Volunteer

Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library can use your help with our children's programs, concert series, Grace's Book Nook, creating posters and flyers, display case decorating, and so much more! We'll match your skills and interests with one of our many volunteer opportunities. If you can help in any way, please email [volunteer@srfol.org] or call Linda Harris at 271-6171.

Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) seeks volunteers for a variety of theater activities. Volunteers are needed in the areas of hospitality--greeters, ushers, ticket-takers--lighting and sound, stage management, set construction, costumes, and properties management. This is an excellent opportunity to meet new friends and support local semi-professional theater at the same time. There are no age restrictions. Enthusiasm and dedication are what count! SRT also seeks volunteers to serve on its board of directors or help with fundraising. For more information, call the theater box office at 578-7728 and leave your name and phone number, or email us at [ManagingDirector@scrippsranchtheatre.org].

If disaster strikes, learn how you can help Scripps Ranch and your family! In a major catastrophe emergency services may not be available for days. Join the Scripps Ranch Community Emergency Response Team (SRCERT) and learn skills to help. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 pm in the Scripps Ranch Library. Visitors and new volunteers are welcome. For details, please visit [www.scrippsranchcert.org].

Plan Scripps Ranch! The Miramar Ranch North Planning Committee needs members. This group is one of two in Scripps Ranch that advises the city on land-use decisions in and around our area. For information, call MRNPC chair Dustin Steiner at 869-9701.

The Scripps Ranch Elder Care Alliance needs volunteers to help our friends and neighbors over the age of 65 living in Scripps Ranch. Volunteer opportunities include: transportation in Scripps Ranch, delivering meals, shopping for groceries, and more. Teens also are needed to help their neighbors. For more information, please visit our website at [www.sreldercare.org] or call 397-5747. If you would like to volunteer, email [volunteer@sreldercare.org].

Friends of Miramar Ranch Elementary School: we need your help. If you can give some of your time, please email our volunteer service coordinator, Ginger, at [MREvolunteering@gmail.com]. Some upcoming events that need volunteers: Thursday, Feb. 16--Father/Daughter Dance; Tuesday, Feb. 21-Friday, Feb. 24--Book Fair; Friday, Mar. 23--2012 Hawk Classic Golf Tournament; and, Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr. 17 and 18--Jog-a-thon. Classroom volunteers also are needed. Thank you!

Help children as a court-appointed special advocate. Voices for Children is a nonprofit agency that trains volunteers to advocate on behalf of one of the more than 6,000 children in San Diego's foster care system. Volunteers advocate for children in court and give recommendations to the judge. Our next information session is on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 5:30 to 7 pm. For more information, contact Susan Smith at 598-2235, or go to [www.voices4children.com].

Scripps Ranch Girl Scouts are looking for volunteers! You do not need to be the parent of a girl scout! We love grandparents, aunts, uncles, former scouts...anyone who wants to help! This is your opportunity to inspire and empower girls, meet new people, and have fun! To volunteer, please contact Scripps Ranch service unit co-manager Jacqueline Yang at [j12yang@cox.net]. There also is a need for troop leaders. For more, visit [http://srgirlscouts.clubspaces.com/Default_css.aspx].

Become a foster family for orphaned dogs or cats. Helen Woodward Animal Center's foster families provide care for orphaned pets that have special needs. The only experience you need is love! We provide all the training. Please contact Trisha Crawford, volunteer supervisor, at 756-4117, ext. 375, or visit [www.animalcenter.org].

Volunteer at Project Wildlife and help orphaned and injured animals. Project Wildlife's mission is to "care for injured, orphaned, and sick native wildlife of San Diego County." To volunteer, visit [www.projectwildlife.org/volunteer.php] or call 866-0555, ext. 207.

Bring hope, inspiration, and a smile to residents of area nursing homes. Join the Scripps Ranch Gospel Choir. Attend four rehearsals on Wednesday nights, followed by two Sunday performances. Call Debbie Gordon at 693-3346.

Help local military families by volunteering at the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop at MCAS Miramar. This is a perfect opportunity for retirees or stay-at-home parents looking to help others and meet new people. Transportation and child care costs are reimbursed. To volunteer, contact Lori at 538-4745.

Help cancer patients. The American Cancer Society is seeking patient service volunteers to provide information and support to the public and patients. Patient service volunteer positions are available in our Mission Valley office or from one's own home. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. For information, contact Kay Clark at 619-682-7415. For more about American Cancer Society programs, visit [www.cancer.org].

Teens are needed to help the elderly of our community. If you are 15 and older and would like to give back to your community by helping your neighbors, please contact Scripps Ranch Elder Care Alliance volunteer Lynette Williams at [gainliteracy@sbcglobal.net].

The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation (FLHF) provides volunteers to support the only museum in the world dedicated to preserving the achievements of those who flew and maintained U.S. Marine Corps aircraft. The museum is at MCAS Miramar. To volunteer, call 693-1723 or visit [www.flyingleathernecks.org].

Enjoy learning about different cultures? AFS, the 57-year-old exchange program for high school students, seeks volunteers to serve as student/host liaisons, hosts for foreign students, event coordinators, and more. To find out more, please contact Nick Felfe, AFS volunteer coordinator, at 619-284-5195 or [cnfelfe@cox.net]. Please visit [www.afssd.org] for more details.

The Gluten Free Foundation is seeking volunteers to perform data entry for our emerging website. The Gluten Free Foundation, founded by a longtime Scripps Ranch family, raises awareness and provides resources to enhance the lives of people affected by gluten intolerance. You can enhance someone's daily life by volunteering just minutes a day. For information, please call 653-4605 or email [info@jackshouse.org].

A new Rotary Club is looking for members from Scripps Ranch who want to help others. Work side by side with fellow Rotarians in hands-on projects in our community. Partner with Rotarians around the world to provide clean water, alleviate hunger, and encourage literacy. This club meets at the MCAS Miramar Golf Course Palm Room on Thursdays at 11 am. For details, please visit [www.miramarsemperfidelisrotary.org].

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Teens needed to help the elderly in Scripps Ranch. The Scripps Ranch Elder Care Alliance's new Teen Program will get the youth in our community involved in helping our seniors. For details, please email Samantha Castanien at [SRECAteen@gmail.com].

Grace's Book Nook needs volunteers to help sort and price used books to sell in our used bookstore at the library. The shifts are only 2 hours. Please email [gracesbooknook@srfol.org] or call Joan Reese at 695-9364. To explore other volunteer opportunities with the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, please email [volunteer@srfol.org].

Spotlight shines on volunteers! The Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) needs volunteers to continue its tradition of excellence in theater. Our productions receive countywide critical acclaim. Specifically, new board members are needed to help lead this community treasure. To help or find out more, please send an email to [producingdirector@scrippsranchtheatre.org].