Interest-Area Specific Opportunities~

Got talent? Try this: The Cloverdale Senior Center wants YOU to perform in a variety show for them in November. Singers, musicians, actors, spoken word poets, mimes, jugglers, and performing artists of all kinds are needed. You will earn community service hours with this fun event. See Ms. Calson for more info.

Like STEM, teaching, or communications? Try this:

• Help run exhibits at the North Bay Science Discovery Day on October 26th. Interns will partner with companies in science, math, engineering, technology, and communications industries to help design and facilitate exhibits. See Ms. Calson or your science teacher for more information. Application deadline: October 9th

Like kids? Try this:

• On Sunday, November 3 from 12PM to 4:30PM there will be a resource fair in Cloverdale called the "Binational Health Fair & Día de Los Muertos Celebration". High school students are needed to help run the "kids game section". This section will be made up of various games like potato sack racing, egg toss competition, art class, a spin-the-wheel game with prizes, etc. 14 high school students are needed. You can receive up to 4.5 community service hours! Call, text, or email.

Contact: Brenda Ramirez-Sotelo, Director of Social Services & Program Coordinator

Tel: 707-278-4179 Email: bramirez@lifestepsusa.org www.LIFESTEPSusa.org

• After-school program for the Cloverdale Family Apartments needs volunteers to help students with homework and provide them with fun learning activities. (Children ages 5-14)

Contact: Brenda Ramirez-Sotelo, Director of Social Services & Program Coordinator

Tel: 707-278-4179 Email: bramirez@lifeSTEPSusa.org www.LIFESTEPSusa.org

• The Boys and Girls Club of Cloverdale is looking for volunteers to help run specialized after school programs.

Contact: Jade Weymouth, North County Area Director

Tel: 707-528-7977 Email: jweymouth@bgcsonoma-marin.org

Interested in medicine? Try this:

• The Villas Assisted Living is looking for volunteers to read to senior citizens and/or help out with care.

Contact: Kristi Shehan, Owner

Cell: 925-918-1262 Email: thevillasllc@aol.com www.thevillasatcloverdale.com

Interested in theatre arts? Try this:

• The Raven Theatre in Healdsburg is looking for volunteers to build sets, make/design costumes, work lights/sound, work backstage during shows, or help advertise events. May also turn into longer intern opportunity (see below).

Contact: Steven David Martin, Artistic Director, Raven Theatre

Cell: (707) 529-3453 Email: steven@thinkrevel.com

Interested in sports? Try this:

• The CHS Athletic Director is looking for assistance with all sorts of sports-related activities.

Contact: Mr. Alexander, Rm. 16

Interested in mechanics or construction? Try this:

• Volunteers are needed to work in the Makerspace -- tasks include organizing, cleaning, making storage containers, taking inventory, and prepping for activities.

Contact: Mr. Zucker or Ms. Calson

Interested in community organizing/event planning? Try this:

• The Cloverdale Oktoberfest and Courtney Jade Pumpkin Patch are in need of volunteers for October 5th at the Plaza.
• CHS needs bilingual students to help with Parent Round-up on October 2nd. from 6-8PM. Sign up in the office! Come join the fun!

Contacts: Ms. Calson or Patti in the front office

Internship Opportunities for Seniors

The CERT Program -- seeking students interested in fire fighting, medicine, search and rescue, community organizing, disaster preparedness, animal search and rescue, first responders, and more. Become a certified member of a Community Emergency Response Team. Twenty hours of preparation required, including one simulated "Disaster Day." Training sessions will take place on Wednesdays right after school for 14 weeks; one Saturday session is mandatory.

The Citrus Fair -- seeking a student who is motivated, personable and able to work independently on a project. The intern should be ready to apply knowledge of business practices in a fast-paced real world environment. A student who is interested in communications, research, marketing and business development would be a good fit. The intern will assist with marketing for the fair and other events (writing, social media, database development, etc.), conducting research, helping with event planning, operations, vendor contracting, etc.

The Boys and Girls Club -- seeking girls who know they would like to go into some type of leadership, management, or people development role. Students would assist the program director in leading the Cloverdale club.

The Raven Theatre -- seeking students willing to work on social media, promotions, and marketing events and/or lobby displays for upcoming productions. Also open to considering longer internships depending on a student's personal interest in the world of theatre.