There are countless opportunities to volunteer in the community. No special skills are necessary. For information about listings in the Helping Hand Column, call CSC 211 Information and Referral at 2-1-1 or 1-888-826-9790 or visit the Web site at www.informationandreferral.org.

Amnesty International: Help needed for the 4th Annual Amnesty International Human Rights festival. Post fliers or help contact media.

Community Services Council: Donate wrapping paper for senior citizens holiday food boxes.

Fall leaf haul: Individuals and groups needed to help rake leaves for the homebound elderly and disabled. Kickoff begins Nov. 8 and continues through fall.

The Family Center: Assist with Christmas program for the center's clients. Hours flexible and need is immediate.

Great Salt Lake Resource Conservation: Needs a clerical assistant knowledgable in Word, Excel, e-mail and other programs, as well as help with funding research for grants.

Harmony Hospice: Provide friendship and encouragement to patients and their families enduring life-limiting illnesses. Training provided.

Homeless Youth Resource Center: Donations of hygiene products, sleeping bags, thermal underwear, hand warmers, backpacks, sewing kits, bus tokens and calling cards are needed. Also need volunteers to serve dinner on Friday nights and help with general office work.

Kids Cafe- Utah Food Bank: Prepare, serve and clean up meals for at-risk children Monday through Friday, two- to three-hour shifts.

Life Care Bank: Dedicated individual needed to help senior citizens access prescription assistance through the major pharmaceutical companies. Volunteer should be comfortable talking on the phone and dealing with clients in person.

Make-a-Wish Foundation: Become a Wish Ambassador or Wish Consultant and spread the word to the public. Public speaking skill helpful, flexible schedule. Also need clerical volunteer.

March of Dimes: Assist low-income pregnant women with redeeming points earned through prenatal care participation for baby and maternity items.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Help low-income seniors with household chores, curtains, light housekeeping and yardwork. Help always needed with mailings and data entry.

No More Homeless Pets: The following donations are needed: pet food, brushes, animal carriers, paper towels, cat beds, chew bones, Polaroid film and carpet samples.