
Volunteer time, skills & compassion to others!
Time & Talents
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE'S LIFE
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential to turn a life around." --Leo Buscaglia
TALENTS - WE ALL HAVE THEM. LET'S USE THEM TO BENEFIT OTHERS!
Volunteering
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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600 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
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208-334-8416 (Cathy)
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"Adopt a Highway" - litter pick-up
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"Operation Wildflower" - wildflower planting
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"Rest Area Activities Program" - dispense refreshments to motorists at rest areas (for non-profit groups).
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"Safe Kids" - become a car seat safety technician.
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"WHALE (We Have A Little Emergency) Program" - distribute child ID stickers for child care seats. Info - 208-334-4460.
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2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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208-625-4646
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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
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206 Indiana Ave., Suite 112, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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208-667-9093 (Audra)
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Help with events/programs, office, research, writer, speaker, fundraising.
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11650 N. Ramsey Rd., Hayden, ID 83835
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208-772-4019
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Provide temporary foster home/care
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Thrift store worker, customer service, maintenance & fund-raising
NORTH IDAHO CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE)
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1417 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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208-667-9165 Coeur d'Alene | 208-818-3916 Kellogg
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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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Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Rd., Hayden, ID 83835
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208-415-5177
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Provides companionship & respite care to elderly & disabled persons in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai & Shoshone counties.
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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.
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Senior Companions visit clients in their homes.
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A non-taxable stipend is paid. Also transportation reimbursement, paid time off, ongoing training & accident/liability insurance while volunteering.
OPEN ARMS PREGNANCY & REAL CHOICES CLINIC
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1800 Lincoln Way, Ste 201, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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208-667-5433
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1-800-712-HELP (emergency 24/7)
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Provides FREE compassion, support & information to anyone facing the challenge of unintended pregnancy.
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Provides parenting education, adoption support, community referrals, guidance for young fathers & post-abortion support group
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Volunteer orientation sessions offered monthly
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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
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Pray for staff, volunteers & clients
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"Building a better community one cup at a time"
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PO Box 744, Spirit Lake, ID 83869
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(907) 330-7339 (Vanessa - Volunteer Coordinator)
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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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"Be a light in the fight."
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509-731-3076 (Emily Grankowski - Director of Outreach); email
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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)
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Drivers receive training/orientation. Must be age 21+, provide own vehicle & have proof of insurance.
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Drivers make their own schedule, choosing times/days convenient for them.
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There is no charge for the oncology patients receiving rides.
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9420 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835
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208-661-8870
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Join a team - firewood, office or handyman (repairs, building ramps, handrails).
"FIT & FALL PROOF" EXERCISE PROGRAM
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Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Rd., Hayden, ID 83835
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208-415-5242 (Gary)
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Free, 6-hour training.
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Volunteer 3-4 hours a week to teach exercise-based fall prevention classes.
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Classes target ages 65+, however, are open to all ages.
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2290 West Prairie Ave., CdA, ID 83815
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208-772-7994
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Orientation is offered every 4th Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm.
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Find a niche - become a companion/caregiver, offer bereavement support, spiritual care, pet therapy, fundaising, office help, music therapy, or work at thrift store.
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Thrift store location - 503 E. Seltice Way, #5, Post Falls, 208-773-5076.
KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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5500 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
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208-446-1300
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"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.
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Search & Rescue, COPS & Chaplain Corps
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Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Rd., Hayden, ID 83835
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208-415-5185 (Nan Swendig)
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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.
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May participate in health fairs, shot clinics, health screenings & trainings/exercises.
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115 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d'Alene, ID 8314
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208-664-3448
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Store attendant, cataloguing, displays, web design, marketing, fundraising, student internships & board member.
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Open April 1 - Oct 31.
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Museum collects, preserves & interprets history of the area to foster appreciation of heritage.
JUVENILE JUSTICE OUTREACH
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Kootenai Co. Juvenile Justice Mentoring Program
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205 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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Coordinator Amelia Kirk; 208-659-6161 or email
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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.