Posted on: Sunday, October 24, 2004

Information for Volunteers

Advertiser Staff

If you're seeking volunteer opportunities, this is a partial list of ways to help out. It is provided with the assistance of Aloha United Way. For details on these and other opportunities, visit www.volunteerhawaii.org or call 211.

• Seniors wanted as tutors/mentors for elementary students.

Agency: F.E.L.L.O.W.S.
Contact: Ed, 226-6992

• Join the WALK NOW Honolulu 2005 committee.

Agency: Cure Autism Now, Hawaii Chapter
Contact: Kalma, 235-4411

• Mentor female junior and senior students in science, technology, engineering and math.

Agency: isisHawaii
Contact: Lynn, 988-7347

• Big Brother mentor

Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui
Contact: Jake, (808) 242-9754 (Maui)

• Assist children at special events and facilitate exploration and discovery in our exhibit galleries.

Agency: Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
Contact: Liane, 524-5437

• Relay for Life

Agency: American Cancer Society
Contact: Burgandie, 864-0208

• IONA will work with various universities for student credit. Hands-on training, and shadowing will be used to build mastery in all critical areas of running a high-energy performing arts company.

Agency: IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre
Contact: Crystal, 262-0110

• Become a Hanauma Bay guide.

Agency: Hanauma Bay Education Program
Contact: Jennifer, 397-5840

• Help save lives by calling, calling, calling.

Agency: Blood Bank of Hawaii
Contact: Winnie, 848-4734

• Provide help and hope to people who need it most. Help with information and referral.

Agency: Catholic Charities Hawaii
Contact: Cathy, 537-6321, Ext. 303

• Assist operations manager with general administration.

Agency: Coalition For a Drug-Free Hawaii
Contact: Adrian, 545-3228, Ext. 30

• Keep crime out of your community — Neighborhood Watch.

Agency: Hawaii Weed & Seed
Contact: Al, 527-5569

• Bookmobile driver; story reader; book repairer/organizer.

Agency: American Diabetes Association
Contact: Majken, 947-5979