If you can get to Douglas Gardens Wednesdays after school, you can help!

Background Info
Big Brother, Big Sister is a national organization devoted to mentoring kids that need someone to look up to. Basically, you're volunteering as a role model!

How can you help?
Mentoring little kids is the main thing for high schoolers. The program is one school year long.

Contact
For more information visit the BBBS Website or call the YMCA at 686-9622.

Background Info
This opportunity is every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 9AM to noon.

How can you help?
Gloves and tools are provided. All you need to do is go and help trim back ivy, berry bushes, and other invasives. "Open up the forest floor to allow spring flowering of native species."

Contact
Just go to the Eastgate Woodlands boat ramp in Springfield (97477).

Background Info
FOOD for Lane County works to bring easy access to food for the hungry.

How can I help?
*FOOD Rescue Express (This is a fun activity to do with groups! 6-9PM Mon-Fri)
*Gardening Projects (Help grow organic produce)

Contact
Contact Sheyla Norte at 343-2822 or volunteer@foodforlanecounty.org. Or just drop by 770 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene, OR 97402 Mon-Fri 6-9PM to help!

If you have compassion for animals, this is for you!

Background Info
Greenhill Humane Society revolves around preventing cruelty to animals and sheltering abandoned animals.

How can you help?
You must be willing to commit 3 months except for foster care, which is 2-10 weeks.
*Cattery Assistant
*Clerical Assistant (must be atleast 16)
*Dog Walker/Socializer
*Foster Care (provide a home for a recovering animal)
*Kennel Cleaner
*Lawn&Garden Care
*Rabbit/Small Companion Socializer
*Rabbit/Small Companion Room Cleaner
*Special Events Volunteer

Contact
You can get more information about Greenhill by visiting Green-hill.org.
To help, call Sandy Rusby at 689-1503 or email volunteer@green-hill.org.

Background Info
MSAA stands for Multiple Sclerosis Assosiation of America. This organization works to make things easier for people with this disease.

How can you help?
*Volunteer Detective (Basically, you research resources available to those with MS. You also need to be able to use Excel and work with spread sheets. Accuracy is key!)

Contact
For more information on this and other MS related volunteer opportunities, check out their Volunteer Match page.

Background Info
The Northwest Youth Corps is designed to help young people develop the skills needed to become productive members of society.

How can you help?
*The Mail Team (The Mail Team helps with four yearly bulk mailings. It is a good group activity. Snacks are provided. The Mail Team does things like sorting mail, stuffing envelopes, and sticking on labels.)

Contact
For more information on Northwest Youth Corps, visit their site. For information on volunteering, call Heidi Beiele at 349-5055 or email her at heidib@nwyouthcorps.org.

I worked here over the summer as a clerical assistant but there are many other ways to help out!

Background Info
Senior Meals Program is a program designed to feed elderly people healthy foods at a low cost. Meals-on-Wheels is part of Senior Meals Program.

How can you help?
There is a job for anyone who wants to help the cause!
*Clerical Assistant
*Dining Room Helper
*Meal Sorter or Organizer
*Entertainment (sing, dance, juggle, anything!)
*Kitchen Assistant
*Meals on Wheels Drivers

Contact
If you want more information you can email Stephanie Dresie Chaney at schaney@lane.cog.or.us or go to The Senior & Disabled Services Website.