• American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter -- Seeking volunteers in Contra Costa County for many positions, including clerical and disaster action team members. A great way to learn about disaster preparedness. Eva Marquez, 925-603-7426, marqueze@usa.redcross.org or go to www.redcrossbayarea.org.

  • Bedford Center For Adult Day Health Care (Antioch): Need Spanish translators, arts and crafts facilitator, yard workers, companions. 925-778-4171, http://www.rsnc-centers.org/bedford.html.

  • Contra Costa Seniors for Children -- Seniors share their talents, skills and experiences with one student, one hour a week. Help elementary school children with academic, social needs. Training and placement provided. Cleo Day, 925-427-1123.

  • Meals on Wheels: Is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Antioch and Pittsburg for one hour a week, Monday through Friday. Sharon, 925-937-8607, 925-778-4379, or sfitzgerald@mowsos.org.

  • East County Veterans Thrift Store: Is seeking volunteers and donations. Proceeds will benefit veterans with peer-to-peer support and other programs. Store hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. To volunteer or donate, email
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