Volunteer Opportunities
Listed below are just a few of Misawa’s Volunteer Opportunities. Stop by the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) in the Torii Bldg. to see what opportunities await you, or call 226-4735.

Agencies with Opportunities:

PAWS
Post Office
Airman and Family Readiness Center:
    Tour Guide
    Class Instructor
    NEO Volunteers
American Red Cross:
    Instructors
    Office Assistant
    Hospital volunteer
DEFY Mentors*
Victim Advocacy
Youth Sports Coaches*
Chapel
Armed Forces Network (AFN)
Schools: Edgren, Sollars, & Cummings:
    Mentoring*
    Tutoring*
    Classroom Assistant*
    Front Office Asst*
    Coaching*
    Library Assistant*
Legal Office
Library Story Time
Retiree Activities Office
Thrift Store*
McSADD
Girl Scouts*
Boy Scouts*
Misawa Antiques
    & Crafts*
Family Daycare Office
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

*The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) will not pay child care for these agencies

AFAS does not pay child care for volunteers in resale, fund raising, or social activities. In addition, AFAS funds are not available to support the base dental assistant training program.
Please contact the AFRC for details.

Girl Scouts

The Girl Scouts are always in need of volunteers to assist with various projects. Please contact Cindee Parker at 222-4955 to see how you can contribute your time and talent to this worthy organization.

  Chapel

The Chapel still needs help moving. We will be packing up items and moving them to various locations starting Tuesday 29 April. Please contact the chapel at 226-4630 for more details.

 PAWS

PAWS is always looking for adult and teenage volunteers who are willing to put in four hours a month to assist with cleaning.

Buildng 1003 (across from the Club)
222-7002  •  E-mail  •  PAWS is now on MySpace*
* The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by Misawa Air Base, the United States Air Force, or the Department of Defense, of the external Web site, or the information, products or services contained therein.

Thrift Store

During the PCS season, the Thrift Store experiences an increase in donations and is in need of additional volunteers. Any volunteers year round would be greatly appreciated. Please call 226-4447.

AFRC

The A&FRC in is search of someone who is knowledgeable in investing / money management to instruct our Investment Basics Lunch 'N Learn Seminar. Hours are flexible. We are also looking for someone to assist in the Loan Closet to include help with coupons. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Deanna Dlugiewicz at 226-4735 for details.

Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts of America of Misawa AB welcomes motivated adult volunteers to give back to our next generation of leaders by serving in any one of numerous volunteer positions, from a full or part-time role on a Committee to a Den/Troop Leadership role, working directly with youth. Former Eagle Scouts are especially encouraged to reach back in a volunteer role. Contact Karl Van Over (222-7039 or vanover@msa.attmil.ne.jp) if interested.

Misawa
Antiques

& Crafts

This store is run entirely by volunteers. Volunteers are needed especially on Saturdays. Consigners are welcome too. Without volunteers, the store will be unable to open.
Bldg. 1044 (behind Misawa ITT) • 226-2040
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat, 10 am - 4 pm
misawaantiquesandcrafts@yahoo.com

Library

Story Time at the Base Library is looking for volunteers to read from 10 to 11:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library staff will choose the books, if requested by the volunteer. We're asking volunteers to read once per month. Please contact the library at 226-4083.

Airman & Family Readiness Center
226-4735
Torii Building 656
Misawa Air Base, Japan

 
UPDATED: 12/03/2008

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Need money for college?
SPOUSE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (STAP) Term III Application Period:
8 - 19 December, 2008
If you are an Air Force spouse attending college classes while stationed overseas, you can receive financial assistance to fund your degree. STAP provides 50% tuition assistance (up to $300 per term). Applications are available at the Airman and Family Readiness Center or the Base Education Office. Submit completed applications to the Education Office.
Key Spouse Program

The Key Spouse Program provides a valuable information link between squadron commanders
and families. The focus is to support family readiness education and communication. The A&FRC provides program training and referral support. If you are interested in learning more about this program,
please contact your Unit First Sergeant
or the A&FRC at 226-4735.

Relocation Services
Sponsorship Training Classes
This is mandatory training for first time sponsors and those that have not had training in the past year. Members will be provided with the skills needed to succeed as a sponsor.

Right Start INTRO Briefing
(mandatory for all Active Duty)

Smooth Move Briefings
(outbound PCS)
Being prepared makes relocation less stressful. Subject matter experts will update you on the latest policy changes that may impact your move. Spouse employment, relocation planning, and fi nancial resources are also provided. Call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 226-4735 to register.
Loan Closet
The Loan Closet can provide basic home necessities such as dishes, utensils, small appliances, high chairs, strollers and more to assist during in/out-bound PCS.
Homebuyer’s Education Workshop
This workshop provides information on the sort of home aff ordable for you, methods of fi nancing, realtor selection, renting versus buying, pre-qualifying, and the VA home loan process.

Survival Japanese Class

OR 1, 8, 15, and 22 December
9 – 10 am or 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Begins the first Monday of EVERY month!

@ the Misawa Inn conference room

Learn basic Japanese in a series of four sessions each
month. This is a great way to learn enough to navigate
on your own or interact with the local population!
Call
A&FRC at 226-4735 to sign up!