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Looking for a project? This is where we will post events and opportunities that local organizations and individuals ask us to spread the word about. We update this regularly, so check back often as we keep it current!
(Postings are listed by their application or event date, nearest ones at the top.)
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COSF (Conejo Open Space Foundation) is the fund raising organization that supports COSTAC in its multi-function goalsof trail education, outreach and work projects, COSTAC (Conejo Open Space Trails Advisory Committee) is the operational arm that recruits and manages these projects in the 25,000 acres of open space in the Conejo Valley (CV). Some of their many projects include: Adopt-A-Trail, Trail Education Days, Special Trail Work Days, Trail Watch, Trail Patrol, and the Non-Native Plant Task Force.
If you are interested in any of these great opportunities, you can ask for Steve Forman on the COSF website:
http://www.cosf.org/website/html/cvc.html - The American Cancer Society is in the process of scheduling a daytime and evening New Volunteer Orientation. It will be 90 minutes with them to learn more about their mission here in Ventura County. Currently, they have a great need for volunteer drivers for our Road to Recovery program and for data entry assistance for our upcoming Daffodil Days campaign. They also have ongoing need for Relay for Life volunteers and our patient support groups. If you would like to get involved, please contact Sandy Berg, Community Services Manager at 805-644-4237.
- Santa Monica Mountains Trail Council holds trail maintenance builds every week within the Santa Monica Mountain range. The main contact for volunteer information is Linda Palmer at 818-222-4531 mail@smmtc.org. To find a schedule of dates for the trail builds, visit http://www.smmtc.org/maintenance.htm
- United Way: Search for Volunteer Opportunities in the Local Community! The home page has a list of recent opportunities, including FoodShare, homeless shelter work, and more. Also, register on the site and search for opportunities based on your interests!
www.volunteerventuracounty.org - Tender Loving Care Home Hospice is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to visit with our patients. Each of our patients and their families are dealing with a terminal diagnosis, and your visits will mean the world to them. Someone to read or watch TV, listen to music, play an instrument, play a game or just give them the opportunity to share some of their life stories. You will make an immediate positive impact on the lives of the terminally ill patients and their families. All volunteers will receive hospice training, a TB test and background check all at no cost to you. Our office and 10-bed residential home is located in Moorpark, but our patients also reside throughout Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley. We also keep a record of all Community Service Volunteer Hours if needed for school. Please contact Valerie at TLC Home Hospice at 805-517-1620 or valerie@tlchomehospice.com.
