Camano Community

Volunteers needed at Davis Place

Davis Place, an after school destination for teens, offers activities, classes and special events for youth ages 11 to 18.

"We are seeking fun, energetic, adult volunteers who enjoy working with teens," said a spokesperson.

Davis Place is open Monday/Wednesday afternoons 2 to 6 p.m., for drop-in, and Tuesdays/Thursdays for scheduled classes. "We are looking for individuals who can commit to two or four hour shifts per week.”

Contact Janet Mott, volunteer coordinator, 629-5257, or janet@stanwoodcamanoresources. org.

Pull Spartina with The Nature Conservancy

SEATTLE, WA  - The Nature Conservancy is offering several opportunities right here in Washington to answer a call from the White House to volunteer on behalf of the environment.

In an initiative kicked off by First Lady Michelle Obama on June 22, President Obama is urging young and old across the country to help in the recovery of the nation by donating time this summer to community service. The White House is encouraging Americans to volunteer in the areas of education, health, community renewal, energy and the environment.

Here in Washington, the Conservancy is offering fun ways to get involved.

On Saturday, August 8, volunteers are invited to help remove invasive spartina at the Conservancy’s Port Susan Bay Preserve, a 4,122-acre preserve in Snohomish County where the Stillaguamish River empties into the bay, creating a biologically rich area of saltwater marshes and tidal mudflats.

Housing Hope Housing Opportunities

It’s easier than you think to combine affordable housing with the pride of home ownership. Full Details in the Notes. Housing Hope’s Self Help Home ownership program is recruiting families for one of its newest building sites in Stanwood, The Crest at Copper Station. Sixteen new owner/builders are hard at work building their very own homes; nineteen lots are still available.

Since 1992, Housing Hope’s Self Help program has administered grant funds from the United States Department of Agriculture-Rural Development (USDA-RD) to help over 200 families become homeowners in the rural areas of Snohomish County. In order to qualify for the Self Help program, individuals and/or families cannot currently own a home, but can be past homeowners. Additionally, participants of this program can own a home for close or equal to what they are currently paying in rent.

Volunteers Needed

by Carol Stillian, Chair - Island County Children's Commission

The Island County Board of Health is currently seeking citizens, like you, to serve on the Island County Children’s Commission. Members of this Ordinance-based Commission are appointed by the Island County Board of Health to assess and identify needs of infants, young children and youth county-wide, and to advocate and work collaboratively to address priority concerns. The Children’s Commission is advisory to the Board of Health and reports regularly, to decision makers and to the community, on the state of Island County’s children and youth, such that appropriate decisions can be made on their behalf.

The Children’s Commission is comprised of professional and lay volunteers with a variety of experience and/or interest in the well being of our young citizens, and a keen desire to help others. This is a working Board, with full Commission meetings monthly and issue-specific sub-committee meetings as needed. The Children’s Commission receives quality staff support from the Island County Health Department.

If you are interested in serving your community as a member of the Island County Children’s Commission, please call or contact Dan N. Bond, MSW, at 360-678-7884, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. Immediate openings are available. Your special contributions are needed. Questions?  (360) 320-9936

Volunteers Needed

by Nancy Baird

Adults living in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and adult family homes throughout Snohomish County are in need of community help. More than 2,500 such residents lack a volunteer ombudsman, who can serve as an advocate, educator, investigator and problem solver on their behalf. Volunteer ombudsmen come from all walks of life, various age groups and educational levels. The common thread is a passion for older adults and persons with disabilities.

The Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program will offer a four-day training session on July 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2009 for those interested in becoming a volunteer ombudsman. Volunteers must be present each day, and once certified, volunteers are asked to help four hours a week at an assigned long-term care facility. Expenses such as mileage are reimbursable.

The Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is part of a statewide program and protects the rights of residents of long-term care facilities (adult family homes, boarding homes and nursing homes) and empowers residents and their families to advocate for high-quality and compassionate care. For more information, contact Michal Glauner at 425-388-7393.

Volunteers Needed

by Nancy Baird

Adults living in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and adult family homes throughout Snohomish County are in need of community help. More than 2,500 such residents lack a volunteer ombudsman, who can serve as an advocate, educator, investigator and problem solver on their behalf. Volunteer ombudsmen come from all walks of life, various age groups and educational levels. The common thread is a passion for older adults and persons with disabilities.

The Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program will offer a four-day training session on July 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2009 for those interested in becoming a volunteer ombudsman. Volunteers must be present each day, and once certified, volunteers are asked to help four hours a week at an assigned long-term care facility. Expenses such as mileage are reimbursable.

The Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is part of a statewide program and protects the rights of residents of long-term care facilities (adult family homes, boarding homes and nursing homes) and empowers residents and their families to advocate for high-quality and compassionate care. For more information, contact Michal Glauner at 425-388-7393.

Volunteers needed to assist vulnerable adults

by Nancy Baird

Adults living in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and adult family homes throughout Snohomish County are in need of community help. More than 2,500 such residents lack a volunteer ombudsman, who can serve as an advocate, educator, investigator and problem solver on their behalf. Volunteer ombudsmen come from all walks of life, various age groups and educational levels. The common thread is a passion for older adults and persons with disabilities.

The Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program will offer a four-day training session on July 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2009 for those interested in becoming a volunteer ombudsman. Volunteers must be present each day, and once certified, volunteers are asked to help four hours a week at an assigned long-term care facility. Expenses such as mileage are reimbursable.

The Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is part of a statewide program and protects the rights of residents of long-term care facilities (adult family homes, boarding homes and nursing homes) and empowers residents and their families to advocate for high-quality and compassionate care. For more information, contact Michal Glauner at 425-388-7393.

Divers Needed!

by Tina Dinzl-Pederson

Friends of Camano Island Parks and Camano Island State Park are seeking volunteer divers to help with the Annual Second Grade Education Days event Monday May 11th and Tuesday May 12th at Camano Island State Park. 

Second grade students from the Stanwood Camano school district  spend the entire day at Camano Island State Park – forest in the morning, seashore after lunch.  This environmental experience exposes them to the interconnection of life  surrounding us in Puget Sound and how to be good stewards of this rich resource. 

Stanwood Camano Little League still looking for volunteers

It's Baseball/Softball Fastpitch time and, in spite of the recession, we look forward to a super season for the enjoyment of all players, parents, and staff members. 

In order for this to happen, we need volunteers to help prepare the fields, umpire, and assist in coordination. If you would like to help, please contact Robyn Candelaria at 360-420-3552 or Dennis at 360-420-3257, or e-mail to stanwoodcamanoll@yahoo.com

The 2009 Season is here, this is your chance to come join us and “GET IN THE GAME!” HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

Volunteers needed

Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center: Volunteer opportunities for youths and adults, including working in the bookstore and doing grounds maintenance, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-5257.

RELAY FOR LIFE Still Accepting Teams, Survivors, Volunteers and Sponsors

by Roy Lesher

The Stanwood-Camano Relay For Life fundraising effort is well underway, but there is still time to get involved and help in the Fight Against Cancer. The Relay Celebration takes place May 29 – 30 at the Stanwood High School Stadium where teams, survivors and individual participants will gather to walk the track all night to honor cancer survivors and loved ones who lost the cancer battle. The event is the finale’ to the community effort to increase awareness of the American Cancer Society’s ongoing progress in fighting all kinds of cancer. All funds will help assist local patient services, advocacy, education, and cancer research.

CAMA volunteer needed

by Roy Lesher

Tina Dinzl-Pederson, the interpretive specialist for Cama & CISP is requesting volunteer help in hosting an information table located in the Cama store throughout the spring, summer and fall.  Volunteers greet park visitors, answer questions about Cama, Camano Island and the volunteer groups that support parks. 

We suggest 4 hour blocks of time whenever you would be available. Currently there are opportunities to work at the information desk starting on Saturdays.  (The park is at full capacity every Saturday from now until October).  We would like to be able to staff the information table June through October on a daily basis, as the cabins are full every day and we have many activities to educate and inspire day users as well.   There will be an orientation requirement prior to your volunteering experience.  The orientation dates are  Friday, April 3rd or Monday, May 18th. Please consider this worthwhile volunteer experience. Tina Dinzl-Pederson, 387-3342

Note: The training will be at the park office/museum and store at Cama Beach , starting at 10:00 and lasting until noon.  You can catch the shuttle both ways or walk if you choose.  Attending one session and filling out a volunteer application for State Parks will provide the information for you to start.  We will pair you with an experienced volunteer for the first couple of times so you can get comfortable with the work. 

Stanwood Camano Little League still looking for volunteers

It's Baseball/Softball Fastpitch time and, in spite of the recession, we look forward to a super season for the enjoyment of all players, parents, and staff members.  In order for this to happen, we need volunteers to help prepare the fields, umpire, and assist in coordination.

If you would like to help, please contact Robyn Candelaria at 360-420-3552 or Dennis at 360-420-3257, or e-mail to stanwoodcamanoll@yahoo.com

The 2009 Season is here, this is your chance to come join us and “GET IN THE GAME!” HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

Volunteers Needed

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATION PANELS

Stanwood High School is currently looking for adult volunteers to serve as panel members during the senior project presentations. During the presentations, you will hear the projects senior students did to meet one of the state graduation requirements. If you would like to participate and serve on a panel, please contact Rona Olson at Stanwood High School by calling (360) 629-1300 extension 5081. Rona can also be reached at rolson@stanwood.wednet.edu. Please note that all volunteers in the School District need to fill out a volunteer application available either at the School District or counters at any school.

Stanwood High School is currently looking for adult volunteers to serve as panel members during the senior project presentations. During the presentations, you will hear the projects senior students did to meet one of the state graduation requirements. If you would like to participate and serve on a panel, please contact Rona Olson at Stanwood High School by calling (360) 629-1300 extension 5081. Rona can also be reached at rolson@stanwood.wednet.edu. Please note that all volunteers in the School District need to fill out a volunteer application available either at the School District or counters at any school.