NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER & INTERNSHIP FAIR
Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Organization Name Email Accept Openings Comments Resumes behavioral concepts, Kelli Brown [email protected] Yes Volunteer In home behavioral support services for individuals with special inc. Executive Director www.bcitexoma.org Opportunities needs; "buddy" opportunities; specific internship opportunities available; family support; group activities with individuals with special needs Boot Scootin' Ball Casie Lovelace [email protected] No Volunteer We are looking for volunteersthat are willing to help with the Boot Volunteer Coordinator Opportunities Scootin' Ball that is held in October every year. We are hoping to find volunteers to assist in the preparation of the event as well as some to work the night of the party. CASA of Grayson Jamie Parks [email protected] Yes Volunteer We have both volunteer and internship opportunities for people County Program Manager www.casagrayson.org Opportunities 21 and over. We also have volunteer opportunities for anyone wanting to help with events, like our annual Chocolate Indulgence. Children’s Defense Randi Brown [email protected] Fund of Texas Texas Youth cdftexas.org Leadership Development Director
City of Denison Donna Dow [email protected] Yes Volunteer Main Street Director www.downtowndenison.com Opportunities Crisis Center Lena Weger lena.weger@graysoncrisisce Yes Volunteer Volunteer Coordinator nter.org Opportunities graysoncrisiscenter.org Divine Equine Cynthia Ward [email protected] Yes Internship We are always looking for Students who want to earn extra credit Therapeutic Riding Director www.divineequineriding.org Opportunities in their majors who like to working with people, animals and the Center community. DSP&R (Downtown Brittany LaFollett [email protected] Yes Volunteer Volunteer opportunities for fun community events in downtown Sherman Preservation Volunteer downtownsherman.com Opportunities Sherman and Revitalization) Earth Day Festival Amy Hoffman-Shehan [email protected] No Volunteer Texoma Earth Day Festival is a fun, family oriented festival that Organizer www.earthdaytexoma.org Opportunities educates attendees about ways to reduce our impact on the environment. The festival offers a key note address, workshops, children's activities, art shows, vendors, a blood drive, pet adoptions and more. We coordinate with Green Serve to provide volunteer opportunities for a large number of students. We also offer volunteer opportunities in the months before the festival for any students who want to work on the planning committee or assist with publicity for the festival.
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Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Organization Name Email Accept Openings Comments Resumes Four Rivers Outreach, Jeannie Horn [email protected] Volunteer Inc. Program Director www.fourivers.org Opportunities Goodwill Industries of Katrina Coffman kcoffman@goodwillnorthtex Yes Internship Northeast Texas Director as.org Opportunities
First United Methodist Sandy Garbacik [email protected] Yes Volunteer We have volunteer opportunities for students in our children's Church Director of Youth fumcsherman.org Opportunities program, Youth program and music program. ministry I also have an internship opportunity in the Youth program. I need a student or students that could help work in our youth program. Hours would be on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday afternoon & evening. Grayson County Denise Strekal [email protected] Yes Volunteer Volunteers are essential in a number of ways. Most commonly, Children's Advocacy Family Advocate cacgc.org/ Opportunities they help supervise children in the waiting area playroom, assist Center staff with office duties, work on a number of fundraising events, provide childcare during parent support groups, assist with lawn care and general facility maintenance, and help facilitate outreach programs in the community.
When are volunteers needed?
The CAC accepts volunteer assistance anytime during office hours (Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm) and on weeknights (Tuesday-Thursday) from 5:30-7:00pm. Although our office is not typically open on weekends, there are a number of fundraising events throughout the year that require weekend help. Please contact us at (903) 957-0440 for more information on upcoming weekend activities.
Who can volunteer?
All volunteers must be over the age of 18 and be able to pass a criminal background check. Habitat for Humanity Laurie Mealy [email protected] No Volunteer Students will be invited to help build Habitat homes, work on of Grayson County Executive Director www.graysonhabitat.org Opportunities house repair projects, and assist with sales to the public of new and used building supplies. Volunteers are also welcome to assist with fundraising or community relations activities throughout the year. The AC chapter of Habitat for Humanity will also set up a table for the campus Opportunity Fair.
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Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Organization Name Email Accept Openings Comments Resumes Hannah's Horseshoes janice mills [email protected] Yes Volunteer equestrians to school horses of Hope Founder hhhope.com Opportunities No horse experience necessary for other vol opportunities Grooming Horses Barn Chores Helping with lessons - leading and side walking horses Mailings Publicity Event Planning (We had an intern for a summer - terrific - any internships would be welcome) We have no paid positions available. Most all our helpers are volunteers Home Hospice of Barb Samuelson barb.samuelson@homehos Yes Volunteer Grayson, Cooke & Volunteer Coordinator pice.org Opportunities Fannin Counties www.homehospice.org Hospice Plus Jennifer Williams [email protected] No Volunteer Hospice Plus is seeking volunteers to serve on our volunteer Volunteer Coordinator www.hospiceplus.net Opportunities team. We have many volunteer needs available such as visiting patients in nursing homes and in their homes, activities in nursing homes, helping activities directors, administrative volunteering in the office and from home, and many more. There are many ways that you can serve. Ages 13 and above will go through training, background checks, references, and two step TB tests in order to serve with us. Please come and join our volunteer team and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Legal Aid of Jan Kearney [email protected] Volunteer Assisting Legal Aid applicants at evening intake clinics. Training NorthWest Texas EJVP Coordinator www.lanwt.org Opportunities is available and can count toward Community Service hours. Meals on Wheels of Tamara Nalls [email protected] No Volunteer Texoma Executive Assistant Opportunities North Texas Regional Helen Johnson [email protected] No Volunteer Airport Assistant for northtexasregionalairport.co Opportunities Coordination m Pregnancy Care Kaelynn Boyd connect@shermanpregnanc Volunteer Abstinence program presenters are needed. Center Connect Director y.com Opportunities
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Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Organization Name Email Accept Openings Comments Resumes Pregnancy Care Sharon Teague sharont@shermanpregnanc Yes Internship We have a small staff but depend also on our volunteers to meet Center Exec Director y.com Opportunities with clients who are facing unplanned pregnancies and may also www.shermanpregnancy.co come to the PCC for STD testing. In addition to being a client m/ advocate our volunteers do data entry, receptionist duties, and support (such as inventory, making baby baskets for clients, mailings, special projects, etc). Our volunteers also do bible studies with volunteers and can help in our Stepping Stones classes that meet every other Thursday evening. -internships are unpaid To become a client advocate (seeing clients one on one) our volunteers must complete an interview process and attend an 18 hour training. Reba's Ranch House Marilyn Bice [email protected] Yes Volunteer You need a both box! We do have internshipis and volunteer Director rebasranchhouse.org Opportunities opportunities available. Resumes first then applications for volunteer or internship. Red River Institute for Pat Scott [email protected] No Volunteer Volunteers needed to plan, coordinate, and host local activities Peace and Culture Director t Opportunities throughout the year rrifpac.org Established to promote peace education and multi-ethnic and cultural understanding in Texoma and the Red River area The Salvation Army of Major Don Wildish [email protected] Yes Internship The Salvation Army has volunteer opportunities at two locations. Grayson County Commanding Officer rmy.org Opportunities 5700 Texoma parkway is our Corps Community Center location. Texas Food pantry restocking the shelves, preparing meals for the Homeless Shelter, serving meals at the Homeless Shelter in the evening at 5:30 pm seven days a week, fielding telephone calls, filing and etc. The second location would be at The Family Store 426 W. Houston Street in Sherman. Sorting and hanging clothes, and helping with donation pick-ups on the truck. The Salvation Army is a branch of The Christian Church. Officers are ordain ministers. Our goal in every service provided is Christ Centered. Clients seeking assistance from The Salvation Army receive more than a bag of groceries or a warm bed. Our goal is to provide hope and the message of Peace from The Lord. Working with hurting people every day is not easy but our ministry is a calling from The Lord. You are welcome to join our effort in striving to make a difference in people lives everyday. May The Lord Bless You Greatly! Major Don
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Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Organization Name Email Accept Openings Comments Resumes Sherman Community Sophie Higgs shermancommunitygarden Volunteer We always need help with garden upkeep especially in the Garden Sherman Community @gmail.com Opportunities community beds which are open for anyone in the sherman Garden www.shermancommunitygar community - not just members. den.org Sherman ISD - ACES Whitney Davis [email protected] Yes Volunteer ACES is the after school program at SISD. We are always Program ACES Site Manager Opportunities looking for volunteers to come in and lead enrichment classes or just spend time with our students. We may also have some opportunities to join the ACES team in paid positions. Sherman Parks and Shonkista Stephens [email protected] No Volunteer Sherman Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of volunteer Recreation Activities Supervisor www.ci.sherman.tx.us Opportunities opportunities that can help you gain valuable work experience, make use of your skills and knowledge, and meet new friends. Time commitment is flexible; you choose your days and hours! Although we have a list of identified needs, you may have talent or ability you'd like to share that we haven't included. You may submit a Parks and Recreation Volunteer Application online through the City of Sherman website at http://www.ci.sherman.tx.us/forms.aspx?FID=173. Special Olympics Katy Williams [email protected] Yes Volunteer Volunteer Opportunities include working with individuals with Texas Program Associate sotx.org Opportunities intellectual disabilities through sports. There are two Special Olympics Programs in Sherman one through the School district and one through the community. We need volunteers to serve as chaperones, coaches, volunteers/practice partners, fund-raising, officiating, competition support, etc. Sherman Public Donna Tanner [email protected] No Volunteer We are looking for volunteers to help with our Children's Literacy Library Read to Win Director http://www.barr.org Opportunities program, Read to Win. We need puppeteers, musicians, and students willing to sign in StoryTime participants and to read with our preschoolers. You can work one day a week or one day a month. Susan G. Komen Cathreena Kang [email protected] Yes Internship Our organization provides internship opportunities throughout the North Texas Missions Program www.komennorthtexas.org Opportunities year in the following: public health, public policy/advocacy, Manager marketing & communications, fundraising, accounting, event planning & logistics, and volunteer management. We also have event specific volunteer opportunities that are typically one day commitments. Teach For America Rachel Harpster rachel.harpster@teachforam Yes Other Full time career opportunities Manager, Recruitment erica.org Opportunities www.teachforamerica.org
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Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Organization Name Email Accept Openings Comments Resumes Texas Ramp Project Duane Compton [email protected] No Volunteer Build ada ramps in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson counties at no TRP Area Operations www.texasramps.org Opportunities charge to people that are homebound without access to get out Manager of their homes safely. Have been working with AC for 3 years with student help on ramps Texoma Community Paula Cawthon [email protected] Volunteer We have one-time volunteer opportunities and internship Center Community Relations www.mhmrst.org Opportunities opportunities Director I am sorry I can't be there this year. It will be the first time in 23 years that I have missed, but I have my annual Destination Dignity Celebration that day at 4:00. Texans for Greg Cole Moore [email protected] Yes Internship Texans for Greg Abbott is seeking highly organized and Abbott Field Representative www.gregabbott.com Opportunities motivated interns interested in gaining experience in the world of campaign politics. The internship can take place anywhere within the state of Texas. The program is designed to give the intern exposure to many aspects of a modern campaign. This includes organizing, policy development, social media, persuasive writing, video and graphic skills. We are encouraging people to get involved in all areas and pockets of the state. Candidates must possess the ability to maintain high levels of professionalism and attention to detail. Hours are flexible. Texoma Health Susan Hooper [email protected] Volunteer Texoma Health Foundation's Breast Cancer Project is an Foundation 500 Chair www.texomahealth.org Opportunities established program supporting local residents in need for the STRONG past six years. The 500 Strong campaign was created to address an immediate need to support local breast cancer patients with treatment and/or surgery. With 500 commitments of $200 each, we can raise $100,000 to assist these local residents. 100% of all funds raised will be granted to cover the cost of care after diagnosis. Texoma Medical Susan Schumacher [email protected] Yes Volunteer Some opportunities in patient care areas as well as needing Center Volunteer Director of Volunteer texomamedicalcenter.net Opportunities volunteer assistance in waiting areas, the main Services Department Services Information/Registration sign-in desk, gift shop, office areas, etc. Also, for students at least age 21, could use back-up drivers for the transport cart in the parking lots. Thank you! In addition to a resume, will need an application completed. At least 1 - 2 reference letters from an employer and/or a professor would help expedite the application. Thank you again.
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Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Organization Name Email Accept Openings Comments Resumes United Way of Kim Burgess kim.burgess@unitedwaygra Yes Volunteer We will strengthen Grayson County by identifying critical needs Grayson County Marketing & yson.org Opportunities and achieving the best community solutions possible with the Communications unitedwaygrayson.org greatest human impact. We currently fund 19 agencies with 33 Director programs to serve the need of Grayson Couty.
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