Lawrence Fair Trade needs volunteers for its 19th annual Fair Trade Holiday Market. The market sells Fair Trade handicrafts and products that benefit artisan cooperatives in the poorest parts of the world. Last year, more than $23,000 of handicrafts were sold on behalf of disadvantaged artisans. Volunteers are needed to help “check out” customers throughout the market and will also be needed to help pack up leftover products once the market has ended. Training sessions will be on Nov. 22 or 23, and several dates are available to volunteer at the market; contact Alicia Erickson at Alicia@twohandsworldshop.com for more information.

Immediate needs

• Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care is looking for volunteers who can provide in-home haircuts for hospice clients on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should have adequate hairstylist/barber training and own their own equipment. To volunteer, contact Sarah Rooney at 843-3738 or sarahro@vna-ks.org

• CLO Midnight Farm is in need of volunteer sidewalkers for its Therapeutic Horseback Riding program. Volunteers who are interested in helping children and adults with special needs can help them experience the joy of riding a horse. No horse experience is needed and training is provided for all sidewalkers. For more information or to sign up, contact Bonnie Bruns at 785-979-1889

• The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence is in need of after-school program volunteers at all 10 of its after school sites. Tasks may include tutoring, group support, coaching, refereeing, cleaning, organizing, recreation or supporting a staff member. Volunteers must fill out an application, pass a background check and attend a short orientation. For more information, contact Kenton Holder at 841-5672

• The Youth Volunteer Corps at the Roger Hill Volunteer Center is looking for young people, ages 11-18, to serve the Lawrence community through volunteerism. YVC service projects occur at a variety of agencies in Lawrence and Douglas County at least once a month during the school year and more often during the summer months. Contact the YVC coordinators at youth@ rhvc.org for more information.