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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF MARIN

Main Office
70 Skyview Terrace
San Rafael CA 94903

Telephone (415) 479-5660

(NOTE:  after August 1, our new address will be 650 Las Gallinas, San Rafael,
CA  94903.  Telephone will be the same)

West Marin Branch Office
60 Fourth Street
Point Reyes Station CA  94956

Telephone (415) 663-8361

E-Mail Address:  VOLCTR@AOL

Services:

* Volunteer information and referral
* Workshops and technical assistance on volunteer management
* Youth volunteer services
* Nonprofit board services
* Business volunteeer programs
* Disaster volunteer services
* Volunteer recognition programs

(For listings of volunteer opportunities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
check out the Bay Area Volunteer Information Center 's WWW page at
http://www.meer.net/users/taylor/)

A sampling of summer volunteer opportunities
in Marin County, California...

Prepared June 21, 1995

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

1.  Look through the list below for an opportunity that interests you.

2.  Call the contact person listed to volunteer, or to get more information
about the organization.  Name and organization are listed at the end of each
opportunity, along with a telephone number.

3.  Tell the contact person that you saw their listing on the Volunteer
Center of Marin's page on the World Wide Web .(http://www.meer.net/
users/taylor/volmarin.htm)

4.  If you don't find anything on this list to match your interests, call us
at the Volunteer Center of Marin at (415) 479-5660.  There are lots more
opportunities to choose from!



INTERNET COACH:  Orient Civic Center library patrons to the Internet for two
hours on Saturdays.  Great weekend opportunity.  (4127)
Marin Civic Center Library                        Joan Brown, 499-6104

LEGAL AID NEEDS AIDE:  Their dream aide would be an experienced bilingual
(Spanish & English) legal secretary.  Would be grateful for someone with
strong secretarial skills, experienced with WP 5.1 & networks.  Also needed:
 good file clerk for ongoing project. (4134)
Legal Aid of Marin                                  Amber Jackson, 492-0230

HELP AT THE RACES:  Various positions available for volunteers at annual
Soapbox Derby.  Serve as registrars, pit crew, racecourse monitors, awards
presenters.  (4145)
Bay Area Discovery Museum                 Elaine Kauffman, 289-7282

TRAIN FOR HOTLINE:  Assist sexual assault victims -- help staff 24-hr.
hotline, accompany victims through medical exams and police interviews.
 (413)
Rape Crisis Center                                   Sanjida Mazid, 454-3263

FINANCE MANAGER:  Significant job for special volunteer with
bookkeeping/accounting experience.  Handle financial tasks for a nonprofit
serving teens.  Handle payroll, A/P, grant reports, tax filings, report to
finance committee & board monthly.  Requires 3 hours minimum per week.
 (4135)
Marin Interfaith Youth Outreach (M.I.Y.O.)   Tim Emerick, 453-8645 or
721-6946 (pager)

CONSTRUCTION FOREPERSON:  Oversee crew of construction workers for
international housing construction agency.  High visibility project; must be
available 15 hours a week including Sat./Sun.  (4136)
Habitat for Humanity                           Ken Mercer, 479-8554

WORK AT HOME:  Volunteer Coordinator needed to recruit and assign labor
resources for housing construction.  Work from your phone or ours.  Key
position -- you can really make a difference!  (4137)
Habitat for Humanity                            Ken Mercer, 479-8554

LEARN ABOUT ASTHMA & COMPUTERS:  If you want to learn more about asthma and
the latest prevention methods, volunteer 4 hrs./mo.  If you have good office
skills but no computer experience, we'll teach you.  Extremely useful
oportunity for parent of asthmatic child, adult patient or anyone with an
interest.  (4139)
Asthma Education & Resource Council of Marin   Lesley Brabyn, 380-9431

USE YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS:  Work 20-32 hrs./mo. using WordPerfect 5.1,
spreadsheet software, and standard office skills.  Learn how a Health & Human
Services agency helps high-risk kids and their families.  (4140)
Coordinated Youth Services Council              Frima Stewart, 491-0708

ENERGETIC LOVER OF LIFE?:  Be a companion for a developmentally disabled
non-ambulatory 14-year-old guy.  Organize activities for him at home and in
the community.  Make a difference in a young person's life.(4141)
Golden Gate Regional Center                     Janet D'Andrade, 456-3983

GOT STAGEFRIGHT?  SUPPORT THE ARTS BEHIND THE SCENES:  Use your office
experience to assist in bringing the performing arts to institutionalized
people.  Learn modern office equipment and systems, work with a spirited
team.  ( 4143)
Bread & Roses                                     Robert Stapp, 381-0320

LEARN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TECHNIQUES:  Assist head teacher  & naturalist
to implement a summer Nature Camp program; prepare & clean up arts & crafts
projects; help kids aged 3-l0 on hikes.  ( 4144)
Wildcare                                            Cynda Vyas, 453-1000

OUTDOOR EDUCATION AIDE:  Have outdoor fun with kids helping on field trips to
local beaches and parks.  Mondays and Thursdays, five hours a day.
Canal Child Care Center                    Zeva Longley, 457-1444

ARTS & CRAFTS TEACHER:  Use your creativity and enjoyment of children to
teach small groups in a multicultural school.  Appreciative staff.  (4150)
Canal Child Care Center                    Zeva Longley, 457-1444

EVENT & OFFICE ASSISTANT:  Learn about diverse cultures while helping
implement projects for our families.  Sense of humor essential. (4149)
Canal Child Care Center                Zeva Longley, 457-1444

UPSCALE BOUTIQUE needs sales staff, truck drivers, retail advice from
knowledgeable retirees. Great location at Northgate Mall.  (4146)
Discovery Shop/American Cancer Society         Pat Sanders, 507-0157

ANOTHER UPSCALE BOUTIQUE IN MILL VALLEY has various positions for
enthusiastic volunteers.  Help us fund the search for cancer cures. (4147)
Discovery Shop/American Cancer Society         Danis or Roberta, 389-1164

DATABASE HELPER:  Assist in software database transfer using your Macintosh
skills...familiarity with Fundworks/MacTrac software helpful.  Our congenial
team is making an impact on the academic achievement of high schoolers and
the professional development of their teachers. (4148)
American Sports Institute                      Dana Padden, 383-5750


For information about other volunteer needs in Marin County
call the Volunteer Center at (415) 479-5660