You Can Help

The Fort Vancouver National Trust is seeking 300 volunteers for the July 4 celebration at Fort Vancouver. Individuals, service organizations, corporate groups and all others are encouraged to volunteer to sell and collect tickets, work at information booths, serve water at a water wagon, be a parking lot attendant or work in the adult beverage pavilion.

Shifts are a few hours long, plus a short training session before the day of the event. Volunteers will receive free admission, a parking pass, a volunteer T-shirt and reusable water bottle.

Download the application at http://4th.fortvan.org/volunteer For more information, contact Natalie Hantho at 360-992-1808 or email natalie.hantho@fortvan.org.

The Clark County STASHA (Strong Teens Against Substance Hazards and Abuse) Peer Education Program seeks youth 12 to 19 years old to fill positions for the 2015-16 program year. STASHA peer educators raise awareness of alcohol and drug issues among children through outreach and educational programs. The 25-member group includes those who have never used drugs or alcohol, those with past use, and those who have completed treatment and are in recovery. Meetings are on the first and third Monday evenings of each month. Training is provided.

To apply, youths must submit an application, and finalists will be interviewed. Applications and directions are at www.clark.wa.gov/youth-family/prevention.html For information or an application, contact Tiffany Schwieterman at 360-397-2130, ext. 5841, or tiffany.schwieterman@clark.wa.gov The application deadline is June 19.

Clark County commissioners seek to fill a position on the Planning Commission, a seven-member panel that makes recommendations on land-use planning, zoning and development in unincorporated areas. The term begins immediately and ends in December 2018.

To apply, submit a letter of interest and résumé to Jennifer Clark, Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666; or email jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov. The application deadline is July 1.

Clark County commissioners seek to fill a position on the Animal Protection & Control Advisory Board for a term ending Oct. 31, 2019. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, four times per year, at 4700 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver.

For an application, go to clark.wa.gov/pets/advisory.html and for information, contact Paul Scarpelli at 360-397-2375, ext. 4705, or Paul.Scarpelli@clark.wa.gov. The application deadline is July 17.