Apply to adopt and see available dogs at www.essrescue.org.

Everybody Wins! is a reading mentoring program that matches elementary students with caring adults in six elementary schools throughout the Upper Valley. During the school year, readers meet for one lunch hour each week to share good books and conversation. Call (603) 643-3431, ext. 2902, or e-mail info@uvbep.org for more information.

Fairlee Public Library seeks volunteers to serve two- to four-hour shifts once a week working the circulation desk. Call Debra at (802) 333-4716

Fort at No. 4 Living History Museum in Charlestown is looking for volunteers to help with sales and customer service at its gift shop. Call (603) 826-5700.

Friends of Veterans Inc., an all-volunteer group that helps veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, seeks volunteers with telephone, personnel, bookkeeping, grant-writing or computer skills, including Quicken and Access. Any amount of time is welcomed. Call (802) 296-8368.

Friends Program Newport-area office is looking for adult volunteers (age 18 and older) to mentor children ages 6 to 17 in the Newport and Kearsarge area, providing support, encouragement, a listening ear and fun. Volunteers may choose to meet with a child one hour per week at school or two to four hours per week taking the child out in the community. Call Terry at (603) 863-5200 or e-mail tkneeland@friendsprogram.org.

Gifford Medical Center in Randolph seeks volunteers for various positions, including helping with Saturday and Sunday morning coffee hours at the nursing home, running the register in the cafeteria, delivering patient meals, greeting visitors and working in the gift shop. Contact volunteer coordinator Jeanne Goss at (802) 728-2324 or jgoss@giffordmed.org for information.

Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council serving girls in the Upper Valley, kindergarten through high school, is looking for volunteer leaders, troop helpers, cookie chairperson, and more. Call Terri Wade (603) 252-1463. Visit www.swgirlscouts.org for more information.

Glencliff Home for the Elderly welcomes individuals willing to share their hobbies or talents with its elderly residents as little as one hour per week. The home also appreciates volunteers who spend time helping with the Hill Top Boutique, befriending residents, helping with coffee and snacks or being part of exciting activities. Call (603) 989-3111 to arrange a tour with Elaine or Nancy.

Good Beginnings of Sullivan County at the Diana Love Center for Children and Families in Claremont is looking for women who care to help families with new babies. Typically, volunteers offer help wherever it is needed for a few hours each week for the first few weeks that a baby is home. Call (603) 542-1848.

Good Beginnings of the Upper Valley needs volunteer home visitors to provide encouragement, assistance and basic information to parents who have a newborn baby. Free training is provided. Call (603) 298-9524.

Good Neighbor Health Clinic in White River Junction provides health care to uninsured low-income people in the Upper Valley. The clinic needs doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists and other health care providers as well as people to donate time to help as admissions staff, clinic managers, office assistants and general help. Call Matt at (802) 295-1868.

Green Mountain Humane Society in White River Junction seeks pet visitors with dogs or cats for visits to Upper Valley nursing homes and hospitals. Call John Bryant at (802) 296-7297.

Hannah House in Lebanon seeks volunteer child care providers, cooks, bakers, gardeners, landscapers, carpenters and painters. Contact Colleen Duffy at hannahvolunteers @yahoo.com or (603) 448-5339 for information.

Hanover Conservation Council conserves land in Hanover. We seek volunteers to work outdoors on protected properties and for administrative support. Weekday and weekend opportunities. Bring your skills and develop new passions. Call Sarah at (603) 643-3475, e-mail spena@sover.net or visit www .hanoverconservationcouncil.org/.

Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers to augment paid staff at the downtown White River Junction welcome center. Volunteers receive honorary “friends of the chamber” memberships. Call Gayle Ottmann at (802) 295-6852 or e-mail gayle@hartfordvtchamber.com.

Hartford Garden Friends seeks volunteers to tend the public gardens in town for a few hours a month. Call (802) 295-7478 for information; no experience required.Hartford Parks and Recreation Department seeks volunteers to serve on the Kilowatt Master Plan Steering Committee to assist in the development of a plan for the Olcott Park properties. E-mail tnunez@hartford-vt.org for more information.

Hartford Genealogy Resource Center at the Hartford Library seeks volunteers to assist with filing, data entry and answering requests for assistance. Training provided. Interest in genealogy a plus. For more information call (802) 296-2568 or e-mail gencenter@hartfordhistory.org.

Hartford Recycling Center, which serves 11 area towns, needs volunteers to assist customers, answer questions and keep the area tidy. Call Rich Mange at (802) 295-3622.

Hartford's Oral History Project is now under way. Several individuals have already been interviewed, but there are many more who should be recorded before their memories fade into history. Volunteer interviewees and interviewers are needed, as well as people to assist with transcription and other clerical tasks. Call Matt Osborn at (802) 295-3075 or Pat Stark at (803) 295-3077.

High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program at Brookside Farm in Wilder has a variety of volunteer opportunities both in and out of the ring. Call Sarah McKinnon at (802) 356-3387 or e-mail smckinnon@ highhorses.org.

Historic Windsor Inc. would like help with preservation workshops, lectures, tours, photography, office sitting, library duties and more. Call Diana Hayes at (802) 457-2858 or (802) 674-6752.

Hood Museum of Art in Hanover needs volunteers three hours a week at its museum shop. Call Mary Ellen Rigby at (603) 646-2317.Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire Hospice and VNA will host hospice volunteer training on May 13, 20, 22, 27, June 3, 5 from 6-9 p.m. at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor. Pre-registration is required. Call Carla Kangas at (802) 885-2522 x 3113.

Kearsarge Area Council on Aging in New London seeks volunteers for a Friendly Visitor Program, in which a team of two trained visitors take turns visiting a client each week, and for the Good Day Respite Program. Call (603) 526-6368.

Kids on the Block Puppet Troupe at Upper Valley Support Group is looking for puppeteers to perform on Thursdays only during the school year to elementary schools. Training is provided. Call Ann Justice at (603) 795-2105 or UVSG at (603) 448-6311.

Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association in New London seeks volunteers to help with support groups and clinics, special events, the Hospice program, Renaissance Shoppe, clerical/office projects and more. Call Cathy Raymond at (603) 526-4077 for information.

Lebanon Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol offers exciting opportunities for anyone 12 and over in aerospace education, air and ground search-and-rescue, leadership, and more. Pilots, teachers and youth are especially desired, but everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www.lebanoncap.org or call (603) 643-0330, ext. 3267.

Lebanon Opera House offers volunteers the chance to attend performances in exchange for ushering and house-managing. Daytime and evening opportunities are available. Call Heather Clow at (603) 448-0400 or e-mail hclow@lebanonoperahouse.org.

Lebanon Outing Club seeks volunteers to assist with lift and snack bar operations for the ski season. Volunteers who commit to one shift a week for the season are compensated with a family season pass. For more information contact Diana Colt at (603) 643-3874.

Listen Community Services in Lebanon is looking for volunteers for The Junction, a space open to 15- to 20-year-olds to help them build community connections and to support positive life choices. Located on Main Street in White River Junction, The Junction offers informal support, advocacy, creative expression, meals and access to area resources. Call Nancy or Amelia at (802) 295-2612.

Listen Youth Mentoring Program seeks adults in the Upper Valley to spend time with a child between the ages of 6-13. For more information contact Melissa at (603) 448-4553 or melissa@listencs.org.

Lyme Town Band has openings for musicians of all degrees of accomplishment, both students and adults. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lyme elementary school. Call Earl Strout at (603) 795-4587, Walter Frey at (802) 333-9746 or Dan Downes at (603) 448-2104.

Mascoma Area Senior Center in Canaan needs volunteers to deliver meals to older residents, provide transportation to medical appointments and assist with daily meals and activities at the center. Call the director at (603) 523-4333.

Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich welcomes new volunteers. Opportunities range from interacting with guests on the floor of the museum, Wednesday afternoon preschool help, exhibit and trail maintenance, and researching new exhibits. For more information visit www.montshire.org or call Jen at (802) 649-2200 ext. 218 or e-mail volunteer@montshire.org.

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor seeks volunteers for various positions, including greeting people as they enter the hospital, working in the gift shop, reading to patients and doing clerical work. In the Skilled Nursing Facility, volunteers are needed to help serve beverages and meals, participate in group songs and help with games such as bingo. Outside the hospital, volunteers are needed to help with Life Line installations. Call the volunteer coordinator at (802) 674-7284.

New Beginnings Inc. in Springfield, Vt., is looking for volunteers to become certified domestic violence crisis workers. A free eight-session training course is offered on an ongoing basis. Call (802) 885-2368 weekdays.

New England Transportation Museum in White River Junction is looking for volunteers to help out in the museum. No experience needed. Call (802) 291-9838.

New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families district office in Claremont is looking for people interested in becoming foster parents. Call (800) 982-1001, ext. 367.

“No One Alone” Palliative Care Volunteer Program offers support to patients and families during the course of life-threatening illness or injury. Call Wendy Sichel at (603) 650-5402 or Andrea Henry at (603) 650-7056.

Orange East Senior Center in Bradford, Vt., seeks volunteers to knit or crochet hats and mittens for children (infants to 5 years) for Head Start. We have outline patterns for ages 3 and 5. An RSVP-sponsored program. Call (802) 222-4782.Orange East Senior Center seeks volunteers to help with meal preparation for daily visitors and for Meals on Wheels, as well as clean up after lunch. Anytime between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, would be welcomed. Call (802) 222-4782.

Orford Senior Services is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to elders in the community, provide transportation to appointments and shopping, serve as a friendly visitor or assist the chore program. Call (603) 353-9107 on Tuesdays.

Outreach House in Hanover is seeking volunteers to interact with older adults through a variety of activities. Contact June Morgan at the assisted living residence at 11 South Park St. at (603) 643-2961.

Oxbow Senior Independence Program Adult Day Services program in Newbury, Vt., needs volunteers who enjoy interacting with and helping older adults to assist participants with arts and crafts; to play games such as cribbage, dominoes, Password or Yahtzee; and to help with occasional excursions. Call Martha at (802) 866-5465 or e-mail osip@kingcon.com.

Proctor Library in Ascutney is looking for volunteers who love books and libraries. Opportunities are varied and flexible. Call Mary Danko at (802) 674-2863.

Randolph Senior Center needs volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers, and people to help serve meals at the center from 11 a.m. to about 1 p.m. once or twice a month, Monday through Thursday, including helping in the kitchen, setting tables and cleaning up afterward. Meal is free for helpers. Volunteers also needed to host educational programs. Call Ann Brandon at (802) 728-9324.

Red Logan Dental Clinic in White River Junction, which provides free dental care to uninsured residents of the Upper Valley, needs local dentists, dental hygienists and assistants to volunteer their services. Call Marlayna Darling at (802) 295-7573.

RSVP and Volunteer Center-Windsor County has a number of opportunities for volunteers including mailing for nonprofit agencies; one-to-one visiting and pet visiting with residents of Upper Valley area assisted living, rehab and nursing facilities; tutoring at Vermont Adult Learning (Learning Works) in White River Junction and Springfield; and Reading Partners in Windsor, Hartland, White River Junction and Norwich elementary schools. Call Green Mountain RSVP at (802) 885-2083 for information.

RSVP needs blood drive volunteers to help in the canteen, at the registration desk and on the donor floor. Call (877) 711-7787 or e-mail brose-rsvp@gcscc.org.

RSVP Needle Workers would like to welcome volunteer knitters and home crafters to contribute hand-made hats, mittens, blankets and quilts to be distributed to Upper Valley neighbors in need. Donations of yarn and fabric are also being sought. Call (877) 711-7787 for more information and meeting times.

Safeline, the domestic/sexual violence agency serving Orange and northern Windsor counties, has a variety of volunteer opportunities. Call Judy at (802) 685-7900 or e-mail judy@safelinevt.org. Safeline also has a mentoring program for women making the transition from correctional facilities. For more information, call Heather at (802) 685-7900 or e-mail heather@safelinevt.org.

SCORE invites experienced business owners and executives to share their experience by volunteering as counselors to small businesses in the Upper Valley. Women and men, working or retired, are welcome. Call (603) 448-3491 or e-mail score@valley.net.

Second Beginnings Children's Boutique at the Diana Love Center for Children and Families in Claremont, needs volunteers to help sort clothing and assist customers. Just a few hours a week would be a great help. Boutique Bucks are offered to volunteers in appreciation of their time. Call (603) 542-1848.

Sharon Neighbors is looking for volunteers interested in assisting people in the community who are in need of a helping hand. Call (802) 763-2044.

Single Volunteers of the Upper Valley facilitates connections between volunteers and nonprofit organizations. Singles wishing to join for free or organizations needing volunteers to help with a project should e-mail singlevolunteers@hotmail.com or visitwww.dartmouth.edu/~bwster/svuv.html.

South Royalton Senior Center is looking for volunteer drivers to help deliver meals. Call Susan Huff at (802) 763-7386.

Strafford Neighbors Helping Neighbors is looking for people to provide services such as transportation and visiting. Call Dick Holbrook at (802) 765-4924.

The Haven homeless shelter in White River Junction is looking for volunteers to join its newly formed Events and Outreach Committee to plan and organize fundraising and outreach events. Call Sarah Sennott at (802) 295-6500 for information.

Therapeutic Recreational Adventures in Learning needs volunteers to help special needs children ages 5 to 12 with skiing, hiking, camping and biking. Call (603) 826-5558, e-mail amy@trail4kids.org or visit www.trail4kids.org.

The Zone After School Program at Kearsarge Regional Middle School in New London seeks volunteers to help middle school students with homework and to lead enrichment activities. The program runs Monday to Thursday and some Fridays from 2:15 to 5:30 p.m. Call (603) 526-2051, ext. 232.

Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock seeks volunteer receptionists, wait staff and meals-on-wheels drivers. Jobs vary from one to three hours a week. Call Susan at (802) 457-3277.

Trout Unlimited seeks volunteers who enjoy the outdoors and fishing to assist with fly-tying nights and demonstrations during the winter months, as well as tree plantings and other activities from spring to fall. Help protect and conserve Vermont and New Hampshire rivers and trout. For more information, visit www.vermonttu.org/ White_River or call (802) 436-1503.

Twin Pines Housing Trust, a developer and manager of perpetually affordable housing, is looking for volunteers to perform light maintenance, such as painting and yard work, at local properties. Call (802) 291-7000.

Upper Valley Hostel in Hanover, a home-away-from-home for outpatients receiving medical treatment at local hospitals and for families of hospitalized patients, is seeking volunteers to work one or two evenings a month greeting guests and answering the phone. Call Karen at (603) 643-3277.

Upper Valley Household Hazardous Waste Committee seeks people interested in educating on the use of nontoxic household products to be volunteer committee members. Call Barbara Whitman at (603) 448-6434 for information.

Upper Valley Humane Society in Enfield needs volunteers to help with daily cat room and kennel cleaning, provide foster care for needy cats and dogs, and assist with clerical work. Call Calah Beckwith at (603) 448-6888, ext. 114.

Upper Valley Land Trust in Hanover seeks volunteers who enjoy the outdoors to assist with annual monitoring visits to conserved properties and trail clearing and maintenance. Visit www.uvlt.org or call (603) 643-6626.Upper Valley Music Center seeks high school musicians to act as summer camp interns; volunteers to help file, inventory and sort materials in the center's music library; volunteer event organizers for center's Showcase of Programs in June; and volunteers for development and program committees. See www.uvmusic.org for more details or call (603) 448-1642.

Upper Valley Senior Center in Lebanon is looking for volunteers to help older residents remain independent in their homes longer. Kitchen prep help and afternoon and front-desk receptionists are needed. We are also seeking people to serve as advisory council members. The advisory council meets once each month. Call Anna Yeager at (603) 448-4213 or e-mail ayeager@gcscc.org.

Upper Valley Trails Alliance, a coalition of trail groups, users, landowners, conservation groups and civic groups, needs volunteers to help maintain the Web site, update the trails directory and prepare for Bike to Work Day. Call (802) 649-9075 or e-mail trails@valley.net.

Valley Court Diversion Programs of White River Junction needs community volunteers to participate in its Juvenile Restorative Probation Program by becoming active members of monthly Juvenile Restorative Panels in White River Junction and Springfield, Vt. Help strengthen communities by facilitating the restorative justice process between youth offenders and the community. Call (802) 295-5078, ext. 15 or 16, for more information or to request a volunteer application.

Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont welcomes volunteers to share their time and talents. The hospital has openings in front lobby greeting, the Day-Out Program and clerical. Many other opportunities are available. Call Leslie Perkins at (603) 542-3493 or e-mail leslie.perkins@vrh.org.

Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction needs volunteers to help with escort and patient transportation. Call (802) 296-5190.

Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired needs volunteer drivers to transport persons with vision loss to medical appointments, necessary shopping and personal trips. Mileage reimbursed at current rate. Contact De at (877) 350-8840.

Vermont Department of Corrections is looking for local residents to be part of restorative justice programs in Springfield and Hartford. Volunteer one night per month after training to help build stronger communities. Call Ann Fiedler, community resource coordinator, at (802) 296-5520.

Vermont Guardian ad Litem Program needs volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. Contact Mary Hayden at jud-gal@state.vt.us or (802) 828-6551 or get application at www.vermontjudiciary.org/GAL.

VINS Nature Center in Quechee is looking for dedicated, conscientious volunteers who want to be involved with nature and the environment. Volunteer opportunities include: animal care, bird rehab, education docent, and other year-round and summer 2008 positions. Contact Peter Esterquest at (802) 359-5001, ext. 245 or e-mail volunteers@vinsweb.org.

Vital Communities seeks individuals interested in local food and farms, helping share our natural and cultural heritage, traveling the routes of commuters, and becoming involved in housing issues in our area. Contact Fred Pond at (802) 291-9100 or fred@vitalcommunities.org or visit www.vitalcommunities.org.

White River Craft Center in Randolph needs volunteers for gardening, painting and bookkeeping or filing work. Call (802) 728-8912.

White River Partnership is looking for volunteers to help with tree plantings, water quality monitoring and physical assessments of the White River watershed. Other opportunities available. Call (802) 767-4600.

Willing Hands Enterprises is dedicated to recovering excess and discarded fresh produce and other food from local stores, farms and markets, and distributing the food to recipient centers in the Upper Valley. The organization welcomes willing hands to assist in collection and distribution, as well as volunteers to work on special projects. Call Mark at (802) 333-4268 or visit www.willinghandsinc.org.

Wilder Club and Library Board of Trustees is seeking volunteers to serve on the board. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the library. Interested parties call (802) 295-6341.

WinCycle, the Windsor computer recycling nonprofit, needs volunteers to help sort, test, dismantle and reassemble computers and their components for recycling into the community or for environmentally responsible disposal. Call (802) 674-6320 or come to WinCycle at 28 River St., Suite 1, on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Windsor County Partners seeks adult volunteers to mentor youth ages 8 to 17 for a few hours each week. Mentoring partners share fun activities and new experiences within the community year-round. There are 15 children awaiting mentors. Call (802) 674-5101 or e-mail info@wcpartners.org.

Windsor County Relay for Life needs team members, planners and support staff for the 2008 relay scheduled for June 20-21 at Woodstock Union High School. The event honors cancer survivors and raises money for cancer programs. Call Tammie at (802) 674-7296 or e-mail Tammie.Laundry@Hitchcock.org or arelay4lifer@aol.com.

Windsor Public Library needs volunteers to work two hours a week at the desk or as a substitute. Call (802) 674-2556.

WISE, the Upper Valley's domestic and sexual violence crisis center in Lebanon, is looking for volunteers. Opportunities include staffing the 24-hour crisis hotline, participating in community outreach activities and in special projects. Call Kate at (866) 348-WISE.

Women's Supportive Services of Sullivan County, with offices in Claremont and Newport, needs volunteers to staff the crisis line, be safe-home sponsors, provide office support, help with community education programs and work at Changes thrift store. Call (603) 543-0155 or e-mail info@free-to-soar.org.

Youth-in-Action, a community service organization for high school students, seeks adult volunteers to work with teens on a variety of service projects in the Upper Valley. Call (603) 643-4313.