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Job Number: 26215   Post Date: 11/19/2009  
Employer: Unity Garden Education Programs   Contact Person: Tori Talkington  
Phone: (509) 570-8999   Address: 2419 Continental Pl.  
City: Mt. Vernon   Zip Code: 98273  
Email: ahavista@ccsww.org Category: Education 
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Job Title and Description: After School Latino Youth Program Volunteer

Volunteer at one or both of the following Programs:

1. Homework Club: An after school tutoring program for under privileged youth. These kids are children of parents whom work in agricultural labor and are often English as a second language. Gain experience in tutoring and working with Latino populations. These programs are often split into two sessions: one for elementary school and one for middle and high school youth.


2. SHARKS: Sharing Hope and Reaching Kids is a program providing recreational activities for youth, building their self-esteem, and engaging them in positive character development. These programs often focus on crafts, art, dance, music, reading, games, etc. Volunteers will have the opportunity to help run classes as well as create curriculum and lead classes.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours a week

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Job Number: 27134   Post Date: 11/18/2009  
Employer: Habitat for Humanity Home Store   Contact Person: Kayli Nielson  
Phone: (360) 393-4352   Address: 1385 Admirral Place  
City: Ferndale   Zip Code: 98248  
Email: kaylin@hfhwhatcom.org Category: Community Service 
  Qtrs. Available: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer 
Job Title and Description: HomeStore Volunteer

The Habitat for Humanity HomeStore is looking for volunteers to help with cleaning, pricing and merchandising. We also need help with picking up donations and receiving them into our store. We have opportunities for customer service and cashiering as well as general maintenance and construction at and around our store. Our store hours are Monday through Saturday 9am - 5pm with extended hours Friday night until 8pm.
Time Commitment: Minimum of 4 hours per week

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Job Number: 27129   Post Date: 11/17/2009  
Employer: Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access   Contact Person: Debbie Zmistowski  
Phone: (360) 788-6547   Address:  
City: Bellingham   Zip Code: 98225  
Email: dazmistowski@hinet.org Category: Health 
  Qtrs. Available: All 
Job Title and Description: Volunteer Interpreter

WAHA is looking for volunteers who are fluent in English and Spanish. Volunteer interpreters are needed to accompany Spanish speaking clients to medical appointments. For more information please contact WAHA.
Time Commitment: Hours vary, 4 hours/month

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Job Number: 27103   Post Date: 11/16/2009  
Employer: Community Empowerment Network Seattle Based   Contact Person: Robert Bortner  
Phone: (206) 329-6244   Address: 1685 Grandview Place  
City: Ferndale   Zip Code: 98248  
Email: rbortner@communityempowernet.org Category: Community Service 
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Job Title and Description: The Fundraising Operations Specialist

The Fundraising Operations Specialist will provide administrative support to achieve CEN's fundraising goals.

Duties and Responsibilities
*Update the donor database by manually transferring data from a spreadsheet into the database (responsibility to be shared with the Data Manager);
*Help develop a streamlined process for ensuring donors are properly thanked on a timely basis; and
*Collaborate with the rest of the fundraising team on the development and execution of its activities

KSAs Needed
*detail-oriented
*Reliable Internet connection;
*Basic understanding of Microsoft office suite.


This is a "virtual" team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location; however we would like for you to be located in the Seattle-area.

If you are interested, please send your resume and cover note to Volunteer Coordinator
Time Commitment: 10 hours/month

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Job Number: 27102   Post Date: 11/16/2009  
Employer: Community Empowerment Network Seattle Based   Contact Person: Robert Bortner  
Phone: (206) 329-6244   Address: 1685 Grandview Place  
City: Ferndale   Zip Code: 98248  
Email: rbortner@communityempowernet.org Category: Community Service 
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Job Title and Description: Social Networking Team Member

Duties and Responsibilities
*Participation in the identification of practical ways to address marketing and public relations needs through social networking tools such as blogs and social networking sites
*Prioritize assigned tasks to improve CEN's social networking and blogging presence
*Keep apprised of new social networking trends and resources.
*Attend and participate in virtual bi-weekly meetings

KSAs
*Basic knowledge of computer operations *fluidity with Facebook
*Good communication skills
*Personal interest in blogging
* experience with a variety of social networking tools
*Good at setting and implementing priorities
*Desire to help with research for blog topics and/or writing blog posts
Ability to commit a minimum average of 10 hours per month.
This is a "virtual" team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location.

If you are interested, please send your resume and cover note to volunteer@communityempowernet.org
Time Commitment: 10 hours/month

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Job Number: 27101   Post Date: 11/16/2009  
Employer: Community Empowerment Network Seattle Based   Contact Person: Robert Bortner  
Phone: (206) 329-6244   Address: 1685 Grandview Place  
City: Ferndale   Zip Code: 98248  
Email: rbortner@communityempowernet.org Category: Community Service 
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Job Title and Description: Video Editor

Duties and Responsibilities
*Edit one short five minute video which highlights one of the Brazilian groups that we help sustain by marketing their unique products globally
*Select footage that is appropriate to the narration and replace some of the original footage
*Dub in the narration sound track
*Create another short video about our organization as a whole based on previous footage

KSAs Needed

*Have reliable access to a computer for editing video
*Strong attention to detail
*Good at setting and implementing priorities
*Ability to accomplish tasks within deadlines

This is a "virtual" team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location, although we would prefer the candidate to be located in Western Washington.

If you are interested, please send your resume and cover note to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@communityempowernet.org
Online Application: http://www.endruralpoverty.org/get-involved/volunteer/open-volunteer-positions/106-local-events-coordinator
Time Commitment: 10 hours/month

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Job Number: 27100   Post Date: 11/16/2009  
Employer: Community Empowerment Network Seattle Based   Contact Person: Robert Bortner  
Phone: (206) 329-6244   Address: 1685 Grandview Place  
City: Ferndale   Zip Code: 98248  
Email: rbortner@communityempowernet.org Category: Community Service 
  Qtrs. Available: All 
Job Title and Description: Local Events Coordinator for Bellingham

We would like to put on a modest-sized event to introduce our work to potential supporters outside of the Seattle area, where we are based, as well as to raise some additional funds for our programs.

Responsibilities:
*Developing and managing a modest-sized fundraising event .
*Working with Board, fundraising and marketing staff; and

Skills:
*Experience planning and executing a major event on a tight budget.
*Detailed oriented, well organized.
This is a "virtual" team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location; however we would like the candidate to be located in the Bellingham area where the events will be held.

Community Empowerment Network's (CEN's) US operations are nearly entirely driven by the efforts of volunteers.For more information please visit our website www.endruralpoverty.org
If you are interested, please send your resume and cover note to volunteer@communityempowernet.org
Online Application: http://www.endruralpoverty.org/get-involved/volunteer/open-volunteer-positions
Time Commitment: 8 hours/week

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Job Number: 27099   Post Date: 11/16/2009  
Employer: Community Empowerment Network Seattle Based   Contact Person: Robert Bortner  
Phone: (206) 329-6244   Address: 1685 Grandview Place  
City: Ferndale   Zip Code: 98248  
Email: rbortner@communityempowernet.org Category: ESL/International 
  Qtrs. Available: All 
Job Title and Description: Promotions and Event Execution Team

We're looking for one or more people to help plan and execute fundraising and social events in the Bellingham area for our organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Help plan and execute CEN fundraising and entertainment events
o Help come up with innovative and fun ideas for events.
o Work with the team to plan the events
o Work logistics to successfully execute the event
* Work closely with fundraising lead and the rest of events team.

KSAs Needed:

* Be friendly, outgoing, responsible and enjoy interacting with people
* Work well in team.
* Innovative.
* Reliable

This is a "virtual" team opportunity which you may perform from your home or other location much of the time; however we would like you to be located in the city where the event will be located to also help at the event itself. Although most of our events are currently in Seattle, we're ramping up a Bellingham chapter.
Online Application: http://endruralpoverty.org/get-involved/volunteer/open-volunteer-positions/172-promotions-and-event-execution-specialist
Time Commitment: 10 hours/month

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Job Number: 24884   Post Date: 11/12/2009  
Employer: Down Syndrome Outreach of Whatcom County   Contact Person: Maureen Godwin  
Phone: (360) 715-0170 x302   Address: 2602 McCloud Road  
City: Bellingham   Zip Code: 98225  
Email: maureeng@arcwhatcom.org Category: Community Service 
  Qtrs. Available: Year Round 
Job Title and Description: Advisory Committee Member

Advisory Committee Members Wanted

Down syndrome Outreach, a program of The Arc of Whatcom County, is seeking individuals with a knack for event planning and creative fundraising to join their Advisory Committee. No experience is necessary but good people skills, computer savvy and the ability to meet the second Wednesday of the month at lunch time is helpful. All Volunteers and Advisory Committee members are required to complete a background check as provided by The Arc of Whatcom County.

The mission of Down Syndrome Outreach is to advocate for the rights, promote the potential and abilities and create a supportive and inclusive community for people with Down syndrome, their families and individuals whose lives include a person with Down syndrome.
Time Commitment: 10 hours/month-variable

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Job Number: 24514   Post Date: 11/12/2009  
Employer: NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center   Contact Person: Julia Bozzo  
Phone: (360) 966-2124   Address: 1884 Kelly Rd.  
City: Bellingham   Zip Code: 98226  
Email:   Category: Special Needs 
  Qtrs. Available: Fall 
Job Title and Description: Fundraiser

Help plan, organize and do public relations for one or two fundraisers a year. An annual golf tournament in July, and a Trail Ride in late September and a dinner in November.
Time Commitment: 1-4 hours/week

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Job Number: 24513   Post Date: 11/12/2009  
Employer: NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center   Contact Person: Julia Bozzo  
Phone: (360) 966-2124   Address: 1884 Kelly Rd.  
City: Bellingham   Zip Code: 98226  
Email:   Category: Special Needs 
  Qtrs. Available: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer 
Job Title and Description: Stable Cleaner

Clean stalls and barn. Possible exchange for riding lessons or privileges. E-mail nwtrc@premier1.net for more details.
Time Commitment: Varies

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Job Number: 24512   Post Date: 11/12/2009  
Employer: NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center   Contact Person: Julia Bozzo  
Phone: (360) 966-2124   Address: 1884 Kelly Rd.  
City: Bellingham   Zip Code: 98226  
Email:   Category: Special Needs 
  Qtrs. Available: Spring, Summer and Fall 
Job Title and Description: Horse Leader/ Sidewalker

Prepare horses for lessons by grooming the horses. Walk beside the horse during the lesson to support the rider. Horse experience desired but not necessary. Must be able to walk for 45 minutes, and be able to life 40 pounds. e-mail nwtrc@premier1.net for more details.
Time Commitment: Weekday afternoons, Varies

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Job Number: 26630   Post Date: 11/09/2009  
Employer: Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Service   Contact Person: Colleen Connor  
Phone: (360) 336-9591   Address:  
City: Mount Vernon   Zip Code: 98273  
Email: colleenc@skagitdvsas.org Category: Crisis/Intervention 
  Qtrs. Available: ALL 
Job Title and Description: Volunteer Advocate

Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is seeking compassionate individuals to participate in our fall volunteer training.

Volunteer advocates will provide high quality, fair, culturally relevant, accessible services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Duties include crisis intervention on our 24-hour crisis line and in person. Responsibilities include completing required training and learning appropriate social service practice to effectively deliver advocacy-based crisis intervention, legal, medical and social services advocacy, information and referral assistance and community education and training.
Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services provides a free 42 hour, comprehensive training for all volunteers.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING STARTS October 24th, 2009. Please call for more information. 360-336-9591
Online Application: http://www.skagitdvsas.org
Time Commitment: 42 hours training

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Job Number: 23678   Post Date: 10/10/2008  
Employer: Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division   Contact Person: Ruth Holbrook  
Phone: (360) 738-6188   Address:  
City: Bellingham   Zip Code: 98225  
Email: ruthh@atg.wa.gov Category: Law/Government 
  Qtrs. Available: all quarters including Summer 
Job Title and Description: Complaint Analyst

This position responds to inquiries and complaints from the public on behalf of The Washington State Attorney General's Office in a professional and neutral manner. These inquiries may come in the form of telephone calls or written complaints.
Provide information a variety of Consumer Protection topics, and referrals to other agencies or organizations depending on jurisdiction and subject matter involved. Provide informal complaint mediation to businesses and consumers who file complaints with our office. 6 month commitment.
Time Commitment: 8-12 hours/week

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