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The Upper School Community Service Department sponsors group opportunities throughout the year for the students in US. This page will list various opportunities which are updated monthly. More information and sign up sheets can be found on the Community Service bulletin board on 3rd floor in the commons. Additionally, students are encouraged to pursue individual projects. They may check with local agencies. Many are listed below under on-going opportunities. November-December Volunteer Opportunities The Point at CC Young Nov 9, 16 and Dec 7, 2:00-3:30 Volunteers needed to help residents at CC Young Retirement Village make bowls in a ceramic class. You may sign up to help with one or all classes. If you want to volunteer for this, email Ms. O’Rear. Community Partners of Dallas - Peacock Alley Warehouse Fri, Nov 21, 9am-Noon 12-15 volunteers needed to help Stacy Eppers with holiday projects at Community Partners. Peacock Alley Warehouse, 2050 Postal Way, Dallas 75212 - Mapsco 43Q. Parish will take a bus. Sign-up sheet on 3rd floor Community Service board. Contact Ms. O’Rear if you have signed up and want to ride the bus. This is a no-school day for Upper School. Special Olympics - Volleyball Competition Sat, Nov 22, 8am-5pm Region 10 competition is at Dedman Rec Center at SMU and Highland Park MS. To volunteer, email Robin at sotx-dallasvolunteers@mail.com. Meals on Wheels - Holiday Gift Project Dec, 3 and 4, 4:00-8:00pm Volunteers needed to help wrap small gifts for Meals on Wheels clients. Location is VNA Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Center, 1440 W. Mockingbird, Dallas 75247 Help for one or more hours. Please bring donations--full size toothpaste, shampoo, or lotion; toothbrushes, white tube socks. Younger students may come with parent. Email Ms. O’Rear if you or your family would like to help. Voice of Hope - Christmas Kids’ Shop Party Sat, Dec 6, 8am-3pm Volunteers needed to help children at VOH “shop for free” for their family. Assist in setup, shopping assistance, gift wrapping and clean up. 2 shifts: 8am-12pm and 12-3pm. Sign up sheet on 3rd floor Comm Service board. Metrocrest Holiday Store Mon, Dec 15, 4-6:00pm Volunteers needed to help families shop in the Holiday Store in Carrollton. Spanish speakers needed! Sign up sheet on 3rd floor Comm Service board Trains at NorthPark benefiting Ronald McDonald House Volunteers needed for the Friday, Jan 2, shift at 3:45-6:15. Sign-up sheet in room 3007 Ongoing Opportunities Listed below are several agencies that work with high school volunteers. The listed agencies are ones that PES has worked with before or ones that are recommended by Ms. O’Rear. Check out the agency’s web site to find out about the mission of the agency and if it might be a place where you would like to volunteer. Don’t wait until the last minute. Many of the agencies require an application or back ground check. Many web sites will list up coming events. Call the contact number and speak to the volunteer coordinator for information. For more opportunities, check out the monthly newsletter of Volunteer Center of North Texas at www.volunteernorthtexas.org. Animal Care Agency: DFW Labrador Retriever Rescue Web Address: www.dfwlabrescue.org Contact Information: 972-881-5544 Minimum Age: 14 and up Opportunities: Help at meet and greet events Agency: SPCA of Texas Web Address: www.spca.org Contact Information: 214-651-9611 ext.137 Minimum Age: 12-17 with adult Opportunities: Volunteers assist 8:30-6pm seven days a week Agency: Texas CARES Web Address: www.texascares.org Contact Information: 972-633-2287 Minimum Age: 16 and up Opportunities: Assist adoption counselors with care of cats and kittens; 11:15-4pm Sat and Sun Agency: Operation Kindness Web Address: www.operationkindness.org Contact Information: Tommi Tucker 972-418-727 or ttucker@operationkindness.org Minimum Age: 16 with parental consent Opportunities: Help care for animals in the shelter seven days a week Agency: Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship Web Address: www.equest.org Contact Information: egrant@equest.org Minimum Age: 14 Opportunities: Assist with riding sessions for children/adults with disabilities [back to top] Working with Young Children Agency: Bea’s Kids - Carrollton and Farmers Branch Web Address: www.beaskids.org Contact Information: 972-417-9061 or email volunteer@beaskids.org Minimum Age: 14 Opportunities: Assist children with homework M-Th afternoons at both centers. Application on line; fax to 214-550-6115. Agency: Heart House - Dallas Web Address: www.hearthousedallas.org Contact Information: 214-750-7637 Minimum Age: 16 and up Opportunities: After school programs 3:30-6:00 each weekday; homework and reading tutors, PC tutors. Volunteer orientation and background check required. Agency: Bryan’s House Web Address: www.bryanshouse.org Contact Information: 214-559-3946 or sandrawatts@bryanshouse.org Minimum Age: 16 Opportunities: office assistance, sorting donations, childcare Agency: Genesis Women Shelter Web Address: www.genesisshelter.org Contact Information: 214-559-2050 lbarnes@genesisshelter.org Minimum Age: 16 Opportunities: Volunteers needed Mon-Thur evenings 7-8:30 to interact/play with the children while mothers attend counseling sessions. Genesis has a thrift store at 3421 Knight St. Volunteers are needed to help with the donated items. Store is open Mon-Sat from 10-5:30. Call 214-520-6644 to schedule a shift. Agency: Museum of Nature and Science (formerly Dallas Museum of Natural History and Dallas Children’s Museum) Web Address: www.natureandscience.org Contact Information: 214-428-5555 ext 1342 or smeyer@natureandscience.org Minimum Age: 16 Must complete application process Opportunities: Volunteers needed as guides, for special events, arts and crafts. [back to top] Social Services to the Community Agency: Voice of Hope- West Dallas Web Address: www.voiceofhope.org Contact Information: 214-631-7027 Minimum Age: 16 Opportunities: Help with special events at this community center: Sat community gathering. Agency: Metrocrest Social Services - Carrollton Web Address: www.metrocrestsocialservices.org Contact Information: 972-446-2100 or dwilson@metrocrestsocialservices.org Minimum Age: 14 Opportunities: Volunteers needed in food pantry, help in thrift store. Weekend hours are available. Agency: North Dallas Shared Ministries Web Address: www.ndsm.org Contact Information: 972-620-061-71 or admin@ndsm.org Minimum Age: 14 Opportunities: Assist in the pantry Mon-Sat; assist in the medical clinic Tues and Thurs evenings. Need for Spanish speaking volunteers. Agency: North Texas Food Bank Web Address: www.ntxfoodbank.org Contact Information: 214-330-1396 Minimum Age: 15 Opportunities: Help with warehouse activities: sort, box food donations Mon-Fri 9-3:00. Open 2nd Sat of each month 9-12:00 and sometimes the 3rd Sat. Call 214-330-1396 for info. Agency: Frisco Family Services Center Web Address: www.friscocenter.org Contact Information: 972-335-9495 Minimum Age: 16 and up Opportunities: Weekend and weekdays shifts available: help needed in resale shop. Agency: Network of Community Ministries Web Address: www.thenetwork.org Contact Information: main # 972-234-8880 or email johnagooddrum@cs.com Minimum Age: 15 Opportunities: Volunteers needed to work in pantry weekdays and in the children’s clinic weekday evenings. Check web site for details and numbers to call. Agency: Community Partners of Dallas Web Address: www.communitypartnersdallas.org Contact Information: 214-583-4013 or stacyeppers@dfps.state.tx.us Minimum Age: 15 Opportunities: Help in the Rainbow Room; weekend volunteers needed for special events. Agency: Shoes for Orphan Souls Web Address: www.shoesfororphansouls.org Contact Information: 469-877-4504 Minimum Age: 13 and up Opportunities: Help process and pack new shoes and supplies at warehouse to be sent to orphans around the world; flexible hours 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. [back to top] Community Development Agency: Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Web Address: www.dallas-habitat.org Contact Information: 214-678-2300 Minimum Age: 16 to volunteer for the construction site Opportunities: Work on construction sites; work at the warehouse; assist in the Habitat store. Web site for areas outside of Dallas: • Greater Garland - www.garlandhfh.org • North Collin County Habitat for Humanity - www.ncchabitat.com [back to top] Environment Agency: Dallas Arboretum Web Address: www.dallasarboretum.org Contact Information: 214-515-6561 Minimum Age: 16 Opportunities: Shifts available 9m-5pm daily; must arrange shifts in advance; volunteers needed as greeter and to help with children’s activities on weekends, during holidays and special events like Dallas Blooms. Agency: For the Love of the Lake Web Address: www.whiterocklake.org Contact Information: 972-622-7283 Minimum Age: 15 Opportunities: Help clean up area around the lake 8-11am 2nd Sat of each month; tools and supplies provided. Agency: Heard Natural Science Museum Web Address: www.heardmuseum.org Contact Information: 972-562-5566 ext 227 Minimum Age: 16 Opportunities: Assist in nature store; trail creation and maintenance; training provided. [back to top] Working with the Elderly Agency: The Senior Source, Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas Web Address: www.theseniorsource.org Contact Information: 214-823-5700 ext 237 or Minimum Age: 14 Opportunities: Agency to help connect you with nursing/retirement homes; volunteers can visit, play games, or help with activities for residents. Agency: Treemont Retirement and Nursing Home Web Address: Contact Information: 972-661-0586 Minimum Age: 14 Opportunities: Volunteers needed to play bingo, do crafts, visit with residents and help with special events. Agency: C C Young Web Address: Contact Information: 214-841-2988 Minimum Age: 15 Opportunities: Teens can relate to elders by doing crafts, table games, music and other types of recreation under the guidance of the activity director. [back to top] Arts/Culture Agency: Museum of Nature and Science (formerly Dallas Museum of Natural History and Dallas Children’s Museum) Web Address: www.natureandscience.org Contact Information: 214-428-5555 ext 1342 or smeyer@natureandscience.org Minimum Age: 16 Must complete application process Opportunities: Volunteers needed as guides, for special events, arts and crafts. Agency: Dallas Museum of Art Web Address: www.dallasmuseumofart.org Contact Information: 214-922-1313 Minimum Age: 14 Opportunities: Teen docents for tours or to work in children’s program; commitment of 2 hrs a week; call for application. Agency: Plano Children’s Theatre Web Address: www.planochildrentheatre.com Contact Information: 972-422-2575 Minimum Age: 15 Opportunities: Help special needs students rehearse a play. Agency: Dallas Children’s Theater Web Address: www.dct.org Contact Information: 214-978-0110 Minimum Age: 14 Opportunities: Help with ushering and duties for performances; Fri evenings and Sat-Sun afternoons. [back to top]
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