Volunteer Opportunities
AmeriCorps VISTA Community Harvest
Walla Walla Community Harvest is a gleaning program of Blue Mountain Action Council, created to support food assistance programs with fresh and local produce. Our goal is to increase the amount of fresh produce available by gleaning local farms, orchards and gardens. We believe everyone should have access to fresh and healthy foods.
Contact Casi Christensen to volunteer or donate fresh produce. Click here for program information. You can fill out the online application and email it to Casi Christensen.
Literacy
Help adults learn to read or improve basic skills, and/or to prepare for ESL (English as a Second Language) and GED (Graduation Equivalency Diploma) tests. The schedule is flexible; typically with 1 or 2 hours per week. Approximately 10 hours of training and orientation is provided for each tutor.
Contact: Darya Tucker: literacy@bmacww.org
Long-Term Care Ombudsmen
Volunteers regularily visit with and advocate for long-term care facility residents, three or more hours per week. The program requires 30 hours of training for this position.
Contact: Steve Moss
Food Distribution Center
Organize a food drive or help with food distribution. To organize a drive: contact the food warehouse about special needs, collection barrels, banners and pick-up. Food distribution takes place once a month and requires help with preparing boxes, carry-out and distribution. Volunteers are also on call for food sorting after major food drives.
Contact: Gail McGhee: gailm@bmacww.org