Salvation Army Clean Out Volunteers needed

 The Salvation Army has a huge need for volunteers starting October 1st! They are cleaning out for Christmas in the thrift shop all to prepare for Angel Tree and Rescuing Christmas! We will be clearing out the thrift shop to the bare bone and we need volunteers!

We are trying to Rescue Christmas for all those in need and do the Most Good for all!

Contact Julie Searing at Julie.searing@uss.salvationarmy.org or by phone at (318) 424 - 3200 ext. 28

Volunteers of America Communities in Schools

The volunteers of America Communities in Schools program needs volunteer tutors for high school students. Due to Covid, tutoring will occur over Zoom this year. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved in the community!

For more information, contact Kristina Gustavson at gustavson@cfnla.org 

ShreveCorps applicants wanted!

 Interested in providing service to those who need it? Be the greater good!

Potential applicants will need to apply at www.tinyurl.com/shrevecorpsapp. However, anyone interested in receiving additional information can refer to our Indeed posting at www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=Shreveport-Green&t=Shrevecorp+Americorp+Garden+Nutrition+Mentor&jk=e2865d005d80aee3&q=Nutrition&vjs=3. 

 

We like to recruit college students because we can typically work around their class schedules and also because we know that, oftentimes, they need service hours to graduate. We currently offer a living allowance of $3,263, split up into biweekly payments throughout the year, and also an education award of $1,300 toward completion of the program. It is a great way to earn some supplementary income, put a dent in tuition or student loan costs, and also give back to the community!

Hurricane Laura Relief Volunteers needed!

 Hurricane Laura has left a wake of destruction in its path. To continue delivering round-the clock services to those in need, we need your help. Warehouse Workers are needed in the Shreveport Chapter Office to  help the disaster operation? Our disaster supply warehouses are stocked with supplies. Signing up for a shift is easy! Simply access the shift registration tool on Volunteer Connection to view and select a shift that interests you. Login and access the tool here:

Together in Mission

 

Go here to register and someone from our screening team will contact you. Please let me know if your students would like to help with this project.

 

http://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=intake&entry_point_id=26&entry_point_type=global_entry_point

 

Walk to End Alzheimer's Volunteers Needed!

 Interested in volunteering to be apart of the Walk Planning Committee for the Walk to End Alzheimer's Association? Below you can find more information on positions that are open! Contact catillman@alz.org for more information!

Salvation Army Stuff the Bus Project

On August 7-9th, 2020 the Salvation Army will be collecting school supplies at local Wal-Mart locations. The school supplies collected will be distributed to all area schools, Boys & Girls Club in Shreveport, and to kids in the shelter at the Merckle Center of Hope!

If you would like to donate school supplies to students in need, this is a great opportunity! Volunteers will also be needed to count the supplies received from the Wal-Mart locations after the August event.

For more information, contact Scott McCloud at (318) 424-3200 ext. 23

Louisiana Poll Volunteers needed!

Louisiana has been fortunate to have dedicated poll workers who have served for years; however, we must recruit and train thousands of poll workers across the state every election and for emergencies like we are facing today with COVID-19. You can help!

You just need to meet a few requirements to be selected: 

You must:

•         Be a registered voter in Louisiana;

•         Be able to perform the essential duties of a poll worker;

•         Attend a course of instruction as required; and

•         Not be a candidate in the election.

You may also serve if you are at least 17 years of age and a high school senior or older, or if you are registered to vote in another state and are a student at an institution of higher learning. Trained poll workers can earn up to $200 an election after attending the pre-election course of instruction and passing the test. The job isn’t complicated, and anyone who has worked at the polls will tell you it’s one of the most rewarding ways you can help your community!

It’s easy to help your community:

•         You will attend a training class to learn how to be a poll worker.

•         On election day, you will help set up the polling place before voters arrive. (Start time will be given to you by your clerk of court, but is generally 30 minutes to an hour before the polls open).

•         You will open the polls. For July 11, 2020 and August 15, 2020, polls open at 7:00 a.m.

•         You will check voters in at the polling place and allow them to cast their votes. 

•         You will close the polls at the end of election day. Polls close at 8:00 p.m., but all voters in line at 8:00 p.m. are allowed to cast their vote. 

On the day you are scheduled to work, you must:

•         Provide your own transportation to and from your assigned precinct.

•         Bring your own food, and drinks for the day.

•         You must remain at the polling place all day. Poll workers are unable to leave the facility. 

To become a qualified poll worker, fill out the Poll Worker Application and send it to:

Secretary of State

Elections Division

ATTENTION: Julie Guidroz

P.O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

225.922.1167 (fax)

YES! I WANT TO BE A POLL WORKER

FOR THE JULY 11, 2020 ELECTION

Please contact me so that I may enroll in the next poll worker school.

Last Name:____________________________________________________________________________

First Name:__________________________________________________________M.I.:______________

Street Address:_________________________________________________________________________

City:_______________________________________________________ZIP:_______________________

Daytime Phone No.:_____________________________________________________________________

Evening Phone No.:_____________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth:__________________________________________________________________________

Parish of Residence:_____________________________________________________________________

Parish(es) you are willing to work:__________________________________________________________

For Tuesday elections, can you report to work by 5:30am?______________Yes___________________No

For Saturday elections, can you report to work by 6:30am?______________Yes___________________No

To become a qualified poll worker for the July 11, 2020 and/or August 15, 2020 elections:

·         Complete this form and contact Julie Guidroz @ julie.guidroz@sos.la.gov

·         If you have any questions or concerns, please email sherri.hadskey@sos.la.gov or lani.durio@sos.la.gov

Parishes needing additional assistance for the July 11, 2020 and August 15, 2020 elections:

East Feliciana                St. Charles

Jefferson                       Orleans

Livingston                      Ouachita

Please let us know if you are interested in serving as a poll worker for future elections:

_____   Yes, I am interested in serving for the August 15, 2020 election.

_____   Yes, I am interested in serving for the November 3, 2020 and December 5, 2020 elections.

_____   No, I only want to work the July 11, 2020 election.