Volunteering
Nothing changes a community for the better like volunteering. Doing good connects you with others in meaningful ways. And it creates and cultivates a community that cares. The best things in life are enjoyed with others—and volunteering is no exception. In fact, involving others in volunteering can increase the positive effects you have on your neighbors and community as a whole.
Food Bank Volunteers from left to right
Dink Rife, Christy Cota, Lisa Peiler, Cathy Churchill, Michelle Ridley, Nancy Meyers, Steve Clifton, Maureen Ford
(Valley Ranch Residents are in Bold)
High Sierra Animal Rescue
High Sierra Animal Rescue (HSAR) is a no-kill dog rescue located in Portola, CA that is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless dogs that can no longer be held at the county shelters. Valley Ranch Residents Doug and Betty Rodrigues and Chuck Franck for more information. Website
Mohawk Community Resource Center (MCRC)
The MCRC is a facility for the Graeagle community directed by Plumas Rural Services, Inc. The mission of the Mohawk Community Resource Center is to improve the quality of life by promoting the health, education, and well being of local residents and families. Senior lunches are provided for both in-house or take-out every Wednesday for $2.50. One must call by Tuesday to sign up. Please contact Holly at 530 293 7172 or email merc96106@gmail.com Volunteers are needed for occasional office help 2 or 3 hours during the week and time is flexible.
Located on the corner of Highway 89 and 70 in Blairsden, The Mohawk Community Resource Center is here to serve you. Please contact them at 530-836-0446 for more information or to sign up for classes. Website
Portola Food Bank
Eastern Plumas Community Assistance Network (EPCAN), Eastern Plumas County’s food bank in Portola, is open and thriving during this challenging time and attributes that to community support. Located at 120 Nevada St., Portola. Contact Valley Ranch Resident Nancy Meyers for more information or Cathy Churchill to volunteer.
RedRover Reader Program
Readers are assigned to a Plumas County elementary school and read books to the 3rd graders about 5 times, usually once a week in the fall. We read designated books that are designed to teach "It's Cool to Be Kind" to animals. Contact Valley Ranch Residents Nancy Meyers and Chuck Franck for more information.
White Sulphur Springs Ranch
Connecting people with their natural and cultural heritage and providing a community gathering place through restoration and operation of the White Sulphur Springs Ranch. Website. Contact Valley Ranch resident Judy Porep-Lullo to volunteer.