Most CAP Programs couldn’t run without volunteers—they deliver meals to homebound people, drive seniors to their medical appointments, distribute food to the hungry, serve on program committees and advisory boards, help at the Senior Community Lunches, and much more.
Here are some current volunteer opportunities available at CAP:
- Deliver hot meals to homebound seniors (Meals on Wheels)
- Assist people with basic computer skills at CAP’s WorkSource Center
- Drive senior citizens to their medical appointments
- Help at My Favorite Place, CAP’s boutique thrift shop
Other Community Opportunities:
ADOPT A GARDEN along Commerce Ave in Longview. Plant care for your special garden throughout the summer. Hours are flexible. Flower bed may represent an organization or a special program. AGING & VULNERABLE RESIDENTS make a difference in the lives of aging and vulnerable residents of long-term care by becoming a certified Long-Term Care Ombudsman! Training and monthly meeting required. FISH OF COWLITZ COUNTY needs volunteers who would like to work at home accepting telephone request from people in our community who have a need for food. Also needed are drivers with a van to pick up donated bread one or two days a month. HISTORICAL HOMES OF THE OLD WEST SIDE needs Research Assistants to collect data. Requires attention to detail, clear handwriting and ability to meet deadlines. THE KELSO BRIDGE MARKET needs volunteers in a variety of areas; market hours are from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, May 2nd through September 26th. THE KELSO PUBLIC LIBRARY urgently needs volunteers to do shelf reading. Volunteers read shelves to make sure materials are in the correct order. THE LONGVIEW FARMERS’ MARKET is recruiting volunteers for the 2004 Summer’s Farmers’ Market. Opportunities and hours vary. The market is held May—October. THE LONGVIEW AND KELSO POLICE DEPARTMENTS volunteers help with customer. PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. needs volunteers to help with summer activities and programs. THE PROGRESS CENTER needs an office worker to participate in social events that are held for children & their families. Times after school vary. PROJECT READ at the Longview Public Library urgently needs tutors who will help adult learners with basic literacy skills to prepare for U.S. citizenship and complete their GED requirements. THE RED HAT seeking assistance in sorting, pricing, and selling merchandise. Hours/days vary. THE SALVATION ARMY needs volunteers to help with answering phones, directing calls, and greeting clients. Days and hours are flexible. THE SECOND HALF NEWS MAGAZINE is published once a month in The Daily News. A volunteer is needed to read the articles on tape. Tapes are shared with the visually impaired. SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON SAFEHAVEN needs volunteers who can assist their administrative staff with bookkeeping. Volunteers need to be familiar with Quicken. THE YMCA is recruiting volunteers for coaching T-Ball and for swimming classes. Volunteers must fill out an application at the YMCA at 766 15th For more information, call the Volunteer Center/RSVP at CAP at 360-425-3430 or 800-383-2101, or go download our volunteer application. |
