Kids’ Expo event needs volunteers

Mar. 2, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency, Choices for Children, is presenting the 25th Annual Kids’ Expo on April 10th that could use volunteers. Choices for Children will be operating a food concession booth as a fundraiser. Six volunteers will be needed to staff the food booth from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Child Abuse Prevention Center needs volunteer to assist in database design

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Feb. 26, 2010 -- The Child Abuse Prevention Center in North Highlands is looking for a skilled volunteer to assist on the design and development of one or more Microsoft Access 2007-based databases. These databases are intended to reduce duplication of work effort, streamline data entry, and facilitate greater manipulation of data to provide useful quality information. These improvements will help staff better manage the implementation of programs that benefit children and families that reduce or eliminate child abuse and neglect.

Food distribution volunteers needed

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Feb. 26, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency, Yolo County Children's Alliance, needs volunteers every Friday at Alyce Norman School (1200 Anna Street in West Sacramento) to distribute food to families in need. The volunteers will help distribute 120 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables.

CASA volunteer training starts June 1

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Feb. 25, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), will be hosting a volunteer training session starting June 1.

EAT from the garden hosting free workshop

Feb. 23, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency Health Education Council's EAT from the Garden program is hosting a free community workshop on maintaining a healthy lifestyle this Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Families and anyone who would like to learn more are welcome. Please see the flier below for more information.

Omni Youth Programs needs volunteer painters

Feb. 22, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency, Omni Youth Programs, needs volunteer painters! Omni Youth Programs recently moved into a new office and they accent walls painted to beautify the space.

Domestic violence center needs volunteers

Feb. 19, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center, needs volunteers. They have two different types of volunteer opportunities: working with clients, and working without clients.

American Red Cross needs volunteers

Feb. 17, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency, American Red Cross, needs volunteers to help provide numerous services to clients. They need help with phone calls to follow up with clients, transportation needs of clients, peer support and more. Check out the flyer below for more information.

To sign up or to learn more, contact:

Fairytale Town event needs volunteers

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Feb. 11, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency, Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center is hosting its annual Fairytale Town After Hours benefit on Sept. 10, 2010. They need volunteers!

Help make this year's event a success by joining a committee.

Celebrity Chef Challenge benefit needs volunteers

Feb. 10, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency, InAlliance, is hosting a celebrity chef challenge that could use community support and volunteers. The annual fundraiser -- the Celebrity Chef Challenge -- will be held at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento on On Friday, April 30, 2010.