This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Volunteers Needed For Local Charity Driver Roles And More
Family Promise seeks volunteer van drivers for Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Friday mornings and evenings. Drives last 30 to 45 minutes. Applicants must be 25 or older for insurance, have a good driving record, and hold a valid license. Contact John Booth at promise.org. The Midnight Farm seeks volunteers to assist adults and children with disabilities in horseback riding lessons, ensuring rider safety and guiding alongside the horse during class. Contact Vicki Massey at vickimassey clokan.org or 785-979-1889. LDCHA seeks volunteers to deliver Harvesters Food Network commodity boxes to tenants on the third Monday monthly, lifting 25–50 pound boxes and offering friendly contact. Contact Leigh Been at 785-832-1692. United Way of Douglas County seeks a marketing and media relations volunteer to craft content promoting health, education, and financial stability programs. For details, visit volunteer douglascounty.org or contact Shelly Hornbaker at 785-865-5030 ext. 301. Visiting Nurses Association needs volunteers to provide companionship and respite for patients and families, with flexible commitments and hospice training provided. Contact Sarah Ronkansasona.org or 785-843-3738. For more opportunities, contact Shelly Hornbaker or visit volunteer douglascounty.org.