VOLUNTEER
The United Way of the Klamath Basin has several volunteer committees that operate year-round which are chaired by a member of the executive committee of the board. Volunteers are always welcome and needed; please call Leroy Cabral for more information or to volunteer. Also through the United Way Volunteer Center people of all ages can volunteer to help a wide variety of public and private agencies with special community projects and/or year-round programs. Please view current volunteer opportunities at this link and click here if you would like to register for volunteer service. You may also call United Way at 882-5558.
Committees
Fundraising
The United Way annual campaign involves approximately 250 volunteers of which the majority coordinate United Way employee campaigns at the workplace. The fundraising committee sets an annual campaign goal and attempts to solicit contributions from every corporation, business, organization, and individual throughout the Klamath Basin. A special group of volunteers called Loaned Executives contribute hundreds of hours each year giving presentations to employees at the workplace. (See volunteer committees for list of current volunteers).Marketing & Communications
This committee develops United Way's overall theme, advertising and public service messages, local campaign video, brochures and other printed materials.Fund Distribution
This committee involves 40 to 50 volunteers annually (including up to six high school students) who visit and review the funding proposals of every United Way member agency seeking financial support. These volunteers collectively contribute approximately 600 hours in determining how best to invest United Way contributions for community services.Special Events
This committee promotes special events and the annual community events of the United Way such as the campaign kickoff and the annual golf tournament..Volunteer Center
The Volunteer Center operates year-round matching volunteers with special skills and interests with appropriate public and private non-profit agencies who need help. The Center is located inside the United Way office, 136 N. Third Street. Each Spring during national volunteer week, the Center hosts the Klamath Country Volunteer Recognition banquet. Morgyn Brianna Lentz, a Mazama High School student was selected by area media personalities as the 2008 Klamath Country Volunteer of the Year.
How to Volunteer
To volunteer or to just find out more about the current volunteer opportunities, contact the Volunteer Center, (541) 882-5558. To register on-line click on the Contacts link.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Food servers to pick up and deliver meals to homebound seniors
Kitchen help to serve meals, clean tables
Advocates to represent "at-risk" children in court proceedings
Office assistant to answer telephones, typing, filing, etc.
Museum aids to give tours, data research, typing, general duties
Crisis line support (36 hours of special training required)
Classroom assistants needed to help teachers with classroom activities
Persons to read select books to children and build caring relationships with them
Thrift store needs help to sort and hang clothes
Disaster Action Team volunteers needed for immediate assistance to victims
Instructors to teach health/safety courses to adults and children
Respite care volunteers to do errands for persons who care for dying family members
Driver & escorts needed to transport clients to and from appointments
Person to take blood pressure of seniors one day (two hours) per month
Assistant volunteer coordinators needed to help recruit/organize volunteer activities
Maintenance/handyman to do odd jobs such as painting, waxing floors, washing walls, pull weeds, other duties
Gift store clerk to answer telephone, handle cash/make change, etc.
Tutors needed to help students with reading and math skills
Blood mobile clerical support needed
After school recreation site needs adult mentors to supervise activities
Laundry and sewing assistant to wash and iron clothing, curtains, blankets, etc.
Caring people need to make "buddy" phone calls to shut-in seniors
Klamath Country
Volunteer of the Year Event
Morgyn Brianna Lentz, a Mazama High School student was selected the 2008 Klamath Country Volunteer of the Year at the 15th annual event held during national volunteer week. About 30 volunteers and organizations were recognized and received awards at the event for their service to our community.
Morgyn was awarded this distinguished honor for her contributing more than 1,000 hours last year with school based clubs and organizations, service with the United Evangelical Free Church, Klamath Humane Society, American Red Cross, Cinderella's Closet, and the Southern Oregon Camp Kiwanis projects.
2008 Finalists
The Klamath Country Volunteer of the Year is selected
from the finalists within each of the five divisions.
(Youth, Adults, Seniors, Education and Public Safety.)
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(2009 Klamath Country Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form)
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