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MORRO BAY CITIZENS FOR OBAMA invite you to make change happen. Come socialize, discuss, and find out how you can help on Aug. 16 at 4:30pm at 496 Kern Ave. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-5938 or mayaandlig@yahoo.com.

211 SLO HOTLINE needs volunteers. Info: 544-6016 or slohotline.org.

ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE needs volunteers to work with developmentally disabled adults. Info: 543-9383.

ADOPT-A-GRANDPARENT seeks seniors 50 and older to work with SLO Parks and Rec. Info: 781-7300.

ADOPT-A-PET needs volunteers in Templeton. Info: 927-7370 or secondchancelove.org.

AIDS PROJECT CENTRAL COAST needs volunteers for Necessities of Life Food Pantry and desk. Info: 349-9947.

ALPHA PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER needs volunteers for clerical work, fundraising and more. Info: 541-3367 or ingridpiresed@aol.com.

AMERICAN RED CROSS needs licensed health professionals to become part of the Disaster Health Services Program. Free, fun training. Info: 543-0696 or slo-redcross.org.

ANIMALS REQUESTING FRIENDS needs volunteers to care for dogs and cats. Info: 781-4413.

ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTION PARTNERS needs volunteers to adopt, donate funds and more. Info: 489-0689.

ANIMAL SHELTER desperately needs volunteers to work with cats and dogs; must be 18 or older. Info: 781-4413.

ARROYO GRANDE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY needs volunteers to assist with patients and at the front desk and gift shop. Info: 489-4261.

ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE needs volunteers on Sat. mornings in Morro Bay area. Info: 674-5114.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS needs mentors. Training provided. Info: 781-3226, ext. 26 or 925-1100.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA needs volunteers for recruiting, special events, and running units. Info: 461-4018.

CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS needs docents for refurbished museum. Info: Cindy at 788-0517.

CARING CALLERS needs volunteers to read to seniors, write letters, and more. Info: 547-7026, ext. 17.

(CASA) COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES needs volunteers to help abused and neglected children. Pacific Coast Center, 75 Higuera, Suite 180. Info: 541-6542 or slocasa.org.

CENTRAL COAST EXPLORATION STATION needs volunteers for data entry, building and ground maintenance, and tech support. Info: 473-1421.

CENTRAL COAST PRIMARY CARE seeks volunteers for clinical studies Info: 543-2724.

CENTRAL COAST SENIOR CENTER in Oceano needs able-bodied volunteers to do various activities: answering phones, calling Bingo, etc. Info: 481-7886.

CENTRAL COAST VETERANS MUSEUM needs various docents. Info: 543-1763 or 473-9704.

CREATIVE KIDS AND CREATIVE TEENS seeks artisan mentors. Info: 325-8042.

CREATIVE MEDIATION seeks volunteer board members. Info: 549-0442.

DAFFODIL DAYS: Volunteers are needed to help with campaign. Info: 441-7286.

DONATE YOUR CAR Info: 866-448-3487 or cars4charities.org.

DRIVERS NEEDED by American Cancer Society to take patients to doctor appointments. Info: 544-8740.

ECOSLO needs volunteers for trail work, beach cleanups, and more. Info: ecoslo.org, or 544-1777.

EOC HOMELESS SHELTER needs volunteers with open minds. Info: 541-7616.

FIVE CITIES MEALS ON WHEELS needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals. Info: Betty, 773-2053.

FLYING SAMARITANS needs volunteers and tax-deductible donations. Info: 543-4144.

FOOD BANK COALITION OF SLO COUNTY needs drivers and volunteers. Info: 238-4664 or slofoodbank.org.

FRIENDLY RIDES FOR SENIORS meets the needs of homebound seniors in North County. Info: 237-3880.

FRIENDS OUTSIDE needs volunteer mentors who help families and friends who visit inmates at CA Men’s Colony. Info: 543-3888 or 209-612-9805.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY needs volunteers at warehouse and thrift store on Saturdays. Info: 782-0687.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S CARS FOR HOMES PROGRAM needs donated cars, trucks, boats and RVs. Info: (877) 277-HFHI.

HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM needs volunteers to help SLO County Public Health Dept. Info: 781-5500.

HOSPICE needs volunteers for grief counseling. Info: 544-2266.

HOTLINERS NEEDED FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION Call Mike Bossenberry at 544-6016 after 3pm for information.

JACK HOUSE of SLO needs docent volunteers. Training provided. Info: 781-7300.

LAND CONSERVANCY invites volunteers to join the group at sites throughout SLO County. Info: 544-9096.

LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN SERVICES seeks volunteers to advocate for care facility residents. Info: 785-0132.

LUCIA MAR SCHOOLS need Spanish-speaking, bilingual volunteers to assist elementary-age children. Info: 473-4347.

NORTH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY needs volunteers for office work, cat care, and more. Info: 466-5403.

NORTH COUNTY WOMEN’S SHELTER needs crisis volunteers for intervention assistance. Bilingual a plus. Training provided. Info: 461-1338.

OCEANO DUNES STATE PARK needs docents at boardwalk. Info: 473-7232, Ext. 18.

OMBUDSMAN SERVICES OF SLO COUNTY seeks volunteers to visit residential care homes for the elderly. Info: 785-0132.

OPEN HEARTS AND HOMES to host foreign exchange students. Info: 866-540-4029.

PACIFIC WILDLIFE CARE needs volunteers to rescue sick, injured, and orphaned wild birds and mammals. Info: 772-1553 or 543-WILD.

PASO ROBLES PUBLIC LIBRARY needs volunteers to help patrons. Info: 237-3870.

PARTNERS IN EQUESTRIAN THERAPY is seeking volunteers to assist with horses, and board members with experience and support in public relations, fundraising, and knowledge of horses and/or people with disabilities. Info: 235-2787 or petslo.com.

PECHO COAST TRAIL needs volunteer docents for hikes to the Point San Luis Lighthouse. Info: 545-3159.

PISMO BEACH PIER DOCENTS AND DOCENT COORDINATOR NEEDED Info: info@pierwatch.com.

PISMO BEACH RECREATION needs teachers for workshops. Info: 773-7063.

PISMO BEACH SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB needs volunteers for social events. Info: 773-7063.

PISMO NATURE CENTER is looking for volunteers to help plant, water and care for trees and flowers. Volunteers meet at 9am Tuesdays at the Nature Center. No experience necessary. Info: 543-2141.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SLO needs mentors to work with at–risk youth. Info: 549-9446.

PRADO DAY CENTER needs volunteers to answer phones, sign clients into programs, and more. Info: 786-0617.

REACH FOR RECOVERY PROGRAM seeks breast cancer survivors to help others. Info: 543-1481, Ext. 3.

RETIRED and SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM can match your talents and interests with community needs, including long-term care ombudsman, caring caller, senior nutrition program, Food Bank, American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters. Info: 544-8740.

ROAD TO RECOVERY PROGRAM seeks volunteers to drive cancer patients to appointments. Info: 1-800-ACS-2345 or cancer.org.

SARP stands for Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center of SLO and needs volunteers for crisis intervention and counseling. Info: 545-8888 or sarpcenter.org.

SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OF SLO COUNTY seeks volunteers to prepare and deliver lunches to homebound seniors, especially in Oceano. Info: 541-3312 or 489-5149.

SLO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER seeks volunteers to walk pets. Info: 781-4413.

SLO COUNTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADVISORY BOARD seeks new members. Info: 781-4290.

SLO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM seeks volunteers to research local history and create exhibits. Info: 543-0638.

SLO LITERACY COUNCIL needs tutors. Info: 541-4219 or sloliteracy.org.

SLO SCIENTIST VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS needed to provide hands-on science activities for children. Training provided. Info: 781-5944.

SLO 4-H YOUTH/ADULT SCIENCE Help with science activities. Info: 781-5944.

SUPPORTIVE MUSIC PROGRAM needs musicians for terminally ill and bed patients in nursing facilities. Info: 544-2266.

SURFRIDER is seeking a volunteer coordinator. Help new activists plug into events and campaigns for the SLO Chapter. Info: 481-0661.

S.W.A.P.-SMALL WILDERNESS AREA PRESERVATION WARRIORS NEEDED in the Elfin forest. Info: 528-0392.

UNITED WAY NEEDS readers of grants. Info: unitedwayslo.org or 541-1234.

VOLUNTEER SLO Opportunities with local agencies. Info: 756-2176 or volunteerslo.org.

WILDLING ART MUSEUM seeks operation volunteers. Info: 688-1082.

WOMEN’S SHELTER PROGRAM needs volunteers to assist with victims of domestic violence. 40-hour training is provided. Info: 781-6401, Ext. 202 or beth@womensshelterslo.org.

WOODS HUMANE SOCIETY needs volunteers. Info: 543-9316.