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Volunteer Opportunities
updated: Feb 03, 2013, 2:01 PM

By Edhat Subscriber

The abrupt closure of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (Learning Ally) left a big hole in my week. Can anyone suggest volunteer opportunities in Santa Barbara/Goleta that are of use and provide intellectual stimulation in a friendly atmosphere? Thanks!

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COMMENT 370501P	2013-02-03 02:17 PM
Become a literacy volunteer through the SB library: http://sbplibrary.org/services/tutoring-adults.html (info for volunteers is about 1/2 way down the page).
STRAY	2013-02-03 03:12 PM
Santa Barbara County Education Office "Partners in Education" offers numerous opportunities to involve yourself in our local schools working with youth. One time or on-going, depending on your schedule. Career Day, mock interviews, job shadows, high school academy programs and guest speakers in classrooms. http://www.sbceo.org/~partners/p&i_main.html
COMMENT 370514	2013-02-03 03:18 PM
Tell us more about the closing. Was a news item posted here? Search (on Edhat) turns up nothing.
COMMENT 370519P	2013-02-03 03:45 PM
I searched it on Google and found this: http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_22446633/lenox-ally-studio-closes Evidently they closed a number of studios due to loss of funding. Too bad, it was a great resource. I didn't see anything in the local media.
COMMENT 370530	2013-02-03 04:47 PM
Horrible.. why? Any chance of reopening??
COMMENT 370535	2013-02-03 05:22 PM
boys and girls clubs.....Kids need good role models
HATTIE	2013-02-03 08:51 PM
the braille institute is a great place to volunteer! stop by the beautiful campus at 2031 de la vina or call 682-6222.
COMMENT 370587	2013-02-04 06:29 AM
Afterschool homework help is needed at Ladera Apartments or 2 Carpinteria after school sites -- contact Peoples' Self-Help Housing at 699-7227. Low income kids could use your help! Thank you.
OOHLALA	2013-02-04 07:16 AM
Braille institute Reading stories at children's libraries Volunteering to read stories in kindergartens and elementary school grades
COMMENT 370605	2013-02-04 07:49 AM
If you like kittens and cats, ASAP in Goleta is a great place. Little dogs or big dogs, any of the shelters in the same location. I spend 3-4 hrs/wk at the County shelter with the big dogs and have a great time with each one. They really appreciate any interaction with people and any exercise you can give them. Just about any non-profit that you think has an important mission needs volunteers. Thanks for helping out!
COMMENT 370607	2013-02-04 07:50 AM
The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers for their "Road to Recovery" program that offers cancer patients free rides to treatments.
EDHATBARBARA	2013-02-04 10:37 AM
RSVP lists all kinds of volunteer opportunites. Also, both local hospice organizations have websites and need volunteers who can serve either in clerical or patient care capacities.
COMMENT 370677	2013-02-04 11:53 AM
I bet just about any public school would welcome your help in the library. I know my daughter's elementary school relies almost exclusively on volunteers to staff their library.

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