United Way

Junior Achievement of Idaho is looking for volunteers to teach their financial literacy programs to local schools. Programs typically consist of five 45-minute lessons using a schedule that the volunteer and teacher agree on. Junior Achievement provides training and all the needed materials to volunteers. There are classes available at these elementary schools in Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25: Wilcox, Gate City, Lewis and Clark, Ellis and Tyhee. If you are interested in participating, contact Rebecca at 208-375-5243.

Bright Tomorrows Child Advocacy Center is in search of donations for the following items: Easy Mac-n-Cheese, trail mix in single packets, microwave popcorn, candy, and pastel paper. Donations can be brought to 409 Washington Ave. in Pocatello.

The Senior Activity Center in Pocatello accepting donations of the following items: a corkboard, a vacuum, three small desks with drawers, a partition and Clorox wipes. Donations can be brought to 427 N. Sixth Ave. in Pocatello.

Aid For Friends is in need children’s socks and underwear in all sizes for both girls and boys, toilet paper, paper towels, disposable diapers and hygiene items for both men and women. Donations can be brought to 653 S. Fourth Ave. in Pocatello.

The 6th District CASA program is in need of volunteers to offer community advocacy for abused and neglected children. This volunteer opportunity provides a voice to children that fall under the Idaho Child Protective Act. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) would receive the training necessary to competently offer recommendations for the court that the judge would use along with other information to make informed decisions and create better outcomes for abused and neglected children. For more information, contact Lesli Schei at 208-232-2272 or visit casa6id.org.

Visit Pocatello is looking for volunteers to staff the Pocatello Visitor Center throughout the summer. They are seeking people who can be at the Visitor Center for a three-hour shift once a week any time between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. If you enjoy visiting with people from all over the world, have a little general knowledge about the area and like to help people, then this is a great fit for you. Call Brigitta Bright or Lucinda Klein at 208-479-7659 or email admin@visitpocatello.com for more information.

The Area V Agency on Aging is in need of assistive medical equipment that you no longer need — items such as but not limited to walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, canes, crutches, shower chairs or other adaptive equipment. These items can be donated to the Area V Agency on Aging to assist an individual in our community. You can bring your donations to the Area Agency on Aging at 214 E. Center St. in Pocatello or call 208-233-4032.

Kevin Bailey, Rainbow Maldonado, Molly Olson, Felice Otero and Kelly Stombaugh staff the United Way of Southeastern Idaho. To request or offer in-kind donations send an e-mail to molly@unitedwaysei.org or call (208) 232-1389.

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