VOLUNTEER DIRECTORY

BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES

The Burbank Public Library is looking for volunteer tutors who can

provide one-to-one tutoring in basic reading skills to adults who

speak and understand English but read and write below an eight grade

level. Volunteer tutors meet twice a week for a minium of six months

with an adult learner. Must be 18 years or older. For more

information, call (818) 238-5577.

BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY YOUTH LITERACY

The Burbank Public Library is looking for volunteer “Ready to

Read” tutors who can tutor children 9 through 12 years old. Tutors

must help children who need help with reading, phonics, sight-word

and fluency skills. Tutoring will take place twice-a-week, one hour

per session, Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Burbank

Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. Tutors must be 18

years old and must register for a 10 hour workshop. Workshops will be

offered Sept. 1 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Sept. 6 and Sept. 8 from 3 to 6

p.m. at the Burbank Public Library Auditorium.

THE COLONY THEATRE

The Colony Theatre in Burbank is looking for a volunteer

coordinator. The person must be friendly, accommodating and organized

with excellent communication skills and plenty of free time to help.

For more information, email us at boxofficecolonytheatre.org.

AMERICAN CANCER

SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop and offices, 500 N.

Victory Blvd., need volunteer assistance for various duties. For more

information, call 841-3800.

THE GREATER LOS

ANGELES ZOO ASSN.

The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Assn. (GLAZA), as part of its docent

and volunteer programs, offers hands-on, behind-the-scenes

opportunities for adults and students. General volunteer

opportunities include helping at special events, working at the

children’s zoo and helping staff feed the animals. For more

information, call (323) 644-4703.

BURBANK TEMPORARY AID CENTER

Burbank Temporary Aid Center, 1304 W. Burbank Blvd., needs

kindhearted people to interview clients or to work in the pantry

sorting food and preparing food packages for clients. Training is

provided. For more information, call Stacy or Edward at 846-2330.

PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH

MEDICAL CENTER

The Ralph M. Parsons Blood Donor Center at Providence Saint Joseph

Medical Center needs blood donors. All blood donations will be used

to help patients in the San Fernando Valley. Donation hours are 8

a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Friday through Saturday. For an appointment or more information, call

(800) 469-9555.

RETIRED AND SENIOR

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) seeks volunteers

55 and older to assist in various programs, including computer and

Internet assistance, the Simple Will Program, and free electronic tax

return assistance. Duties will include arranging and scheduling

appointments, arranging reservations, selling gift certificates,

collecting donations and mailing out paperwork. For more information,

call Dee at 238-5370.

BURBANK FARMERS MARKET

Volunteers are needed from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the

Burbank Farmers Market at Orange Grove Avenue and Third Street.

Duties include checking on the farmers and stamping coupons. For more

information, call Elaine Paonessa at 845-6851.

* Volunteer Directory runs periodically. To list volunteer

opportunities, mail information to Volunteer Directory, Burbank

Leader, 111. W. Wilson Ave, Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91203, or fax

241-1975.