Agency: Trinity Respite Care

Address: 2201 S. 25th St.

Contact Person: Angie Anderson, 842-3159

Trinity Respite Care needs volunteers 16 years old or older to give parents a “time out.” The program lasts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. two Saturdays a month. The program provides movies, snacks, crafts and play time for children with disabilities and their siblings. The maximum number of children allowed is eight but usually averages between five and eight.

Volunteers would work with a program employee to help supervise children and lead them in activities. The first program is Sept. 21. Before starting, volunteers need a brief training session, which lasts less than four hours. Call Angie to set up a training time.

Last week’s results

The Youth Volunteer center hasn’t received any calls from people wanting to help. Children between the ages of 5 and 18 who want to help the community can volunteer for group projects by calling Matt Rehder at 865-5030.

Immediate volunteer needs

The Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice needs a volunteer to help create a new Web page. Contact Allan Hanson at 841-3206.

Health Care Access needs volunteers to assist in its mission to provide health care to the uninsured of our community. Help is needed in areas ranging from patient care to medication assistance to health education. Call 841-5760 or e-mail director@healthcareaccess.org. Volunteer applications are downloadable on the Web site, .

First Step House, a residential facility for women recovering from addition, is looking for volunteers 16 and older to assist with the children’s program Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Contact Jean Skuban at 843-9262.

The Salvation Army needs volunteers to assist with the youth basketball league. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept 17, 18 and 19 and during the season as head and assistant coaches. One weeknight practice and Friday evening games are involved. The season runs Oct. 17 through Dec 13. Call Donnie Hornberger at 843-4188 to sign up.

The Douglas County Dental Clinic needs volunteer dentists, hygienists, nurses and office staff to provide services at the clinic. Contact Dan Gardner at 312-7770.

To learn about more volunteer opportunities, call the Roger Hill Volunteer Center at 865-5030 or see volunteer opportunities online at www.rhvc.org