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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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
Duties/Tasks:
apparel, DJ equipment
Age Requirements: 16 +
Special Skills: N/A
Arrival Time: August
Deadline to Sign Up: October 5, 2018
If interested or for more information, please contact;
Cheryl Vinson, cherylwvinson@gmail.com , 334-322-5988
Also, after signing up, please contact;
Paula Wooke, paula.wooke.ctr@us.af.mil
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Maxwell Fitness Center
Event: Amazing Race
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Friday, September 14, 2018, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Aviation Cadet Pool
Purpose: The purpose of event is to promote fitness in a fun and family friendly atmosphere. The 5k is a non-competitive run enjoyed by all ages. Competitors compete in physical and mental challenges across FSS activities.
Volunteers Requested: 20
Activity/Challenge Monitors (18 people) , 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Assist in monitoring a station to make sure competitors complete obstacle/challenge
Food Servers (2 People) 5:30 p.m.: Serve food to the participants.
Age Requirements:
Activity/Challenge: 16 & above
Food Servers: 16 & above
Arrival Time:
Activity/Challenge Monitors, 3:00 p.m.
Food Servers, 5 pm
Deadline to Sign Up: September 12, 2018
Melanie Gess, melanie.gess.ctr@us.af.mil , 953-5953
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FSS Outdoor Recreation
www.lifeatthemax.us
Event: Base Luau
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Friday, August 24, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Aviation Cadet Pool, Bldg. 89, Maxwell AFB
Purpose: Family Friendly, Morale Boosting Event
Volunteers Requested: 39
Set Up/Decorate: 6 people, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Volunteers will help Set up and Decorate the pool area
Ticket Collectors/Line Expediters: 2 people, 4:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.; Making sure the line does not get out of hand, and that people are getting through the line quickly
Floaters: 2 people, 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; Moving around the event, helping where needed, could be refilling coolers, helping with games or heling taking tickets
Food Servers: 18 people, 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; Helping serve the food at the event (Special Considerations – Must wear a baseball cap, closed toe shoes, and a t shirt (no tank tops or anything without sleeves)
Game workers: 8 people, 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; helping expedite the various kid’s games we have at the Luau
Tear Down and Clean Up: 3 people, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; helping clean up after the event
Age Requirements: 18 and up
Arrival Time: See Above
Deadline to Sign Up: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Sarah Darden, sarah.darden.1@us.af.mil, 334-953-8241
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The Salvation Army Montgomery, AL
http://salvationarmyalm.org/montgomery/about/
Event: Buckmaster Expo 2018
Day(s)/Date(s)/Time(s): Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 and Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: 900 Maxwell Blvd, Montgomery AL – Soup Kitchen
Purpose: To help sort and box canned goods donated from this event.
Volunteers Requested: 15 - 20
Duties/Tasks: On going all day - on each day build boxes, sort canned goods, box up canned goods and store the boxes.
Age Requirements: 13 and older / lot of standing, lifting and bending
Arrival Time: August 18 and 19 starting at 8:00 a.m.
Deadline to Sign Up: Advance notice preferred; volunteers may arrive without notice on the day of but advance notice preferred
Tina Golson, tina.golson@uss.salvationarmy.org or 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:
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
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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.
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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