Opportunities From: United Way of Cascade County

Volunteer at the ReStore located at 401 3rd Ave South in Great Falls working with our team to take in, prepare, and sell donated items.  Volunteer schedules are flexible with the store being open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.  A short briefing and tour is offered daily at 10 a.m. Come when you're able; stay as long as you can. Volunteers must be age 16 and up, and have on long pants and closed-toed shoes.

 

Volunteer tasks include:

Receive & sort donated items Clean, prep & display donated items Maintain specific store area (assist customers, reorganize displays, check & re-price items as needed) Assist with sales counter & office tasks (make copies, return calls, organize lunch) Assist with general cleaning of the store Coordinate & perform donation pick-ups Assist with deconstruction projects

To volunteer contact Martin NoRunner 406-453-5972 or director@greatfallshabitat.org.

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Help keep the YWCA yard is great shape! Mowing, raking, weeding, and planting are all skills we could use. We have the tools, but not the people power. We're looking for volunteers with friendly manners who are good with tools and basic gardening. We want someone who will commit to serving for at least one month. Volunteer should be able to bend over and lift at least 20 pounds.

We are an agency that serves some of the poorest individuals and families in our community. We are also a meeting place for trainings, and activities. We use every inch of our building for something and are constantly improving it. A person to assist us in regular upkeep would be a huge help.

  If you are interested, please contact Sandi Filipowicz at sandif.ywca@gmail.com or call (406) 452-1315.

YWCA is seeking volunteers to help out in the Y Buy's store! Volunteers are key to keeping the store running and open to low-income women and their families. The volunteer will help process donations (steam, fold, hang and merchandise); assist customers as they shop; finalize sales including handling money (checks, cash and credit cards).  Volunteers should enjoy working with the public and be sensitive to the needs of low-income families. Previous customer service experience is helpful and volunteer must be comfortable handling money. Be advised that the position involves standing and moving around. We are always looking for friendly people to assist in serving our clients that shop in our store. We also have women and children from our other programs that shop there, and confidentiality is very important. A thorough training will be provided 

  Y’s Buys is open 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. All shifts are needed during those times. The length of commitment is negotiable so contact YWCA to set up your schedule. Volunteers will be trained and supervised. We are the lowest priced thrift store in town and hold bag sales for the neediest people in our community. Our whole agency uses the Empowerment Philosophy, and we enjoy each other with all our unique personalities and perspectives.   If you are interested, please contact Sandi Filipowicz at sandif.ywca@gmail.com or call (406) 452-1315.

It takes many people to coordinate and work at our events.  Our signature events are Salute to Women, Empty Bowls, and the Rankin Run. We also have Grinch Pictures, Community Juneteenth Celebration, and other fundraisers at different times. Racial Justice is another priority of ours. We are We are always looking for volunteers to be on our committees.

Ideal volunteers are friendly and passionate about our mission. The YWCA GF is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Work should be done during those times if possible. Your commitment can be anywhere from two hours for a single event to thirty years! Volunteers will receive the training they need and be supervised by staff. The dress code will vary based on the event and volunteers are asked to dress appropriately.

We are an agency that serves some of the poorest individuals and families in our community. We are also a meeting place for trainings, and activities. Racial Justice and Empowering Women are our priorities, and more volunteers would be a huge help!

If you are interested, please contact Sandi Filipowicz at sandif.ywca@gmail.com or call (406) 452-1315.

Join CASA and make a child's journey through the social welfare system a little easier. Each CASA volunteer protects a child’s rights and ensure that their best interests are met so that in the overburdened social welfare system in Cascade County, abused and neglected children won’t slip through the cracks among hundreds of cases. CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers local citizens to speak on behalf of abused and neglected children. Appointed by a local judge, CASA guardians ad litem advocate for children to be in a safe and permanent home as quickly as possible.

No experience required. CASA provides training. Volunteers provide the heart and compassion to help ensure Powerful Voices to speak on behalf of abused and neglected children in court. CASA-CAN volunteer guardians ad litem work to ensure that our children are safe and have a permanent home as quickly as possible.

Potential volunteers must be at least 21 years old, complete a written application, and pass a background check.

New volunteers will receive 30 hours of Pre-service training to prepare them for their role. The average time commitment after initial training is 10 hours per month. CASA will provide additional support and mentoring as needed. A commitment of one year is required.

For more information or to volunteer, contact the CASA office at micasa@casacan.org or 454-6738.

 

Sunburst Unlimited, Inc., dba Gardens from Garbage, is a 501 3c non-profit that guides and educations our youth and community in developing sustainable food practices and encourages healthy eating highlighted by our Westside Orchard Garden. Our Westside Orchard Garden is a 2.2-acre plot where we grow, model and employ a variety of gardening methods, teach classes for adults, mentor kids raising their own vegetables, experiment with new and innovative methods for growing, and host seminars for groups.

Volunteers are highly encouraged at the garden. Opportunities range from helping kids to grow and harvest vegetables, helping out on garden picnic days or coming to the garden on weekends to help garden, pull weeds, extract honey or harvest vegetables. We also welcome whatever expertise skills you have, including marketing, website design, or graphic design to help our program grow.

Volunteers are always supervised out at the garden, so any hand on gardening skills can be taught. Since you may be working with kids, we cannot accept any volunteers at the garden with child endangerment charges. Please contact us if you have any questions.

 

Our garden operates Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. with occasional weekend work volunteer parties. Volunteers are encouraged to be out at the garden for at least an hour when volunteering.

 

You can become a volunteer by reaching out to our organization. You can contact Mike Dalton aka Captain Compost at 406-868-2359 or email us at sunburstunlimited@gmail.com subject: volunteering.

The GFPD volunteers provide support for the police department in several capacities. They monitor inmate phone calls, assist facilitating the Citizens Academy program, patrol on foot, bikes, UTV, and in a dedicated patrol car, enforce the City’s abandoned vehicle ordinance, general office support, event support, and proactive high visible patrols.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, pass a background check, and have a valid driver’s license and driver’s history. The GFPD will provide training and most of the uniform. Volunteers are asked to commit to 4 hours per week for one year.

To volunteer complete application at  https://greatfallsmt.net/police/volunteer-program.

For more information, contact Adrienne Ehrke at aehrke@greatfallsmt.net or call (406)455-8408

The mission of the Young Parents Education Center (YPEC) is to empower teenage and young adult pregnant and parenting students (ages 13-30) to pursue educational opportunities that lead to independence and self-sufficiency and to promote positive parenting enabling their babies to develop to their fullest potential. Serving Great Falls since 1969, YPEC has three components to meet the varying needs of pregnant and parenting students and their children: family support, parenting education, and quality childcare.

 

Volunteers are a large part of their program, and there are many ways that you can help and be a positive part of a student's life. Volunteers are needed in the childcare center helping with infants and toddlers. You can volunteer to be a guest speaker for their parents and students during group sessions. Volunteers may also serve as mentors, sharing their experiences and professional history with the students.

 

To volunteer in the childcare center, you must be current on immunizations and be able to pass a background check. You will be asked to sign a code of conduct. Volunteers at the childcare center serve at your leisure from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Group is held every Thursday from 9 a.m.-10 a.m., and speakers must schedule in advance.

 

For more information or to volunteers, contact Shandy Peterson at 268-6665 or shandy_petersen@gfps.k12.mt.us.

 

The St. Vincent de Paul provides gently used items for sale to the public and makes items available to those in need during emergencies. The store's revenue goes to supporting St. Vincent de Paul's food bank and other local programs. Volunteers are critical to keeping the store stocked and open. There are several opportunities to help in the store in merchandise, organization and customer service. Help is also needed in the warehouse.

Volunteers have a variety of shifts available with the store operating Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the warehouse open from Monday to Saturday from9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Merchandiser volunteers will help sort items and create displays.

Volunteers will be trained for their tasks and have supervision on-site. Those interested need to be able to lift 5 lbs, stand for extended periods of time and have compassion for those in need of services. The dress code is clean and casual with jeans being fine though no open toed shoes.

To volunteer contact June Kavulla at junekavulla@gmail.com or call 761-0870.

Volunteers are needed at SVDP to help operate the Charity Work Station in their office. By keeping this staffed with volunteers SVDP will be able to put more resources into programs and helping clients. Volunteers will be trained to answer the phone, ring up voucher purchases for clients and speak with clients coming in for help.

The Charity Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers will receive training for their tasks and a staff member will be available should they need assistance. Those interested need to be able to lift 5 lbs, stand or sit for extended periods of time and have compassion for those in need of services. The dress code is clean and casual with jeans being fine though no open toed shoes.

To volunteer contact June Kavulla at junekavulla@gmail.com or call 761-0870.

The St. Vincent de Paul provides gently used items for sale to the public and makes items available to those in need during emergencies. The store's revenue goes to supporting St. Vincent de Paul's food bank and other local programs. Volunteers are critical to keeping the store stocked and open. Volunteers are needed to help keep the thrift store open.

Volunteers have a variety of shifts available with the store operating Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Staff will train and supervise volunteers in answering the phone, providing customer service and stocking shelves. Those interested need to be able to lift 5 lbs, stand or sit for extended periods of time and have compassion for those in need of services. The dress code is clean and casual with jeans being fine though no open toed shoes.

To volunteer contact June Kavulla at junekavulla@gmail.com or call 761-0870.

The St. Vincent de Paul provides gently used items for sale to the public and makes items available to those in need during emergencies. The store's revenue goes to supporting St. Vincent de Paul's food bank and other local programs. Volunteers are critical to keeping the store stocked and open. Donations are received and processed in the warehouse where more volunteers are needed.

Volunteers have a variety of shifts available with the warehouse open from Monday to Saturday from9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Warehouse volunteers will serve in the warehouse and receive donations from the public before sorting items for distribution.

Volunteers will be trained for their tasks and have supervision on-site. Those interested need to be able to lift 5 lbs, stand for extended periods of time, fill out donation forms and have compassion for those in need of services. The dress code is clean and casual with jeans being fine though no open toed shoes.

To volunteer contact June Kavulla at junekavulla@gmail.com or call 761-0870.

Come and join the Pea Pods Community and learn more about gardening, healthy foods, and meet a lot of great people. About half the food grown is donated to the Grace Home or the Food Bank; the rest goes to the gardeners for their own tables.

Pea Pods gardens focus on developing neighborhood pride and tearing down barriers of a diverse neighborhood. The project provides educational opportunities on gardening, nutrition, and horticulture. By gardening together, neighbors create and build a healthier neighborhood. The effort has had a direct, positive effect on helping eliminate poverty; weed out crime; foster healthy nutritional habits, and encourage residents to be good stewards of the land.  A strong sense of community comes from the first garden, for all stakeholders — funders, volunteers, food recipients, and growers.

Pea Pods thrives because of the dedication of its volunteers. Volunteers come from a variety of experience and all are necessary. It takes all types to make a garden grow. No experience necessary just an opportunity to tap into your passion to assist others to grow nutritious food and experience the holistic benefits from gardening.  Many volunteers are needed for both summer and winter seasons. The list of volunteer positions currently available as follows:

Education; Gardeners to help teach others to garden Garden Set Up/Maintenance/Carpentry/Design Gardening/Planting/harvesting and yes, weeding

Interested volunteers should have the physical ability to do some light lifting, as to pull weeds and bag them; shovel mulch into a wheelbarrow, dump it out of the wheelbarrow and spread with rakes. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for working outside and the weather of the day. Volunteer times need to be scheduled in advance so that the gate is open.

To find out more information about Pea Pods Gardens in Great Falls or to get involved, contact:June Kaluva at (406)761-0870 or email bookkeeper.svdpgreatfalls@gmail.com.

Volunteer opportunities abound at Foothills including opportunities assisting teachers in the classroom, driving and providing transportation for school events as well as facility maintenance, clerical support, and more. We also accept volunteers for service on our planning committees for events and activities as well as for athletic events and technology support.  If you are interested in assisting at Foothills, we can find a place to put your gifts and talents to work.

 

Volunteers must be 18 years old and complete a background check for eligibility to work within the school and complete and pass a ministry safe course. Those volunteering to assist with transportation must have a class B or C CDL.  In addition, volunteers should align with the FCCS Statement of Faith.

 

Volunteer time commitment varies by activity.  With our flexible scheduling, we can provide volunteer opportunities during the regular work day as well as evenings and weekends for various events.  We welcome volunteers for as many or as few hours as they wish to contribute.

 

To volunteer, please contact the FCCS Office at 406-452-5276 for additional information and paperwork or email fccs@foothillschristian.org