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 903-798-3211. For a complete listing of volunteer opportunities, go to Handsontexarkana.org.
Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) Is seeking front desk volunteers. We are the art, entertainment, and arts education hub of Texas and Arkansas! We are looking for volunteers Tuesday through Friday 10am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm. Text volunteer to 903-945-4108 for an application or visit our website trahc.org for more information.
Restoration House of
Texarkana, 2202 College Drive, needs Christian volunteer coaches to provide one-to-one help with personal problems. One hour per week commitment time is necessary. No prior experience or training is required. Training will be provided. Call Dorothy Ware, area director, at 903-832-8643.
Runnin WJ Ranch, is a Christian-based non-profit organization, looking for caring individuals (14 years and older) to donate their time to help children and adults who are challenged. We are in need of horse leaders, side walkers and ranch maintenance assistance. To obtain a volunteer application, please call 903838-3223 or visit us at www. runninwjranch.org to learn about our progrm and how you can help in many ways.
Mandatory Volunteer Training sessions will be from 9 a.m.noon on Saturday, Aug. 26 or 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 28, and classes will begin Sept. 18.
Salvation Army needs volunteers to help sort, hang and price donated clothing at the Family Thrift Store. Volunteers are also needed to greet customers, straighten the sales floor and put out merchandise 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Volunteers are also needed for the food pantry to sort and stock shelves and complete family boxes for clients. Call Sann Terry at 870-774-2701.
Serenity Hospice needs volunteers to help with facility functions, visit with patients, community events and office tasks. No prior medical knowledge is necessary. Training is provided. Call Stacey Wright, volunteer coordinator, at 903255-0430.
Silas H. Hunt Community Development Corporation needs volunteers for clerical work, research, community outreach, photography, writing, fundraising, gardening and more. Call 870-774-0446 or email Silashhuntcdc@yahoo.com.
Smith-keys Computer Learning Center needs volunteers to assist with grant writing, summer computer camp, instructing and assisting with classes, network administration and mentoring for children and adults. Call 870-773-5847 or come by at 3302 Washington.
South Arkansas Youth Association needs youth program volunteers. Call 903-8242167 or stop by 4323 Jefferson Ave.
Southwest Arkansas Counseling and Mental Health Center Inc. needs mentors for its Hope, Inspiration and Protection program that offers mentoring services to children of incarcerated persons. Call 870-773-4655.
Sterling House Assisted Living, a Brookdale Community, needs volunteers. Call Patsy Mcmanus, activity director, at 903-838-3562.
Sunny Acres, Dekalb, Texas, needs activity department volunteers. Call Kim Ramos at 903-667-2572.