LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

ORGANIZATION

CONTACT

PHONE

COMMENTS

California Department of Forestry

On Duty Captain

929-3911

Positions available in 2009 after fire station remodel

Nipomo Chamber

Val Hunt

929-1583

Volunteer positions are available for special  events

Nipomo Head Start

Socorro Cano

929-3366

Assist in classroom, work with children.

Nipomo Library

Leslie Corbis

929-3994

Various tasks

Nipomo Parks and Recreation

Jamie Becerra

929-5437

Positions vary and can include, maintenance, child
supervision, events

Salmon Enhancement

Mary Ellen Mosely

473-8221

Pen rearing, special events, creek cleanup, office work

Special Olympics

544-6444

Volunteers needed throughout the year for practices held
on NHS campus. Many volunteers needed to be "Buddies” in May for area meet in SLO.

5 CITIES AND BEYOND

ORGANIZATION

CONTACT

PHONE

COMMENTS

AIDS Support Network

Carla

781-3660

Contact for tasks and availability

American Cancer Society

Melinda Luce

543-1481

Various office volunteer positions

American Heart Association

Ms. Dosch

544-1505

Events include Heart Walk in Oct. and Health fair booths.

American Lung Association

Heather Johnson

928-3233

Various tasks

American Red Cross

Lydia Hunt

543-0696

Various office volunteer positions

Arroyo Grande Care Center

Melissa Myers 

489-8137

Variety of volunteer positions to work with the elderly

Arroyo Grande Fire Department

Nancy Haglund

473-5490

Various tasks

AG Parks and Recreation

Brenda Barrow

473-5476

Volunteers for festivals and other special events

Avila Beach Fire Department

Captain on Duty

595-2115

Various Tasks

Boys and Girls Club Oceano

Jose Vargas

481-7339

Helping students with homework and various labor

Cabrillo Care Center

China 

544 5100 x. 20

Variety of volunteer positions to work with the elderly

Clark Center

Jamie

489-4196

Various office volunteer positions

Grover Beach Parks and Rec

Nora O'Donnel

473-4587

Volunteers for festivals and other special events

Growing Grounds Farm

Craig Wilson

543-6071

After 1p.m. Tasks vary depending on need.

Environmental Center of SLO

David Kirk 

544-1777

Special Events / Fundraising / Outreach / Beach Cleanups

Exploration Station

Roger Feldtmose

286-8966

Office jobs / Computers 4 Youth / Special Events

Harvest Bag

Jessica or Mildred

489-4223

Must be 16 years or older and work in blocks of 4+ hours
M - F from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sorting food in warehouse.

Hospice

Jim Healy

544-2266

Maintenance on an as needed basis.

Oceano Community Service District

Gina Davis

481-6730

Various service, special events, & maintenance tasks

Oceano Migrant Children's Center

Monica Goldburg

489-8125

Clean, set up art activities, work with children.

Family Care Network

Megan Yoder

781-3535

Miracle Miles for Kids: event held in April or May

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Lisa McCollum

682-8783

MS Walk in SLO held in April

Meals on Wheels

773-2053

Help in the kitchen from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 or 11 a.m.

Mission View Health Care

Sally Payne

543-0210

Variety of volunteer positions to work with the elderly

Pismo Beach Fire Department

Captain on Duty

773-7031

Various Tasks

Pismo Beach Parks and Rec

Caroline Johnson

773-7049

Various Tasks

Rancho de los Animales

Beth

489-4751

Various ranch chores, work with disabled, farm animals,
Special Olympics in May and Harvest Festival.

Sierra Club

Shaba Mohseni

543-8717

Trail maintenance, office help, political advocacy

SLO City Parks

Sheila

781-7220

Volunteers typically needed for Arbor Day in April

SLO Literacy Council

Virginia Mac

541-4219

Ages 18+ for tutoring.  Mandatory training, six  month
commitment required.

SLO Little Theater Inc.

Katie Mack-Montenegro

781-3889 x. 11

Box office, build sets, sew costumes or perform

SLO Land Conservancy

Dave

544-9096 x. 14

Restore an old barn, garden, among other positions

South County Alano Club

481-6605

Cook, run activities, bingo, and help at fundraising events

Toys For Tots

John Wolcott 

543-5240

Sort toys and fulfill orders

United Way

Sharlene Rosoles

541-1234

Various Tasks and Special Events

Wilshire Foundation

Wanda 

547-7025 x. 17

Home visit 1 hour per week, errands, & companionship.