HOW YOU CAN HELP
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Jesuits on Sept. 22 from 3-7 p.m., with a night of food, fun and Christian fellowship. The event at 619 Copper NW, will include a church Mass, dinner and entertainment for people of all ages and an opportunity for a chance to win a Grand Prize for $10,000. Call the Immaculate Conception Parish office, 2474271 to purchase $100 raffle tickets.
VOLUNTEERS SILVER HORIZONS
provides free groceries to over 3,500 seniors, and to about 1,200 grandchildren many of these seniors are raising. A small, local nonprofit making a big, positive difference in the lives of so many of our elderly. But we can’t help these struggling seniors (people just like our parents and grandparents, and the elderly neighbor living alone) without volunteers. Our thrift store at San Mateo just north of Candelaria is staffed by volunteers, and raises funds to support our free groceries for seniors program. Please sign up to help either at our Senior Food Markets, or in our thrift store. Email ron@silverhorizons.org or call 800-1400 to learn more. Sign-up online is easy at silverhelpingseniors.org/all-volunteer-opportunities.
READWEST,
an adult literacy program, is looking for volunteers to assist adult learners in speaking, reading and writing in English. No teaching or foreign language experience necessary. We use an all-English approach and have trainers to lead you and your learner down the path to success. We offer free training for English as a Second Language and Basic Literacy Tutoring, followed by a 3-4 hour workshop after you’ve been matched. Orientation is Thursday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. The ESL tutor training is Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The B.L. Orientation is Thursday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. The B.L. Tutor Training is Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For questions, or to sign up, contact Cyndy at cyndy.ratliff@readwest.org or 892-1131.
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE & HISTORY
is seeking Junior Docents. Learn more about available opportunities at the upcoming orientation sessions. Pre-registration is required for the sessions. Orientation will be held Oct. 6 from 1-3 p.m. Location details provided at RSVP. Register by Oct. 1 by calling 245-2137, ext. 120, or email mfullerton@nuclearmuseum.org.
PACA (PEOPLE’S ANTI CRUELTY ASSOCIATION)
needs volunteers to provide loving care to homeless and abandoned cats waiting for adoption at KITTY CITY, a space generously proved for the cats by Clark’s Pet Emporium located at 11200 Menaul NE. KITTY CITY is a free roaming open space environment with cat runs and plenty of play areas. We have openings for volunteers seven days a week. Call Jackie at 293-4060 or Sue at 323-9383. Please leave a message, name and phone number so your call can be returned as soon as possible.
OASIS READING MENTORS,
Oasis tutoring program is recruiting 100 reading mentors. The commitment is to volunteer one hour, one day a week for one or two school years. We read with a K-4 public school student. Contact Vicki at 884-4529 for training and background check information.