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Volunteer opportunities in Jackson County: July 30 By Troy Heie Updated: Jul 29, 2021 11:39 AM A A Courtesy photo The Community Volunteer Network is helping coordinate volunteer opportunities in Jackson County. Visit besavvyso.org/how-to-get-involved for detailed information about the opportunities below and to check out a list of more organizations looking for volunteers. Call the Community Volunteer Network at 541-857-7780 or email [email protected] for more information and to sign up. Peer counselor training coming up! Register for training that begins Aug. 16. Age Wise Age Well is seeking compassionate volunteers to provide PEER COUNSELING to older adults who are experiencing issues related to aging such as grief, loss, anxiety, isolation, adjusting to new illness, and many others. No experience needed; volunteer counselors are trained to meet with clients one-on-one and provide emotional support and guidance to seniors referred to the program. This opportunity is only for volunteers 55 and older. Calling all Superheroes to assemble Kid Time At-Home Kits Kid Time Children's Museum is creating about 4,500 kits and there is plenty of assembling to do here, at Kid Time, and from the comfort of your own home. We will be cutting string, pouring paint, filling bags, and laminating items. To be an assembling superhero or for more information, contact Kristi at 541-772-9922 or [email protected]. Fire District No. 3 covering Gold Hill, Sams Valley, Eagle Point, White City and Central Point is looking for volunteers to help with many different tasks, including: greeting and hospitality, data entry, building maps, instructing CPR classes, installing smoke alarms, staffing information booths, deliveries to fire stations, driving food and water to firefighters, and more. For more information, please contact Kirsten Arreguin at 541-826-7100. SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) is seeking volunteer MEDICARE COUNSELORS to help seniors navigate the ins and outs of Medicare. No experience needed. Volunteers receive extensive training and meet one-on-one with clients to provide unbiased support for all things Medicare-related. This opportunity is only for volunteers 55 and older.