Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # WA ID Volunteer Center, Inc. Volunteer - the life you change may be your own! ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! ## Pages - [Home](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/) - Our Mission: To engage, connect, and empower volunteers to create positive change in our community. AmeriCorps Seniors The WA-ID Volunteer Center proudly sponsors the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP and Senior Companion Programs. Our Programs Volunteer Center Volunteers make a significant difference in the lives of others. The WA-ID Volunteer Center is the primary volunteer connector in - [Health and Wellness Fair](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/health-and-wellness-fair/) - September 17, 2026 The annual Health & Wellness Fair is the largest Health & Wellness Fair in the LC Valley! It is held at the Lewiston Community Center, located at 1424 Main Street in Lewiston. The Fair is an excellent opportunity for local businesses and nonprofits to introduce their products and services to residents of - [Project Warm-up](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/project-warm-up/) - Crafting Comfort for Our Community Project Warm-up is a year-round effort to help keep our neighbors in need warm during the cold winter months. Using yarn provided by the WA-ID Volunteer Center, our volunteers knit and crochet essential winter items like hats, scarves, and blankets. We store these handmade items throughout the year and distribute - [RSVP Program](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/rsvp-program/) - What is RSVP? The RSVP program is National Service for people 55+ years of age. RSVP is one of three programs funded by AmeriCorps Seniors, the federal agency for volunteer service. RSVP specializes in matching adults age 55+ with meaningful opportunities in our local community. Our RSVP program serves Nez Perce and Latah counties in - [Volunteer Center](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/volunteer-center/) - Food Bank Local area food banks need drivers, front counter, and warehouse help. Drivers pick up donations from local stores. Training provided. You will use the food bank van for pickups. Some lifting is required. Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Front counter volunteers sign people in, do simple data entry, and fill - [America Reads](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/america-reads/) - The America Reads program provides one-on-one reading tutoring to K-3rd grade students who have been identified by Lewiston or Clarkston School Districts as below reading grade level. The tutor sits with one student at a time and either reads to them, listens to them read, or helps them with reading-related concepts. This gives much-needed one-on-one - [Contact Us](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/contact-us/) - (208) 746-7787 1424 Main Street Lewiston, ID 83501 Executive DirectorCathy Robinson director@wivc.org Volunteer Program ManagerJeanette Wheaton volunteer@wivc.org Senior Companion Program ManagerLinda Wells scpmanager@wivc.org Financial ManagerTeresa Weatherby accounting@wivc.org Become a Volunteer Volunteering in your community leads to a sense of fulfillment, decreasing stress and promoting a general feeling of well-being. When you volunteer regularly, you gain - [Senior Companion Program](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/senior-companion-program/) - What is a "Senior Companion"? A Senior Companion is a volunteer 55 years+ who provides companionship to the elderly and disabled. A Companion may also provide transportation and other light duties. The Senior Companion Program is a nationwide program funded by AmeriCorps Seniors and has been around for over 50 years. Our local Senior Companion - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/volunteer-opportunities/) - If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please call us at (208) 746-7787 Do you believe in empowering our youth to ensure their greatest future? America Reads tutors sit with students who struggle to read and provide an opportunity to improve those reading skills. 85% of the children who received help in the 2018-2019 - [Volunteer Enrollment Form](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/forms/volunteer-enrollment-form/) - Become a Volunteer Volunteering in your community leads to a sense of fulfillment, decreasing stress and promoting a general feeling of well-being. When you volunteer regularly, you gain for yourself as much as you give to others. Click below to find volunteer opportunities that will utilize your skills and talents. Sign Up Today Our Programs - [Planned Giving](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/donate/planned-giving/) - How to Start a Planned Giving Program There are several types of planned gifts that someone can make for the benefit of the WA-ID Volunteer Center. Bequests represent the majority of all planned gifts to the Volunteer Center are easily included in your will or living trust. Meet with your personal financial advisor or attorney - [Make a Donation](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/donate/) - Use the from below to make a tax deductible donation to the WA-ID Volunteer Center. Become a Volunteer Enter description text here. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing. Quo incidunt ullamco. Sign Up Today Our Programs America Reads Project Warm-up Lewis-Clark Summer Games - [Forms](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/forms/) - Client Referral Form Companion Referral Form Volunteer Referral Form Become a Volunteer Enter description text here. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing. Quo incidunt ullamco. Sign Up Today Our Programs America Reads Project Warm-up Lewis-Clark Summer Games - [Companion Referral Form](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/forms/companion-referral-form/) - Become a Volunteer Enter description text here. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing. Quo incidunt ullamco. Sign Up Today Our Programs America Reads Project Warm-up Lewis-Clark Summer Games - [Client Referral Form](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/forms/client-referral-form/) - Become a Volunteer Enter description text here. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing. Quo incidunt ullamco. Sign Up Today Our Programs America Reads Project Warm-up Lewis-Clark Summer Games - [What Hours Count](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/what-hours-count/) - Are You Counting All Of Your Volunteering Hours? WA-ID Volunteer Center is often asked if certain volunteer work can be counted. All volunteer hours can count with these exceptions: You cannot count any political activities. You cannot count teaching in Sunday/Sabbath school. You cannot count preaching a sermon, or attending or leading a Bible Study. - [Agencies Served](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/agencies-served/) - Volunteer Centers are conveners for the community, catalysts for social action and key local resources for volunteer involvement. We promote volunteerism, capacity building for effective local volunteering, and provide meaningful opportunities to serve. We bring people and community needs together through a range of programs and services based upon community needs. The WA-ID Volunteer Center takes ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://waidvolunteercenter.org/category/uncategorized/)