Community Service Opportunities

Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.

That’s why United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life:

Education – Children enter school ready and are successful in primary school; youth gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials to obtain family-sustaining employment

Financial Stability – Individuals and families improve their socio-economic status

Health – Individuals and families have access to healthcare and improve their health

Advancing the common good is less about helping one person at a time and more about changing systems to help all of us. We are all connected and interdependent. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, when people are healthy.

United Way’s goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of these problems. Living united means being a part of the change. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future.

Thrift Store. For clothing and furniture vouchers contact the help line.

The Coeur d'Alene Public Library is a department of the City of Coeur d'Alene and a member of the Cooperative Information Network -- a consortium of libraries serving North Idaho and eastern Washington. CIN shares a library card, a computer catalog and circulation services.

All-volunteer organization committed to improving the lives of persons with serious (brain disorders) mental illnesses. Members include persons with mental illness, parents, siblings, spouses, friends, and professional service providers.

NAMI Coeur d'Alene
PO Box 1082
Coeur d'Alene ID 83816
Phone: 208-691-9674
Email: sensitivemhc@gmail.com
Contacts: Gene Salois - Vice President - 208-661-4244
Bonnie Wilson - President - 208-691-9674

NAMI Far North
PO Box 2415
Sandpoint ID 83864-0913
Phone: 208-597-2047
Email: namifarnorth@yahoo.com
Website: www.nami.org/sites/namifarnorth
Amber Snoddy (President) 208-597-6573

NAMI State Office and NAMI Wood River Valley
NAMI Idaho
PO Box 95
Hailey, ID 83333
Phone: 208-242-7430
Tom Hanson (President)
Email: namiidaho@yahoo.com
Website: www.nami.org/sites/namiidaho

NAMI Southeast Idaho
PO Box 6066
Pocatello, ID 83205-6066
Phone: 208-232-5791
Email: zrmagee@cableone.net
Contact: Zina Magee (Chapter Administrator)

NAMI Upper Valley Idaho
PO Box 2462
Idaho Falls, ID 83403
Phone: 208-529-9311
Email: namiuppervalley@aol.com
Website: www.namiuv.com
Contact: Jane Roberts (President) 208-757-8300

Homeless Connect creates a front door to Idaho’s many providers working to end homelessness for
single adults, youth, and families.

Thrift Store

For clothing and furniture vouchers contact the help line at 331-2208
M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

AmeriCorp is getting things done in Idaho by offering opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds to commit 1 to 2 years of intensive community service. AmeriCorp members address crucial community needs in the areas of education, public safety, environmental, disaster preparedness, as well as other unmet human needs. The members serve with a variety of community and faith based organizations, local and state government entities and educational institutions.

To achieve this mission, Serve Idaho will promote collaborative efforts among public, private and nonprofit, state and local agencies to advance community service programs and activities throughout the State -- we are here to Serve Idaho!

The activities of this Commission include:
*Program Administrations for the AmeriCorps Grants
*Leadership of Idaho's Promise: The Alliance for Youth
*Participation in the Homeland Security Initiative and Freedom Corps
*Hosting the annual SERVE IDAHO Conference to provide training related to national service, volunteer administration and service-learning. The target audience includes national service members, volunteer administrators, educators and community volunteers
*Serve Idaho- Formerly the Idaho Commission for National and Community Service, Serve idaho is funded by grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service and through cash and in-kind donations from State and local partners.

The Corporation for National and Community Service provides federal funding for service-related programs and initiatives including AmeriCorps*State and National Grants program, AmeriCorps*VISTA, the Senior Service Corps and Learn and Serve America. All of these programs strive to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community-based service to address unmet critical needs in communities throughout the United States.
These individuals graciously volunteer their time and talents to support efforts that engage more citizens in service and volunteerism throughout the State.

Ext 122 = To get a volunteer (VolunteerMatch program).
Ext 122 = To donate items (Gifts in Kind program).

2-1-1: Get Connected. Get Answers. A volunteer and gift-in-kind component to 2-1-1 that will be housed at United Way of Treasure Valley. 2-1-1 will become the place for any interested individual to get partnered up with the volunteer opportunity that best suits them. This program puts United Way of Treasure Valley's mission into action: to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Individuals who would like to donate time or goods can contact the 2-1-1 United Way Volunteer Program and the will be matched with organizations who can use the help of volunteers or who can accept donated items. The program is currently available only in the Treasure Valley, but hope to expand statewide in the future.

NOTE: United Way does not accept calls for public assistance programs from direct individuals.

An individual must work through a case managing agency to access United Way assistance. Case managing agencies include: Health and Welfare, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Community Action Partnerships, etc.

United Way is committed to making meaningful and tangible impact on people's lives in the Treasure Valley. . The Community Care fund is made up of contributions from individuals and businesses that when pooled together support programs across the Treasure Valley.

IDA stands for Individual Development Accounts. IDAs are matched savings accounts that can only be used to save for a certain asset goal. To get more information ask to speak to Melissa Krucker.

Critical services are addressed everyday of the year by United Way that include meals for the hungry, services for the seniors, after school programs for disadvantaged kids, medical care, prescriptions and more.

Volunteer Opportunity. Helps people maintain independence in their own home. Types of services that may be available are; transportation, yard maintenance, social visits and homemaker services.

•Community Food Bank
•"Food For Kids" Program
•Emergency Assistance (limited)
•Referrals
•Classes and Education
10 am -2:45 pm M - W
11 am - 1:45 pm Tues, Thurs, Fri

Throughout the state ICAN offers a food program for families with limited incomes. These food programs bring together individuals and families, providing them with a hand up, and not a hand out.
Areas served: Weippe, Twin Falls, Fort Hall, Pocatello, Camas Prairie, Arco.

The food programs operate on a volunteer basis. Meetings are conducted monthly by an elected committee and the general membership. Food is distributed once a month with additional opportunities for agricultural gleans and donations.

Housing for families with seriously ill children who are being treated at any of the local medical facilities. 17 bedrooms available, two handicapped accessible. Patient has to be 18 years or younger and family member(s) must be 18 years or older. Housing only available to family members residing outside of Ada County.

CASA/GAL is a court appointed advocate program to provide trained volunteers for abused, neglected, or abandoned children. Our mission is to speak for the best interest of these children.
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a trained volunteer who is appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child. In court, the GAL serves as an important voice for the child. Guardian's ad Litem are also called Court Appointed Special Advocated (CASA).

CASA/GAL is a court appointed advocate program to provide trained volunteers for abused, neglected, or abandoned children. Our mission is to speak for the best interest of these children.
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a trained volunteer who is appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child. In court, the GAL serves as an important voice for the child. Guardian's ad Litem are also called Court Appointed Special Advocated (CASA).

Citizen Corps, a vital component of USA Freedom Corps, was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. It provides opportunities for people to participate in a range of measures to make their families, their homes, and their communities safer from the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.

Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a non profit organization working to close the "digital divide" by providing youngsters with home PCs with which to equalize their educational opportunities.

Students can call or go online for more information or an application.

Office is located in Boise, they will serve all of Idaho but some shipping costs may be involved.

Financial, business management, and government procurement assistance programs, surety bond guarantee services, Minority Small Business Assistance Program, business workshops, and publications.

Business counseling at no charge; call for appointment.

Call for volunteer opportunities.

*The American Red Cross provides emergency food, clothing, shelter and medical needs for verified disasters, such as fire, flood, or severe storms.

*Services to the Armed Forces has the unique privilege of providing emergency communications between our men and women in uniform and their families back home.

*Disaster Services available 24 hours.

*Health and Safety education including both adult and child First Aid and CPR classes, AED (Automated External Defibrillation), life guarding and swimming instruction, wilderness first aid, babysitter training and pet first aid.

*Blood Services- By donating blood you are truly giving the gift of life. Dial 800-733-2767

*Youth Services -The American Red Cross is involved with the youth in our community in a variety of ways, from disaster relief to babysitter training, to volunteer opportunities.

Provides rental assistance when funds are available.

Private, non-profit agency which serves the economically and socially disadvantaged by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.

Services may include, but are not limited to, food commodities, emergency food, energy assistance, clothing, limited financial assistance dependent upon funding sources, family development programs, and telephone assistance. Other community programs may be available, call your local office for details.

SEICAA Housing is run out of this office. This program offers affordable housing, including housing for the elderly. All housing is rental. Housing is in Blackfoot and Pocatello. All housing is for low income tenants.

RSVP program also out of this office.
Meals on Wheels is for residents of Bannock County that are homebound.

IDA stands for Individual Development Accounts. IDAs are matched savings accounts that can be used to save for a certain asset goal (restrictions apply). To get more information ask to speak to an account manager. For more information ask to speak with Patty Day.

The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, and United We Serve.
AmeriCorps State and National is a federal volunteer service program under the AmeriCorps umbrella that provides funds for local and national organizations and agencies committed to using national service to address critical community needs in education, public safety, health and the environment. Recipient organizations use their AmeriCorps funding to recruit, place, and supervise AmeriCorps members who serve in AmeriCorps State and National projects in every state, U.S. territories and on tribal reservations. Full-time members receive a living allowance, health coverage, and child care, if needed. After successfully completing their term of service, they receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award which can be used to pay off qualified student loans or to finance college, graduate school, or vocational training at eligible institutions; or an end-of-service stipend. (AIRS ND-9200.0300-080)

• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines

VolunteerMatch is dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer. VolunteerMatch is the nonprofit, online service that helps interested volunteers get involved with community service organizations throughout the United States. Volunteers enter their ZIP code on the VolunteerMatch web site to quickly find local volunteer opportunities matching individual interests and schedules.

The mission of United Way is to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

United Ways across the country activate community resources to make the greatest possible human impact. The United Way system includes approximately 1,400 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated and governed by local volunteers.

As community leaders, United Ways address the most critical local issues and mobilize resources beyond the dollars that are pledged through their fund-raising efforts. Community partners often include schools, government policy makers, businesses, organized labor, financial institutions, voluntary and neighborhood associations, community development corporations and the faith community.

A website posting volunteer opportunities by organizations, to meet the needs and enhance the quality of life in the community. The primary function of the website is to link community volunteer needs with volunteers.

• Volunteer Recruitment/Placement