Auburn Fire Department is dedicated to fostering the development and safety of the community through prevention, public education, and emergency response.

The Auburn City Fire Department operates from 3 fire stations with 24/7 coverage.

• Station No. 1 - Martin Park Fire Station (Volunteer), 485 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
• Station No. 2 - Gietzen Station (Staffed), 226 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA 95603
• Station No. 3 - Maidu Station (Staffed), 901 Auburn Folsom Road, Auburn, CA 95603

Web pages

• Home - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/159/Fire

ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE FULL IN PLACER COUNTY
Call Sacramento 211 at 916-498-1000 or 844-546-1464 if you would like to inquire about VITA appointments that may still be available in Sacramento County.
--------------------------------------
211 schedules appointments for eligible people for the Placer County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Scheduling started on Thursday, 1/25/24 for appointments beginning on Monday, 1/29/24 and ending on Friday, 3/29/24.
--------------------------------------
About VITA
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax assistance to qualifying individuals and families who earned less than $65,000 in 2023. The coalition also helps educate the public on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). VITA is available through Placer County Health and Human Services in cooperation with IRS and United Way. Preparation assistance is available online at YourFreeTaxPrep.org or in person by IRS trained volunteers.

VITA Schedule
The Placer County …

[read more]

Since 2007, the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills has been enforcing California‘s anti-cruelty laws that protect animals from abuse and neglect and serve the public.
The Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills offers adoption services and volunteer opportunities. They welcome anyone (18 and older) who is interested in making a difference and would like to volunteer their time.

The Placer County Library system offers a Adult Literacy Services which provides free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring for adults who wish to improve their literacy skills. This includes reading, writing, basic math, English as a second language, and GED help.

Learners come from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. Some can't read or write at all, and some want to become more proficient. Once an initial assessment has been made, learners are matched with trained volunteer tutors. The pair meets at a time and library location that is convenient for both.

Contact - Tony Carmack, 916-624-3125, tcarmack@placer.ca.gov

Websites:

• Placer County Library System - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8986/Library
• Adult Literacy Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9444/Adult-Literacy

4-H is an educational program of the University of California Cooperative Extension and is made available through a partnership of county, state, and federal governments.

The program creates positive opportunities for youth to develop life skills and become engaged in their local communities. The program combines the efforts of youth, volunteer leaders, and University staff and faculty to create a fun, hands-on learning approach to a non-formal education. An emphasis is placed on learning citizenship, leadership, and life skills.

Web pages:

• Home - https://ucanr.edu/sites/placercounty4h/

Placer SPCA provides services for the pets and people of Placer County, including dogs, cats, and small animal adoptions.

• Lost and found
• Spay and neuter assistance
• Low-cost rabies and microchip clinics
• Youth programs
• Volunteer opportunities

Placer SPCA is a private nonprofit organization.

Websites:

• Main website - www.placerspca.org
• Adoption Center - https://placerspca.org/adopt-home/

WellSpace Health operates the region’s Suicide Prevention Crisis Line. The hotline is nationally accredited and a member of the National Lifeline network. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Emergency Rescue Calls
WellSpace Health responds to calls that involve emergency rescues, such as a suicide in progress, someone on the Foresthill Bridge, or calls patched in from California Highway Patrol or other law enforcement. We are here to help — by telephone, chat, and text.

All Other Calls
The Suicide Prevention Crisis Line receives calls from people of all ages who are feeling depressed, hopeless, alone, desperate, and sometimes considering suicide as a way to end their pain. A person does not have to be suicidal to talk with one of our counselors. Some of our callers are concerned about a friend or loved one who is suicidal. We are here to listen, understand, and offer information and resources as needed.

Crisis Phone Numbers
If you or someone you know is in cri… [read more]

A Touch of Understanding’s mission is to encourage acceptance and respect for all individuals. ATOU's educational programs are designed to increase understanding of differences, thereby minimizing discrimination, bullying, and social isolation suffered by children and adults who are perceived as different for any reason, but especially those with disabilities.

ATOU's in-school workshop provides a potent, life-changing opportunity for students to meet people with disabilities and to experience for themselves what it may be like to have a disability. The workshop is broken up into two parts.

• Part 1: Speakers with disabilities talk about their life, their challenges, and how they achieve their goals. During the hour and a half session, students are encouraged to interact with these volunteers and ask questions.
• Part 2: Students visit activity stations where they: use a wheelchair and white cane, learn to write their names in Braille, perform a task using a mirror to simulate a le…

[read more]

The City of Roseville Volunteer Center  is a community hub that connects Roseville residents with volunteer opportunities in the community. It links people to the volunteering needs of the City municipality and community organizations.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=8918486

 

CIRBY WELLNESS CENTER

The Cirby Wellness Center offers an array of wellness services all in one place. Activities are facilitated by both peer and professional staff. The activities offered at the Wellness Center are free of cost and designed to foster a sense of community and shared recovery.

The Wellness Center features:

• A community garden
• Art groups
• Journaling classes
• Choir
• Walking and hiking groups
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Various exercise groups
• Health education
• Cooking classes
• Job readiness
• and more

Activities are free of cost. Participants are not required to pay for any portion. Any materials and equipment needed for the groups will be provided. Participants only need to arrive with an open mind and willingness to try new things.

Resource Center
Visit the resource center inside the Cirby Wellness Center to find assistance with:

• Housing
• Food banks
• Medi-Cal
• Substance use clinic
• Mental health screening
• Resume and cover letter writing
• Volunteer jobs
• Budgeting
• Social media navigation
• C…

[read more]