COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

Volunteer time, skills & compassion to others!  

Volunteering

ELDERHELP OF NORTH IDAHO

• 9420 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID  83835

• 208-661-8870

• Join a team - firewood, office or handyman (repairs, building ramps, handrails).

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"FIT & FALL PROOF" EXERCISE PROGRAM

• Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Rd., Hayden, ID 83835

• 208-415-5242 (Gary)

• Free, 6-hour training

• Volunteer 3-4 hours a week to teach exercise-based fall prevention classes.

• Classes target ages 65+, however, are open to all ages.

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IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

• 600 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID  83815

• 208-334-8416 (Cathy)

• "Adopt a Highway" - litter pick-up

• "Operation Wildflower" - wildflower planting

• "Rest Area Activities Program" - dispense refreshments to motorists at rest areas (for non-profit groups).

• "Safe Kids" - become a car seat safety technician.

• "WHALE (We Have A Little Emergency) Program" - distribute child ID stickers for child care seats. Info - 208-334-4460.

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KOOTENAI HEALTH

• 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814

• 208-625-4646

• Mail pick-up/delivery, answer phones, transport patients, deliver flowers/mail/gifts, gift shop, pet therapy, teen volunteer program, "way-finding", injury prevention, special events, car seat technician,  nurse volunteer.

KOOTENAI ENVIRONMENTAL ALLLIANCE

• 206 Indiana Ave., Suite 112, Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814​

• 208-667-9093 (Audra)

• Help with events/programs, office, research, writer, speaker, fundraising.

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KOOTENAI HUMANE SOCIETY

• 11650 N. Ramsey Rd., Hayden, ID  83835

• 208-772-4019

• Provide temporary foster home/care

• Thrift store worker, customer service, maintenance & fund-raising

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NORTH IDAHO CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE)

• 1417 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814

• 208-667-9165 Coeur d'Alene  |  208-818-3916 Kellogg

• Trained volunteer child advocates are appointed to represent the best interest of children who are abused & neglected, & are involved in active Child Protective Act cases. 

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NORTH IDAHO SENIOR COMPANIONS

• Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Rd., Hayden, ID 83835

• 208-415-5177

• Provides companionship & respite care to elderly & disabled persons in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai & Shoshone counties.

• Low income seniors (ages 55+) assist those who need minor help to continue living independently. Sponsored by Panhandle Health District, it serves the five northern counties: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone.

• Senior Companions visit clients in their homes.

• A non-taxable stipend is paid. Also transportation reimbursement, paid time off, ongoing training & accident/liability insurance while volunteering.

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OPEN ARMS PREGNANCY & REAL CHOICES CLINIC

• 1800 Lincoln Way, Ste 201, Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814

• 208-667-5433

• 1-800-712-HELP (emergency 24/7)

• FREE compassion, support & information to anyone facing the challenge of unintended pregnancy.

• Provides parenting education, adoption support, community referrals, guidance for young fathers & post-abortion support group

• Volunteer orientation sessions offered monthly

• Be a mentor to young fathers, client advocate, church liaison, knit baby blankets, administer pregnancy/ultrasound tests (nurses/medical personnel), educate peers, become board member

• Pray for staff, volunteers & clients

SAFE PASSAGE

• 1850 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814

• 208-664-9300 (Adm)

• 24/7 contacts: Voice: (208) 664-9303; Text: (208) 449-7228; Email:  

• Helps all survivors of domestic abuse/sexual violence, including children. Offers a safe shelter, counseling, court advocacy & more. Services are FREE & confidential. A person does not have to leave the abuser or home to obtain help.

• Trained advocates offer support with no fees, judgment or pressure

• Opportunities to help range from providing crisis counseling & court advocacy to serving on a committee, or board.

• Internships may be available

THE FURRY FARM RESCUE

• 208-755-0879 or email  

• Provides enriching & nurturing foster homes for rescued animals

• Cares for medical needs & gives training needed for success

• Finds foster homes prior to "forever" homes

• Holds adoption events

• Liason between Owner Surrender animals & foster homes

• Volunteer positions include: transport helpers, photographer in Rathdrum vicinity,  writers for grants & social media/website posts, graphic designer, & adoption event assistants

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LAKE CITY TRAIL ALLIANCE

• Coordinates trail work by planning, building & maintaining mountain biking trails in North Idaho

• Works with gov't agencies (City of CdA-Canfield Natural Area) as well as Bureau of Land Management & Forest Service

• Volunteers welcome & needed

• Contact - Dan Eyman at  

CUP OF GRACE

• "Building a better community one cup at a time"

• PO Box 744, Spirit Lake, ID  83869

• (907) 330-7339 (Vanessa - Volunteer Coordinator)

• Programs include - FREE weekly meals for Spirit Lake community, school clothing closets, summer weekend lunches/weekend bags, first responder "buddy bags" for children in traumatic situations, family assistance

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CANCER CAN'T

• "Be a light in the fight."

• 509-731-3076 (Emily Grankowski - Director of Outreach); email  

• Provides transportation for cancer patients in the Inland NW who need to get to medical app'ts, who cannot drive themselves (in WA & ID locations)

• Drivers receive training/orientation. Must be age 21+, provide own vehicle & have proof of insurance.

• Drivers make their own schedule, choosing times/days convenient for them.

• There is no charge for the oncology patients receiving rides.

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HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO

• 2290 West Prairie Ave., CdA, ID 83815

• 208-772-7994

• Orientation is offered every 4th Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm.

• Find a niche - become a companion/caregiver, offer bereavement support, spiritual care, pet therapy, fundaising, office help, music therapy, or work at thrift store.

• Thrift store location - 503 E. Seltice Way, #5, Post Falls, 208-773-5076.

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KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

• 5500 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID  83815

• 208-446-1300

• "Citizens on Patrol" - do security checks, traffic control, VIN/HIN inspections, home safety inspections, & assist at special events in the community (parades, firework displays, school functions). Free training is provided.

• Search & Rescue, COPS & Chaplain Corps 

MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS

• ​Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Rd., Hayden, ID  83835

• 208-415-5185 (Nan Swendig)

• Be part of a well-trained team of medical & non-medical volunteers who contribute skills/expertise to our community in public health or other emergency situations. 

• May participate in health fairs, shot clinics, health screenings & trainings/exercises.

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MUSEUM OF NORTH IDAHO

• 115 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d'Alene, ID  8314

• 208-664-3448

• Store attendant, cataloguing, displays, web design, marketing, fundraising, student internships & board member

• Open April 1 - Oct 31

• Museum collects, preserves & interprets history of the area to foster appreciation of heritage.

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OFFICE MOMS & DADS

• Serve foster children who have recently been removed from their homes

• First to be called to stay with child waiting in CPS office for foster placement by social worker

• OMD feed children, assist with new clothing choices, play with children, provide loving support

• Volunteers are trained & background checked

• Contact Alisha Kinerson, CdA OMD Coordinator, 509-540-6285 or email   

JUVENILE JUSTICE OUTREACH

• Kootenai Co. Juvenile Justice Mentoring Program

• 205 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

• Coordinator Amelia Kirk; 208-659-6161 or email

• Help improve the lives of at-risk youth - guide, support, listen, motivate, nurture, inspire, influence, encourage, share hobbies, be a role model. Help them become productive, responsible adults.

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SILVER ANGELS FOR THE ELDERLY

• Organization provides awareness & support to residents of eldercare facilities & their family members in Kootenai County thru various activities including an annual "Classic Car Poker Run"

• Goal is to make sure elderly are not forgotten on birthdays, holidays, Mother’s & Father’s days, & more HERE.

• If interested in donating items, consider team sports items, veteran items, CDs & DVDs, toiletries & women’s makeup.

• Founded by Diane Zell; 208-906-0040; or email  

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VILLAGE OF HOPE CDA

• 208-755-5248 or email

• "Learn to do good, seek justice, correct oppression, bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widows cause."  --Isaiah 1:17

• Village of Hope offers tangible ways to help support foster children & those caring for them.

• For children in crisis arriving at foster homes with nothing but the clothes they have on, "Journey Bags" provide tangible items such as pajamas, soft blanket, toys, ​activity books, Jesus Storybook Bible, new clothing...age appropriate supplies.

• "Foster Parent Night Out" and "Social Worker Support"

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