Operation Homefront
JBER Holiday Meals for Military
Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:30 AM - 2 PM

The bulk of the volunteers will be needed the morning of 15 Nov to make the meal kits – we are planning to have the items delivered to the youth center no later the 0900, so if volunteers could get there by 0830 that would be great.

Location:   Two Rivers Youth Center, Richardson Bldg 297, 6th Street, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

To sign up Goto:  https://www.operationhomefront.org/getinvolved   Click on Alaska and   ‘Create a New Account’ if you have not already done this.  Then follow the prompts.

Group Name:  JBER, Alaska

At the bottom, click the https://cms.operationhomefront.net/media/690317/2018-oh-volunteer-handbook.pdf

After submitting, it’ll take you to Calendar Events pages for you to choose.  Scroll down to and click on:  JBER Holiday Meals for Military - Meal Kit Making

And click on the red ‘Sign Up’ tab

POC is Sara Rizzo

Area Manager – Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

Operation Homefront

Office: 425.412.4317

Cell: 206.276.7653

2018 Special Olympics Alaska
Bowling Tournament
November 16 - 18

Bowling Volunteer Positions    Special Olympics Bowling Flyer

Volunteers,

The Alaska Special Olympics and JBER have had a strong relationship for over 45 years. Their team has reached out to us again with a volunteer opportunity for their Special Olympics Bowling Tournament the weekend of 16-18 Nov.   This event requires over 60 volunteers over the weekend.   This is a yearly partnership, and JBER’s volunteers play a huge part in making this event possible.   The athletes always love having military members and their families helping out, and are extremely appreciative!

Attached are fliers with event and position details, as well as how to volunteer.   Volunteers will be requesting by date/time, but can add position preference if desired - none of the positions except for the “pit monitor” require any bowling experience at all.

Look forward to hearing from you all, and thank you for your time!

For more information and to sign up contact via either POC via Email to Lt John Clark at johnpclark93@gmail.com or at 552-3246 or Capt Aubrie Frazier at aubrie.frazier27@gmail.com.

                                  
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.