Agency: The Douglas County Law Library

Address: 1006 N.H.

Contact person: Kerry Altenbernd, 838-2477

The Douglas County Law Library provides access to legal research materials for the general public and to Douglas County attorneys. Volunteers can help the library in several ways, including assisting with patron education and training. Volunteers also can work as a reference assistant or as a computer work station maintenance assistant. Volunteers are needed during regular weekday business hours. For more information, visit the Web site at www.douglascolawlibrary.org or call Altenbernd.

Immediate volunteer needs

• The Lawrence school district has after-school programs where students of all ages can focus on reading, math and other subjects. Volunteers may read with a student, assist with math and other homework, or work on other special projects. Most programs run from building dismissal time until 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. For more information call Susan Butterfield at 832-5008, ext. 657.
• Small World, an organization that helps international women and their families learn English and adjust to Lawrence, needs a volunteer transportation chairperson to organize a schedule for participants who need a ride to and from twice-weekly classes. Nursery care volunteers are also needed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call Kathy Mulinazzi at 841-3645.
• Interfaith Caring Neighbors is looking for people to volunteer one to two hours a week to assist elderly people who are living independently. These positions require an ongoing commitment to a person who might need someone to help with groceries or visit once a week. ICaN especially needs male volunteers. Call 749-2005 for more information.
• The Roger Hill Volunteer Center will be host to another Kids Care Club event for elementary-aged children and their families from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 7. The Kids Care Club is a national movement to help develop the spirit of giving in young children. Children will create tooth-care kits and “Dental Valentines” for the pediatric clients of the Douglas County Dental Clinic. Preregistration is required; children must be accompanied by an adult. Call the the volunteer center for more information.