Volunteer Opportunities

Handson Texarkana, The New Volunteer Center, offers volunteer opportunities in the community and refers prospective volunteers to appropriate agencies and volunteer groups. Potential volunteers should call 903-7983211. For a complete listing of volunteer opportunities, go to Handsontexarkana.org.

AARP Tax-aide needs volunteer greeters, facilitators, counselors and coordinators for technology, administration and communication. Call 903-791-6343 for info. Ace of Clubs House and P.J. Ahern

Home need volunteer docents to assist with regular tours of these historic homes. Volunteers will undergo a training workshop to prepare them to guide visitors through the homes. Contact Volunteer@texarkanamuseums. org, call 903-793-4831 or sign up at Texarkanamuseums.org/ volunteer.

Alternative Opportunities/ Dayspring Behavioral Health

Services needs volunteers to help with its programs and monitor and mentor children. Call Terence Fulce at 824-2167 or go to 4323 Jefferson Ave.

Alzheimer’s Alliance needs people knowledgeable of Alzheimer’s Disease to answer the Helpline evenings and weekends, and volunteers for light clerical work, fundraisers and other events. Call 903-223-8021.

American Cancer Society needs volunteers for its Road to Recovery program which provides transportation for cancer patients to their appointments. Mileage reimbursement is available. Must have reliable vehicle, valid drivers license, proof and insurance and pass a background check. Call 903-597-1383.

American Red Cross needs welcome team volunteers at the Texarkana office who can work 4 hour shifts at least one day each week greeting and directing visitors, answering the phone and assisting with filing. Volunteers for the Disaster Action Team for the Texarkana area are also needed. Contact Linda Edwards at 903581-7981 or edwardslin@usa. redcross.org.

Arkansas Department of Health Hospice Program needs people to visit patients and families in the Texarkana area. Call Laura at 870-773-2108 ext 7 or 866861-7453.

Arkansas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center needs mail deliverers and craft helpers, readers, letters writers and piano players. Call Deanna Prejean at 870-772-4427.

Ark-tex Area Agency on Aging needs Ombudsmen to adopt nursing homes. Activities are available for groups, schools or churches. Call Robert Morris at 903-832-8636 or 800-372-4464.

Bailey Creek Health & Rehab, 1621 E 42nd, needs volunteers to assist with parties, games, reading and other activities for the residents. Call 870-774-3581.

Big Brother Big Sisters needs volunteers for one hour a week to work with children. To become a Big Brother or Big Sister, call 903276-3320 or email pparrish@ bbbsca.org.