The advertising of these events does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government or the U.S. Air Force or the information, products or services contained therein. If military personnel want to volunteer during duty hours, they must receive permission from their supervisor prior to volunteering. Additionally, military personnel cannot perform service in uniform unless approved in advance by Maxwell Air Force Base Wing Commander. To receive approval from the Wing Commander, coordinate with the 42 ABW Judge Advocate (JA) and Public Affairs (PA) offices.
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FSS Base Wide Events
www.lifeatthemax.us
Event: Fall Festival
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (with Various Volunteer Opportunities throughout the day)
Location: Maxwell Club Maxwell AFB
Purpose: Family Friendly, Morale Boosting Event
Volunteers Requested: 40
Duties/Tasks:
Set Up: 6 people, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Volunteers will help Set up tables, chairs, canopies, games, etc.
Pumpkin Patch Helpers: 6 people, 2:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Assist customer with their pumpkins, and getting back into the hay ride.
Floaters: 2 people, 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Moving around the event, helping where needed, could be refilling coolers, helping with games or emptying trash
Hay Ride Assists: 7 people, 2:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Help customers get in and out of the hay ride, maintain safety of the customers, road guards.
Crowd Control for Walkaround Elmo: 2 people, 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Walk with Elmo and make sure that ELMO is not getting swarmed by kids.
Haunted Hair Booths: 2 people, 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Assist in the Haunted Hair Booth, doing kids hair in a spooky way with the materials that are given.
Monster Mash and Thriller Dance Helpers: 2 people, 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; Learn the Monster Mash and Thriller Dance and help the families learn the dance, there will be an instructional video available.
Movie Theater Set Up: 2 people, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; Help set up the outdoor movie area for the single airmen, inflatable, projector, and bag chairs .
Photo Booth Decorator: 4 people, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; Decorate the 2 separate photo booths for the event, with the supplies that are provided.
Max the Mascot and his Handler: 2 people, 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; Dress up as MAX the Mascot and walkaround the event taking pictures with the family. The handler will walk with MAX the whole time making sure he takes breaks, and he doesn’t get crowded.
Tear Down and Clean Up: 3 people, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; helping clean up after the event
Age Requirements: 18 and up
Special Skills: N/A
Arrival Time: See above
Deadline to Sign Up: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
If interested or for more information, please contact;
Jessica Rudolph, Jessica.Rudolph.1@us.af.mil 334-953-9593
Also, after signing up, please contact;
Paula Wooke, paula.wooke.ctr@us.af.mil
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Alabama Wildlife Federation
Event: Creatures of the Night
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook AL, 36054
Purpose: To promote the use and conservation of Alabama’s Natural Resources
Volunteers Requested: 6
Age Requirements: 16 years of age and must have own transportation
Arrival Time: 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to Sign Up: October 18, 2018
Matt Vines mvines@alabamawildlife.org 334-285-4550
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Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
www.montgomeryzoo.com
Event: Zoo Boo
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s):
12 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
13 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
14 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
19 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
20 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
21 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
26 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
27 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
28 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
29 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
30 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
31 October 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: 2301 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110
Purpose: Annual fall festival event with games, inflatables, and hayrides
Volunteers Requested: 20-25 per night
Duties/Tasks: Event is 6:00-9:00 pm. Volunteers are asked to stay until last guest leaves between 9:30-10pm
Games – assist children, pass out prizes
Inflatables – assist children on and off, maintain order
Hayrides – help riders on/off trailer, character in scene
Age Requirements: Minimum age is 12 with parent/chaperone volunteering with them. Over age 18 does not require a chaperone
Arrival Time: 5:00-5:30 pm
Deadline to Sign Up: None
Melanie Golson mgolson@montgomeryal.gov 334-625-4900
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Junior League of Montgomery
www.jlmontgomery.org
Event: Holiday Market
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 11:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 8:45 a.m. to -6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 4:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(Shifts are generally 3-4 hours but volunteers can come and go as needed)
Location: The Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, 220 Hall Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Purpose: To help bring awareness of and support for Junior League of Montgomery
Volunteers Requested: 10-20 per day
Age Requirements: 18+
Special Skills: Carrying and lifting items of various weights
Arrival Time: Depending on volunteer availability
Deadline to Sign Up: Friday, October 5, 2018
Melissa Eubanks jlmholidaymarketchair@gmail.com 334-467-4146
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Alabama Backroads Century Series (ABCS) – The Montgomery Bicycle Club, Inc.
www.MgmBikeClub.org/Glassner
Volunteer Registration: www.MgmBikeClub.org/GACVol
Event: 2018 Glassner Autumn Challenge
Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 4:00 am to 8:00 pm (shorter shifts available)
Friday, October 12, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:15 pm (shorter shifts available)
Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Monday, October 8, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (shorter shifts available)
Location: 10/8, 10/12, 10/13 at Dunn Oliver Acadome on Alabama State University (ASU),
1595 Robert C. Hatch Drive, Montgomery, AL 36101
10/11 at Academy Sports + Outdoors, 8610 Eastchase Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36117
10/14 at Marbury High School, 2360 US 31, Deatsville, AL 36022
Purpose: The Montgomery Bicycle Club promotes recreational and competitive cycling in the central Alabama area, and seeks to increase bicycle safety and awareness by advocating bicycle-friendly transportation policies in the area. We are not anti-motorist (most of us are motorists ourselves); we are pro-bicycle. The ride supports cycling safety, cycling education, cycling awareness and our robust May is Bike Month events.
Volunteers Requested: 20-50
We staff 8 rest stops, a start/finish location, we need road marshals, photographers, and many other tasks. The volunteer sign-up page has all of the various volunteer opportunities.
Age Requirements: No age requirements or restrictions. We have parents that bring kids along to help. My 8 year old grandson has helped before and LOVED it
Special Skills: None, except Basic Bicycle Mechanic Skills are helpful for bike mechanics
Arrival Time: 4am-6 am (or later for certain duties that start later in the day)
Robert & Bonnie Traphan, Ride Directors Glassner@MgmBikeClub.org 334-625-8869
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Glenwood, Inc
www.glenwood.org
Event: 2018 Run for Autism!
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Saturday, October 20, 2018 Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.
Location: Glenwood, Inc., 2361 Fairlane Dr., Montgomery, AL 36116
Purpose: To raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders
Volunteers Requested: 12 or more
Age Requirements: 16 and older unless accompanied by an adult
Arrival Time: See Above
Deadline to Sign Up: Noon on Friday, October 19, 2018
Teresa Green tgreen@glenwood.org 334-262-5744
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
www.afsp.org/MontAL
Event: Montgomery Out of the Darkness Walk
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): November 11, 2018, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: 2239 Marler Rd, Pike Rd, AL 36064
Purpose: To help bring awareness of suicide prevention
Volunteers Requested: 10
apparel, DJ equipment
Age Requirements: 16 +
Arrival Time: August
Deadline to Sign Up: October 5, 2018
Cheryl Vinson, cherylwvinson@gmail.com , 334-322-5988
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The Salvation Army Montgomery, AL
http://salvationarmyalm.org/montgomery/about/
Event: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): November 16, 2018 to December 24, 2018
Monday thru Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 pm
Location: Various locations- Please call for exact availability
Purpose: To help bring awareness of and support for The Salvation Army.
Volunteers Requested: Open to an individual, family, and group
Duties/Tasks: To be able to stand to ring bells for the Red Kettle Campaign for two or more hours
To be able to withstand cold and rainy weather conditions. The location will be setup with kettle and stand as well as bell and apron
Age Requirements: Anyone under the age of 17 MUST be accompanied by a parent/adult
Deadline to Sign Up: volunteers may arrive without notice on the day of (preferably with advance notice)
Tina Golson TINA.GOLSON@USS.SALVATIONARMY.ORG 334-265-0281 EXT. 10
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Family Sunshine Center
www.familysunshine.org
Event: Receptionist Volunteers Needed
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Need volunteers who are available at least one day per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Normal volunteer hours will be 11:45 to 13:15 unless the receptionist is on vacation, sick, or attending training. In those instances, it will be all day: 08:00 to 17:00.
Location: Contact volunteer coordinator for directions.
Purpose: The Family Sunshine Center exists to end family violence and sexual assault and foster hope and healing.
Volunteers Requested: 5
Duties/Tasks: Provide relief for the receptionist, as well as administrative tasks (as needed) such as copying and filing.
Age Requirements: 18 years and older.
Special Skills: None required.
Arrival Time: Based on assigned hours.
Deadline to Sign Up: Ongoing.
Sandy Smith, Volunteer Coordinator, ssmith@familysunshine.org, 334-206-2128
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Service Dogs Alabama
www.ServiceDogsAlabama.org
Event: Ongoing
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Ongoing
Location: SDA Training Complex, 8365 Mobile Hwy, Hope Hull, AL 36043
Purpose: To train (socialize and puppy-raise) service dogs for disabled Veterans and children
Volunteers Requested: Varies (3-12)
Duties/Tasks: Some tasks are listed below for complete duties/task contact Frances McGowin
The No. 1 objective to puppy-raising/ dog socializing is LOVE and exposure to lots of things. We want your dog exposed to lots of people, places, noises, and new sights.
You will need to provide your puppy with safe chew toys and teach him what he can and can’t chew on.
You will need to housebreak your puppy.
You will teach him to walk on a leash, sit, lie down, and stay. Depending on how much progress you make, you may be teaching more advanced commands before you know it!
Age Requirements: N/A
Special Skills: Must love dogs! Willing to dedicate daily training time to a dog.
Puppy-raisers need a family that has a parent who stays home much of each day.
Socializers (partially trained dogs) need to be able to take a dog everywhere that they go.
Arrival Time: N/A
Deadline to Sign Up: N/A
Frances McGowin, fmcgowin@servicedogsalabama.org , 334-462-2463
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Maxwell & Gunter Fitness Centers
Event: Aerobics Instructors
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): On-going
Location: Maxwell Fitness Center 50 West Ash Street Bldg. 841 Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
Gunter Fitness Center 155 N. Turner Blvd Bldg. 811 Gunter Annex, AL 36114
Purpose: Maxwell and Gunter Fitness Centers are looking for Volunteer Aerobics
instructors to instruct classes at the fitness centers. We are looking for
individuals to teach our lunch time aerobic classes (timeframe 11am -1pm).
Looking to teach Step, Spin, PUMP, Functional Fitness, etc.
Volunteers Requested: 3 Volunteer Aerobics Instructors
Duties/Tasks: N/A
Arrival Time: Based on duty
Age Requirements: 18 years and older
Special Skills:
Aerobics instructor MUST have the following:
1. Group exercise instructors must have and maintain a primary instructor
certification by an AF recognized organization. Instructors must obtain the
additional necessary specialized training/certifications for step and
kickboxing fitness classes
2. Group exercise instructors also maintain current First Aid and either
the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support/Automated External
Defibrillator (BLS/AED) or the Red Cross's Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification.
Deadline to Sign Up: On-going until slots are filled
Melanie Gess melanie.gess.ctr@us.af.mil 953-6654
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Montgomery Area Food Bank
Event: Volunteering
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Monday thru Thursdays 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. & Fridays 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: 521 Trade Center Street, Montgomery, AL 36108
Purpose: To assist in our mission in the battle against hunger sorting and repacking product for distribution to those in need in our 35-county coverage area.
Volunteers Requested: 1-40
Duties/Tasks: sorting, re-packing, working produce, etc... for distribution
Arrival Time: based on duty: Depends on their preference of available hours
Age Requirements: our youngest age is 13 with a 21 or older adult, we have a 1:6 ratio for teenage groups. Closed toed shoes are required, reasonable dress code, no shorts
.
Teressa Vigneault Millwood, teressamillwood@montgomeryareafoodbank.org, 334-263-3784x307
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Airman & Family Readiness Center:
Event: Disaster Evacuee Program
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Year Round
Location: Based on situation/need
Purpose: To provide support and assistance in the event of a major disaster.
Volunteers requested: Unlimited
Translators: multiple languages needed, must be fluent in language to read, write and translate
Transportation: must have a valid state driver’s license, 21 years and older, unless active duty.
Arrival Times: During a disaster, request can come anytime day or night. We ask that you try to be understanding in these times and be as accommodating as possible.
Age Requirements:
Translators; 18 and older
Transportation: 21 years and older, unless active duty
Special Skills: Translators: Must be fluent, Transportation: Valid State Driver’s License
Deadline To Sign Up: Open/Year Round
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