Area Non-Profits







Central Oregon Resources:

(Keep scrolling down to the middle of the page
for the La Pine,Sunriver, Gilchrist & Crescent Info)


Local Service
Organizations and Clubs:


P.O. Box 4761, Sunriver OR 97707
Contact: Madeline Bednarek at 541-593-3653
www.sunriverrotary.org

Shots for Tots ~ Road Cleanup ~ New Generations ~ Firewood for the Needy ~ Meels on Wheels Delivery ~ Wine Raffle/Auction Fundraiser ~ Three Rivers Reading Program ~
Scholarships for High School ~ Group Student Exchange Program


American Legion Post 45
52532 Drafter Road, La Pine OR 97339
P.O. Box 590, La Pine OR 97739
541-536-1402 (O) and 541-536-1692 (F)
Email: alpost45@bendnet.com

http://www.legion.org/homepage.php


La Pine Christmas
Basket Organization
P.O. Box 638
La Pine OR 97739
Seasonal telephone only.


La Pine Community Kitchen
16480 Finley Butte Road, La Pine OR 97739
P.O. Box 813, La Pine OR 97739
541-536-1312
Email: riggs@coinet.com

Free Lunches Monday - Friday from 12:00-2:00,
Food Boxes, Clothing, Bedding,
and NeighborImpact Assistance


La Pine Lions Club
P.O. Box 2254, La Pine OR 97739
Gary Mose 541-536-5413

 http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.php


Vision, Hearing and Dental Assistance,
Health Screenings, Road Cleanup,
Children's Christmas Market
and Community Volunteer Opportunities
Our contact info is:  lapinelionsclub@gmail.com 
Club numbers change with officers.  
Current contact number for the President Gary Mose is 541) 536-5413.

There are also Lions clubs located in Bend, Redmond, Crescent/Gilchrest, Silver Lake, and Sunriver.   Anyone seeking assistance with eye exams, eye glasses, hearing exams and hearing aids who live in these cities or local areas should contact a local Lions Club.

For Crescent/Gilchrest  contact President Gary Neville at garyneville@ykwc.net  or 541) 433-2008

For Silver Lake  contact William & Katherine Weaver at wakweaver@msn.com  or 541) 548-8816

For Sunriver contact President Jim Smith at lapinelionsclub@gmail.com

For Redmond contact President Aaron Adams at redmondlions@gmail.com

For Bend-Sunrise contact President Russ Chase at chaseruss@bendbroadband.com


La Pine Moose Club #2093
52510 Drafter Road, La Pine OR 97739
P.O. Box 776 La Pine OR 97739
541-536-3388 (O) and 541-536-8532 (F)
Email: Lodge2093@mooseunits.org

http://www.mooseintl.org/public/default.asp

Keeping Our Children Warm Clothing Closet by appointment. Free. Donations go directly to community members and to FAN. Children's winter clothing is always needed, including boots, snowsuits, hats, scarfs and mittens/gloves.

Community Holiday Celebrations:
Christmas dinner with Santa and Gifts
Easter Egg Hunt


La Pine Senior Activity Center
16450 Victory Way, La Pine OR 97739
P.O. Box 1279 La Pine OR 97739
541-536-6237 (O) or 541-536-3207 (F)
Email: lpseniors@coinet.com

Meals on Wheels, Dial-A-Ride, Lunchtime Meals,
Helpline, Support Services,
Senior Volunteer Opportunities,
Nutrition Services and More!

http://www.councilonaging.org/lapineseniorcenter.html



La Pine St. Vincent de Paul
Behind US Bank in La Pine ~ 536-1956

Food Bank / Food Vouchers Utilities / Heating Assistance
Prescription Vouchers Emergency Medical/Dental Services
Emergency Rental/Mortgage Payments Gas (job interviews, appointments)
Transportation (bus, train) Furniture
Clothing Household Goods
Emergency Shelter (motels) Referrals
Other Miscellaneous Services......................... (necessary to maintain basic quality of life.)


Wonderland Express ~
Sunriver Resort
P.O. Box 3589, Sunriver OR 97707
541-593-7800
Email: jbristow@sunriver-resort.com
Website: www.wonderlandexpress.com

A wonderful Christmas experience for low income
families in the Sunriver and La Pine area,
in conjunction with the FAN Advocates
and Sunriver Resort.
Take a look at the Wonderland Express
website for more
info and to find out how you can donate.



Christmas Valley Moose Lodge #2664
P.O. Box 1015, Christmas Valley, OR 97641
Phone: 541-576-2664
Website: http://www.mooseintl.org

Silver Lake Lions Club
Duane Hand ~ 541-576-2365
P.O. Box 81, Silver Lake, OR 97638




Saving Grace:
(for victims of domestic violence and their children)
http://www.saving-grace.org/




2. SCOOTER, Inc. and Resource Links:


Would you like to volunteer in Central Oregon?  Please check out this local website for local non-profits that need your help.  Volunteer Connect is a regional volunteer center linking volunteers with opportunities to serve in Central Oregon.  For more information, contact Brendan Appleberry, Program Director at 541-385-8977 or email him at brendan@volunteerconnectnow.org

 



For more info on donating or volunteering call: 536-2644
http://www.scootr.org/

S.C.O.O.T.R. has and does donate money,
goods and time to the following organizations:



The Family Access Network (FAN Advocates):



If you have kids
attending school in
La Pine or Sunriver,
you have a FAN Advocate!


La Pine Elementary: 536-1007
La Pine Middle School: 536-7886
La Pine High School: 322-5360
Three Rivers School: 593-3555

FAN advocates help fill families' basic needs:

Published: October 13. 2006 4:00 AM PST
The Bend Bulletin
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This profile is one in a regular series to help families connect with assistance organizations.
ORGANIZATION: Family Access Network
HOW IT WORKS: The Family Access Network is made up of 22 advocates who are located in public schools throughout Deschutes County. All public schools in the county have either a part-time or on-call advocate. These staff members help connect local students and families with basic needs such as food, housing, health care and clothing. The advocates are familiar with local aid agencies and the kind of services they offer. FAN also partners with local businesses and organizations that providegoods or services to families in need. Julie Lyche, the program director of FAN, said many advocates are working with homeless families to try to find them housing before the weather gets even colder. During the 2005-06 school year, FAN connected 2,100 kids with clothing (supported through the Assistance League of Bend), helped improve housing for 1,400 families, connected 1,850 families with food assistance, helped 775 families find energy assistance and helped 1,360 families with health coverage or health care needs. Lyche says the goal of this approach is to empower families to take action to help themselves.
WHO QUALIFIES: Any family in need qualifies for services. Parents or children contact their local school to reach their FAN advocate. Many students are referred by teachers.
COST: Free.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteers are needed for fundraising events in the spring.
CONTACT: FAN advocates can be reached through local schools. Contact the program director Julie Lyche at 693-5677

Visit FAN online at:


Volunteer Opportunities for all of Central Oregon:


AARP TAX-AIDE needs volunteers in Central Oregon to provide free basic services to seniors and low income residents. Free training will be provided in January. Contact: Doug King, 541-388-1772.

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION LITERACY PROGRAM needs tutors at all Central Oregon Community College centers to work with new adult readers, English as a second language students and individuals preparing to take the GED exam. Training provided. Contact: 541-318-3788.

ALYCE HATCH CENTER is seeking individuals who would be interested in volunteering for the board of directors. Contact: Andy Kizans, 541-383-1980.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Volunteers needed to work in the Cancer Resource Center at Bend Memorial Clinic. Need commitment of four-hour shift per month for six months. Also need leadership volunteers who can work independently. Contact: Nicole Fowler, 877-221-3072 or 541-434-3114.

AMERICAN RED CROSS needs volunteers to work at local blood drives. Shifts are about four hours Mondays through Fridays and during special events. Contact: 541-382-2142.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL needs volunteers to write letters on behalf of victims of human-rights violations. Contact: Philip Randall, 541-388-1793.

ART IN THE HIGH DESERT, Central Oregon’s new premier Fine Art Festival, needs volunteers. The festival will occur Aug. 22-24. Get involved. Contact: Nancy, 541-389-2959.

ART STATION is looking for volunteers in the classroom, for schedule distribution, general building maintenance and office assistance. Contact: 541-617-1317.

ASPEN RIDGE ALZHEIMER’S ASSISTED LIVING AND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY needs volunteers to spend time with residents and assist with simple activities. Contact: 541-385-8500, Tuesday through Saturday.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF BEND, which provides new clothing to children in dire need, seeks volunteers for community-based programs. Contact: 541-389-2075.

BEND AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY needs volunteers to help with on-site construction and supervision, as well as other special projects. Contact: 541-385-5387.

BEND LIBRARY FRIENDS: The Friendshop at the Bend Public Library is looking for sales people. Adult volunteers will be scheduled for three-hour commitments weekly or biweekly. Training provided. Contact: Clairece, 541-388-5632, or Joyce, 541-388-1334.

BEND METRO PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT needs volunteers for special recreation, adaptive programs, youth programs, fitness classes, Senior Center, park projects and special events. Minimum age is 14. Contact: volunteer coordinator, 541-389-7275.

BEND’S COMMUNITY CENTER needs volunteers in all areas of operation: thrift store, kitchen staffing, building trades, distributing newsletters and posters, cleaning, painting, office assistance and bookkeeping. Contact: Taffy, 541-312-2069.

BEND SENIOR CENTER needs volunteers for fitness programs, front-desk reception, library assistants and greeters. Contact: 389-7275. Volunteers also needed for Meals on Wheels and Senior Nutrition Program. Contact: 541-388-1133.

BEND SPAY & NEUTER PROJECT helps animals in your community. Volunteer opportunites include trapping feral cats, helping at the clinic and fundraising. Contact: 541-617-1010.

BEND SPECIAL-EDUCATION PROGRAM needs volunteers to help handicapped students become vocationally independent through a community-based job training program for young adults ages 14-21. Training provided. Contact: 541-383-6051.

BETHLEHEM INN, a homeless shelter that served 7,980 bed nights and 20,790 meals last year, needs volunteers. Contact: 541-322-8768.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OREGON is looking for volunteers ages 18 and older to mentor children throughout Central Oregon. To be that special person who can open doors and widen new horizons through making “Little Moments” into “Big Magic,” contact 541-312-6047 (Bend), 541-923-2676 (Redmond), 541-447-3851, ext. 333 (Prineville) or 541-475-2292, ext. 351 (Madras).

BIRTHRIGHT needs women who believe in the dignity and value of human life to help those experiencing a crisis pregnancy. Office volunteers needed. Contact: 541-389-2240.

BLISSFUL ACRES RESCUE RESERVE (BARR) is looking for and training volunteers to help with feeding and general care of the horses. Contact: 541-388-0922.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA needs fundraising and program service leader volunteers. Training provided. Contact: Jared Vanderhoff, 541-382-4647.

CASCADES THEATRICAL COMPANY seeks volunteers in all areas: onstage, backstage, box office, ushers and promotions. Contact: 541-389-0803.

CASCADE VIEW NURSING AND ALZHEIMER’S CARE CENTER needs volunteers for its Heart-to-Heart program, working one-on-one with confused residents, visiting and doing simple activities. Training and ongoing support provided. Contact: 541-382-7161.

CENTRAL OREGON AUDUBON SOCIETY seeks volunteers for a variety of projects and programs, leading field trips, editing newsletters and fundraising. Contact: 541-317-3086.

CENTRAL OREGON CAMP FIRE U.S.A. needs volunteers to work with school-age children. Opportunities exist in the club program, day camp or teaching self-reliance. Vacancies also exist on the board of directors. Contact: 541-382-4682.

CENTRAL OREGON COUNCIL ON AGING (COCOA) needs substitute Meals on Wheels drivers for Madras, Culver and Metolius routes and for other positions. Contact: 541-475-6494.

CENTRAL OREGON COUNCIL ON AGING (COCOA) — BEND needs volunteers with small-job repair skills and escorts for doctors appointments and shopping. The senior dining site needs volunteers at lunchtime. Bend Meals on Wheels program needs volunteer drivers and kitchen help. Route schedule is generally Mondays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Contact: 541-382-3008.

CENTRAL OREGON COUNCIL ON AGING (COCOA) — LA PINE needs volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels in the La Pine area. Volunteers are also needed for visits to homebound clients, escort services, and meal preparation and service. Contact: 541-536-3207.

CENTRAL OREGON COUNCIL ON AGING (COCOA) — MADRAS needs volunteers to help with social and other activities at the senior center. Contact: 541-475-6494.

CENTRAL OREGON COUNCIL ON AGING (COCOA) — REDMOND needs volunteers in the kitchen, as well as the Dial-A-Ride and Meals on Wheels programs. Contact: 541-548-6325.

CENTRAL OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER: Volunteers needed for weekly updates on The Green Spot Web site. Help us keep our Web site looking its shiny green best. Contact: Nikki, 541-385-6908.

CENTRAL OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER: Volunteer needed to create the Environmental Center’s monthly calendar of events. One to two hours per month. Contact: Karyn, 541-385-6908.

CENTRAL OREGON HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE, serving patients throughout Central Oregon, needs volunteers with caring hearts to make a difference in many ways. Contact: Swede at 541-382-5882.

CENTRAL OREGON RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING needs volunteers for various programs, including mailroom operations, computer training and life skills instruction to support adults with developmental disabilities. Weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: 541-617-5878.

CHANGE THE WORLD in one hour a week by reading with an elementary school child. Training provided. Contact: 541-383-6466.

CHILDREN’S MUSIC THEATER GROUP seeks volunteers for all aspects of its educational programs and performances. Contact: 541-385-6718.

CHILDREN’S VISION FOUNDATION needs volunteers to help screen students in Central Oregon. On-site training provided, and hours are flexible. Contact: Julie Bibler, 541-330-3907.

CHIMPS, INC., a nonprofit organization, needs caring and reliable volunteers to assist with the daily cleaning, care and meal preparation of adult chimpanzees. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Contact: 541-385-3372.

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) needs volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. One child, one voice … you can be that voice. Contact: 541-389-1618 or www.casaofcentraloregon.org.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: Volunteer drivers needed to transport low-income families, children and seniors to appointments in Central Oregon. Mileage reimbursements available at .55 per mile. Contact: Lin Gardner, 541-693-8988.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/VOLUNTEER SERVICES CROOK COUNTY needs adult mentors to visit seniors, disabled adults, youths and families. Fundraising assistance also needed. Contact: Valerie Dean, 541-447-3851, ext. 427.

DESCHUTES LAND TRUST needs volunteers for land stewardship and restoration projects, office assistance and more. Contact: 541-330-0017 or www.deschuteslandtrust.org.

DESCHUTES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Want to help underserved populations access needed services? Volunteer with Deschutes County Health Department’s Syringe Exchange Program. Contact: Tuesday Johnson, 541-322-7425 or Tuesday_Johnson@co.deschutes.or.us.

DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE — CENTRAL OREGON PARTNERSHIPS FOR YOUTH needs adult volunteers to mentor children of incarcerated parents. Training class provided. Contact: 541-388-6651, COPY@deschutes.or or visit www.deschutes.org/copy.

DESCHUTES COUNTY TOBACCO-FREE ALLIANCE: Secondhand smoke stinks and kills. Want to do something about it? Check us out, and join us to advocate for smoke- and tobacco-free policies. Contact: David Visiko, 541-322-7481.

DESCHUTES COUNTY VICTIMS’ ASSISTANCE PROGRAM needs volunteers to help advocate for victims of crime through the court system. Training and ongoing education provided. Contact: Anna, 541-388-6525.

DES CHUTES HISTORICAL MUSEUM needs volunteers in the following areas: hosts and hostesses, maintenance, seamstresses, photo darkroom helpers and catalogers, researchers and computer operators. Training is available. Contact: 541-389-1813, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST needs volunteers for wilderness, visitor center and campground hosts, recreation, archaeology and other projects. Contact: Jean Nelson-Dean, 541-383-5576.

DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM needs volunteers to perform a variety of duties, including shelving, mending and outreach services to local assisted-living facilities. Contact: 541-312-1032.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) needs volunteers in Crook County to visit the elderly or disabled who are homebound and need a friend. Contact: 541-447-3851, ext. 427.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV) needs volunteer drivers for its daily shuttle service from Bend to the VA Medical Center in Portland. The van operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and drivers must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and good driving record. Contact: Nick Norton, 541-382-4515.

FAMILY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM is looking for volunteers to be a friend to a family in need, helping to create happier and healthier families. One- to three-hour commitment required per week. Training provided. Contact: Kindra Bond at 541-815-0539.

FAMILY KITCHEN needs volunteers to provide hot meals to the homeless and those in need. Contact: Larry Kogovsek, 541-390-1351.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER needs volunteers for office support, library support, telephone information and referral for parent and family services. Training is provided. Contact: 541-389-5468.

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM needs low-income senior volunteers to help children with reading. Must be 60 or older and meet income guidelines. Stipend of $225 a month available, plus mileage reimbursement. Contact: 800-541-5116.

GIRL SCOUTS need caring adult volunteers to lead groups and activities. Training provided. Contact: 541-389-8146.

GRANDMA’S HOUSE, a home for pregnant, abused or homeless teens, needs warm, loving, caring volunteer house moms. Training is provided. Contact: 541-383-3515.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY REDMOND needs volunteers for event planning, fundraising, building, church relations and family selection. Contact: Jim, 541-548-1406.

HABITAT RESTORE needs volunteers to sort and stock donations and help in sales, customer service, pricing, collections and pickups, as well as other retail opportunities. Contact: Di Crocker, 541-312-6709.

HEALING REINS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER seeks willing and able volunteers to assist adults and children in weekly therapeutic riding lessons. No experience necessary, all training included. Contact: Sarah Smith, 541-382-9410.

HEALTHY BEGINNINGS has ongoing volunteer recruitment. Contact: 541-383-6357 or visit www.healthybeginnings.info.

HIGH DESERT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE needs assistance with office administration, database management, library maintenance and special events. Contact: 541-318-4283 or e-mail hdcc@hdccbend.org.

HIGH DESERT INTER-CULTURAL FESTIVAL seeks volunteers to be part of the planning team for the High Desert Inter-Cultural Festival held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 18. Planning meetings at COCC Redmond, 3:30 to 5:30, Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7, 21, March 7, 21, 28 and April 4, 11. Contact: Barb, 447-0732 or Diana (se habla espanol) 504-1397.

HIGH DESERT MUSEUM needs volunteers to greet visitors, teach school programs, give interpretive talks about animals or historical exhibits, work in the gift shop and do other miscellaneous jobs. Training provided. Contact: 541-382-4754.

HIGH DESERT SPECIAL OLYMPICS needs volunteers for local year-round programs to assist with coaching, fundraising events, accounting and administration. Contact: 541-749-6517.

HIGH DESERT TEENS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM needs teens for the summer and/or school year program at the High Desert Museum. For students 12 and older or entering seventh grade. Contact: 541-382-4757 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

HOSPICE CENTER has volunteer opportunities for everyone! Come find out what it’s like to make a difference in the lives of people in your community. Volunteer training is the second Saturday of each month. Contact: Sarah, 541-383-3910.

HUMAN DIGNITY COALITION needs volunteers to work on social justice issues including equal rights for people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and racial and immigrant rights. Contact: 541-385-3320.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF CENTRAL OREGON is recruiting and training volunteers to walk dogs, socialize cats, foster orphaned or nursing animals, help with off-site adoptions and at our thrift store. Contact: Wendy, 541-382-3537.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF CENTRAL OREGON THRIFT STORE is recruiting and training volunteers to help with sorting, inventory and maintenance. Contact: Liz, 541-388-3448.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OCHOCOS needs volunteers to walk dogs and promote adoptions. Contact: 541-447-7178.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF REDMOND is looking for volunteers to join the team. Help by becoming a receptionist, dog walker or foster parent. Contact: Ashley McClure, 541-923-0882.

HUNGER PREVENTION COALITION is looking for board members willing to work with the Fill Empty Plates Program. Contact: Marie, 541-385-9227.

IEP PARTNERS needs volunteers to support parents through the special-education process. Contact: Carmelle Campbell at the Oregon Parent Training and Information Center, 888-505-2673.

INTERFAITH VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS needs volunteers who are interested in assisting senior and disabled people. Service would include providing transportation, visiting and more. Contact: 541-385-9460.

JEFFERSON COUNTY CRIME VICTIMS’ ASSISTANCE PROGRAM needs volunteers for its crisis on-call service, grant writing and research, and victim notification and assistance. Contact: Tina Farrester, 541-475-4452, ext. 4108.

JEFFERSON COUNTY VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Interested in volunteering in Jefferson County or Warm Springs for community programs? Contact: Therese Helton, 541-475-6131, ext. 208

JUNIPER GROUP SIERRA CLUB needs volunteers for monthly environmental education nights, newsletter editors and people to help with hands-on restoration and forest monitoring. Contact: 541-389-9115.

JUNIPER SWIM & FITNESS CENTER needs volunteers for adaptive aquatics program, weight room and child care. Various hours on weekdays. Contact: 541-389-7665.

KIDS CENTER needs volunteers to become “friends of the Kids Center” to help children. Contact: 541-383-5958.

LA PINE COMMUNITY KITCHEN is looking for volunteers to help with preparing and serving hot lunches Monday through Friday. Hours and days are flexible. A food service card is helpful but not necessary. Contact: 541-536-1312.

LA PINE PUBLIC LIBRARY needs volunteers! Our volunteers shelve plus a lot more. One hour a week makes a big difference. Contact: Cindylu, 541-317-1097.

LA PINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT is seeking volunteers to provide firefighting and first-responder services to the community. Training provided. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, 541-536-2935.

LA PINE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER needs Meals on Wheels drivers, medical appointment escorts and dishwashers. Contact: Cathy, 541-536-3207.

LA PINE YOUTH DIVERSION SERVICES needs volunteers to assist in the creation and supervision of community-service projects for juveniles in the La Pine area and is also seeking mentors for juveniles. Contact: Mary, 541-536-5002.

LATINO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION needs volunteers for educational, cultural and celebration events. Come interact with the Latino community every Monday. Contact: Caroline, 541-410-9539 or 541-382-4366.

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM needs volunteers to visit and be advocates for the elderly in nursing and care facilities. Contact: Kathy Walter, 800-522-2602.

MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY has infants and toddlers in need of your loving care working in a nurturing therapeutic classroom; training provided. Contact: 541-322-6820.

NEAT REPEAT THRIFT SHOP needs volunteers to stock, sort and sell merchandise at its store in Prineville. Contact: Peg, 541-447-6429.

NEIGHBORIMPACT invites volunteers to help the disadvantaged in their community through food collection, Head Start and special events. Contact: 541-548-2380, ext. 115, or Elaines@neighborimpact.org.

NEIGHBORIMPACT seeks volunteers to tutor homeless children ages 5-16. Volunteers are needed one to five days per week. Contact: 541-548-2380, ext. 115.

NEWBERRY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY is in need of volunteers. Office hours are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact: 541-593-5005.

NEWBERRY HOSPICE needs volunteers willing to gain satisfaction from making a difference in peoples’ lives. Contact: 541-536-7399.

OBSIDIAN OPERA COMPANY seeks volunteers who are interested in promoting quality music in Central Oregon to help with various projects. Hours vary with performance schedule. Contact: 541-385-7055.

OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION THRIFT STORE OF BEND needs volunteers to work in the store. Contact: 541-389-0129.

OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION THRIFT STORE OF REDMOND needs volunteers to work as front-desk cashiers. Contact: 541-548-5288.

OREGON ADAPTIVE SPORTS needs volunteers to teach adaptive ski lessons. Contact: Kendall Cook, 541-848-9390 or visit www.oregonadaptivesports.org.

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE needs adult and teenage volunteers to serve as 4-H project leaders. Youths in kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to become 4-H members. Contact: 541-548-6088, 541-447-6228 or 541-475-3808.

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: Applications for the OSU Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Central Oregon are now available. Training provided. Contact: 541-548-6088 or visit http://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes.

PARTNERS IN CARE has many opportunities for volunteering depending on your time, talent and interest. Volunteers are trained according to their level of patient involvement. Monthly volunteer lunch with in-service. Contact: Sarah or Swede, 541-382-5882.

PEACE CENTER OF CENTRAL OREGON offers workshops, classes and practice groups on compassionate communication. Creative volunteer projects include marketing, event planning and office help. Contact: 541-923-6677 or visit www.pcoco.org.

PFLAG CENTRAL OREGON is looking for volunteers to move equality forward. Our trifold mission is to support, educate and advocate on behalf of our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender loved ones. Contact: 541-317-2334 or www.pflagcentraloregon.org.

PILOT BUTTE REHABILITATION CENTER needs volunteers for morning, afternoon and weekend visits. Contact: 541-382-5531.

PLAN ADOPTION AGENCY needs families able to provide short-term shelter in Central Oregon for pregnant teenagers as well as donations of good maternity clothes. Contact: 541-389-9239.

PRINEVILLE SOROPTIMIST SENIOR CENTER needs volunteers to deliver meals. Contact: Judy, 541-447-6844.

PROJECT LINUS needs donations and “blanketeers” to hand-make blankets to provide love and security in Central Oregon. Contact: Cindy, 541-383-1999.

READ TOGETHER needs volunteers ages 55 and older to help Head Start students and kindergartners learn pre-reading skills. The greatest need is in Terrebonne and La Pine. Training and insurance provided. Contact: 541-388-7746.

REDMOND FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY needs volunteers who are willing to do various projects and interact with the public for three to four hours a week. Contact: 541-312-1060.

REDMOND HABITAT RESTORE needs volunteers for a few hours on a regular basis to sort, price and otherwise make presentable an array of donated items. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Contact: Roy, 541-548-1406.

REDMOND HIGH SCHOOL needs volunteer tutors for math and English. Contact: 541-923-4807.

REDMOND INTER-CULTURAL EXCHANGE needs volunteers for leadership and helper roles with organizing the spring 2009 High Desert Inter-Cultural Festival. Also needed are volunteers from different cultures to share items and performances. Contact: Barb, 541-447-0732.

REDMOND-SISTERS HOSPICE is seeking new volunteers to visit with hospice patients and transition clients, work with bereavement, on special projects and the Festival of Trees. Training provided. Contact: Pat, 541-548-7483 or 541-549-6558 or visit www.redmondhospice.org.

REDMOND YOUNG LIFE is in need of adult volunteers; Contact: Gary Olds, 541-923-8530.

R.I.C.E. needs volunteers to help on committees organizing the spring “High Desert Inter-Cultural Festival.” It also needs volunteers from different cultures to share items and performances. Contact: 541-447-0732 or 541-771-0704.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE needs caring volunteers for the house. Can be weekly, monthly or less. Contact: Mardi, 541-318-4950.

SACRED ART OF LIVING CENTER, which offers spiritual education programs and retreats, has volunteer project opportunities, which include preparing for programs, retreats, office help and research. Contact: 541-383-4179.

ST. CHARLES BEND AND ST. CHARLES REDMOND have opportunities available for volunteers to escort guests and deliver items throughout the hospital. Flexible hours and schedules. Contact: 541-706-6354.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL — BEND needs volunteers for a variety of tasks, including truck driving, thrift store help and social services. Donations of clothing, household items and furniture are welcome. Contact: 541-389-5117.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL — LA PINE needs volunteers to work in the thrift store. Contact: 541-536-1956.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL — REDMOND needs volunteers to work in the thrift store. Contact: 541-548-3055.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIAL SERVICES OF BEND needs volunteers to help with receptionist, interviews and in our food pantry. Open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: 541-389-6643.

SAVING GRACE (formerly known as COBRA) needs volunteers for general office assistance and to work with survivors of domestic violence and rape. Training provided. Contact: 541-382-9227 or 541-504-2550.

SCHOOL-TO-CAREER PARTNERSHIP: Business community members needed for high school classroom enrichment, work readiness training, job shadows, field experience and site tours.Contact: Kent Child, 541-322-3324.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM needs low-income senior volunteers to work with other seniors in the Bend, Redmond and La Pine areas; about 20 hours per week doing home visits, respite care, client transportation and being a good friend. Must be 60 or older, in good health and have a reliable car. Stipend of $225 a month and mileage reimbursement available. Contact: John Brenne, 800-541-5116.

SENIOR PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM needs volunteers ages 60 and older to become resourceful, trained peers to seniors ages 65 and older who are experiencing physical or emotional difficulties. Contact: 541-385-1746.

SISTERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY has many volunteer opportunities, including help with the thrift store, various committees and assisting with home construction. Contact: 541-549-1193.

SMART (START MAKING A READER TODAY): Needs volunteers to spend one hour a week reading or help in a variety of other ways for the 2008-2009 program year. Lots of fun choices. Contact: 541-383-6466.

SUNRIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE needs volunteers to help visitors and tourists from outside the Sunriver area. Contact: 541-593-8149.

SUNRIVER NATURE CENTER & OBSERVATORY needs volunteers to work as program guides, gardeners, at special events and in the Second Tern thrift shop. Contact: Susan, 541-593-4442.

TOWER THEATRE FOUNDATION needs volunteers as ushers, cashiers, concessions, technical assistants, backstage help, as well as clerical and office help. Volunteers are needed throughout the year. Contact: 541-317-0700.

TRILLIUM FAMILY SERVICES has a much-needed volunteer opportunity for individuals who like variety, flexible schedules and want to make a difference for children. Contact: 541-318-4845, ext. 8023.

TUMALO LANGLAUF CLUB needs volunteers for the newsletter, social activities, potlucks, fundraising, grooming and hosting at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park, WinterFest and “Learn-to-Ski Day” teachers. Contact: Tom Carroll, 541-385-7981.

VIMA LUPWA HOMES, a Bend-based nonprofit providing a family home for 10 orphaned/at risk children in Zambia, seeks volunteers to assist with organizational functions, events, etc. Contact: 541-420-6775 or visit www.lupwahomes.org.

VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND HOST POSITIONS available with the Bureau of Land Management, in various locations along wild and scenic rivers. Duties would include visitor contact and monitoring; reimbursement for some expenses. Contact: Tom Mottl, 541-416-6859.

VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE: Active or retired physicians or mid-level providers needed for patient care in clinic for working poor. Non-medical computer savvy volunteers also needed. Contact: Kristi, 541-585-9008.

VOLUNTEER INSIGHTS offers volunteer opportunities, especially for youth, with a variety of community organizations. Check out the Volunteer Opportunities List at www.volunteerinsights.org. Contact: 541-385-8977.

WINNING OVER ANGER & VIOLENCE, which provides counseling to reduce physical and emotional abuse, seeks volunteers for fundraising and other positions. Contact: 541-382-1943 or www.winningover.org.

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER OF CENTRAL OREGON needs volunteers to help with phones, reception and general office duties, as well as indoor and outdoor maintenance. Special projects and committee opportunities are listed on the Web site www.wrcco.org. Contact: 541-385-0750.

WORKING WONDERS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM needs volunteers for a variety of projects. Contact: 541-389-4500 or www.workingwonders.org.

YOUTH CHOIR OF CENTRAL OREGON needs volunteers to help with the choir’s activities, concerts and in the office. Contact: 541-385-0470.
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Link to 2-1-1 Central Oregon Website:

American Red Cross - Bend- Link:

American Red Cross - Bend- Link:

Family and Misc. Resource Websites with Links:

Links to local, state and national websites offering assistance with human resources of all kinds.

(If you would like a human resource link listed here, please email me with your suggestions. Non-profits only in this section, please.)

ASPIRES: Website and Resource Link for Autism:

ASPIRES: Website and Resource Link for Autism:

Assistance League of Bend Website Link:

Assistance League of Bend Website Link:

Children's Trust Fund of Oregon Resource Links:

Children's Trust Fund of Oregon Resource Links:

La Pine St.. Vincent de Paul Website Link:

La Pine St.. Vincent de Paul Website Link:

Central Oregon Family Resource Center Link:

Central Oregon Family Resource Center Link:

Deschutes Children's Foundation: La Pine Community Campus

Deschutes Children's Foundation: La Pine Community Campus

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities Link:

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities Link:

Disability Resources for the State of Oregon

Disability Resources for the State of Oregon

Michigan State Library Grant Information Link:

Michigan State Library Grant Information Link:

NeighborImpact

NeighborImpact

Northwest Education Collaboration Link (nearly 100 links!)

Northwest Education Collaboration Link (nearly 100 links!)

State of Oregon: DHS

State of Oregon: DHS

Oregon Council on Aging Website:

Oregon Council on Aging Website: