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.

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.

The Sacred Heart Hospital Guild welcomes new members to assist in the operation of our gift shop, Heartfelt Gifts. Volunteers contribuite to all functions of the shop including sales,stocking,and displays. There are also leadership opportutnies on our board. All proceeds from the shop are donated to programs which support and enhance patient care at Sacred Heart. Retail experience is not required, but volunteers should enjoy working with the public and be willing to learn computer or business machines. Time commitment is a four hour shift 2-3 times a month. Contact PeaceHealth Volunteer Services at 686-6825

“Fair Trade on Main” is a fair trade store operated by Brethren Community Services. It is open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. We sell “fair trade” items made by craftspeople in 85 developing countries, who are paid a fair and just wage, by their local standards, for their products. Volunteers man the cash register, greet customers, answer questions, stock shelves, arrange displays, etc. New volunteers are paired with experienced ones and have two hours of training before starting. Brethren Community Services’ primary mission is to develop affordable housing and supportive services for low-income adults with psychiatric disabilities, in cooperation with ShelterCare, a Lane County non-profit that currently operates such services at the site. The store is a way to raise funds for our projects and to educate people about who we are.