December volunteer opportunities listed

RUN ERRANDS -- Volunteers needed to run errands around SJMC, once a week for four hours. Call Deb or Sara 828-7610.

MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS -- Volunteers needed for Brainerd area. Flexible opportunities available based on your schedule. Call Kathy at 218-838-2154 or RSVP at 218-824-1345.

LISTEN TO CHILDREN READ -- 2nd graders read over the phone for 20 minutes three to four times a week after school or weekends. Instruction by classroom teacher provided. Contact Susan Rogers at 828-0842.

WOODWORKER -- Make stilts, wooden ring toss games, all materials supplied. Days/times flexible. Contact Susan Rogers at 828-0842.

PICTURE PERSON -- Elementary schools need person to share prints of well known artists with 5th graders. Prints and instruction provided. No arts background necessary. Once a month for one hour. Call Susan Rogers at 828-0842.

MUSEUM GREETER -- Help out one day a week (or "on call" sub) by answering phone, greeting visitors and selling merchandise. This position has a time commitment of one day a week on Mon., Tues., Thurs. or Fri. from 1 to 5 p.m. CWC Historical Society. Contact Jolene or Mary Lou at 829-3268.

'ON CALL' MUSEUM GREETER -- The duties would be the same as above but "on call" would fill in on days when needed as a substitute. Prior notice would be given, at least a week in advance. CWC Historical Society. Contact Jolene at 829-3268.

ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIBER -- Listen to tapes and record the conversation on a computer. Help preserve history. Any time Monday through Saturday when CWC Museum is open. Call Jolene or Mary Lou at 829-3268.

OBITUARY INDEXER -- Search through the newspaper or microfilm for obituaries on people who have a tie with Crow Wing County. Duties include recording the information, alphabetizing and filing. Set your own schedule. CWC Historical Society. Call Jolene or Mary Lou at 829-3268.

EMERGENCY CHILD CARE -- When the unexpected happens, sometimes young parents have no one to turn to for care for their children. For more information call RSVP 824-1345.

SENIOR COMPANIONS -- Ages 60+ needed to help keep at risk, home-bound seniors in their homes. Serve as friendly visitors. 12-20 hours per week, tax-free stipend, meals, mileage. Marcia Ferris at 828-2354.

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS -- Age 60+ needed for area schools, daycares. Help kids needing extra attention. 12-30 hours per week. Tax-free stipend, meals, mileage. Marcia Ferris 828-2354 or 1-877-612-6243.

PARENT MENTOR -- Men and women needed to share your time and parenting experiences with a mom and/or dad looking for support. Lynette 828-7685 or 828-4485.

HAIR CARE PERSON FOR PATIENTS -- Haircuts, styling, etc. for patients. Rose 828-2420.