Back to Main :: Volunteer! :: Volunteer Opportunity Directory   Volunteer Opportunity Directory "Section F" Fairbanks Amateur Hockey Association Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:    Patty Fisher Office Phone:   452-8895 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    452-4406 Address:    P.O. Box 72712 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99707 E-mail:    pattyfisher@gci.net Website:   N/A Services Provided:   Organized recreational and competitive hockey programs for youth ages 5-17. Scholarships available, call for info. Volunteer Help:    Seek volunteer coaches & administrative support UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   No Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Arts Association Contact/Volunteer Coordinator: June Rogers Office Phone:   456-6485 ext. 225 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    456-4112 Address:    P.O. Box 72786 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99707 E-mail:    fairbanksarts@mosquitonet.com Website:   N/A Services Provided:   Youth are active in fine arts ranging from visual arts to performing arts. Volunteers play a major role in supporting the variety of enriching educational opportunities for students. Volunteer Help:    Find out how to get involved in over 30 art related organizations. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Community Food Bank Contact/Volunteer Coordinator: Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:    Kathy Office Phone:   457-4273 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    456-2377 Address:    725 26th Ave City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    foodbank@gci.com Website:   N/A Services Provided:   Collects and distributes surplus food to hungry people Volunteer Help:    Sort and pack food, deliver boxes and help with events. UW Member Agency:    Yes Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Concert Association Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:    Margo Savell Office Phone:   474-8081 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    474-0266 Address:    794 University Ave., Ste. 104 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99709 E-mail:    concert@ptialaska.net Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:  Performing arts series. Volunteer Help:    Marketing, concert production, artist hospitality, ushering UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   No Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  No Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Jane Godfrey Office Phone:    457-3282 x 223 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    452-2867 Address:    550 1st Ave City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    fcvb@polarnet.com Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:   N/A Volunteer Help:    Provide visitors information and help make their visit in our community a memorable experience. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    No Board Members:    No Youth Volunteers:    No Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   No Families:    No Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption Contact/Volunteer Coordinator: Kathi Martinez Office Phone: 456-4729 Toll-Free: N/A Help Line: N/A Fax: 456-4623 Address: 912 Barnette St City: Fairbanks State: AK Zip: 99709 E-mail: N/A Website: N/A Services Provided: Individual, family and group counseling; treatment for victims of child abuse; counseling, education and support for pregnant and parenting teens; full range of adoption services. Volunteer Help: Offer office support; provide childcare during support groups, assist with special events or short term projects. Outdoor projects. Training Provided Beyond Orientation: Yes Seasonal Openings: Yes Year-Round Openings: Yes Annual Events: Yes Board Members: Yes Youth Volunteers: Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers: Yes Groups Over Five: Yes Families: Yes Short-Term Positions: Yes Long-Term Positions: Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Historical Preservation Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:    Pam Voigt Office Phone:    456-8848 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    N/A Address:    Alaskaland, 2400 Airport Way City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99709 E-mail:    N/A Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:   Restore and preserve historic structures in the community; help with the Fourth of July Celebration at Alaskaland; maintain Steamer Nenana and Hardy Car. Volunteer Help:    Volunteer Help:    Help restore historic structures; help with the Fourth of July celebration at Alaskaland and maintain Steamer Nenana and Harding Car. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   No Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre Contact/Volunteer Coordinator: Diane Coughlan Office Phone:   456-3568 Toll-Free:  N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    N/A Address:    P.O. Box 72787 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99707 E-mail:    N/A Website:   N/A Services Provided:   N/A Volunteer Help:    N/A UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Memorial Hospital & Denali Center Auxiliary Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:    Marlo Adams Office Phone:    458-5595 Volunteer hotline 458-5594 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    N/A Address:    1650 Cowles City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:   N/A Website:   N/A Services Provided:   N/A Volunteer Help:    Provide assistance in many departments working with patients, residents, clerical and medical staff. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   No Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Native Association Early Head Start Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Anne Koyukuk or Heidi Franklin Office Phone:    451-8814 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    451-8815 Address:    609 3rd Ave. Suite 100 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    hfranklin@fairbanksnative.org Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:   Center based childcare and home-based home visit programs include parenting, child development, training on a variety of family issues, mental health, nutrition and diet, health and safety, referrals and special needs. Volunteer Help:    Organizing, planning, and coordinating EHS functions. Phone polls and community needs assessments; newsletter production. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    No Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Native Association Family Focus Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:    Carrie Henny Office Phone:    452-5502 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   452-5802 Fax:    452-5550 Address:    394 Hamilton Ave City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    familyfocusshelter@mosquitonet.com Website:   N/A Services Provided:   Provides a runaway shelter for youth 10-17 years of age; street outreach program for runaways and homeless youth; electronic monitoring for youth offenders ages 12-17; and transitional living program - long term program for homeless youth ages 16-21. Volunteer Help:    Help with building facility maintenance (a constant need); assist with youth under direct supervision of staff (events, fundraisers, presentations); tutor and mentor. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   No Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing Services Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Renee Patten Office Phone:    451-7230 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    451-7236 Address:    534 10th Ave. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 71168 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    rpatten@fnhs.org Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:   Counsels families on the home purchase process, provides funding and technical assistance for home improvement, organizes neighborhood cleanup and house painting projects annually. Volunteer Help:   Help by serving on committees or volunteering for annual projects like Project Paint or Neighborhood Clean Up. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks North Star Borough Libraries Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Ann Pittman Office Phone:    459-1020 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    459-1024 Address:    1215 Cowles St. City:    Fairbanks State:   AK. Zip:    99701 E-mail:    fairbanks@fnsb.lib.ak.us Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:   Public library services. Volunteer Help:   Youth and adult volunteers can help with summer reading program. Various volunteer jobs such as cleaning computers, shelf reading, filing & watering plants. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   N/A Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    No Board Members:    No Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   No Families:    No Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks North Star Borough Division of Animal Control Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Felicity Hall Office Phone:   459-1451 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    459-1120 Address:    2408 Davis Rd City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    acontrol@co.fairbanks.ak.us Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:  Various public services; operate animal shelter which includes public education outreach and rabies vaccination clinics, provides safe and humane care for stray and unwanted domestic animals and places as many as possible in new homes. Volunteer Help:   Volunteers walk, play with and teach basic obedience to shelter animals thereby increasing their chances for adoption. Work with adopters before and after the adoption to help make successful adoptions. Work at two annual rabies clinics to help write rabies certificates. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   No Seasonal Openings:   No Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    No Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   No Families:    No Short-Term Positions:    No Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Julie Wild-Curry Office Phone:    452-2000 x401 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    451-0541 Address:    520 5th Ave. City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    jwildcurry@northstar.k12.ak.us Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:   Outreach & School-Based Programs: cooperative education, community resource coordinators, after-school programs, Fairbanks Council of PTA's, Arts in Education, Science Symposium, Service Learning. Volunteer Help:   Parents and community volunteers can assist students in a variety of ways: tutoring, mentoring, helping in classrooms and with special activities, chaperoning field trips, shelving library books. Call for more information. UW Member Agency:    Yes Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   No Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Rescue Mission Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Wendell Otness Office Phone:  452-5343 Toll-Free: N/A Help Line: N/A Fax: 451-7058 Address: 723 27th Ave. City: Fairbanks State: AK Zip: 99701 E-mail: N/A Website: N/A Services Provided: Provides three meals per day, clothing and shelter if needed. Volunteer Help:   Help with a variety of projects, clerical & childcare. UW Member Agency: No Training Provided Beyond Orientation: No Seasonal Openings: No Year-Round Openings: Yes Annual Events: Yes Board Members: Yes Youth Volunteers: Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers: No Groups Over Five: Yes Families: Yes Short-Term Positions: Yes Long-Term Positions: Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Resource Agency Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Jan Hinde Office Phone:    456-8901 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    452-5171 Address:    805 Airport Rd., Suite 1 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99709 E-mail:    emily@fra-alaska.net Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:   Supports individuals with disabilities and older Alaskans. Volunteer Help:   Help with agency activities, provide companionship, assist with special events. UW Member Agency:    Yes Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   No Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    N/A Court-Mandated Volunteers:    N/A Groups Over Five:   N/A Families:    N/A Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairbanks Veterans Center Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Scott Owsley Office Phone:    456-4238 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    456-0475 Address:    540 4th Ave, Ste. 100 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    N/A Website:   N/A Services Provided:   Advocacy, support and counseling for veterans. Treatment of trauma due to military combat, sexual trauma, or other incidents involving high stress (especially post traumatic stress disorder diagnosis). Volunteer Help:   Answer phone, light filing and answer veteran questions about resources. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    No Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   No Families:    No Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Family Centered Services of Alaska Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Suszan Dale Office Phone:    474-0890 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    451-8945 Address:    620 5th Ave. City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    N/A Website:   N/A Services Provided:   Nonprofit mental health organization for children and adolescence. Volunteer Help:   Call Terry Peede. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   No Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fairnet, Inc. Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   John Johnston Office Phone:    451-6298 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    488-5003 Address:    1215 Cowles City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    fairnet@touralaska.org Website:   View the Website Services Provided:   The electronic community network for Interior Alaska. Provides training and education programs to assist people in learning to use computers and the Internet in their day to day lives and work environment. Provide information about the various community organizations on the Internet; have special projects that help other organizations provide community services via electronic format within the community and outlying areas. Volunteer Help:   Contacting community groups, develop home pages, computer lab moderators, public access site moderators and by serving on various committees. Volunteers receive training for their specific project or duties. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    No Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   No Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Father's House Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Sherry Guiterrez Office Phone:    456-1713 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    456-1371 Address:    1949 Gillam, Suite 208 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    sgutierrez@ideafamilies.org Website:   N/A Services Provided:   Assists single parent families through mentoring and practical needs assistance programs. Personal care items available. Volunteer Help:   Volunteers needed in the following areas: 1) office; 2) temporary child care; 3) mechanics/auto repair; 4) special event coordinators UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   No Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Festival Fairbanks Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Michelle Calvillo Office Phone:    456-1984 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    452-8878 Address:    516 2nd Ave. Suite 318 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    festfbks@ptiaalaska.net Website:   N/A Services Provided:   N/A Volunteer Help:   Maintain Golden Heart Plaza during summer, become a part of the city-wide beautification program, also plan for the Fairbanks Centennial Celebrations 2001-2002. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    No Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    Yes Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top FNSB School District Alternative Learning System Career Education Center Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Bill Office Phone:    479-4061 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    479-0230 Address:    725 26th Ave, Suite 202 City:    Fairbanks State:   AK Zip:    99701 E-mail:    bbjork@northstar.k12.ak.us Website:   Visit the Website Services Provided:   Education leading to a Fairbanks North Star Borough School District High School Diploma. We serve students who are 17-20 years old. Volunteer Help:   Tutoring, general office assistance (e.g. copying), model successful adult behavior. Volunteers must meet FNSB school District requirements. UW Member Agency:    No Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   No Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  No Annual Events:    No Board Members:    No Youth Volunteers:    No Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   No Families:    No Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fort Wainwright Army Community Services Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   Sandra Fonger Office Phone:    353-4227or 353-6267 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    353-9095 Address:    1060 Gaffney #6600 City:    Ft. Wainwright State:   AK Zip:    99703 E-mail:    howard.garis@wainwright.army.mil Website:   N/A Services Provided:   Provide social services assistance through a number of diverse programs to active duty military and their family members. Volunteer Help:   Volunteers needed to answer telephones and assist program managers in various departments with clerical needs. UW Member Agency:    Yes Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    No Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Fort Wainwright Child and Youth Services Contact/Volunteer Coordinator:   D'Letter Shumate Office Phone:    353-7372 Toll-Free:   N/A Help Line:   N/A Fax:    353-9056 Address:    Bldg. 4176, 600 St City:    Ft. Wainwright State:   AK Zip:    99703 E-mail:    shumatedh@wainwright.army.mil Website:    N/A Services Provided:   Quality child care for children 4 weeks to 19 years of age through center-based, military quarter-based, child care options. School age services, middle school and youth services options. Volunteer Help:   Help by interacting with children or working in the office. UW Member Agency:    Yes Training Provided Beyond Orientation:   Yes Seasonal Openings:   Yes Year-Round Openings:  Yes Annual Events:    Yes Board Members:    Yes Youth Volunteers:    Yes Court-Mandated Volunteers:    No Groups Over Five:   Yes Families:    Yes Short-Term Positions:    Yes Long-Term Positions:    Yes Back to Top Click to access additional sections of the Volunteer Opportunities: Section A | Section B - E | Section G - L | Section N - R | Section S - W   Copyright © 00-Present. United Way of the Tanana Valley Community Impact | Member Agencies | Volunteer! | Donate | About      All Rights Reserved.   PO Box 74396 Fairbanks, Alaska 99707 Phone: 907-452-7211   The United Way Hand Symbol is a Registered Trademark of United Way of America. Design by WebWeavers Technology Group, LLC Photo of Fairbanks, AK. by & sponsored in part by © Patrick J. Endres/AlaskaPhotoGraphics.com