American Red Cross,
Cape Cod & Islands Chapter
286 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: 508-775-1540 or 866-762-1928
Email: train@cciredcross.org or 508-775-1540
<www.capecodandislandsredcross.org>
Red Cross volunteers receive free training in various fields of expertise including participating in local community activities, responding to a local disaster (house fire, airplane crash, oil spill), or deploying to different parts of the nation where a disaster has struck (Katrina, California wildfires, Iowa floods, Western Massachusetts ice storms).
Boys and Girls Club of America
P.O. Box 895
Mashpee, MA 02649
Tel: 508-477-8845
Fax: 508-477-1991
Local contact: JR Mell or Ruth Provost at
508-477-8845
Email: info@boysgirlsclubcapecod.org
<www.bgca.org>
If you are good at sports, cooking, dancing, singing, arts, crafts, computers, homework help, knitting, crochet, or have other talents or expertise you would like to share with kids, the Boys and Girls Club can use your help. They are always looking for enthusiastic, patient, and caring adults to work with and help local children. (Please note a criminal records background check is required for all volunteers.)
The Samaritans
of Cape Cod & The Islands
P.O. Box 65
Falmouth, MA 02541
Toll Free: 800-893-9900
Local contact: 508-548-7999
Email: ccsamaritans@verizon.net
<www.capesamaritans.org>
All that is required of a volunteer for The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands is compassion, understanding, and a willingness to listen. A volunteer can make a difference by helping to prevent a caller from reaching their breaking point. Callers need someone to validate their feelings—to be there to listen to their concerns and fears. Samaritan volunteers report developing a new appreciation for their own lives and gratitude for the connections they make with callers.
Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)
113 Lakeview Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
Tel: 508-548-1621
Email: vips@falmouth.k12.ma.us
<www.falmouthvips.org>
The need for volunteers in our public schools is great and the possibilities are almost endless. For most positions, there is no experience necessary and no special skills required. Simply a willingness to help will qualify you for many jobs, ranging from one-time to weekly commitments. However, opportunities do exist for volunteers with special skills, interests, and backgrounds. Some opportunities require training which VIPS will provide.
Falmouth Road Race
P.O. Box 732
Falmouth, MA 02541
Tel: 508-540-7000 (June 15 to August 8)
Fax: 508-540-5751
Email: FalmouthRR@aol.com
<www.falmouthroadrace.com>
As in years past, volunteers are essential to the success of the 2009 Falmouth Road Race. Volunteers are needed at the pre-race Friday night supper; passing out numbers the Wednesday through Saturday before the race; at the Elite Mile Saturday; at the Expo Saturday night; at Sunday’s start and finish lines; and breaking down equipment on Monday. Road race t-shirts and great company are provided to all race volunteers!
