The Salvation Army
Needs Volunteers

Our big event which we could use help on is GIFT. GIFT is a partnership program between Lutheran Social Services, Food Bank of Alaska and The Salvation Army that distributes food and toys to Anchorage families who are in need for the holiday season. Eligible families can select an age appropriate toy for each of their children as well as pick up ingredients for a traditional holiday meal.

We need help with sorting toys for the event, which will be from November 28th – December 8th.

We also need help setting up for the event and at the event itself. The set up day is December 11th, and the event is on December 12th and 13th.

Bell ringing is happening now until December 24th, with hours between 10:30 am and 7:30pm at various locations in Anchorage.

If you send people to our webpage, https://volunteer.usawest.org/Home.aspx, they can enter in their zip code and find all of these volunteer opportunities near them.

- Jaclyn Ellis Volunteer Coordinator The Salvation Army – Alaska Division 907-339-3427

                                  
Boy Scouts of America

12 Volunteers Needed

The Boy Scouts of America, in an effort to provide a program for the whole family, will be opening registration for boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. In order to prepare for the awesome opportunity, two Cub Scout Packs and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (High School Students) are looking for volunteers to prepare for and provide this program.    Training is mandatory both before and after applying to include Youth Protection and Position Specific (what you volunteer for).

Our fun filled program is driven by volunteers to provide youth with knowledge and skills to make moral and ethical decisions throughout life as well as teach leadership skills to strive for success in all career fields.    The time commitment is dependent upon the position applying for but all positions will be from one to six hours per week.     Meeting days and times are typically Monday 6:30-8:00 (STEM), Thursday or Friday 6:30-8:00 Cub Scouts. both meet at the Arctic Warrior Chapel on Fort Richardson.    The STEM unit is looking for at least two volunteers and the Cub Scout packs are looking for 12 volunteers each.    Both programs run year round but take a break in the summer when school is out.

Positions:

Den Leader/Assistant Den Leaders- Provide the program to youth.

Cub master/Assistant Cub master - assist Den Leaders if required and plan/conduct Pack Meetings (monthly).

Committee Members - conduct administrative duties in support of the Cub Scout Pack.

STEM - Managers coordinate/conduct meetings for the students enrolled.

Primary POC is Bill Sutter at 907-602-0117 or mailto:bill.sutter.bas@gmail.com?subject=BSA

                                  
Alaska Military Youth Academy            

The AMYA is looking for  about six female Mentors with the Girls Platoon as soon as possible for a couple girls that do not have Mentors and a local Mentor for our out of town kids.  A few of the kids would really like to have military mentors.  We are also in need of a few male Mentors.  The Mentor program contributes greatly to the success of the Cadets.  Thanks for helping us out with finding Mentors for the AMYA program.  We are looking for positive role models that are willing to volunteer a little time and dedication to helping the students at AMYA be successful.  We ask that volunteers are willing to visit the Cadet at least twice a month, preferably weekly and that they send encouraging emails a couple times a week.  There will be one day during the cycle that the mentor can take the Cadet on an off campus 6 hour pass.  We also would like the Mentor to maintain contact and continue to encourage the Cadet after graduation from AMYA.  Applying to be a Mentor is easy.  We need an application and will complete a quick background check.  A Mentor Coordinator will complete an over the phone interview with the Mentor and there is a very simple training packet that will need to be completed.  Applications can be found on the AMYA website or download an application here.  We really appreciate your help with this.

Download the application.         

           
Visit Anchorage

Downtown Log Cabin & Visitor Information Center

Visit Anchorage is looking for individuals to volunteer part time in the downtown Log Cabin and the Visitor Information Center. These positions provide information to visitors and tourists to our great city!

Weekday & weekend hours available year round with fun opportunities to see Alaska! If you love Anchorage and want to be part of the Big Wild Life visit our website at http://www.anchorage.net click on “For Alaskans” then “Volunteering at Visit Anchorage” for the job description and volunteer application form.

Applicants MUST complete a volunteer application form. The point of contact for volunteers is Brenda Carlson at 907-257-2319 or at bcarlson@anchorage.net. We are located at 524 W. 4th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska.               

           
            Project Healing Waters Volunteer Opportunities

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) Alaska hosts fly fishing clinics and outings with activities that include fly tying, rod-building, fishing education, float tubing, fly casting, as well as fishing outings for grayling, rainbows, dollies, salmon, etc. aimed at bringing participants together with knowledgeable volunteers during the learning process. Active military members and civilians who have tying, rod building, fishing education, and casting skills are invited to become volunteers for PHWFF. The number of participants has increased substantial during the past several months so additional volunteers are needed. Please consider donating your time to help active military personnel and veterans with disabilities learn how to fly fish and welcome them into our fishing community. Meeting times and locations are listed below along with other contact information. 

               Anchorage:  William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery, Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM

               Wasilla: VA Clinic, Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM

               Email:  PHWAlaska@gmail.com

               Facebook: Project Healing Waters Alaska

               Website: http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/programs/locations/alaska/

ASYMCA Bargain Shop Volunteer Opportunity

We are looking for volunteers who can do the following: a) Sorting through donation  b) Stocking/Organizing shelves  c) Heavy lifting  d) Cleaning  e) Greeter/Customer Service 

Here how you can get involved:  Visit the ASYMCA Bargain Shop during business hours, contact our Welcome Center at 552-9622, or email us at bargain.shop@akasymca.org   Point of Contacts are:  Laura Fox or Trixie Bauld.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Bargain Shop during business hours at 753-6134, or our Luke Avenue Welcome Center at 552-9622, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

The ASYMCA Bargain Shop Hours:   Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm First Saturday of the Month from 9:00am to noon.