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.
The Montgomery Bicycle Club, Inc.
Event: 2019 Glassner Autumn Challenge
Event Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s):
October 7, 2019 / 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
October 11, 2019 / 10:00 am - 8:00 pm (shorter shifts available)
October 12, 2019 / 4:30 am - 7:00 pm (shorter shifts available)
Location:
10/7 at Montgomery Bicycle Club office, 539 S Decatur St, Montgomery, AL 36104
10/11, 10/12 at New ASU Football Stadium on Alabama State University (ASU), Pineleaf Street, Montgomery, AL 36106
Purpose of Event: 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. The Boys and Girls Club of the River Region will benefit from this year’s ride.
Volunteers Requested: 20-85
Duties: 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.
Arrival Time(s): 4:30 am - 8 am (or later for certain duties that start later in the day)
Age Requirements: No age requirements or restrictions. We have parents that bring kids along to help. Minors require parental consent and/or accompanied by a parent/guardian
Special Skills: None, except Basic Bicycle Mechanic Skills are helpful for bike mechanics
Deadline to Sign Up: Sunday, October 6, 2019
Volunteer Registration: www.MgmBikeClub.org/GACVol
If interested or for more information, please contact;
Robert & Bonnie Traphan, Ride Directors
Glassner@MgmBikeClub.org, 334-625-8869
Website: www.MgmBikeClub.org/Glassner
Also, after signing up, please contact;
maxwell.volunteer@us.af.mil
2. Opportunity--------------------------------
Junior League of Montgomery
Event: Holiday Market
Event Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Wednesday-Saturday, 9-12 October 2019
Location: The Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, 220 Hall Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Purpose of Event: To bring awareness and support to the league who supports local charities.
Volunteers Requested: 10 per day
Duties:
October 6, Set-Up (10 volunteers): 1300-1700 Assist league members with moving supplies
October 8, Set-Up (10 Volunteers): 11:45-1800 Assist vendors in moving products and booth setup items in the market
October 9, Set-Up (10 Volunteers): 8:45-1800 Assist vendors in moving products and booth setup items in the market
October 12, Break-down (10 volunteers): 16:45-20:00 Assist vendors with packing up and loading products and booth displays into vehicles
(Shifts are generally 3-4 hours but volunteers can come and go as needed)
Arrival Time(s): Flexible arrival times during the times listed above. Earliest arrival times Oct 6: 1300, Oct 8: 11:45, Oct 9: 8:45, & Oct 12: 16:45. Last arrival 2 hours prior to end time.
Age Requirements: N/A – carrying and lifting items of various weights. Minors require parental consent and/or accompanied by a parent/guardian
Special Skills: N/A
Deadline to Sign Up: Friday, 4 October 2019
Melissa Eubanks, melissaeubanks@bellsouth.net, 334-467-4146
3. Opportunity--------------------------------
Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
Event: ZooBoo
Friday, October 11, 2019 5:00 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2019 5:00pm to 10 pm
Sunday, October 13, 2019 5:00 to 10 pm
Friday, October 18, 2019 5:00 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, October 19, 2019 5:00pm to 10 pm
Sunday, October 20, 2019 5:00 to 10 pm
Friday, October 25, 2019 5:00 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, October 26, 2019 5:00pm to 10 pm
Sunday, October 27, 2019 5:00 to 10 pm
Monday, October 28, 2019 5:00 pm to 10 pm
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 5:00pm to 10 pm
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 5:00 to 10 pm
Thursday, October 31, 2019 5:00 pm to 10 pm
Location: Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Purpose of Event: To bring awareness and support to the Zoos exhibit/animal collection expansion
Volunteers Requested: 125 per night
haunted hay ride scene.
Arrival Time(s): No later than 5:30 for all dates
Age Requirements: 16 years old and older. Minors require parental consent and/or accompanied by a parent/guardian
Deadline to Sign Up: Ongoing
Melanie Golson, mgolson@montgomeryal.gov, 334-625-4930
4. Opportunity--------------------------------
Alabama Wildlife Federation
Event: Alabama Nature Center (ANC) Creatures of the Night Event
Event Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Saturday, October 19th, 2019 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: Alabama Nature Center, 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook AL, 36054
Purpose of Event: To promote the use and conservation of Alabama’s Natural Resources
Volunteers Requested: 6
Registration Station: 2 persons, 2:00pm-6:00pm, aid in checking guests in and handing out event activity schedule
Touch Table: 2 persons, 2:00pm-6:00pm, Help kids when touching “ooey gooey items” at the touch table
Food Station: 2 persons, 3:00pm-6:00pm, assist with food preparation (hotdogs, bottled water, can drinks)
Arrival Time(s): Arrival Time: 2:00pm for all
Age Requirements: 16 years of age and must have own transportation. Minors require parental consent and/or accompanied by a parent/guardian
Deadline to Sign Up: Thursday, October 17, 2019
Matt Vines, mvines@alabamawildlife.org, 334-285-4550
Website: www.alabamawildlife.org
5. Opportunity--------------------------------
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Event: Out of the Darkness Walk
Event Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Sunday, October 27, 2019, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn University of Montgomery, Moore Hall, 7440 East Drive - Montgomery, AL 36117
Purpose of Event: To raise awareness and support that allows the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and
support survivors of suicide loss.
Volunteers Requested: 20
1. Set up (5 people), 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: set up tents, put out signs, set up tables.
2. Greeters (2 people), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: greet walkers and direct them to registration,
restrooms, and different events taking place at the walk.
3. Activity Tables (5 people), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: help walkers at activity tables (passing out honor
beads, painting rocks, butterfly wall, kids coloring table, etc.)
4. Route Support (3 people), 1:30 p.m-4:00 p.m.: walk the route, encourage other walkers, helping at
water stations, watching for overheated walkers, etc.
5. Clean up (5 people), 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: take down tents, gather signs, take down tables, collect
garbage, etc.
Arrival Time(s):
1. Set up: 9:00 a.m.
2. Greeters: 11:30 a.m.
3. Activity Tables: 11:30 a.m.
4. Route Support: 1:30 p.m.
5. Clean up: 3:30 p.m.
Age Requirements: Greeters should be high school age or older. No other restrictions. Minors require parental consent and/or accompanied by a parent/guardian
Deadline to Sign Up: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Cyndee Freeland, hcyndee@hotmail.com, 334-328-1611
6. Opportunity--------------------------------
The Salvation Army Montgomery, AL
Event: The Salvation Army Annual Angel Tree Sign Up (Christmas Toy Assistance)
Event Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Monday-Friday, October 14 - 25, 2019 from 8:45 a.m.-4:00 p. m.
Location: Salvation Army Admin Building, 900 Maxwell Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36104
Purpose of Event: To sign up parents/legal guardians/families for Christmas assistance
Volunteers Requested: 6 - 10
(12:00 PM – 1:00 PM lunch will be provided for all volunteers)
Age Requirements: 18 years old and older
Deadline to Sign Up: Thursday, October 9, 2019
Lt. Tonya Farrington, tonya.farrington@uss.salvationarmy.org, 334-265-0281 ext: 19 or
Tina Golson, tina.golson@uss.salvationarmy.org, 334-265-0281 ext: 14
7. Opportunity--------------------------------
Montgomery City-County Public Library System
Event: Homework Assistance
Event Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Ongoing – September 16, 2019 – May 7, 2020
Rufus A. Lewis Library – Mondays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Coliseum Boulevard Library – Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Juliette Hampton Morgan Library – Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
E L Lowder Library – Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Governor’s Square Library – Thursdays 4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Rufus A. Lewis Regional Library 3095 Mobile Highway, Montgomery, AL 36108-4002
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library 840 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36109-1208
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library 245 High Street, Montgomery, AL 36104-4603
E L Lowder Regional Library 2590 Bell Road, Montgomery, AL 36117-4335
Governor’s Square Branch Library 2885-B East South Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36111-2513
Purpose of Event: To assist student’s grades K-12th who are experiencing difficulty with homework and guiding them with the help of the students textbook and notes.
Volunteers Requested: 13-15
Age Requirements: 16 years old and older, must be equipped to assist other students. Minors require parental consent and/or accompanied by a parent/guardian
Special Skills: Working with children K-12th grade on a variety of subjects: math, language arts, social studies, reading, and etc.
Sarah Foster (Youth Services Coordinator). sfoster@mccpl.lib.al.us, 334-625-4984
Rufus A. Lewis Branch Head
Glenda Walker, gwalker@mccpl.lib.al.us, 334-625-4848
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Head
Sharon Phillips, sphillips@mccpl.lib.al.us, 334-271-7005
Juliette Hampton Morgan Children’s Librarian
Fredriatta Brown, fbrown@mccpl.lib.al.us, 334-625-4999
E L Lowder Branch Head
Julia-Ann Jenkins, jjenkins@mccpl.lib.al.us, 334-244-5717
Governor’s Square Branch Head
Jon Darby, jdarby@mccpl.lib.al.us, 334-284-7929
8. Opportunity--------------------------------
Maxwell Gunter Thrift Shop
Event: On Going Volunteers
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): On Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Bldg. 850 on Ramp Road, Gunter AFB, 36114
Purpose: To get the Thrift Shop in order
Duties/Tasks: Sizing clothes, separating items into category, throwing out non-serviceable items
Age Requirements: 14 and up however children under 18 need parental consent
Arrival Time: 11:00 a.m.
Maxine Harvey, maxine.harvey@us.af.mil, 334-657-8346
9. Opportunity--------------------------------
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
Kalette Mixon, kalette.mixon.ctr@us.af.mil 953-9049
10. Opportunity--------------------------------
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
11. Opportunity--------------------------------
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
12. Opportunity--------------------------------
American Red Cross
redcross.org/alabama
Event: Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Site Worker
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at Maxwell AFB,
Gunter Annex, or anytime from Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Red Cross office, or at home
Location: Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex or
American Red Cross 5015 Woods Crossing, Montgomery, AL 36106
Purpose: Liaise with MEPS staff to determine the best means for the Red Cross to connect with the recruits and their families
Volunteers Requested: 1+
Duties/Tasks: Provide Red Cross preparedness information to the recruits and their families
Age Requirements: 18+
Special Skills: Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills, enjoy working directly with others, able to work with diverse populations, able to use a computer or willing to learn
Arrival Time: The MEPS briefer would be present at Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex from 9 a.m-10 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. If only doing MEPS casework, anytime.
Lauren White lauren.white@redcross.org <mailto:lauren.white@redcross.org>
205-603-2180
13. Opportunity--------------------------------
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.-3:00 p.m. & Fridays 7:30 a.m.-9:30 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
14. Opportunity--------------------------------
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
Duties/Tasks:
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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