Mentor-tutors needed to help at Mariner High
The South Everett Neighborhood Center and Mariner High School’s English Language Learning program are looking for volunteers to tutor at-risk students for whom English is a second language.
Volunteers will help by tutoring the students after school, with the hope of increasing graduation rates among the students.
Volunteers are asked to make a three-month commitment to work from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays through the end of the school year.
Program coordinators said the need for volunteers is great. For more information or to volunteer, contact Shannon Newsum at 425-355-6055 or snewsum@lcsnw.org.
Help visitors explore Everett and county
The Everett City Concierge Visitor Information Center needs volunteers who are enthusiastic about promoting Everett and Snohomish County and are able to help visitors explore and experience the area.
The city concierge hopes to schedule volunteers for weekly shifts of three to four hours.
Volunteers are stationed at the information office at the Everett Events Center and the arena guest services kiosk.
Day, evening and weekend hours are available. Knowledge of Everett and the surrounding area is helpful but not required. Call 425-322-2658.
United Way seeks grant proposals
United Way of Snohomish County requests proposals for grants from established nonprofit organizations in the health and human service area.
Last year, United Way of Snohomish County awarded about $4 million in grants to 48 nonprofit human service organizations serving residents of Snohomish County.
To be eligible for a 2007 to 2010 grant, an organization must be registered as a legal nonprofit and meet minimum eligibility standards.
Grants are not open to individuals, government agencies, educational organizations or for capital projects. Letters of intent to apply must be submitted by Jan. 31 in order to qualify.
Complete information, eligibility requirements, application materials and a timeline for the grant cycle are available at www.uwsc.org or by contacting Vicki Vasquez at 425-921-3462 or vicki.vasquez@uwsc.org.
Habitat steward volunteer training
Friends of Camano Island Parks is training a team of volunteers to serve as habitat stewards to help the community promote wildlife habitat.
The training includes 24 hours of study on topics ranging from identifying native plants to creating a personal wildlife sanctuary.
Training is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 15 through March 15 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive.
The training costs $20 for course materials and comes with a 50-hour volunteer commitment. To register, call 360-387-2236 or e-mail camanobwh@yahoo.com.
Free tax help begins Tuesday at EvCC
Everett Community College’s accounting department and AARP are teaming up to offer free tax preparation to middle- and low-income taxpayers, especially those age 60 and older.
Tax clinics will be offered Jan. 30 to April 15. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at EvCC’s Rainier Hall, Room 104, 2000 Tower St., Everett.
The clinics are free and open to taxpayers of every age and income bracket. If tax requests are beyond the scope of the clinic, taxpayers will be referred to a paid provider.
Call 425-388-9565 or e-mail llittle@everettcc.edu to schedule an appointment.
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