The underserved teen rafting program offers children the opportunity to experience the outdoors. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY – Tuleyome, a nonprofit based in Woodland, is starting the fourth season of its underserved teen rafting program and is looking for volunteers.

This summer the group will take almost 180 disadvantaged teens from Colusa, Lake and Yolo counties rafting down Cache Creek.

The group needs the community's help, because they depend on experienced volunteer kayakers to help get the kids safely and happily down the river: helping kids scope the rapids, maneuver themselves off rocks and provide general encouragement.

The teens involved are from group homes, foster care, after-school programs and American Indian tribes. The teens look forward to the trips every year, and without volunteers, this program would simply not be possible.

The upcoming trip dates are June 11, June 18, June 19, June 25, June 26 and July 9.

If you would like to get involved, please contact outreach director and campaign coordinator Vallerye Anderson at 530-383-0789, or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .