Volunteer Opportunity Agency Contact (click on Agency Name and Contact for more information) Disaster Action Team The Coles and Clark Counties Branch Office of the American Red Cross is looking for individuals/families/groups interested in volunteering on our Disaster Action Team. This trained team responds to local disasters by meeting the emergency needs of those impacted by the disaster such as emergency food, clothing, and shelter. American Red Cross Valerie Karr Support services for homeless shelter Volunteers needed daily to cook and serve meals from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and to work desk checking in clients from 6:30-11 p.m. Groups needed to roll dinnerware. Mattoon Area PADS Garic Lawrence CPR and first aid instructors needed The Coles and Clark Counties Branch Office of the American Red Cross is looking for individuals interested in becoming trained volunteer CPR and First Aid Instructors for our local community. American Red Cross Valerie Karr Mentors Needed! We need volunteers community based mentors in Coles County, children ages 5-17 for 2-3 hours per week AND school based mentors, for Williams Elementary in Mattoon, Carl Sandburg in Charleston or for the Humboldt and Kansas Treatment and Learning Centers, 1 hour per week, elementary through high school. Mid-Illinois Big Brother Big Sister Toq Lawrence