Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity

            The Special Olympics Alaska Anchorage Community has several volunteer opportunities next month. All of these opportunities will help the Winter Local Competitions in the following sports: Snowboarding, Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, and Floor Hockey. The Local Competition allows the athletes to compete and potentially advance to State Competition in March.

15 February 2018—Downhill Setup: 4 Volunteers Needed
16 February 2018—Floor Hockey: 4 Volunteers Needed
16 & 17 February 2018—Snowboarding/Alpine Skiing: 10 Volunteers Needed (Each Day)
20 February 2018—Cross Country Skiing: 6 Volunteers Needed

Information Regarding Each Event:

Downhill Setup: Will be held on Friday 15 February at Hilltop Ski Area from 1130 – 1600. This is an outdoor even which means all volunteers should dress to withstand the cold weather. Volunteers will setup the course for the weekend downhill events.

Floor Hockey: Will be held on Saturday 16 February at Special Olympics Alaska Health and Wellness Center from 08:30 AM – 12:00 PM. This will be an indoor event so all volunteers can dress in appropriate athletic attire. Volunteers will be referees for the tournament and training will be provided the day of.

Snowboarding/Alpine Skiing: Will be held on Saturday 16 February and Sunday 17 February at Hilltop Ski Area from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Lunch will be provided both days for all volunteers. This is an outdoor event which means all volunteers should dress to with stand the weather conditions for several hours. Completed via shifts (trade in and out with others to warm up). Volunteers will help officiate all events whether it be on the Ski Hill or at the bottom of the hill to ensure accurate finish times and training will be provided the day of.

Cross Country Skiing: Will be held on Wednesday 20 February at Russian Jack Chalet from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This is an outdoor event which means all volunteers should dress to withstand the cold weather conditions for a couple hours. Volunteers will help officiate all timed events and training will be provided the day of.

If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Thank you.
TSgt Rudd, Project Manager Comm: 907-552-4637      ¨¨*¨*¨Ô¨*¨*¨¨

  
National Veterans Golden Age Games

View the NVGAG Poster

The Alaska VA Healthcare System (AVAHS) is excited to be the host for the 2019 National Veterans Golden Age Games. The NVGAG will be held in Anchorage, Alaska from June 4th – 10th 2019. June 4th will be the Athletes arrival day where we will be coordinating greeting them at the airport and assisting them with getting to the host hotels.

The NVGAG are the premier senior adaptive rehabilitation program in the United States, and the only national multi-event sports and recreational competition designed to improve the quality of life for all older Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. The NVGAG events are open to Veterans, age 55 or older, who receive health care from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

The volunteer website for the 33rd NVGAG is now live. Volgistics is the volunteering website utilized and listed below:

  https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1437975583

Additional Information may be found on the National Veterans Goldens Age Games website below:

https://www.blogs.va.gov/nvspse/national-veterans-golden-age-games/

Veteran athletes should register as soon as it opens on Feb 25 at 12:01 am (EST) or Feb 24 at 8:01 pm (Alaska) the slots will fill up fast!

Thank you!

Corrie Corrie Dreher, LCSW Chair, Local Organizing Committee 2019 National Veterans Golden Age Games Alaska VA Healthcare System (907) 257-5407

                                  
            Ft Richardson Thrift Shop - URGENT Volunteer Needs

We need YOUR help!!!!!!

We are a non-profit organization – 100 percent of the proceeds from this store go straight back into local charities and programs benefitting service members and community. Our main goal is meeting the needs of everyone in our JBER community by providing a place for them to access the things they need or want for a fraction of the price. In an effort to provide a better-quality program for our patrons, we decided to consolidate the program and extend the hours. We want to make sure customers and volunteers are able to meet their current needs. Beginning Nov. 1, the Fort Richardson Thrift Shop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, implemented new hours of operation; Tuesday and Thursday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Warrior Wednesday Program’s hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  Point of Contact is Jo Rachow at 907-750-0008..

Empty Bowl Project

and homeless without discrimination during the day."  This year marks the 25th annual Empty Bowl Project and the third annual workshop that will be held to support this great cause!  I am seeking volunteers to help craft bowls that will be sold at the event.  Information about the upcoming workshop can be found below and on the attached flyer.

When:  Saturday, 2 Feb. 19 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Where:  SPARC:  A Creative Place

                425 D St. Anchorage, AK.  99501

Click here (Flyer)

Who to contact:  SSgt Alexis Mason at 907-580-2908/2972 or Lauryn Mason at

SPARC at 907-646-4664

**All supplies and tools will be provided by SPARC.**

                                  
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's how you can get involved: Visit the ASYMCA Bargain Shop during business hours, contact the Bargain Shop at 753-6134, or email us at bargain.shop@akasymca.org Point of Contact: Scott Garfield.

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 10:00am to 2:00pm

Did you know that the ASYMCA Atwood Military Lounge (AML), located in the Ted Stevens International Airport, provides service to an average of 1,000 visitors each month? The lounge, which is open 16 hours a day, 365 days a year, gives visitors from all branches of service and their dependents a safe, quiet place to relax while traveling throughout Alaska. Daily operations are handled by volunteers, with support and overall program management by the ASYMCA. While we work hard to keep things running smoothly, it is really the extraordinary efforts of our volunteers that has made the lounge such a success for over 30 years.

Interested volunteers can view monthly schedules and sign up for shifts at www.asymca.org/alaska-mcl Please feel free to contact the ASYMCA if you have any questions, or need assistance with signing up for a shift.

Do you have a group that is looking for a volunteer opportunity? Units & Booster clubs that 'adopt' the lounge for a 2 or 4 week period are eligible for honorarium funding of up to $1,000 from the ASYMCA. This is a great way for groups to earn volunteer hours and raise money for Booster Club projects! Email the ASYMCA at welcome.center@akasymca.org for more information about the Adopt-A-Lounge Program.