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Posted: Friday, 17 February 2006 3:52PM

Volunteer Opportunities



The Volunteer Center of North Texas receives thousands of volunteer opportunities from more than 1,655 area nonprofit groups. For more information, visit www.vcnt.org. If you’d like to be added to our e-newsletter that lists more volunteer opportunities throughout North Texas, please email ahyder@vcnt.org.
Senior Home Improvement
Time: Ongoing, weekends
Geriatric Wellness of Collin County, which promotes health and wellness of older adults (55 and older) in Collin County, seeks volunteers to assist with home improvement/lawn/de-cluttering as determined by senior homeowner.
Min. age: 18.
Volunteers Needed: 10 – 30
Location: Collin County
Contact Info: Elizabeth Kent at 972-941-7335 or elizabeth.kent@gwccc.org
Web Site: www.gwccc.org

Community Outreach Volunteers Bilingual Speakers
Time: Ongoing The City of Dallas Sanitation Services Department, which protects the public health and the quality of the environment through the efficient collection, recycling and disposal of municipal solid waste, is seeking bilingual speakers to reach out to the Hispanic community.
Min. age: 16.
Volunteers Needed: unlimited
Location: various locations in Dallas
Contact Info: Katherine Carlin at 214-671-8134 or katherine.carlines@dallascityhall.com
Web Site: www.dallascityhall.com

Youth Soccer Coach
Time: Ongoing
The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command, which seeks to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination, needs volunteers to teach soccer skills, organize drills, create game-day lineups and manage substitutions for teams at the Pleasant Grove Community Center. Drill and Practice books are available if needed.
Min. age: 18.
Volunteers Needed: 20
Location: Dallas 75217
Contact Info: Sam Hero at 214-398-6619 or Samuel_Hero@uss.salvationarmy.org
Web Site: www.salvationarmydfw.org

Religion Conference Meeting Association
Time: Jan. 26 – 29, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., various shifts available
The Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau, which promotes tourism and development, seeks volunteer for a multi-faith religious conference with over 1,000 attendees from across the country. Volunteers will serve as tour directors and provide information for guests through the conference.
Min. age: 18.
Volunteers Needed: 200
Location: Fort Worth 76102
Contact Info: Maggie Haley at 813-625-3859 or maggiehaley@fortworth.com
Web Site: http://www.fortworth.com

13th Annual Heart and Soul Gala
Time: Sat., February 13, 5 - 11 p.m.
Mosaic, which provides supports and advocate that all my realize God’s gift of wholeness of life, seeks volunteers for their major fundraiser. Volunteers are needed for registration, guest check-in, data entry/scanning information for silent auction, photography and to monitor the silent auction.
Min. age: 18.
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Location: Richardson 75080
Contact Info: Beth Sabella at 972-866-9989 or beth.sabella@mosaicinfo.org
Web Site: www.mosaicindallas.org

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