Opportunities

Volunteer: Day of Caring coming up

Registration is now open for one of the largest volunteer events in Snohomish County.

The Puget Sound Day of Caring is Sept. 23, when volunteers with the United Way in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties will be spending their time in service.

Volunteer opportunities abound with more than 40 projects in Snohomish County, including Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Monroe, Stanwood, Sultan and Woodinville. Some projects also will be available Sept. 24.

Help spruce up the grounds at the East County Senior Center. Improve an outdoor classroom at Horizon Elementary School. Build a hoop house at Farmer Frog. Help with Full Life’s county fair. Or find something else…

More info: get connected.uwsc.org

Purr: Seniors matched with senior cats

The Everett Animal Shelter has a Classic Cat Club to pair senior people with senior cats. If you are age 65 or older, you can adopt a cat who is 7 years or older for just $10 until Sept. 30.

The shelter is at 333 Smith Island Road.

More info: everettwa.gov/161/Adopt-a-Pet, 425-257-6000

Teach: Monroe seeks teachers from community

Sky Valley Community Schools, sponsored by the Monroe School District, seeks local residents to share their interests and skills with others in the community.

You don’t have to be a certificated teacher or have lots of experience. If you have a special interest or a skill that you would like to share with others, the program would love to hear from you for possible inclusion in the fall and winter class guide.

Most instructors receive 60 percent of their class registration fees.

Instructor forms are due Sept. 16. Classes start in October.

More info: 360-804-2571, thompsont@monroe.wednet.edu

Listen: Help support victims of domestic violence

Victim Support Services seeks volunteers to help answer its 24-hour hotline. Volunteers would take calls during non-business hours from their homes and provide emotional support, crisis intervention and referrals.

Training starts Sept. 10 and continues on the Sept. 11, 17 and 18.

Volunteers are asked to commit to 12 months of service, which includes four to six on-call shifts per month. A background check is required.

Details are at www.victimsupportservices.org.

More info: Julie, julie@victimsupportservices.org or 425-252-6081

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