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Volunteer Opportunities ~ N Coast
LOCATION-website | CONTACT | VOL NEEDS | |
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Anderson Valley Winegrowers | PhiloWebsite | Vol email contact | Volunteers for Anderson Valley Pinot Festival at GoldeneyeSee details of Festival |
Animal BotanicsGrowing medicinal and nutritional plants for animal and human benefit | Fort BraggWebsite | Email ContactVol Contact Email510-230-5100 | Bed preparation |
Art Explorers | Fort BraggArt Explorers site | ||
Cancer Resource Center of Mendocino | MendocinoVolunteer InfoVolunteer Contact | (707) 937-3833 | Office Volunteers |
Caspar Community Center | Caspar | (707) 964-4997 | 2nd Fri. – Pub Night |
Circle of Horses | Fort BraggWebsiteVolunteer Contact | Barbara Auerbach(707) 937-1213 | Volunteers for an adaptive horse riding program.Our volunteers benefit as much as our participants. |
Community Center of Mendocino | MendocinoVolunteer form | Maya Neumeier 707-937-4133 | |
CommunityLand Trust | Mendocino CoastVolunteer Contact | Sojourna Lee RN, CWIC Email | Non-profit Community Land Trust growing vegetables and expanding in various ways |
Disabled American Veterans | North CoastDisabled American Veterans | Gary Curtaz 415-379-5612Email ContactDrive vets to SF & Ukiah in DAV cars. | Need Drivers: |
Dress A Girl | Fort BraggThis can be done in your home. Local contact lives in Fort Bragg and can assist you in getting started. | Local contact/volunteer Louanne Totoro Email ContactRegional Director Sharon Miranda Email Director | Volunteer to sew simple dresses for girls around the world who are unable to afford any new clothing. |
Eileen Hawthorne Fund for AnimalsA Spay and Neuter Asst. program for cats on the Mendocino coast, help with Vet bills and provide food for homeless cats. | Mendocino CoastWebsite
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FB/Mendocino | Fort BraggGuestHouse Volunteer Form | ||
FB/Mendocino Lions Club | Fort Bragg-MendocinoWebsite | 707-964-0921Email Contact | Labor Day BBQ in Fort Bragg2 Pancake Breakfasts in Mendocino a yearChristmas Day Dinner for Senior Citizens in Fort BraggFree Eye Screenings for FBUSD Students |
Fort Bragg | Fort BraggVolunteer Information | 707-964-9404Contact Email | Pack food bags, serve clients, sort & re-pack foods, kitchen, clean, assist in the office and perform a myriad of tasks according to their talents and preferences.Flexible scheduling on Mon, Wed, Fri between 8—4:30 pm. Lively, friendly environment. |
Fort Bragg | Fort Bragg | President Kathy Holmes at 707-964-0317 Ruth Sparks 707-961-1881 | Weeding, maintaining public places, participate in Sidewalk Gardens to Bragg About, Plant Sales spring and fall to raise money for scholarships, more |
Fort Bragg Leo | Fort BraggWebsite | Contact email | FB Easter Egg Hunt, |
Friends of Fort Bragg Library | Fort BraggVolunteer Information | 707-964-2020Vol Info Email | Need volunteers for 8/31/2017 – 9/3/2017 Labor Day weekend book sale set-up, sale days, clean-up. See EVENTS for detailsFundraising and special eventsLooking for prospective Board members. Four 3-year terms come up each January. |
Friends of Hospice | Fort BraggFOH Contact Form | (707) 964-5229 | Volunteers to sit with peopleHospice Golf Tournament on Saturday in June 2018Mendocino Coast Day of the Dead October 2017 |
Friends of | Fort BraggFriends of Montessori Delmar | Phone: 707-964-7311 Fax: 707-964-7311 | Montessori charter school |
Gloriana Musical Theatre | Fort BraggVolunteer Form | info@gloriana.org707 964-SHOW (7469) | Box office, set construction, sewing, makeup, sales, hair, business skills, painting, electrical, carpentry, refreshments, publicity, laundry, dressing room cleaning, even cookie baking and more |
Habitat for Humanity of the Mendocino Coast | Mendocino CountyVolunteer Info | Phone: 707-964-7311 Fax: 707-964-7311 | Volunteers needed for: finance, accounting, marketing, fund raising, record keeping, volunteer coordination, special event planning, site acquisition, etc. We also need land, new and selected used materials. |
Jughandle Creek Farm and | CasparVolunteer Form | Helene Chalfin | Volunteer at native plant nursery, propagating plants for restoration projects |
Kelley House Museum | MendocinoWebsite | Kelley House contact(707) 937-5791Volunteer Contact | Docents – we provide all the training necessary to tell visitors about the history of Mendocino; work as little as 1 day a month from 11:00 until 3:00Writers – Write historic articles, local news stories or help with our newsletter, social media posts and website copyHistorical Research – work with the curator in our archives |
Little River Museum | Little RiverVolunteer Form | Ronnie@mcn.org 707-937-2014LRIC@mcn.org | Someone to open the building and greet guests on Saturday or Sunday from 11-4 p.m. in July, August and September. Little River is small, our museum is small, and training is short, but our contribution to the history of the coast is substantial. We are located 2 miles south of Mendocino. |
MAPAMendocino Area Park Association | Mendocino CoastVolunteer Form | (707) 937-4700 | |
Meals On Wheels | Mendocino CoastWebsite | 707-964-0443 | |
Mendocino Art Center | MendocinoVolunteer Info | 707-937-5818800-653-3328 | |
Mendocino Children’s Fund | MendocinoWebsite – Contact | 707-937-6111MCCF swap/volunteer coordinator | Back to School Swap—July 31—August 4 |
Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensWoodland Garden | Fort BraggWebsite re: Volunteers | Every Thursday 9am—12pmEmail Contact | -Weeding, planting, pruning |
Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensVegetable Garden | Fort BraggWebsite re: Volunteers | Email Contact707-964-4352 x23 | We are looking for committed volunteers who will fill specific roles in the Vegetable Garden.For full details click here |
Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensSpring Volunteer Training | Fort BraggWebsite re: Volunteers | Email Contact707-964-4352 x10 | Before you roll up your sleeves and get busy this spring, join Volunteer Coordinator Molly Rosenthal for an orientation. You will learn about MCBG’s history, volunteer policies and exciting opportunities.For full details click here |
Mendocino Coast Clinics | Fort BraggClinic Website | 707-961-3431Email Contact | Recruiting for 3 Board of Director vacancies.See Details under |
Mendocino Coast District Hospital AUXILIARY | Fort BraggAuxiliary ContactVolunteer Info | 707-961-1234 ext 291 | Cover reception desk 3 1/2 hour shifts, |
Mendocino Coast Hospice Thrift Store | Fort BraggThrift Store site | Diane Lionberger707-964-7778 | Need help sorting, pricing and cleaning. Must pass a background check |
Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation | Fort BraggVolunteer Form | Ellen Persa 707-961-4688ellen@winesong.org | Need volunteers for their annual event on Sept 8 and 9 – Winesong at the Botanical Gardens. |
Mendocino Coast Humane Society | Mendocino CoastVolunteer Form | 707-961-0365 Ark707-964-7729 Shelter | The Ark Volunteers 961-0365 Cashier, Donation, SorterShelter Volunteer 964-SPAY(7729) |
Mendocino Coast Model Railroad | Fort BraggWebsite – Contact | ||
Mendocino Coast Writers Conference | Fort BraggWebsite – Contact | ||
Mendocino | Fort BraggVolunteer Form | 707-962-0470Heidi Sorenson | Help accomplish conservation and restoration goals throughout the year to help us |
Mendocino | Mendocino CoastIn May-June | 707-937-0171Volunteer Email Contact | The Mendocino Film Festival seeks skilled, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals to assist with the planning and production of the Mendocino Film Festival during Festival Weekend and year-round. |
Mendocino | MendocinoVolunteer InfoWebsite | (707) 937-2044Email contact | Paint theatrical flats, stage and seating platformsInstall chairs in concert tentInstall walk ramps and LED lightsInstall stage and surround drapesLoad and/or unload chairs, tables, theatrical equipment |
Navarro-by-the-Sea | NavarroEvents | Email contact | All-volunteer nonprofit working with State Parks to save the two remaining historic structures of the original town of Navarro at the mouth of the Navarro River, and reopen them for public education, interpretation, and research. |
North Coast Opportunities | Mendocino County Volunteer Opportunities | Website Volunteers | The Volunteer Network of Lake and Mendocino Counties creates opportunities for people of all ages to volunteer, learn and lead in their communities. We strive to provide volunteers with a high-quality experiences that fuel further action, and we envision a day when everyone is inspired and equipped to be the change they wish to see in the world. |
Noyo Food Forest | Fort BraggVolunteer FormWebsite | Emily Forster707 357-7680Email Contact | Gardening and event volunteers |
Pacific Textile Arts | Fort BraggWebsite-Contact | 707-409-6811 | |
Parents & Friends Inc | Fort BraggWebsite – Contact | 707-964-4940 | Parents & Friends, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has served people with developmental disabilities for over 60 years. |
Paul Bunyan | Fort BraggVolunteer Info | 707-964-4471 (shop)707-964-8542 (office) | |
Point Cabrillo | CasparWebsite – Contact | 707-937-6122 | Volunteers needed in the gift shop, the museums, marine science exhibit, yard work, Lens Tour days, and much more…. |
Project Sanctuary | Fort BraggVolunteer InformationWebsite | (707) 462-9196Volunteer Contact | Project Sanctuary Crisis Counselor Volunteer Training |
Redwood Coast | Fort Braggvolunteer site | 707- 964-0443707-961-4307 | Volunteers for working with seniors, office, gardening etcVolunteers for afternoon lunch in the dining room |
Safe Passage | Fort BraggVolunteer Info | (707) 964-3077safepass@mcn.org | Assist students with community resources, health insurance, assistance for Spanish speakers at parent-teacher conferences, IEP’s and other appointments, weekly play group for toddlers, Parenting classes in English and Spanish, Support and advocacy for parents of children with special needs, and so much more…. |
Salmon Restoration AssociationSalmon BBQ | Fort BraggWebsite | Email contact | |
Sherwood Oaks | Fort BraggVolunteer Info | 707-961-4617 | |
Soroptimist Intl | Fort BraggSIFB Website | sifb@mcn.orgContribute to local high school scholarships and awards to female heads of households to further their education, supports Project Sanctuary and many other organizations on the Mendocino Coast. | Whale Run & Walk (March)Crafts Fair (Labor Day weekend)Club meets Thursdays, noon, FB Senior Center |
Soroptimist Intl | Fort Braggwebsite | Chocolate Easter Egg project –2 weekends of work & delivering. In June with Town Hall Rummage Sale.Club meets Tuesdays, 8-9 AM at the FB Senior Center | |
State of the Ark Thriftshop | Fort BraggVol Info | 707-961-0365Volunteer Application | The following tasks are available.
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Symphony of the Redwoods | Fort BraggVol Info | 707-964-0898symphony@mcn.org | |
Volunteer Fire Dept Comptche | ComptcheWebsite – events | (707) 937-2408 | |
Volunteer Fire Dept Fort Bragg | Fort BraggWebsite – job opps | 707-961-2823 | |
Volunteer Fire Dept Mendocino | MendocinoWebsite – Info | Phone: 707 937-0131email: mvfd@mcn.org | |
Westport Ten Mile Cemetery DistrictBe a part of preserving the local history. very flexible hours and duties. | Westport cemetery, Inglenook Cemetery, Newport Cemetery | Volunteer Contact EmailGary Quinton 707-357-1040 | Help maintaining the grounds of the cemeteries.Cutting grass, trimming weeds, mending fences, general pick-up and more. |
WinesongWinesong is presented by the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation and is the major fund raiser for our local hospital. | Fort BraggIn September at the Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensWebsite re: Volunteers | Volunteer Contact | In September at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg.See Events for date4-hour shifts (requires standing, walking, and some carrying of light items) in either the morning or afternoon. Breaks included to enjoy the event! |
Women’s Clothing SWAPDonated clothes, in excellent condition, carefully sorted, for folks to come in and pick out 10 items, for free | CasparCaspar Community Center | Volunteer ContactMorning Shift 8:30 to Noon • Afternoon Shift 11:30 to 3:30pm | Volunteers needed to set up and help during event.March and Octobersee EVENTS |