Agency: Operation Wildlife

Address: 23375 Guthrie Road, Linwood

Contact Person: Diane, (785) 542-3625 or opwildlife@aol.com

Operation Wildlife will have a 5K benefit run at 7:30 a.m. June 22 at Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, at shelter house No. 8. The organization needs about 50 volunteers as course monitors, to hand out water bottles and to cheer on the runners. Course monitor responsibilities include cleaning areas of the trail after runners pass and assisting runners who need help. Volunteers should arrive by 6:30 a.m. to set up and will stay a little after the run ends around 10 a.m. to help clean.

To participate as a runner in the event, download an application from www.owl-online.org from the community news page. The cost is $15 per runner before June 14 and $18 after. Money raised will be used to help the organization care for and rehabilitate injured wildlife.

Last week’s results

The Alzheimer’s Assn., Heart of America Chapter, received three calls from people wanting to help with Memories in the Making, an art program to teach people with Alzheimer’s disease how to express themselves through art. Louise Coates said two of those volunteers had already committed and she did not need any more help at this time.

Immediate volunteer needs

• The Douglas County AIDS Project is moving to new offices in the same building and needs volunteers to help move chairs, desks, file cabinets and boxes the week of June 9. This nonprofit agency provides case management and educational services in the community and could use assistance to make the move less disruptive to its services. Volunteers are welcome in groups. Call 843-0040 for more information.
• ICaN will offer orientation sessions for people interested in volunteering with seniors. Volunteering opportunities include friendly visits, caregiver respite and assistance with household tasks. The one-hour programs will be at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 10. Call Sherry Warren at 740-2005 to register to attend or for more information.
• Therapeutic Horse Riding Instruction of Lawrence will have a Benefit Horse Show July 19. The organization needs volunteers as concession workers and to help with setup and take-down. Contact Leann Williams at 841-9740.
• June 21 is National Join Hands Day, when adults and youth join hands to volunteer together to make a difference in their community. If you are with a youth group or adult organization and would like to participate, call the Roger Hill Volunteer Center at 865-5030 for more information.