Citizen Review Board (CRB) of Lane County is looking for volunteers are to serve the children, youth, and families in the foster care system. CRB volunteers are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. CRB volunteers meet one weekday per month to provide the case review and oversight of children and youth in state custody and out of home placements (foster care).

Volunteers work to promote conditions which ensure that every child lives in a safe, secure, healthy, permanent home and preserving families whenever possible. Volunteers may also review the case plans of youth in the custody of the Oregon Youth Authority, focusing on issues surrounding youth reformation and public safety. CRB volunteers advocate for effective child welfare policies and practice which support healthy children and families. A stipend is available for expenses related to volunteering (mileage, meals, daycare, etc.) for those who meet eligibility requirements.

If you would like to become a CRB volunteer, please contact Marisa Mendoza, Lane County CRB Field Manager, at (541) 686-7853. Applications are also available on-line at www.ojd.state.or.us/crb.

Volunteer Driver

KRVM 91.9 FM is the first public FM station in the state of Oregon. The link to their website is http://www.krvm.org. They have a small paid staff, but rely heavily on the support of their volunteers and member listeners. All specialty program DJ’s are volunteers. There’s a Friends of KRVM group which coordinates volunteer activities, such as hosting a KRVM booth at the Eugene Celebration, etc. Twice a year KRVM has a membership drive to help pay for the expenses of running the station. Any support people can provide to help with the membership drive are very much appreciated. You can contact the general manager, Randy Larson, or the program manager, Ken Martin, at 687-3370. Our membership drive starts April 1st this year. I hope you’ll consider adding KRVM to your list of community groups to volunteer with.

Thanks, RegeMama Tuesday Breakfast with the Blues DJ

Service groups coming to the Relief Nursery and helping with projects needed around the building and in the classrooms. The teachers and staff always benefit from a group coming for a mornign or afternoon to help with projects that otherwise would be a cost to complete. Projects include gardening, cleaning the school buses and Relief Mobile, maintanance on the playgrounds, making playdough and other crafts for the classrooms, as well as other projects requested throughout the year.

If you enjoy interacting with and assisting the public we have several opportunities at PeaceHealth Volunteer Services.We are seeking individuals who have great customer service skills, are able to walk a moderate distance and push a wheelchair, and are willing to learn locations of hospital departments and services. Our volunteers work at least one weekly shift of 4 hours. And are asked to make a committment of 6-12 months. Hospitality and Escort volunteers will begin training at Sacred Heart University District Campus but can count on a position at our new RiverBend Campus in 2008. Contact PeaceHealth Volutneer Services at 686-6825.