AHEAD WITH HORSES, INC.
Ahead with Horses, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help disabled
and disadvantaged children receive vaulting (gymnastic) lessons on
horseback. A love for children and animals is appreciated. The
organization is located at 9311 Del Arroyo Dr., Sun Valley.
For more information, call Jennifer at (818) 767-6373.
GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Friends of the Glendale Public Library are seeking volunteers for
the new Book Store at 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale. Training is
provided. Call (818) 546-2538 to leave your name and phone number.
GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Glendale Memorial Hospital is looking for volunteers to work as
sales clerks at the gift shop and help in the administration office
and perform clerical duties. For more information, call Wanda
Hoagland at (818) 502-2373.
GLEN-PARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Four of the Glen-Park retirement communities are looking for
volunteers to work in an atmosphere of love and understanding.
Volunteers can spend their time doing activities, writing a letter,
or just sitting and talking to a resident. You can play games, dance,
have sing-a-longs and be a friend. For more information, call Andie
Stoll at (818) 246-9000. The Glen-Park Retirement Communities are
located at 1250 Boynton St., Glendale.
THE ALEX THEATRE
The Alex is currently seeking volunteers to greet patrons, take
tickets, answer questions, show people to their seats and create a
welcoming environment for patrons. For more information about
volunteering, please call Karen Smith at (818) 243-7700 ext. 218. or
visit www.alextheatre.org. or write to Alex Theatre Volunteer
Program, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203.
AMERICAN RED CROSS GLENDALE-CRESCENTA VALLEY CHAPTER
Volunteers needed for a wide variety of activities, such as
working on a disaster action team or serving juice and cookies at
blood drives. Start by attending a New Volunteer Orientation class.
Registration recommended, but not required: (818) 243-3121 ext. 110
or www.arcglendale.org. The Red Cross is located at 1501 S. Brand
Blvd., Glendale, CA 91204.
GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
Glendale Adventist Medical Center seeks volunteers for Senior Way
Finders to help seniors get daily walking exercise. Volunteers will
receive free training, uniforms, parking and meals. For more
information, call (818) 409-8057.
DOCTORS' HOUSE MUSEUM
The Glendale Historical Society is seeking volunteer docents at
the Doctors' House Museum, at 1601 W. Mountain Ave., Glendale. For
more information, call (818) 242-4290.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Boys and Girls Club needs volunteers to help with homework,
reading, arts and crafts and athletics. For more information, call
(818) 482-1073.
'EARLY BIRD'
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Glendale Adventist Medical Center needs volunteers to work at the
Information Desk, Emergency and Surgery waiting rooms and as escorts
and messengers from 6 to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. Other shifts
in four-hour increments are available between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free
meals, parking, faxing, photocopying and notary services are
available to volunteers. Training, orientation, health screening and
uniforms are also provided free of charge. To apply, contact
Volunteer Resources at (818) 409-8057.
*Volunteer Directory runs periodically in the Glendale News-Press
and Foothill Leader. If you would like your organization's volunteer
opportunities to be listed, please call 637-3205, fax 241-1975 or
mail your information to News-Press and Leader, 111 W. Wilson Ave.,
Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91203.
