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Alamo Achievement Center-San Antonio ISD
Agency Type: Education Facility
Mission: Creation of a victory garden for teaching students the value of water conservation, stewardship of the land, nutrition, health and community involvement to our students.
Contact: Ms. Woolrich
Secondary Contact:
Address: 1112 S. Zarzamora Street, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 227-3600
Fax: (210) 227-8656
Email:
Volunteer Position(s): Gardening, Cooking, Nutrition and Minor Botany
Duties: Set-up and maintain garden. Teach students the function and purpose of the garden and how this process affects their daily lives.
Qualifications: Good Communication skills. Desire to teach youth. Requires effective writing and math ability. No Experience Necessary.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Knowledge Enhancement for Adolescents
Updated: 08/27/09Alamo Area Council of Governments Alamo Area Agency on Aging
Agency Type: Governmental or Public Agency
Mission: The Alamo and Bexar Area Agencies on Aging is an Alamo Area Council of Governments program that plans, advocates, coordinates, and administers services for older adults aged 60 and olders, caregivers caring for an older adult or someone with Alzeihmer's disease, kinship caregivers aged 55 and over caring for a child aged 18 and younger that live in Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina or Wilson counties. Web sites are: http://www.aacog.com/, http://www.alamoaging.org/
Contact: Henri Eaton, CVA, Aging Program Volunteer Recruiter
Secondary Contact: Linnie Martin, Managing Rural Ombudsman
Address: 8700 Tesoro Dr. Ste.700
Phone: (210) 362-5261or (210) 362-5209
Fax: (210) 225-5937
Email: heaton@aacog.com or lmartin@aacog.com
Volunteer Position(s): Benefits Counselor; Office Assistance; Ombudsman
Duties: Duties vary per position see below. Required time commitment is a minimum 4 hours, once a week for at least one year.
Benefits Counselor:
Benefits Counselors assist seniors and their caregivers by providing information and assistance about available programs, applications for programs, resolve claims with Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, pensions and other benefits. Benefits Counselors assist by giving information on the telephone, in person or at locations in the community. Training is 25 hours for Benefits Counselor I and 30 hours for Benefits Counselor II to receive certifications. Training involves attending group or individual classes and shadowing qualified Benefits Counselors. Training is accomplished at the volunteer's own pace. Ongoing informational training is also provided.
When: Weekdays
Where: Benefits Counselor as assigned in county closest to volunteer's living location.
Qualifications: Be 18 years or older, pass a background check and as we are a smoke-free facility, will need to be a non-smoker.
Groups you will work with: Community, Elderly and Staff
Skill Development: Interpersonal Skills, Spanish Language, Multicultural and International Relations, Government policies and programs
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens, Public/Consumer Information
Office Assistance
Volunteers will come into the office and provide essential help to the staff. The assistance includes but not limited to answering telephone calls, filing, completing mail outs, making bulk copies, and assisting with data entry and reports in the computer. Orientation and training is provided.When: Weekdays
Where: Office assistance in main office 8700 Tesoro Dr., Suite 700, San Antonio, Tx 78217
Qualifications: Be 18 years or older, pass a background check and as we are a smoke-free facility, will need to be a non-smoker.
Groups you will work with: Community, elderly and Staff
Skill Development: Interpersonal Skills, Spanish Language, Multicultural and International Relations, Government policies and programs
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens, Public/Consumer Information
Ombudsman
Advocate for quality of life and residents directed care for individuals who reside in nursing home and assisted living facilities. Help resolve complaints and protect welfare and rights of residents. Enjoy flexible hours while making a difference in your community. Training requirement is 36 hours of class meetings or individually, tape reviews and facility visits to receive certification. Training is accomplished at the volunteer's own pace and provided in your community. Ongoing additional training is also provided.
When: Varied weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends
Where: Office Ombudsman are as assigned in location closest to home.
Qualifications: Be 18 years or older, pass a background check and as we are a smoke-free facility, will need to be a non-smoker
Groups you will work with: Community, elderly and Staff
Skill Development: Interpersonal Skills, Spanish Language, Multicultural and International Relations, Government policies and programs
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens, Public/Consumer Information
Updated: 09/14/09
RETURN TO TOP Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization [501(c)(3)]
Mission: To develop, acquire, own and manage leased affordable housing in a community environment that promotes resident education, self-sufficiency, leadership and volunteerism through successful partnerships.
Contact: Shelley Naylor, Resident Services Director
Secondary Contact: Tina Ramirez, Deputy Director
Address: 4100 E. Piedras Dr., Suite 200
Phone: (210) 731-8030
Fax: (210) 731-8025
Email: snaylor@alamomha.comVolunteer Position(s): Volunteer
Skill Development: Leadership development, mentoring, and organizing.
Duties: Assist the youth with their homework and the daily enrichment activities that include leadership, volunteerism, education and self-sufficiency.
Qualifications: Experience with Youth Programs and a desire to devote your time as a mentor.
Issue Areas: Arts, Children and Youth, Education, Literacy and Community Organizations.
Updated: 08/17/09
Alamo Heights Health & Rehabilitation Center
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: This facility provides services to the elderly. Our residents enjoy being visited by our volunteers or also being helped by them.
Contact: Mike Barragan, Activity Director
Secondary Contact: Marilyn Lara, Human Resources
Address: 8223 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 828-0606
Fax: (210) 826-7766
Email: michael.barragan@thicare.comVolunteer Position(s): Volunteer
Duties: Helping with residents, passing meal tray at meal time, helping in the activity department
Qualifications: Desire to help others
Skills and Development: Adult Care/Seniors
Groups you will work with: Residents & Staff
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens
Updated: 08/27/09
RETURN TO TOP Alamo Heights Independent School District
Agency Type: School
Mission:
Contact: Dr. Dana Bashara, Director of Personnel and Public Information
Secondary Contact: Anna Michael, Secretary to Director of Personnel and Public Information
Address: 7101 Broadway, SAT 78209
Phone: (210) 824-2483/832-5955
Fax: (210) 822-2221
Email: dbashara@ahisd.net
Email: annam@ahisd.netVolunteer Position(s): Mentors for Aiming High Program and STARS program
Duties: Mentoring to encourage, monitor, and assist with academic progress
Qualifications: Mentor 1 to 2 hours per week
Skills and Development: Mentoring, Counseling and Teaching, Instructing
Groups you will work with: Young Students
Issue Areas: Education and Socialization
Updated: 08/14/09Alamocare Adult Day Activities
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization [501(c)(3)]
Mission: To care for elderly patients; feed, talk to and play games.
Contact: Amy Reblin, Director
Secondary Contact:
Address: 5357 W. Commerce Street, SAT 78237
Phone: (210) 438-9151
Fax: (210) 732-7370
Email: a_reblin@yahoo.comVolunteer Position(s): Assistant
Skill Development: Adult Care/Seniors, Arts and Crafts, Disability Assistance, Entertainment and Performance.
Duties: Help with meals, play games and activities with elderly patients
Qualifications: Willingness to create a relaxing and caring environment for elderly patients.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens
Updated: 08/27/09
RETURN TO TOP Alzheimer's Association
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's Disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Contact: Belinda Benavidez, Program Specialist
Secondary Contact: Ginny Funk, Director; Cathy Cockrell-Newton, Community Relations Coordinator
Address: 7400 Louis Pasteur, Ste. 200 San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 822-6449
Fax: (210) 824-8069
Email: Belinda.Benavidez@alz.org
Email: ginny.funk@alz.org
Email: cathy.cockrellnewtown@alz.orgVolunteer Position(s): Interns
Duties: Shadow staff in various departments; Programs, Development and Administration. Learn about the organization and how a non-profit agency operates.
Qualifications: Interest in learning more about Alzheimer's Disease and other related dementias. Confidentiality, willingness to help and share ideas.
Groups you will work with: Non-Profit Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Writing and Editing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Organizing, Program Development and Planning.
Issue Areas: Health Care and Health Education, Senior Citizens
Updated: 08/27/09
The ALS Association, South Texas Chapter
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.
Contact: Bonnie Walsh, Assistant Director
Secondary Contact: Robert Perez, Development Associate
Address: 8600 Wurzbach Road, Ste 700, SA TX 78240
Phone: (210) 733-5204
Fax: (210) 733-5206
Email: information@alsasotx.orgVolunteer Position(s): Volunteer
Duties: Help maintain special events database
Qualifications: Good Computer Skills; Good Interpersonal Skills
Groups you will work with: Non-Profit Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Computers, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Writing and Editing, Sales and Marketing, Interpersonal Skills, Organizing
Issue Areas: Health Care and Health Education, Public and Consumer Education
Updated: 08/31/09
RETURN TO TOP A-MED Community Hospice
Agency Type: Home Health and Hospice Agency
Mission: A-MED provides holistic hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families where ever the parent resides, at home, assisted living or nursing homes.
Contact: Chris Sitton, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Tim Wagoner, RN Administrator
Address: 4903 Golden Quail Suite. 110 San Antonio, TX 787240
Phone: (210) 734-6300
Fax: (210) 734-6311
Email: twagoner@amedhomehealth.com; csitton@amedhomehealth.com
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Health Care and Health Education, Senior CitizensVolunteer Position(s): Patient Companion-Socialization
Duties: Provide companionship and care giver relief by sitting with, talking with, and visiting patient home.
Qualifications: Must be compassionate, patient, understanding, and have own transportation.
Skill Development: Adult Care/Seniors, Interpersonal Skills, Medical/Health Skills, Mentoring/Counseling, Nursing Care
Volunteer Position(s): Bereavement Coordinator Assistant
Duties: Assist Bereavement Coordinator with monthly letters, and bereavement calls to families who's loved ones have died.
Qualifications: Must be compassionate, patient, understanding, counseling skills, organization skills, and a desire to learn.Volunteer Position(s): Office Support
Duties: Filing of patient records into medical charts, answering phones, and copying.
Qualifications: Organized, Efficient, attention to detail, and a desire to learn.Volunteer Position(s): Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
Duties: Assist Volunteer Coordinator with training new volunteers, assignments, coordination, recruitment, HR.
Qualifications: Must be organized, detail oriented, outgoing, desire to learn Human Resources Management.
Updated: 08/27/09American Diabetes Association
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching more than 800 communities.The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public, and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
Contact: Grace Cobos, Specialist
Address: 8610 N. New Braunfels Ste. 400, San Antonio, Texas, 78217
Phone: (210) 829-1765
Fax: (210) 829-1757
Email: gcobos@diabetes.org
2000 Program Year Volunteer Opportunities San Antonio Office
Volunteer Position(s): General Volunteer for Outreach/Health Fair Host and light office duty
Duties: General office; phones, computers. Health Fair Host; Share ADA's mission and create public awareness of Diabetes.
Qualifications: Must have good people skills and telephone etiquette. Knowledge of computer and some typing skills helpful
Groups you will work with: Public and ADA Staff.
Skill Development: Computers, Organizing, Public Relations and Communication
Issue Areas: Health and AwarenessVolunteer Position(s): Advocate
Duties: Job descriptions will vary from each event, and can depend of the stage of planning process the program is in. Typical duties would include but are not limited to: working with event coordinators, preparing sponsor packets, set-up/tear-down events, overseeing participant database, preparing promotional materials, participating in health fairs, developing newsletters, cold-calling and some general office work. Qualifications: Students should be pursuing a major in Community Health, Health Education, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing. Students are asked to have organizational skills and experience in managing multiple tasks and deadlines. They must demonstrate a professional demeanor, as well as business and phone etiquette. Knowledge of computer and some typing skills helpful. They also must be reliable, punctual and responsible, and at all times represent the American Diabetes Association.)
Qualifications: Must have good people skills and telephone etiquette. Knowledge of computer and some typing skills helpful. Prefer student pursuing a career in Healthcare, Health Education and/or Communications/Public Relations.
Groups you will work with: Public and ADA Staff.
Skill Development: Advocacy, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Organizing, Radio and TV Production, Program Development and Planning, Public Speaking, Research and Evaluation, Work directly with Health Care Professionals in the Community.
Issue Areas: Health and Awareness, Adolescents, Children and Youth, Diversity and Race Relations, Education, Health Care and Health Education, Public and Consumer Information, Raising Funds through Events and Programs: Walk for Diabetes, Tour de Cure, EXPO, Diabetes Sundays, School Walk for Diabetes
Updated: 09/08/09American Heart Association
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke
Contact:
Secondary Contact: Bob Davis
Address: 8415 Wurzbach, SAT 78229
Phone: (210) 614-4121
Fax: (210) 617-2601
Email:
Email: robert.davis@heart.orgVolunteer Position(s): Health Fair Host
Duties: Dealing with the Public
Qualifications: People Skills
Groups you will work with: Public
Skill Development: Computers, Organizing, Public Relations
Issue Areas: Heath Care and Health Education
Volunteer Position(s): Office Support
Duties: Volunteers will come into the office and provide essential help to the staff. The assistance includes but not limited to answering telephone calls, filing, completing mail outs, making bulk copies, and assisting with data entry and reports in the computer. Assemble materials and packets. Orientation and training is provided.
Qualifications: People Skills
Groups you will work with: Public
Skill Development: Computers, Organizing, Public Relations
Issue Areas: Heath Care and Health Education
Updated: 8/17/09American Red Cross
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Contact: Alfred Lopez, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Ann Daman, Director of Human Resources/Volunteer Services
Address: 3642 East Houston Street, SAT 78219
Phone: (210) 582-1925/ 582-1923
Fax: (210) 226-9973
Email: lopeza@saredcross.org
Email: damana@saredcross.orgVolunteer Position(s): Please visit our website at www.saredcross.org for listing and steps to becoming a volunteer. Duties: All volunteers must undergo a 1 hour orientation.
Qualifications: Varies based on position.
Groups you will work with: Community
Skill Development: Leadership, Emergency Response, Public Relations, Fund Raising.
Issue Areas: Disaster Response, Health and Safety Services; General Administration.
Updated: 8/14/09
American Sunrise Learning Center
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: The Learning Center's goal is to redirect children from being academically "at risk" to "on track and "on target". It offers a safe and nurturing place where children can receive assistance with their homework and tutoring to improve math, reading, science, and computer literacy skills.
Contact: Yolanda Fabela, Learning Center Director
Address: 2007 W. Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: (210) 212-2227
Fax: (210) 212-4204
Email: yfabela@americansunrise.org
Program Time: 9:00 am-6:00 pm Monday - Friday, After-School Program 3:00-6:00 pm
Web: http: //www.americansunrise-sa.org/
Volunteer Position(s): Practicum/Intern student or volunteers (Teacher Assistant). Great opportunity for field work experience as well as hands on.
Duties: Manage and organize a classroom of children 1st-5th grade performing various Learning Center activities and Programs. i.e. tutoring, reading, math and science, recreation.
Qualifications: Education or Early Childhood Major, Detail oriented, computer skills, bi-lingual helpful.
Groups you will work with: Public
Skill Development: Public Relations, Organization.
Issue Areas: Disaster Recovery
Updated:
Antioch Community Transformation Network
"Each One Teach One"
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization [501(c)(3)]
Mission: This is a non-profit Literacy Program Serving adults and older teens with 8th grade skill levels and below. This is an informal atmosphere where the students are tutored one on one to prepare to take the GED or to increase job readiness skills. There is always a need for tutors to work one on one under the supervision of the trained staff. The commitment needed is 2 hours at least once per week. This is a rewarding volunteer opportunity to share the gift of literacy and unlock the door to self sufficiency in an under-served area.
Contact: Elsie McCormick, Literacy Instructor & Program Coordinator
Address: 210-1 South Grimes Street, Suite 108, San Antonio, TX 78203
Phone: (210) 212-8322
Fax: (210) 222-2132
Email: elmsat@surfbest.net
Email: www.actncommunity.org
Program Time: 9AM - 8PM Monday - Thursday and Saturday from 10AM - 2PM
Volunteer Position(s): Volunteer Literacy Tutor
Duties: Assist Literacy students by tutoring one on one under the supervision of Teaching staff.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED and an interest in sharing the gift of literacy.
Groups you will work with: Public
Skill Development: Teaching/Instruction.
Issue Areas: Literacy and Adult Education
Updated: 09/28/09
RETURN TO TOP Any Baby Can of San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Serve families with children facing serious health or developmental problems. Comprehensive support and assistance provided (in Spanish also), free of charge to families of children ages, birth through twelve with special health care needs in Bexar and surrounding counties.
Contact: Francis Ramirez, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 217 Howard Street, SAT 78212
Phone: (210) 227-0170 x 245
Fax: (210) 227-0812
Email:
Volunteer Position(s): Office Volunteer Pool
Duties: Assist with general office duties
Qualifications: Prefer experience in an office environment, some familiarity with computers
Groups you will work with: Staff at ABC
Skill Development: Computers, Creative Problem Solving, Fundraising, Interpersonal Skills, Organizing, Public Speaking and Public Relations, Writing and Editing, Telephone and General Office SkillsVolunteer Position(s): Agency Outreach Representative
Duties: Represent Any Baby Can, Inc. at numerous Health Resource, Human Service Fairs, and Community Activities as needed throughout the year
Qualifications: Good communication and interpersonal skills; professional appearance. Bilingual preferred. Requires the ability to carry boxes and set up display table exhibits
Groups you will work with: Public and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Interpersonal Skills, Public Speaking and Public RelationsVolunteer Position(s): Autism and Aspergers Support Group Volunteers
Duties: Assist with on site supervision of children while parents attend a support group meeting
Qualifications: Desire to make a difference, monthly availability, completion of required training, health screening, clear criminal and child abuse histories, etc. Completion of an application and must be available once a month for 3 hours.
Groups you will work with: Clients and Staff
Skill Development: Child Care, Disabilities Assistance and Care, Interpersonal Skills, First Aid and CPR
Updated: 08/19/2009
RETURN TO TOP Avance San Antonio, Early Head Start
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Unlocking America's potential by strengthening families in at-risk communities through effective parent education and support programs.
The Avance-San Antonio Parent-Child Education Program is a nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education Program. Program services are designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents with children birth to three years of age in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children. Secondly, parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth and development goals in ensuring economic stability.
Contact: Yesenia Gonzalez, Program Manager
Address: 2300 W. Commerce Street, Ste. 304, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 223-3667
Email: ygonzalez@avancesa.org
Volunteer Position(s): Clerical, Front Office Assistance, Mentor for parents starting college and/or preparing to test for GED (General Equivalency High School Diploma)
Duties: Answering Telephones, Making copies, cutting and preparation of parenting class materials, assisting parents with GED materials, coaching and guiding first-time college going parents.
Qualifications: If any students are interested in Avance - San Antonio as their service learning site, then they would need to contact us and we can explain the process. There is a fee of $42-45.00 for the fingerprints and about $2.00 for the background check.
Groups you will work with: Public and Staff
Issue Areas: Disabilities, Education, Health Care and Health Education, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health
Updated: 8/17/09
Autism Society of Greater San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Our mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the Autism Spectrum and their families to be fully included members in the community through Education, Advocacy, and Promotion of research, Public Awareness, and collaboration with other agencies. Our greatest need for volunteers is child care at our monthly meetings, but we welcome any and all assistance that helps us work toward fulfilling any part of our mission.
Contact: Theresa Diaz, President
Secondary Contact: Karen Marvel Shute, Board Member, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 6914 Forest Park, SAT 78240
Phone: 535-6208
Fax: (210) 256-6698 or 567-7823
Email: kmarvelshute@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Position(s): Child Care Provider
Duties: Assist with child care during regularly scheduled events. Organization is in a building period so many skills can be used and developed if a student shows an interest. Great opportunity for group projects.
Time Commitment: 3rd Saturday 9:30-12:15pm; Flexible for other jobs
Qualifications: Patience, empathy, interest in working with children who have autism and their siblings. Coursework in child development is helpful but not necessary.
Groups you will work with: Public and Staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Education, Health Care and Health Education, Legal Issues and Public/Consumer Education
Updated: 5/07
RETURN TO TOP Baptist Child & Family Services
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: The goal of the PAL Mentoring Program is to provide young adults (15-21years) with a nurturing relationship's that will encourage him/her to reach their capacity by participating in a Program Sponsored Recreational, Cultural and Academic enrichment activities.
Contact: Gayle Davis, Mentor Coordinator
Address: 1900 N. Main, SAT 78212
Phone: (210) 733-7932
Fax: (210) 733-7479
Email: gdavis@bcfs.net
Volunteer Position(s): Mentors
Duties: Mentoring
Qualifications: Mentors must be 21yrs of age, valid driver's license, background checks and a 1year commitment.
Groups you will work with: PAL (Preparations for Adult Living)
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Foster Care, Health Care/Health Education, Hunger & Homelessness, Literacy & Adult Education.
Updated: 10/26/2007
RETURN TO TOP Bexar County Adult Detention Center and Sheriff's Office
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: MATCH-PATCH PROGRAM
"...strives to ensure the bond between parent and child remains as strong as possible."
Mission: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
Human Services replaces all agencies the inmate may have relied upon in the community; Alcohol and drug education, counseling, connection with family and ministry; including services provided for the disabled, access to courts, parenting programs and cognitive skills training. BCADC conducts numerous classes in several issue areas by staff with presenters from outside agencies.
Contact: Daniel Acosta, Human Resources Supervisor
Secondary Contact: Margaret Contreras-Barrientes, Program Coordinator Match/Patch
Address: 200 N. Comal Street, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 335-6330 or 335-6206
Fax: (210) 335-6118
Email: dacosta@bexar.org
Email: matchpatch@bexar.org
Issue Areas: Criminal Justice, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Legal Issues, Substance Abuse, Parenting Classes, Parent Child contact visits
Transportation: Large Van is possible for a group, if given advanced notice.
Human Services
Volunteer Position(s): Deaf Interpreter Intern
Duties: To Communicate with Deaf Inmates on quality of life issues, within the scope of the law and San Antonio College regulations
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Saturday or Sunday. This is an on-going activity.
Where: 220 N. Comal Street
Qualifications: Ability to communicate with the deaf through American Sign Language, relay the deaf inmates questions and desires to staff on quality of life issues.
Groups you will work with: Staff and deaf inmates
Skill Development: Advocacy, Creative Problem Solving, Disabilities Assistance, Interpersonal SkillsVolunteer Position(s): Administrative Aide to Program Coordinator/Supervisor
Duties: To support the Supervisor, Program Coordinators and Office Manager. Routine Office Assistance, Public Relations, Phone, Fax and Computer.
When: Weekdays
Where: 220 N. Comal Street
Qualifications: Self Starter, willing to learn, computer skills, pleasant personality in dealing with the public. Good grammatical skills and mature judgment. Must be 21 years of age.
Groups you will work with: Staff and Community
Skill Development: Learn about the legal system, Drug and Alcohol Programs, Parenting and Court Structure. Coordination and management, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Program Development, Public Relations, and Technical Assistance.
Match-Patch Program
Volunteer Position(s): Visitation Aide
Duties: Assist with pictures, transport children to visit. Assist with checking babies and changing diapers. Greet children and Caretakers in the lobby prior to visit registration and preparation for inmate visitation. Assist in monitoring contact visitation with inmate/parents. Provide support and understanding to children upon termination of visit. Provide feedback on parent-child interactions during inmate support group.
When: Weekdays, Saturdays. This is an on-going activity.
Where: 220 N. Comal Street
Qualifications: Volunteers must pass a warrants check. It is preferred that volunteers have some knowledge of child development and/or experience with children. Knowledge of diaper changing and hygiene. Must adhere to jail policy and procedures. Sign a confidentiality agreement.
Groups you will work with: Children and Staff
Skill Development: Child Care, Creative Problem Solving, Fundraising, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Program Development, Teaching and Instruction.
Updated: 7/20/09
RETURN TO TOP Bexar County Detention Ministries, Inc.
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: "To facilitate the spiritual, emotional and personal transformation of incarcerated individuals, the formerly incarcerated, and their families."
BCDM provides chaplain services, character development classes in 9 adult and juvenile detention and treatment facilities in Bexar County. At the Family Renewal Center, located at 503 San Pedro, chaplaincy services and a wide variety of social services are provided, including but not limited to, assistance with housing, food, clothing, transportation, job readiness, 12-step substance awareness classes, anger management, employment services, public utilities assistance, English as a Second Language, and vocational training, licensed mental health therapy, and family support groups.
Contact: Carol Lockett, Executive Director
Secondary Contact: Stacy Baker, Administrative/Development Assistant
Address: 503 San Pedro Ave., 78212
Phone: (210) 299-4540 ext. 12 or 16
Fax: (210) 299-1193
Email: bcdmclockett@sbcglobal.net
Email: bcdmstacy@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Position(s): Fundraising Volunteer, Group Facilitator Assistant, Children's Activity Assistant, Office & Clerical Assistants, Chaplain Volunteer
Duties: Choice of work areas: Fundraising Events, Newsletters, Support Groups, Worship Services, and Office Duties
When: Weekdays
Where: 503 San Pedro Ave.(located near SAC)
Qualifications: Outgoing, upbeat Personality;good communication skills, both oral and written: flexibility in accepting work assignments; ability to work with formerly incarcerated individuals of every race, color, religion, creed, and nationality.
Skill Development: Computers, Fundraising and Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Organizational Skills, Public Relations, Writing and Editing, Chaplaincy/Spiritual Mentoring
Issue Areas: Criminal Justice, Adolescents, Children, and Youth, Offenders/Ex-Offenders
Updated: 3/08/2008Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
Agency Type: County Government Agency
Mission: "To serve the community as a resource to resolve disputes; to prevent disputes from escalating into more serious matters; to relieve the courts of a number of matters that do not require formal court action; to provide individuals the opportunity to resolve their conflicts through mediation; to decrease the "runaround" citizens experience in seeking a resolution to their conflicts"
Contact: Rosie Gonzalez, Intake Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Sandra Hackard, Intake Coordinator
Address: 300 Dolorosa, Ste. 1102, SAT 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2128
Fax: (210) 335-2941
Email: rosie.gonzalez@bexar.org
Email: shackard@bexar.org
Volunteer Position(s): "Amigos in Mediation" Peer Mediation Program
Duties: Work with Anita Sitz-Castillo, Peer Mediation Coordinator, to train Elementary, Middle and High School staff how to train students to mediate
When: Weekdays, Saturdays. This is an on-going activity. One morning or afternoon per week during the fall and spring semester.
Where: Schools in Bexar County
Qualifications: Emotional maturity. Attend 12 hours of training. Desire to work with Elementary, Middle and High School Students. Need to be comfortable with speaking in front of people for 15-20 min during 2-4 Hour seminars.
Groups you will work with: Students, Education Staff and Dispute Resolution Staff
Skill Development: Computers, Interpersonal Skills Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizing, Teaching and Instruction
Issue Areas: Conflict ResolutionVolunteer Position(s): Intake Volunteer
Duties: Speak with clients who call and come in to the Center; clearly determine the circumstances of the client's concerns, provide information about the mediation process, offer mediation when appropriate, provide information about and referrals to additional resources in the community as appropriate. May help with presentations and displays about the Center in public arenas, such as job fairs, health fairs, civic organizations, neighborhood meetings, etc.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights; 8 hours per week, per semester.
Where: 300 Dolorosa, Ste. 1102, SAT 78205
Qualifications: Emotional Maturity, attend 12 hour training, desire to work with the public, learn about resources in the community, learn about mediation
Groups you will work with: Public and Staff
Skill Development: Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development and Organizing
Issue Areas: Conflict ResolutionVolunteer Position(s): Volunteer Video Project
Duties: Work with Center Staff and Volunteers to produce a video of a mediation role-play
When: Weekdays, Weekends and Saturdays. This is a Special Event.
Where: Provided upon request
Qualifications: Emotional Maturity; Production and Editing Skills. Commitment for the length of the project
Groups you will work with: Staff and Other Volunteers
Skill Development: Creative Problem Solving, Entertainment and Performance, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Organizing, Production (radio and tv), Public Relations, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing
Issue Areas: Conflict Resolution
Updated: 09/04/09
Bexar County Juvenile Justice Academy
Agency Type: Non-Profit, School and Public Agency
Mission: To Provide Educational, Social, Counseling and Other Services to Students aged 10 through 18 who have been expelled from the Sixteen Local School Districts in and around Bexar County.
Contact: Rick
Secondary Contact: Dr. William Holmes, BCJG Administrator
Address: 1402 N. Hackberry, SAT 78208
Phone: (210) 335-8500 ext 8516 /335-8525
Fax: (210) 335-2843
Email:
Email: rmaggio@bexar.org
Volunteer Position(s): Tutor/Mentor
Duties: Work with students individually and or in groups in academic areas in which the students are experiencing difficulty as instructed by classroom teacher; provide positive role model for students; establish, maintain and foster positive interactive skills.
When: As assignment requires
Where: 1402 N. Hackberry, SAT 78208
Qualifications: Service Learning participant must provide a valid Texas driver's license (or other picture identification) in order to complete criminal and sex offender background check as mandated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Probation Commission.
Groups you will work with: Children and young adults aged 10-18
Skill Development: Accounting, Arts and Crafts, Coaching and Recreation, Computers, Creative Problem Solving, Disabilities Assistance and Care, Fundraising, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizing, Program Development and Planning, Research and Evaluation, Technical Assistance, Teaching and Instruction, Writing and Editing, Cultural, Linguistic and Diversity Training; Sensitivity to Special Populations; Juvenile Delinquency.
Issue Areas: Education, Juvenile Justice, Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities and Mental Health
Updated: 08/25/09
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Texas is a one on one mentoring organization. We provide mentors for children ages 5 to 17. Our mission is to help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one to one relationships.
Secondary Contact: Barbie Leal-Hallam, Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator
Address: 202 Baltimore Ave., SAT 78215
Phone: (210) 225-6322 ext 131
Fax: (210) 225-1961
Email: bhallam@bigmentor.org
Volunteer Position(s): Mentor
Duties: Spend one on one time each week with a child and help build a nurturing relationship. Time is spent out in the community with the child such as going to the movies, to the park, the mall, running errands, etc. We are also looking for volunteers for our School-Based Mentoring Program. The volunteers will mentor for 1 hour a week at a local elementary or middle school.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends
Qualifications: Caring, stable Individual who wants to put a little magic into the life of a child. The Volunteer must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and provide 3 references. You must have a clear driving record for those volunteers that will be transporting a child in the community.
Groups you will work with: Children
Skill Development: Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring and Counseling and Organizing
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth
Updated: 09/04/09
Big Country Elementary
Agency Type: School
Mission: To Provide Mentoring and Academic Assistance to At-Risk Students in Order to Bolster Confidence and Increase the Momentum of Student's Achievement.
Contact: Pam Dahlquist, Principal
Address: 2250 Pue Road, SAT 78248
Phone: (210) 645-7560
Fax: (210) 645-7561
Email: pdahlquist@swisd.net
Volunteer Position(s): Mentor
Duties: Assist student with academic progress
When: Weekdays
Where: 2250 Pue Road
Qualifications: Some College Hours
Groups you will work with: Youth, Children and Staff
Skill Development: Child Care, Creative Problem Solving, Entertainment and Performance, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Counseling, Program Development and Planning
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Education and Disabilities
Updated: 10/29/2007
RETURN TO TOP Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To enhance the educational, social and moral development of San Antonio’s Youth.
Contact: Sebrina Ornelas, Branch Director
Secondary Contact: Carolos Casanova
Address: 600 S. W. 19th Street, SAT
Phone: (210) 434-4383
Fax: (210) 436-0974
Email: apuente@bgcsatx.org
Email: sornelas@bgcsatx.org
Volunteer Position(s): Office Assistant
Duties: Provide clerical support, Maintain databases of confidential information
When: Monday - Friday 11:00am - 7:30pm and Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm during the school year
Where: 600 S.W. 19th Street
Qualifications: Good Character, Sound Judgment, and a sincere interest in children
Groups you will work with: Staff and Youth
Skill Development: Computers, Interpersonal Skills and Organizing
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Education and DiversityVolunteer Position(s): Learning Center Assistant
Duties: Coordinate homework assistance; Assist in educational enhancement activities; Assist with other programs that relate to our learning center.
When: Monday - Friday 11:00am - 7:30pm and Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm during the school year
Where: 600 S.W. 19th Street
Qualifications: Good Character, Sound Judgment, and a sincere interest in children
Groups you will work with: Staff and Youth
Skill Development: Organizing, Program Development and Planning
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Education and Diversity
Volunteer Position(s): Homework Assistant
Duties: Coordinate homework assistance; Assist in educational enhancement activities
When: Monday - Friday 11:00am - 7:30pm and Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm during the school year
Where: 600 S.W. 19th Street
Qualifications: Good Character, Sound Judgment, and a sincere interest in children
Groups you will work with: Staff and Youth
Skill Development: Organizing, Program Development and Planning
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Education and Diversity
Updated: 09/04/09
RETURN TO TOP Boys Town Texas
Agency Type: Treatment Residential Facility for At-Risk Teens.
Mission: To change the way America cares for her children and families by providing and promoting a continuum of care that strengthens their mind, body and spirit.
Contact: Janet Pedrotti, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Elizabeth Collet, Developmental Director
Address: 503 Urban Loop, SAT 78204
Phone: (210) 271-1010
Fax: (210) 271-3333
Email: pedrottij@boystown.org
Volunteer Position(s): Mentor
Duties: Work with At-Risk children on a one-on-one basis helping them with schoolwork/projects, reading a book/newspaper/magazine, playing board games, etc. A secondary goal is to be a positive role model to the child.
When: Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Each session lasts one hour)
Where: 8410 Flanagan, San Antonio, TX 78249
Qualifications: Must be 21 and pass Texas Department of Family and Protective Service background check.
Groups you will work with: Children ages 8-17
Skill Development: Mentoring
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, EducationVolunteer Position(s): Children's Class Facilitator
Duties: Facilitate class. Boys Town provides the curriculum and the supplies. You will be teaching the children basic social skills such as; following instructions, team work, staying calm, etc.
When: Tuesday or Thursday 6 - 8 p.m. for 6 weeks **
Where: 503 Urban Loop, San Antonio, Texas 78204
Qualifications: Must be 21 and pass Texas Department of Family and Protective Service background check.
Groups you will work with: Children ages 0-17
Skill Development: Mentoring
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Education**Each session lasts 6 weeks**
Updated: 09/14/09
Boysville Inc.
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Help Boys and Girls to become Responsible Adults
Contact: Andrea Carranco, Community Relations Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Beth Reinhardt, Director of Community Relations
Address: Converse, TX
Phone: (210) 659-1901
Fax: (210) 659-6527
Email: acarranco@boysvilletexas.org
Email: bethr@boysvilletexas.org
Volunteer Orientation and Background Check Required with Volunteer Application
Volunteer Position(s): Tutors (Especially Math and Science)
Duties: Homework Assistance; review assignments and assist student in understanding
When: Monday - Thursday 3pm - 6pm
Where: 8555 E. Loop 1604 North, Converse Texas 78109
Qualifications: Understanding of fundamental skills in assigned discipline. Sincere Interest in Children, Good Role Model, Dependability and Good basic Academic Skills.
Groups you will work with: Children and Youth
Skill Development: Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Coaching and Recreation, Computers, Creative Problem Solving, First Aid and CPR, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring and Counseling
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Adolescents and EducationVolunteer Position(s): Gym Assistants
Duties: Interact with children; Supervise safety and facilitate activities
When: Monday - Thursday 3pm - 6pm
Friday and Saturday 3pm - 6pm and 7pm - 9pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm
Where: 8555 E. Loop 1604 North, Converse Texas 78109
Qualifications: Sincere Interest in Children, Good Role Model, Dependability and Good basic Academic Skills.
Groups you will work with: Staff, Children and Youth
Skill Development: Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Coaching and Recreation, Computers, Creative Problem Solving, First Aid and CPR, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring and Counseling
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Adolescents and Education
Volunteer Position(s): Mentors
Duties: Work in teams to Mentor a youth. Stay in touch with youth through regular phone conversations, and allow the youth to call Mentor from time to time. The Mentor is strongly encouraged to attend the youth's school and sports activities, whenever possible.
When: Varied. Requests commitment of 8 hours per month for one year with their mentee.
Where: 8555 E. Loop 1604 North, Converse Texas 78109
Qualifications: Sincere Interest in Children, Good Role Model, Dependability and Good basic Academic Skills.
Groups you will work with: Staff and Youth
Skill Development: Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Coaching and Recreation, Computers, Creative Problem Solving, First Aid and CPR, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring and Counseling
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Adolescents and EducationUpdated: 09/04/09
RETURN TO TOP Cancer Therapy & Research Center-CTRC
Agency Type: Non-Profit Clinic
Mission: To Provide Physical Therapy and Treatment, Cancer Education and Prevention Practices. To facilitate the discovery of causes, prevention, Effective Treatment and the Cure for Cancer.
Contact: Veronica McKinney, Administrative Associate/Volunteer Coordinator Development Department
Secondary Contact:
Address: 7979 Wurzbach, Ste. U600 SAT 78229
Phone: (210) 450-1425
Fax: (210) 450-5089
Email: mckinneyv@uthscsa.edu
Qualifications: Willing to commit 6 months & undergo interview.
Volunteer Position(s): Call for opportunities
Updated: 10/29/2007
CASA of Central Texas
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Be a Special Advocate in the Court System for Children affected by Abuse and Neglect
Contact: Norma Blackwell, Executive Director
Secondary Contact: Eloise Hudson
Address: 1619 E. Common St., Ste 301, New Braunfels, Texas 78301
Phone: 830-626-2272
Fax: 830-626-3636
Email: info@casacentex.org
Volunteer Position(s): Court Appointed Special Advocate
Duties: Casa volunteers are court appointed advocates for children, trained to speak up for abused and neglected children in court. The advocate acts as the eyes and ears of the court by gathering all available information, testifying on behalf of the child and monitoring the child's circumstances to ensure that court orders are met.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: Sites are throughout Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe Counties
Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age, Clear a CPS and Criminal Background Check
Groups you will work with: Children, Court; Judges and CASA Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Creative Problem Solving, Public Speaking
Issue Areas: Youth and Children, Legal Issues, Child Abuse and Neglect
Updated: 09/14/09Casa Navarro State Historic Site (a division of Texas Parks and Wildlife)
Agency Type: Government Agency
Mission: The CASA Navarro Oral History Project Aims to Piece Together Texas history through the Collection of Stories and Recollection of Events occurring from 1900 to 1960 about the Family and Community of CASA Navarro.
Contact: Jose E. Zapata, Park Manager
Address: 228 S. Laredo, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 226-4801
Email: jose.zapata@tpwd.state.tx.usVolunteer Position(s): Historical Researcher
Duties: Research former residents and neighbors of CASA Navarro with an emphasis on family and community
When: Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. This is an on-going activity.
Where: 228 S. Laredo
Qualifications: None; Volunteers will be trained and guided through the process and summation of historical research.
Groups you will work with: Community and Park Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Foreign Language (Spanish), Research and Evaluation, Multiculturalism, Public Relations, Interviewing Skills
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Historic Sites and Education
Updated: 10/29/07
RETURN TO TOP Casey Family Programs
Agency Type: Governmental Agency
Mission: Casey Family Programs, Transition Center, serves youths age 18-25, who have either emancipated or aged out of foster care. Services provided include full care management to assist with employment, health care issues , economic development and with school. Alumni that have been in care can share their time by implementing activities in the center. This can include participating in Youth Advisory Boards that advocate for Foster Care.
Contact: Gary Urdiales, Supervisor Community Programs
Secondary Contact: Wence Rodriguez, Director San Antonio Field Office
Address: 1405 N. Main, Ste. 240
Phone: (210) 354-3200 Ext.230
Fax: (210) 354-3175
Email: gurdiales@casey.org
Volunteer Position(s): Alumni
Duties: Assist in implementing activities at the Transition Center. This will also include Speaking at conferences on the issues regarding foster care.
When: Weekdays, Weeknight and Weekends
Where: As Assigned
Qualifications: 18-25, had to have been in foster care or RTC setting, had to have aged out of or been emancipated from foster care.
Groups you will work with: Foster kids, Community and Staff
Skill Development: Leadership Development, Program Development/Planning, Public Speaking
Issue Areas: Campus (ACCD), Diversity and Race Relations, Health Care/Health Education, Mental Health
Updated: 8/19/2009
Catholic Cemeteries of San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Agency Religious
Mission: To Bury the Dead and Hollowing the Place of Burial is the Central Focus of the Catholic Cemeteries of San Antonio
Contact: Juan Grimaldo, Manager
Secondary Contact: Albert Sanchez, Superintendent
Address: 746 Castroville Road, SAT 78237
Phone: (210) 432-2303
Fax: (210) 432-3254
Email: juan.grimaldo@archdiosa.org
Volunteer Position(s): Volunteer for Special Event in the Fall of Each Year
Duties: Attend orientation, Usher, Develop Understanding of Culture in relation with Funeral Services
When: October 31st and November 1st. Special Event in the Fall only
Where: 746 Castroville Road
Qualifications: This position is suitable only for Mortuary Science Majors. Assist cemetery staff in the implementation of a meaningful religious and community event.
Groups you will work with: Grieving Community Members and CCSA Staff
Skill Development: Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Multicultural Understanding, Organization, Program Development and Planning, Public Relations
Issue Areas: Public and Consumer Information, Diversity and Race Relations
Updated: 10/29/07Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Agency Type: Non-Profit Religious
Mission: To Respond to the Needs of the Poor and Vulnerable Among Us. Volunteers in the EITC Program Aid the Poor in Capacity Building through Community Outreach and Direct Services.
Contact: Jennifer Prager, EITC Program Director
Secondary Contact: Steve Saldana, Catholic Charities President
Address: 202 W. French, SAT 78212
Phone: (210) 222-2975 ext 202
Fax: (210) 293-0799
Email: eitcoutreach@yahoo.com
Volunteer Position(s): Volunteer - Various Positions
Duties: Conduct outreach to target audience for tax assistance; build networks with collaborating organizations; prepare taxes, data intake and entry
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays. Flexible with one semester commitment. This is an on-going activity.
Where: 1405 N. Main, Ste 222
Qualifications: Varies according to volunteer position.
Groups you will work with: Indigent and Poor Community, Staff
Skill Development: Accounting, Advocacy, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Multicultural Understanding, Organizing, Production (Radio and TV), Program Development and Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Sales and Marketing, Technical Assistance, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Diversity and Race Relations, Education (Children), Health Care and Health Education, Hunger and Homelessness, International Issues, Legal Issues, Literacy and Adult Education, Senior Citizens and Women's Issues
Updated:The Center for Health Care Services
Agency Type: Non-Profit
Mission: The Center For Health Care Services (CHCS) is the Mental Health Authority for Bexar County. We provide a full range of services with programs that include: mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse, children's services, Early Child Intervention(ECI) Jail diversion, crisis center, Deputy Mobile Outreach Team (DMOT), and a program to serve the homeless (PATH). Our agency relies heavily on community involvement and volunteers to effectively deliver mental health and mental retardation services to Bexar County residence. We are solely funded by state and local governments, as well as local agencies.
Contact: Homer Arias, Staff Development Trainer
Secondary Contact: Lisa Patina, Staff Development Assistant
Address: 3031 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: (210) 731-1300
Fax: (210) 731-1315
Email:harias@chcs.hhscn.org
Volunteer Position(s): Accounting Clerk
Duties: Candidate will assist with account reconciliation and associated maintenance documentation. Generate various reports as assigned by Department Manager. Maintaining and filing of financial records.
Qualifications: Six months of experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Issue Areas: Mental health, Substance abuse, Adolescents, Children and Youth, Criminal justice, disabilities, diversity and race relations, domestic violence, public/consumer info, women's issues.Volunteer Position(s): Audio/Visual Specialist
Duties: Candidate will be responsible for delivery and set up of audio/visual hardware to presentation site. Attending the presentation event to assist the speaker with operating the equipment, and troubleshooting any problems which arise.
Qualifications: General experience with computer hardware, specifically laptop computers and LCD projectors. Basic knowledge of Power Point; including starting the program, loading a presentation, and advancing through the presentation. Ability to set-up computer hardware, including all the cables and wires a plus.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Issue Areas: Mental health, Substance abuse, Adolescents, Children and Youth, Criminal justice, disabilities, diversity and race relations, domestic violence, public/consumer info, women's issues.
Updated: 10/29/2007
RETURN TO TOP Child Advocates San Antonio - CASA
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Be a Special Advocate in the Court System for Children affected by Abuse and Neglect
Contact: Janet Ketcham, Executive Director
Secondary Contact: LaNisha Miles-Bell
Address: 406 San Pedro Avenue, SAT 78212
Phone: (210) 225-7070
Fax: (210) 225-7040
Email: casa@casa-satx.org
Volunteer Position(s): Court Appointed Special Advocate
Duties: Casa volunteers are court appointed advocates for children, trained to speak up for abused and neglected children in the court system. The advocate acts as the eyes and ears of the court by gathering all available information, testifying on behalf of the child, monitoring the child's circumstance, and creating an independent assessment to ensure that court orders are met.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: San Antonio
Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age, Clear a Criminal Background Check, and Be Committed to Helping Children
Groups you will work with: Children, Court; Judges and CASA Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Creative Problem Solving, Public Speaking
Issue Areas: Youth and Children, Legal Issues, Child Abuse and Neglect
Updated: 09/08/09
Child and Youth Services (School Age Services)
Agency Type: Non-Profit, Governmental Agency
Mission: To Promote and Support each Child's Physical, Social, Emotional, Cognitive, Creative and Language Development.
Contact: Kathleen Hatley, Facility Director
Secondary Contact: Brenda Berry, CEO
Address: 2010 Stanley Road, Ste. 96, Ft Sam Houston, Texas 78234
Phone: (210) 221-4455
Fax: (210) 221-4069
Email: kathleen.hatley@us.army.mil
Volunteer Position(s): Program Volunteer
Duties: Assist with a variety of activities to ensure program mission is obtained
When: Weekdays. This is a Special Event
Where: Bldg. 1705 Dodd Blvd.
Qualifications: Successfully complete a criminal background check; minimum of 18 years of age
Groups you will work with: Children, Staff
Skill Development: Computers, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Teaching and Instruction, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Education
Updated:
Child Guidance Center
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Provide Quality Outpatient Mental Health Care to Bexar County Children and Adolescents Regardless of Family Income Level. CGC Staff consists of Social Workers, Psychologists and Psychiatrists that Extend Professional Service to Schools and other Social Agencies like Bexar County Juvenile Justice Academy.
Contact: Elva Diaz, Office Manager
Secondary Contact: Denise Reno, Bookkeeper
Address: 2135 Babcock Road, SAT 78229
Phone: (210) 614-7070
Fax: (210) 615-0249
Email: elva@cgcsanantonio.org
Email: denise@cgcsanantonio.org
Volunteer Position(s): Office Clerk
Duties: Filing, Copying and Typing
Qualifications: One year experience in office procedures
Groups you will work with: Staff
Skill Development: Organizational Skills
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Mental Health
Updated: 10/29/07
RETURN TO TOP Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Help Children and their Families who are Grieving the Death of Someone Significant by Offering Education, Empathy, Understanding, and Peer Support in an Environment Conducive to Healing
Contact: MIchelle Muniz, Program and Volunteer Services Coordinator
Secondary Contact:
Address: 332 West Craig Place, SAT 78212
Phone: (210) 736-4847 ext 227
Fax: (210) 738-9019
Email: mmuniz@cbcst.org
Email: n/a
Volunteer Position(s): Facilitator
Duties: Facilitate peer group support for grieving children
When: Weeknights
Where: 332 W. Craig Place
Qualifications: Pass Criminal Background
Groups you will work with: Children, Family and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Child Care and Teen Care, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Teaching and Instruction, Group Facilitating
Issue Areas: Death, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Issues
Volunteer Position(s): Facilitator Assistant
Duties: Help prepare for support groups, either directly or indirectly
When: Weekdays and Weeknights
Where: 332 W. Craig Place
Qualifications: Pass Criminal Background
Groups you will work with: Children, Family and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Child Care and Teen Care, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Teaching and Instruction, Group Facilitating
Issue Areas: Death, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Issues
Volunteer Position(s): Outside Greeters
Duties: Stand outside and greet the families as they arrive; Help families know where to park; Take younger children up to the house if parents need to park away from the Center
When: 5:45p to 6:45p; Monday, Tuesday or Thursday; Twice a month Aug. - Dec.
Where: 332 W. Craig Place
Qualifications: Pass Criminal Background
Groups you will work with: Children, Family and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Child Care and Teen Care, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Teaching and Instruction, Group Facilitating
Issue Areas: Death, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Issues
Volunteer Position(s): Inside Greeters
Duties: Greet families in the foyer of the Center; Make sure they sign in and make them a name tag; Help them take any food to the kitchen; Mingle with families until potluck dinner begins
When: 5:45p to 6:45p; Monday, Tuesday or Thursday; Twice a month Aug. - Dec.
Where: 332 W. Craig Place
Qualifications: Pass Criminal Background
Groups you will work with: Children, Family and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Child Care and Teen Care, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Teaching and Instruction, Group Facilitating
Issue Areas: Grief Issues of Children and their Families
Volunteer Position(s): Kitchen Coordinators
Duties: Coordinate the potluck dinner; set up kitchen, serve food and clean up after dinner
When: 5:45p to 7:00p; Monday, Tuesday or Thursday; Twice a month Aug. - Dec.
Where: 332 W. Craig Place
Qualifications: Willingness to help
Groups you will work with: Children, Family and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Child Care and Teen Care, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Teaching and Instruction, Group Facilitating
Issue Areas: Death, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Issues
Volunteer Position(s): Program Night Activity Assistant
Duties: Make Sure that all four group rooms are set up with the night's activity instructions and materials
When: 3:30p to 4:30p, or 4:00p to 5:00p; Monday, Tuesday or Thursday; Each Week Aug. - Dec.
Where: 332 W. Craig Place
Qualifications: Requires a 30 minute orientation
Groups you will work with: Children, Family and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Child Care and Teen Care, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Teaching and Instruction, Group Facilitating
Issue Areas: Death, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Issues
Volunteer Position(s): Special Events Volunteer
Duties: Volunteer at Special Events for the Center (TBA) as an individual or group from your school or work.
When: Varied; At least Twice a month Aug. - Dec.
Where: 332 W. Craig Place
Qualifications: Orientation to event will be provided
Groups you will work with: Children, Family and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Child Care and Teen Care, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Teaching and Instruction, Group Facilitating
Issue Areas: Death, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Issues
Updated: 10/30/07
RETURN TO TOP Children's Health Center
Agency Type: University and Clinic
Mission: The Reach Out and Read Program is a National Program that seeks to improve early literacy by intervening with families during their visits to the clinic for well child check-ups. Physicians educate parents about the importance of reading to their young children and the children are given new books. Volunteer readers are a very important part of the Reach Out and Read Program.
Contact: Rose R 'Echeverri, Volunteer Coordinator, Front Desk Supervisor
Secondary Contact: Rebecca Huston, Medical Director, Children's Health Center
Address: 333 North Santa Rosa Street, SAT 78207/Child & Family on 3rd floor
Phone: (210) 562-5338
Fax: (210) 562-5319
Email: Recheverri@uthscsa.edu
Email: hustonr@uthscsa.edu
Volunteer Position(s): Reader
Duties: Read to children in the clinic waiting room; showing parents and children the pleasures and techniques of looking at books together.
When: Weekdays. This is an on-going activity.
Where: 333 North Santa Rosa Street, 3rd Floor
Qualifications: Basic literacy; ability and enjoyment of reading aloud; love of children.
Groups you will work with: Children, Parents and Staff
Skill Development: Child Care, Interpersonal Skills, Public Speaking, Teaching and Instruction
Issue Areas: Health Care and Health Education, Children and Youth, Adolescents, Literacy and Adult Education and Children's Education.
Updated:
Childsafe
Formerly Alamo Children's Advocacy Center
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Childsafe provides services in a safe environment for child and adolescent victims of sexual abuse. Our mission is to restore dignity, trust, and hope to children traumatized by sexual abuse. We do this through counseling, medical services, education, Fone Friends, and referrals to partner agencies for continued support.
Contact: Nicole Dreighton , Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 7130 W U.S. Hwy 90 San Antonio, TX 78227
Phone: 210-675-9000 ext. 5795
Fax: 210-675-9020
Email: leaannc@acactx.org
Volunteer Position(s): Fone Friend or E-Friend,
Duties: Offer a caring, non-judgmental, listening ear to the adult caregiver of a child who has been sexually abused. From the convenience of their own home or place of business, Fone Friends telephone the non-offending caregiver once a week and offer emotional support by acting as a liaison between Childsafe and the caregiver. Must be 21 or older.
Qualifications: Must be 21 or older, and must interview, consent to a criminal background check, and provide 3 references.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Sexual abuse, children and youth, adolescents, domestic violence, criminal justice, mental health, legal issues, health care/health education.
Volunteer Position(s): Family Greeter
Duties: Welcome children and their families to ChildSafe, Making them feel comfortable and at ease. Greeters answer any questions the family may have, and engage the children in activities such as: playing board games, coloring, reading, and watching videos.
Qualifications: Must be 18 or older, be interviewed, undergo a criminal background check, and provide 3 references. Volunteers need to be available to volunteer between the hours of 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
Groups you will work with: Children and Parents
Issue Areas: Child Advocacy
Volunteer Position(s): Group Family Center
Duties: Provide children with activities to do while parents/caregivers attend group counseling sessions at ChildSafe, such as: coloring, arts and crafts, reading and helping with homework.
Qualifications: Must be 18 or older, be interview, undergo a criminal background check, and provide 3 references. Volunteers are asked to make an 8 week commitment and be available to volunteer from 5pm - 7pm Wednesday evenings.
Groups you will work with: Children and Parents
Issue Areas: Child Advocacy
Volunteer Position(s): Service-Learning/Intern
Duties: Students obtain volunteer service hours prior to graduation and for a specific course. Volunteers are introduced to the many facets of the multidisciplinary team. They actively develop their learning experience based upon their individual interests as well as the Center's needs. Service Learning students often fulfill the role of Family Greeter in order to gain experience working with families. Interns are matched with Case Coordinators to gain experiential, knowledge about families who are dealing with sexual abuse.
Qualifications: Must be 18 or older, be interviewed, undergo a criminal background check, and provide 3 references. Students must be enrolled in an internships or course that requires service learning hours. Students completing service learning must complete a minimum of 24 hours.
Updated: 09/04/09
Children's Shelter, The
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: Strengthening our community by providing safety, well-being and lasting families for children.
Contact: Alyse Lille, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 2939 Wood lawn Ave San Antonio, TX 78228 or 133 Cedar St.
Phone: (210) 212-2508
Fax: (210) 785-9268
Email: volunteer@chshel.org or alillie@chshel.org
Volunteer Position(s): Shelter VolunteerCare for children age 0-14 years
Qualifications: Experience working with children preferred
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, Children that have been abused, abandoned or neglected
Updated: 10/15/09All students wanting to work at site will be required to pay a $2.00 Background Check Fee and a $35.00 Drug Test Fee before you can serve.
RETURN TO TOP Christian Assistance Ministry
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Provide Immediate Assistance to Persons in Crisis and Helping Them Attain Self-Sufficiency
Contact: Pastor J.D. Kyle, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: None
Address: 110 McCullough, San Antonio, TX 78215
Phone: (210) 222-1553
Fax: (210) 354-3067
Email: jdkyle@cam-sa.org
Volunteer Position(s): Several Positions Available: Food Pantry Worker, Clothing Worker, Recorder and Phone Receptionist, Administrative duties, Food sorters, Floor hosts, Bible Study Leader.
Duties: Bag groceries for needy families, make sack lunches for the homeless, help clients select clothing, clerical duties and answer the phone
Qualifications: Reliable, dependable persons who are available 9:00am to 12:30pm Monday through Friday at the downtown location OR available Monday, Wednesday or Fridays 9:30am to 3:00pm at the NW location or Monday through Friday at Day Center 212 N Alamo.
Groups you will work with: Impoverished, Other Volunteers and Staff
Skill Development: Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, and Technical Assistance
Issue Areas: Hunger and Homelessness, Crisis Intervention
Updated: 08/17/07
Christian Senior Services
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To promote the dignity, self worth, and independence of seniors through the provision of nutritious meals, companionship and adult oriented day care. CSS has several programs; Meals on Wheels, Grace Place and the Senior Companion Program.
Contact: Bill Mahony, Program Director
Secondary Contact: Alexis Kadleck, Grace Place Program Director
Address: 4306 N.W. Loop 410, SAT 78229
Phone: (210) 735-5115
Fax: (210) 735-5659
Email: billm@christianseniorservices.org
Volunteer Position(s): Meals on Wheels -Volunteer Support
Duties: Follow up with interested volunteers; visit volunteer sites; assist with mapping service delivery, needs assessments and data entry
Qualifications: Ability to read and write, ability to communicate effectively (by phone and in person), empathy for elderly population
Groups you will work with: Elderly
Skill Development: Senior Care, Advocacy, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Disabilities Assistance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Organizational Skills, Planning and Program Development, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens, Health Care and Health Education, Hunger and HomelessnessVolunteer Position(s): Senior Companion Services - Project Support
Duties: Phone follow-up with companions and clients; Help coordinate monthly in-service; Review files for compliance; Computer up-dates
Qualifications: Spanish Speakers Desirable; Computer Skills; Empathy for Elderly; Good Organizational Skills
Groups you will work with: Elderly and Staff
Skill Development: Computers, Foreign Language, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens, Health Care and Health Education, Hunger and HomelessnessVolunteer Position: Grace Place - Activity Assistant
Duties: Assist group and one-on-one activities with clients at Grace Place Alzheimer's Activity Center
Qualifications: Empathy; Warmth; Positive Attitude; Sense of Humor; Willingness to work with Seniors that have Dementia
Groups you will work with: Seniors and Staff
Skill Development: Senior Care, Arts and Crafts, Recreation, Disabilities Assistance, Leadership Development, Medical and Health Skills
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens, Health Care and Health Education, Hunger and Homelessness
Updated: 5/07
RETURN TO TOP Christus VNA Hospice & Palliative Care - Santa Rosa
Agency Type: Non-Profit Health-Care Organization
Mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ by Providing Quality Health Care Services to the patient, where ever they are; Home, Assisted Living, Retirement Community, Long Term Care Facility or in the Hospital.
Contact: Nancy Griffin, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 4241 Woodcock Dr Suite A 100 SAT 78228
Phone: (210) 785-5262
Fax: (210) 785-5389
Email: n.griffin@christushealth.org
Volunteer Position(s): Hospice
Duties: Volunteers provide companionship to patients at the end of life, and offer respite care, companionship and support to families of patients.
Qualifications: Training, current driver's license, current auto insurance, hours are flexible.
Groups you will work with: Terminally ill and families of patients, and staff.
Skill Development: Senior Care, Child Care, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Disabilities Assistance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Nursing Care, Organizational Skills, Public Relations, Physical Rehabilitation, Teaching and Instruction
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Health Care and Health Education, Senior Citizens
Volunteer Position(s) : Folders project, in-patient center volunteer staffing, patient care volunteer
Duties: Assist once a week with other volunteers to collate papers and stuff folders for admit packets used by nurses when they go into a patient's home to admit them to our services.
Qualifications: Fill out an application, pass our background check, have 2 letters of reference, and go through training which is a minimum of 4 hours and max of 20 hours depending on the type of service you volunteer for. For the folders project the training consist of 4 hour only.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Health care/health education
Updated: 12/12/2007Citizen Corps
Agency Type: Government or Public Agency
Mission: Citizen Corps is a grassroots movement to actively involve all Americans in making our communities and our nation safer, stronger and better prepared for emergencies of all kinds. We all have a role in Homeland Security and Citizen Corps provides local opportunities for everyone to prepare, train and volunteer!
Contact: Louis Lopez, CERT Coordinator
Address: 203 W. Nueva, Ste. 302 SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 335-0300
Fax: (210) 335-0330
Email: louis.lopez@bexar.org
Volunteer Position(s): Student Emergency Response Training
Duties: Get 20 hours of training in the FEMA program, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
Qualifications: Interest in hometown security and preparing self for emergency situations.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Issue Areas: Disaster and Emergency Preparedness, Education (Children)
Updated: 09/04/09City Year of San Antonio Americorps
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Members of the City Year National Corps develop Leadership skills as they serve in schools, community centers, nonprofit agencies and neighborhoods. They gain skills by working alongside community leaders, national and local policy makers and corporate executives. Corps Members test their abilities in the areas of problem solving, negotiating, planning and organizing events, and public speaking. They provide direct service to urban communities in teams, on a full-time basis.
Contact: Tramelle D. Jones, Recruitment and Communications Manager
Address: 109 B N. San Saba/P.O. Box 7267, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 247-4423
Fax: (210) 247-4499
Email:tjones@cityyear.org
Volunteer Position(s): AmeriCorps Corps Member Position - Teaching Support
Duties: Participate in activities that support reading and literacy Engage in mentoring and homework help. Serve in after school programs. Design, recruit for and implement Spring Camps for elementary school children during school breaks.
Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (individuals who are in the U.S. under a student, work, or tourist visa are not eligible to become AmeriCorps members); be at least 17 years old (or at least 16 years of age if the member is out of school and a participant in a designated youth corps or a program for certain disadvantaged individuals), no older than 24 years old, and have a high school diploma (or GED) or agree to obtain one whole serving. Have the ability to complete 900 - 1700 hours of service, and commitment to working in diverse teams. Groups you will work with: Community and staff. Skill Development: Conservation and Environment, Construction Skills, Creative Problem Solving, First Aid and CPR, Leadership Development, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Teaching and Instruction, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Education, Children and Youth, Diversity and Race Relations, Environment and Animals, Hunger and Homelessness, International Issues
Updated: 11/05/2007Comal County Habitat for Humanity
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Provide low income housing for those who are in the 30% - 50% of median income.
Contact: Crystal Moore, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 1269 Industrial Dr., New Braunfels,TX 78130
Phone: (830) 625-7005
Fax: (830) 625-7005
Email: coordinator@comalhabitat.org
Volunteer Position(s): Volunteers
Duties: Assist on homeowner's homes, including construction, painting and carpentry work.
Qualifications: A servant heart.
Issue Areas: Low Income Housing
Updated: 8/03/09
RETURN TO TOP Communities In Schools of San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Connect Schools with Community Resources In Order To Help Young People Successfully Learn, Stay in School, and Prepare for Life. Proving Counseling and Supportive Guidance, Health and Human Referrals, Education Enhancement, Parent and Family Involvement, Enrichment Activities, Career Awareness and Pre-Employment Services
Contact: Ross Trevino, Volunteer Manager
Secondary Contact: llsa Garcia, Volunteer Marketing Coordinator
Phone: (210) 520-8440 ext 226
Fax: (210) 520-1104
Email: rtrevino@cissa.org
Email: igarcia@cissa.org
Volunteer Position(s): Marketing Specialist
Duties: Assist with the development and Implementation of the Mentoring Program Marketing Plan; Help create multi-media presentations; Write PSA's; Visit Radio and Television Stations
When: Weekdays, Flexible; minimum of 2 hours per week
Where: 1616 E. Commerce
Qualifications: Skill to communicate ideas clearly; Skill to coordinate with other Staff, Agencies, Organizations and the Public
Groups you will work with: Media, Staff and Public
Skill Development: Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Photography, Radio and Television Production, Sales and Marketing, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Education, Adolescents, Mental Health and Public or Consumer EducationVolunteer Position(s): Mentoring and Volunteerism
Duties: Give at least one hour a week to do One-on-One Mentoring and Tutoring to a group of kids.
When: Weekdays, and Saturdays
Where: 1616 E. Commerce and different school sites throughout San Antonio (some transportation provided)
Qualifications: Skill to communicate ideas clearly; Skill to coordinate with other Staff, Agencies, Organizations and the Public
Groups you will work with: Children and Adolescents
Skill Development: Computers, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Mentoring and Counseling
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Education, Adolescents, Mental Health and Public or Consumer Education
Updated: 11/05/2007
Crisis Center of Comal County
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To provide resources, services and referrals to survivors (women, men and children) of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Contact: Daniel Perez, Executive Director
Secondary Contact: Jayne Morgan Kidd , Counselor
Phone: (830) 620-7520 ext 226/ 202
Fax: (830) 625-2984
Email: dperez@ccccnbtx.org
Email: jmorgankidd@ccccnbtx.org
Volunteer Position(s): Office Volunteer
Duties: Clerical duties as needed.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends
Where: 1547 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Qualifications: Skill to communicate ideas clearly; Skill to coordinate with others, computer skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
Groups you will work with: Staff and Public
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Education, Adolescents, Mental Health, Domestic Violence and Legal Issues
Updated: 8/03/09
Cross - Health Ministries Inc., The
Agency Type: Non-Profit Religious Organization
Mission: To provide donated medical supplies and equipment to those without medical insurance or resources to obtain their needs both locally and internationally. We receive referrals from the United Way, American Cancer Society, and Project Mend, hospitals, clinics and churches. We also conduct or supply medical mission teams going to other countries.
Contact: Yolanda Cox, Secretary
Secondary Contact: Paul Perry, Fund Raiser, Grant Writer
Address: 918 Fabulous Drive, SAT 78213
Phone: (210) 341-1284
Fax: (210) 348-0975
Email: thecrosshealthmin@gmail.com
Volunteer Position(s): Fundraiser/Grant Writer
Duties: Plan fundraisers and assist in grant writing.
Qualifications: Organizational and writing skills.
When: Two hours per week/Eight Weeks
Issue Areas: Health Care/Health Education
Volunteer Position(s): Website Designer
Duties: Research and Design web site
Qualifications: Some knowledge of web site design
When: To be coordinated between organization staff and instructor
Issue Areas: Health Care/Health Education
Volunteer Position(s): Newsletter Maker
Duties: Design and Publish semi annual newsletter
Qualifications: Computer, Journalism and Writing Skills
When: Flexible
Issue Areas: Health Care/Health EducationVolunteer Position(s): Office Administrative Secretary
Duties: Assist TCHM Secretary in performing routine administrative work.
Qualifications: Some computer knowledge, telephone skills, and filing skills.
When: To be coordinated between organization staff and instructor, 12 hours per week for 8 weeks.
Issue Areas: Health Care/Health Education
Updated: 12/18/07
Daughters of Charity Services of San Antonio
DePaul Child Development Program
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: "As we recognize how barriers intertwine to overwhelm a child's start in life, we become more effective as adults that can make a difference. Only through providing quality, affordable day care that connects with children in positive, reinforcing ways, will San Antonio and south Bexar County move in the right direction."
Contact: Elisa Romasanta, Director
Secondary Contact: Marcia Puente, Assistant Director
Address: 7607 Somerset Road, SAT 78211
Phone: (210) 334-2300
Fax: (210) 922-0332
Email: dmcalister@dcssa.org
Email: eromasanta@dcssa.org
Volunteer Position(s): Child Development Classroom Aide
Duties: Assist teacher with on-going curriculum for an inclusive child development program. Children with special needs are attending our center with neighborhood children.
When: Weekdays. Flexible but require a 3 month commitment.
Where: 7607 Somerset
Qualifications: Minimum 18 years of age
Groups you will work with: Children with Disabilities and Staff
Skill Development: Child Care, Coaching and Recreation, Disabilities Assistance and Care, Entertainment and Performance, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Program Planning and Development
Issue Areas: Education and Disabilities
Updated: 8/03/09East Central Development Center
Campus for East Central ISD
Agency Type: Pre-Kindergarten School
Mission: "No child left behind"
Contact: Fayrene Smith
Address: 12271 Donop, San Antonio, Texas, 78223
Phone: (210) 633-3020
Fax: (210) 633-0323
Email: fayrene.smith@fc.ecisd.net
Volunteer Position(s): Reading Mentor
Duties: Work with Special Education and Pre-Kindergarten Students
When: Weekdays; Open from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: 12271 Donop
Qualifications: Background check paid for by school.
Groups you will work with: Children and Teachers
Skill Development: Disabilities Assistance and Care, Interpersonal Skills
Issue Areas: Education and Children
Updated: 09/04/09
RETURN TO TOP Ed Franz Elementary
Campus of Judson ISD
Agency Type: School
Mission:
Contact: Cindy Barnhart, Principal
Address: 12301 Welcome Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78233
Phone: (210) 655-6241
Fax: (210) 945-6904
Email: cbarnhart@judson.k12.tx.us
Volunteer Position(s): Student Mentor
Duties: None Listed
When: Weekdays
Where: 12301 Welcome Drive
Qualifications: None Listed
Groups you will work with: K 1- 6
Skill Development: Mentoring and Counseling, Teaching and Instruction
Issue Areas: Education and Children
Updated: 11/06/2007
Epilepsy Foundation-Central and South Texas
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Empower Those with Epilepsy to Achieve the Highest Quality of Life Possible
Contact: Kimberly Martin, LVN, Program Manager
Address: 10615 Perrin Beitel, Ste. 602, San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 653-5353
Fax: (210) 653-5355
Email: kim@efcst.org
Volunteer Position(s): Volunteer Intern
Duties: Support of Social Services Programs to Include: Support Groups, Phone Network, Research, and Program Administration
When: Weekdays and Saturdays
Where: 10615 Perrin Beital, Ste 602
Qualifications: Should be social science oriented (Psychology, Sociology, Humanities, Etc.) with some experience in non-profit.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Coordination and Management, Disabilities Assistance and Care, Spanish Language, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Legal research, Medical and Health Skills, Mentoring and Counseling, Multicultural and International Relations, Program Planning and Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Disabilities, Public And Consumer Information, Legal Issues, Diversity and Race Relations, Adolescents, International Issues, Senior Citizens, Mental Health, Literacy and Adult Education, Hunger and Homelessness, Health Care and Health Education
Volunteer Position(s): Social Services Assistant
Duties: Assist with duties and responsibilities that correspond to the skill of your major. Assist with the Newsletter (PR), Advertising (Communications), Patients (Psychology or Social Work) etc.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights
Where: 10615 Perrin Beitel, Ste. 602
Qualifications: Declared major in requested volunteer opportunities
Groups you will work with: Staff and Clients
Skill Development: Advocacy, Coordination and Management, Disabilities Assistance and Care, Spanish Language, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Legal research, Medical and Health Skills, Mentoring and Counseling, Multicultural and International Relations, Program Planning and Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Disabilities, Public And Consumer Information, Legal Issues, Diversity and Race Relations, Adolescents, International Issues, Senior Citizens, Mental Health, Literacy and Adult Education, Hunger and Homelessness, Health Care and Health EducationVolunteer Position(s): Public Relations Assistant
Duties: Assist with duties and responsibilities that correspond to the skill of your major. Assist with the Newsletter (PR), Advertising (Communications), Patients (Psychology or Social Work) etc.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights
Where: 10615 Perrin Beitel, Ste. 602
Qualifications: Declared major in requested volunteer opportunities
Groups you will work with: Staff and Clients
Skill Development: Advocacy, Coordination and Management, Disabilities Assistance and Care, Spanish Language, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Legal research, Medical and Health Skills, Mentoring and Counseling, Multicultural and International Relations, Program Planning and Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Disabilities, Public And Consumer Information, Legal Issues, Diversity and Race Relations, Adolescents, International Issues, Senior Citizens, Mental Health, Literacy and Adult Education, Hunger and Homelessness, Health Care and Health Education
Volunteer Position(s): Communications Assistant
Duties: Assist with duties and responsibilities that correspond to the skill of your major. Assist with the Newsletter (PR), Advertising (Communications), Patients (Psychology or Social Work) etc.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights
Where: 10615 Perrin Beitel, Ste. 602
Qualifications: Declared major in requested volunteer opportunities
Groups you will work with: Staff and Clients
Skill Development: Advocacy, Coordination and Management, Disabilities Assistance and Care, Spanish Language, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Legal research, Medical and Health Skills, Mentoring and Counseling, Multicultural and International Relations, Program Planning and Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Disabilities, Public And Consumer Information, Legal Issues, Diversity and Race Relations, Adolescents, International Issues, Senior Citizens, Mental Health, Literacy and Adult Education, Hunger and Homelessness, Health Care and Health Education
Updated: 06/11/09
RETURN TO TOP FACT - Family Assistance Crisis Team
San Antonio Police Department
Agency Type: City Governmental Agency
Mission: To work with Victims of Family Violence; Informing them of Their Rights; Helping Them Apply For Crime Victims Compensation; Referring Them to Community Resources and Safety Planning
Contact: Jane Shafer, Program Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Ivie Tovar
Address: 214 Nueva Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: (210) 207-2136 or 207-2305
Fax: (210) 207-2125
Email: jane.shafer@sanantonio.gov or janefact@yahoo.com
Volunteer Position(s): FACT Volunteer
Duties: Work one Friday or Saturday night a month at a police substation offering crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence.
When: Friday, Saturday evenings 7:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Where: Volunteers can also choose yo work at the Family Justice Center, 257 Leona M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Qualifications: 21 years of age; no criminal record; open to a reference check; Willing to work assigned hours; Attend orientation and training sessions; total of 25 hours.
Groups you will work with: Police, Victims and other Advocates
Skill Development: Advocacy, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Safety Planning
Issue Areas: Domestic Violence
Updated: 08/03/2009
Family Service Association of San Antonio
5 locations around San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Strengthen Families by Providing Services to Individuals and Families of Diverse Ethnic, Racial and Socioeconomic Backgrounds. Our Programs Focus on Promoting Healthy Families, Protecting Children and the Elderly From Abuse and Neglect, Combating Substance Abuse and Stopping Gang Violence
Contact: Kristy Walston, Volunteer Manager
Secondary Contact: Shannon Nisbet, Director of Development
Address: 702 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 299-2400
Fax: (210) 299-4498
Email: kwalston@family-service.org
Email: sgnisbet@family-service.org
Active and on-going service opportunities for groups:
* Fix up an elderly person's home
* Assist with painting the interior of projects at our new office location; 702 San Pedro
* Can customize projects to fit the needs of the volunteer groupVolunteer Position(s): Business Office Intern or Volunteer
Duties: Students will have the opportunity to work closely under a mentor, to manage the administrative details in the business office of our organization. Students could work with Accounts Payable or Receivable, Billing, Human Resources, or Program Evaluation and Outcomes.
When: Weekdays; Weeknights. The scheduling is flexible. One semester commitment.
Where: 702 San Pedro Avenue
Qualifications: Availability during office hours 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Groups you will work with: Staff
Skill Development: Accounting, Computers, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Assistance
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Education, HIV and AIDS, Legal Issues, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health, Senior Citizens, and Substance AbuseVolunteer Position(s): Computer Intern or Volunteer
Duties: Family Service's Intern, Volunteer or Work Study Program allows students to gain experience in many different areas of business. Students will have the opportunity to work closely under a mentor, and to design customized reporting and work with a database.
When: Weekdays; Weeknights
Where: 702 San Pedro Avenue
Qualifications: Availability during office hours 8:30a - 8:00p; Some administrative Experience is required
Groups you will work with: Staff
Skill Development: Experience in several areas
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Education, HIV and AIDS, Legal Issues, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health, Senior Citizens, and Substance Abuse
Volunteer Position(s): Early Childhood Education Intern or Volunteer
Duties: Family Service's Intern, Volunteer or Work Study Program allows students to gain experience in many different areas of Early Childhood Education. Students will have the opportunity to work closely under a mentor, and Assist in various programs such as FAST (Families and Schools Together), helping strengthen family relationships, reducing classroom behavior problems, and improving communication between parents and schools; HOPES (Homemaking, Organizing, & Parenting Effectiveness Services), by providing in-home parent education, and assistance with vulnerable new mothers, their infants and families; and Children's Resource & Referral, assisting with special events and mentoring for childcare classroom to assist with children while teachers are learning.
When: Weekdays; Weeknights
Where: 702 San Pedro Avenue
Qualifications: Availability during office hours 8:30a - 8:00p. Some Administrative Assistance will be required.
Groups you will work with: Staff, Children, Adults and Seniors
Skill Development: Experience in several areas; Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Coaching and Recreation, First Aid and CPR, Spanish Language, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Teaching and Instruction
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Education, HIV and AIDS, Legal Issues, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health, Senior Citizens, and Substance AbuseVolunteer Position(s): Healthcare, Mental Health, Public Health, Social and Human Services Intern or Volunteers
Volunteer Position(s): Psychology Intern or Volunteer
Duties: Family Service's Intern, Volunteer or Work Study Program allows students to gain experience in many different areas of Healthcare. Students will have the opportunity to be assigned to a number of different programs including:Personal Assistance Services, providing case management for seniors or disabled; KidShare, assisting with supervision of children during parental exchanges and supervised visitation; FAST (Families and Schools Together), helping strengthen family relationships with children identifies as at-risk; reducing classroom behavior problems, and improving communication between parents and schools; or YAGA (Youth Against Gang Activity), assisting with supervision of adolescent program participants at substance abuse prevention programs and special events. Students interested in applied studies or research could work in our quality assurance and grant writing department.
When: Weekdays; Weeknights. Prefer at least one semester. This is an On-Going Activity
Where: 702 San Pedro Avenue
Qualifications: Pass a criminal background check
Groups you will work with: Staff
Skill Development: Experience in several areas;Adult Care and Seniors, Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Coaching and Recreation, Coordination and Management. Creative Problem Solving, Disabilities Assistance and Care, First Aid and CPR, Spanish Language, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Legal Research, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Teaching and Instruction, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Education, HIV and AIDS, Legal Issues, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health, Senior Citizens, and Substance Abuse
Duties: Family Service's Intern or Volunteer allows students to gain experience in many different areas of psychology. Students will have the opportunity to be assigned to a number of different programs including: Personal Assistance Services, providing case management for seniors or disabled; KidShare, assisting with supervision of children during parental exchanges and supervised visitation; FAST (Families and Schools Together), helping strengthen family relationships with children identifies as at-risk; reducing classroom behavior problems, and improving communication between parents and schools; or YAGA (Youth Against Gang Activity), assisting with supervision of adolescent program participants at substance abuse prevention programs and special events.
When: Weekdays; Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: 702 San Pedro Avenue
Qualifications: Availability during office hours 8:30a - 8:00p. Some Administrative Assistance will be required.
Groups you will work with: Staff
Skill Development: Experience in several areas; Adult Care and Seniors, Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Coaching and Recreation, Coordination and Management. Creative Problem Solving, Disabilities Assistance and Care, First Aid and CPR, Spanish Language, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Legal Research, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Teaching and Instruction, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Education, HIV and AIDS, Legal Issues, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health, Senior Citizens, and Substance Abuse
Volunteer Position(s): Sociology Intern or Volunteer
Duties: Family Service's Intern or Volunteer allows students to gain experience in many different areas of sociology. Students will have the opportunity to be assigned to a number of different programs including: Guardianship or Personal Assistance Services, providing case management for seniors or disabled; KidShare, assisting with supervision of children during parental exchanges and supervised visitation; FAST (Families and Schools Together), helping strengthen family relationships with children identifies as at-risk; reducing classroom behavior problems, and improving communication between parents and schools; or YAGA (Youth Against Gang Activity), assisting with supervision of adolescent program participants at substance abuse prevention programs and special events.
When: Weekdays; Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: 702 San Pedro Avenue
Qualifications: Availability during office hours 8:30a - 8:00p. Some Administrative Assistance will be required.
Groups you will work with: Staff
Skill Development: Experience in several areas; Adult Care and Seniors, Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Coaching and Recreation, Coordination and Management. Creative Problem Solving, Disabilities Assistance and Care, First Aid and CPR, Spanish Language, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Legal Research, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Teaching and Instruction, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Education, HIV and AIDS, Legal Issues, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health, Senior Citizens, and Substance Abuse
Volunteer Position(s): Marketing and Public Relations Intern or Volunteer
Duties: Family Service's Intern or Volunteer allows students to gain experience in many different areas of Public Relations. Students will have the opportunity to work closely under a mentor, write and execute marketing plans, write press releases, work with a firm to maintain media relations, maintain individual components as part of an overall on-going public relations campaign, manage the administrative details of this campaign, help coordinate special events, and other various marketing assignments. Some administrative assistance may be required.
When: Weekdays; Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: 702 San Pedro Avenue
Qualifications: Availability during office hours 8:30a - 8:00p. Some Administrative Assistance will be required.
Groups you will work with: Staff and Community
Skill Development: Experience in several areas; Adult Care and Seniors, Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Coaching and Recreation, Coordination and Management. Creative Problem Solving, Disabilities Assistance and Care, First Aid and CPR, Spanish Language, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Legal Research, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Teaching and Instruction, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Advocacy, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Entertainment and Performance, Spanish Language, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Organizational Skills, Radio and TV production, Program Planning and Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Sales and Marketing, Technical Assistance, Web Design, Writing and Editing
Volunteer Position(s): Statistics Intern or Volunteer
Duties: Family Service's Intern or Volunteer allows students to gain experience in many different areas of Statistics. Students will have the opportunity to work closely under a mentor, to manage the administrative details of our organization by assisting with quality assurance and program evaluation in specific programs areas and agency wide outcomes. For more detailed information visit our web site at www.family-service.org. Some administrative assistance may be required.
When: Weekdays; Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: 702 San Pedro Avenue or 4245 Centergate
Qualifications: Availability during office hours 8:30a - 8:00p. Some Administrative Assistance will be required.
Groups you will work with: Staff
Skill Development: Experience in several areas;Accounting, Computers, Creative Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Research and Evaluation, Technical Assistance
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Education, HIV and AIDS, Legal Issues, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health, Senior Citizens, and Substance AbuseVolunteer Position(s): Radio and TV Intern or Volunteer
Duties: Students will have the opportunity to work closely under a mentor, to write public service announcements, write commercials, help with the promotion of fundraisers and volunteer opportunities in our organization. For more detailed information visit our web site at http://www.family-service.org/. Some administrative assistance may be required.
When: Weekdays; Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: 702 San Pedro Avenue
Qualifications: Availability during office hours 8:30a - 8:00p. Some Administrative Assistance will be required.
Groups you will work with: Staff and Community
Skill Development: Experience in several areas; Computers, Creative Problem Solving, Entertainment and Performance, Interpersonal Skills, Radio and TV Production, Planning and Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Education, HIV and AIDS, Legal Issues, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health, Senior Citizens, and Substance Abuse
Updated: 11/06/2007
RETURN TO TOP Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. / The Battered Women's Shelter
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Break the Cycle of Family Violence in the Lives of Those Individuals who Seek Our Assistance and To Reduce the Overall Level of Family Violence in the San Antonio Community
Contact: Melissa Schulz, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Brenda Balcer
Address: 7911 Broadway, SAT 78209
Phone: (210) 930-3669
Fax: (210) 821-6194
Email: melissa.schulz@fvps.org
Volunteer Position(s): Indirect Services Volunteer - Outreach Volunteer
Duties: Educate the public on domestic violence issues by setting up and staffing FVPS information booths at over 50 health fairs, festivals and community events. Typically 2-3 hour shifts. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation, liability insurance, light lifting and ability to carry display. Must enjoy talking to people.
When: Weekdays, Weekends, Some Evenings. Flexible Schedule. This is an On-Going Activity. 8 hours per month.
Where: Throughout San Antonio
Qualifications: Take an Orientation and Community Education Training.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Interpersonal Skills, Public Speaking, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Domestic Violence
Volunteer Position(s): Indirect Services Volunteer - Donation Center
Duties: Our Donation Center accepts gifts from the community such as clothes, toys, books, linens and household items to be used in relocation of individuals. Duties; Accepting, Sorting, Organizing and Distributing donated items
When: Available Monday through Friday 10am - 4pm. This is an On-Going Activity. 8 hours per month for at least 6 months.
Where: Throughout San Antonio
Qualifications: Take an Orientation and Community Education Training.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Interpersonal Skills, Organizing, Coordination and Management
Issue Areas: Domestic Violence
Volunteer Position(s): Indirect Services Volunteer - Administrative Assistant
Duties: Help FVPS offices by copying, mailing, organizing, updating database and other office projects
When: Weekdays. This is an On-Going Activity. 8 hours per month
Where: 7911 Broadway
Qualifications: Take an Orientation and Community Education Training.
Groups you will work with: FVPS Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Childcare, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Interpersonal Skills, Public Speaking, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Domestic Violence
Volunteer Position(s): Indirect Services Volunteer - Substance Abuse Intervention Program Counselor Assistant
Duties: FVPS operates many programs and support services to women, children, teens and men healing from domestic violence. Duties include; Telephone Follow-ups on teenage counseling clients that have recently completed the program; Help counselors with reports, organizing, and updating databases and other office projects
When: Weekdays; 10am - 3pm. Flexible Schedule. This is an On-Going Activity. 8 hours per month.
Where: 302 S. Flores
Qualifications: Take an Orientation and Community Educations training.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Interpersonal Skills, Public Speaking, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Domestic ViolenceVolunteer Position(s): Direct Services Volunteer - Shelter Volunteer
Duties: The Battered Women's Shelter has 24 hour care, service and protection for residents. Duties include; Assisting residents with daily needs, attend to immediate needs of new residents upon arrival, serve meals, distribute and regulate supplies, answer phones, childcare, clean rooms, handle crisis calls, and complete intake forms.
When: Weekdays, Weekends, Some Evenings. Flexible Schedule. This is an On-Going Activity. 8 hours per month for at least 6 months.
Where:
Qualifications: Pass a Criminal Background Check. Take an Orientation and Community Education Training.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Coordination and Management
Issue Areas: Domestic ViolenceVolunteer Position(s): Direct Services Volunteer - Homework Buddy
Duties: While Clients attend various counseling sessions and support groups, volunteers help a child learn, read and/or play. Assist with developing children, monitor activities and provide a safe environment. Must enjoy children and teens.
When: Weeknights; Monday or Thursday. This is an On-Going Activity. 8 hours per month.
Where: Throughout San Antonio
Qualifications: Pass a Criminal Background Check. Take an Orientation and Community Educations training.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Interpersonal Skills, Childcare and Education
Issue Areas: Domestic Violence
Updated:
Ferrari Community Family Resource and Learning Center
Agency Type: Government/Public Agency
Mission: The center provides free educational services in the form of assessments and classes in Reading, Writing, English as a Second Language, GED preparation, Financial Literacy, EL Civics, Citizenship and Computer Technology. It also coordinates training for transitional jobs, job readiness, coordinates communities resources to supplement classroom instruction and in addition provide literacy awareness.
Contact: Dorothy Hernandez, Assistant Literacy Program Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Rose Mary Lawson, Community Service Supervisor
Address: 107 W. Rampart San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: (210) 207-7650
Fax: (210) 207-7798
Email: dorothy.hernandez@sanantonio.gov
Email: rlawson@sanantonio.gov
Volunteer Position(s): Helper/Monitor in a Computer Lab
Duties: Help students in the computer lab as they work on their homework.
When: Sunday/AM
Where: 107 W. Rampart San Antonio Texas (The center is located 1 block south of North Star Mall and Rector St.)
Qualifications: Basic Computer skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and Internet.
Groups you will work with: Staff and Adults
Skill Development: Mentoring Adult Education and Training
Issue Areas: Health Care, Health Education, Literacy and Adult Education
Updated: 2/22/08First Presbyterian Church Children's Center
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: The Children's Center provides child care for children ages 6wks thru 5yrs. We are a high-quality early childhood program which provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional & intellectual development of young children.
Contact: Melinda Vaughan, Administrator Assistant
Secondary Contact: Sandy Blanco, Director
Address: 404 North Alamo, SAT 78205
Phone: (210) 225-0960
Fax: (210) 299-1986
Email: melindav@fpcsat.org
Email: sandy@fpcsat.org
Volunteer Position(s): Assistant Teachers in Early Childhood Classrooms
Duties: Help teachers supervise children during indoor/outdoor activities provide positive guidance, assist with children's routines and learning.
Qualifications: Enjoyment of Children good mental and physical health, respect for all cultural and economic backgrounds and willingness to participate.
Groups you will work with: Youth and Staff
Organizational Skills, Child Care, Creative Problem Solving, Teaching and Instruction
Issue Areas: Children Education
Updated: 11/2007Fisher House
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Provide a Home Away From Home For the Families of Seriously Ill or Injured Patients Receiving Treatment At Wilford Hall Medical Center on Lackland Air Force Base
Contact: Julie Verschoyle, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 1445 Foster Avenue, Bldg. 3865, Lackland AFB, Texas 78236
Phone: (210) 671-6037
Fax: (210) 292-3031
Email: jv-fisherhouse@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Position(s): Volunteer
Duties: Volunteer time and talent to help military families who are dealing with medical Crises
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: 1445 Foster Avenue, Lackland AFB
Qualifications: Time Compassion, Flexible Hours, A Happy Heart and A Smiling Face
Groups you will work with: Families in Crisis
Skill Development: Arts and Crafts, Coaching and Recreation, Fundraising, Graphic Arts, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Organizational Skills, Photography, Program Planning and Development
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Disabilities, Education and Support to Families Who Have a Member in Medical Crisis
Updated: 8/6/09
RETURN TO TOP Fox Tech High School
AVID Program
Agency Type: School
Mission: AVID Promotes Increased Opportunities in Rigorous Curriculum For All Students. These Opportunities Ensure Students of Completing a College Preparatory Path and Continuing Their Education to Become Responsible Participants and Leaders in our Democratic Society.
Contact: AVID Campus Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Aveli Verma, Campus Instructional Coordinator
Address: 637 N. Main San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: (210) 226-5103 ext 128
Fax: (210) 224-8792
Email: tdavila@saisd.net
Email: averma@saisd.net
Volunteer Position(s): CRT Assistant
Duties: Answer Phone; Talk to walk-ins; Provide information about Victim's Rights; Advocacy, Crime Victim's Comp Information, Safety Planning and referral to resources.
When: Weekdays; Flexible; 4 hours per week.
Where: 637 N. Main; Agency can provide transportation if needed
Qualifications: 20 hours training required; 6 month or longer commitment
Groups you will work with:
Skill Development:
Issue Areas: Education and Children
Updated:
RETURN TO TOP Fuerza Unida
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Advance the Rights of Women, Workers, and Low Income Communities By Providing Education; Training, Guidance, and Accessible Information to Communities That Lack the Access and Resources necessary to Protect Their Rights, Those of Their Families and Their Community.
Contact: Petra Mata, Co-Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Viola Casares, Co-Coordinator
Address: 710 New Laredo Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78211
Phone: (210) 927-2294
Fax: (210) 927-0500
Email: admin@lafuerzaunida.org
Volunteer Position(s): Community Outreach Organizer
Duties: Maintain outreach efforts with the community and support organizations; phone banking; leaflet; organize events; attend meetings.
When: Weekdays;
Where: Various locations around San Antonio
Qualifications: Bilingual; Have reliable transportation.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Multicultural and International Understanding, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Research and Evaluation, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Women's Issues, Family and Community Issues, International Issues, Children and Youth, Health Care and Health Education
Volunteer Position(s): Economic Self-Sufficiency Volunteer
Duties: Work the various programs: Bingo and Bingo Concession Stand; the Food Bank; Help in creating a volunteer pool
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Saturdays or Sundays
Where: 710 New Laredo Hwy
Qualifications: Bilingual; Have reliable transportation; Good with numbers
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Multicultural and International Understanding, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Research and Evaluation, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Women's Issues, Family and Community Issues, International Issues, Children and Youth, Health Care and Health Education
Volunteer Position(s): Sewing Cooperative Volunteer
Duties: Assist with sewing; Help develop training workshops; Organize a volunteer base
When: Weekdays
Where: 710 New Laredo Hwy
Qualifications: Bilingual; Have reliable transportation; Willingness to learn a new skill
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Multicultural and International Understanding, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Research and Evaluation, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Women's Issues, Family and Community Issues, International Issues, Children and Youth, Health Care and Health EducationVolunteer Position(s): Office Assistant
Duties: General office duties: Phone, Fax, Copy and Email; Help with Database
When: Weekdays
Where: 710 New Laredo Hwy
Qualifications: Bilingual; Have reliable transportation; Basic Computer Skills
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Advocacy, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Spanish Language, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Multicultural and International Understanding, Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Research and Evaluation, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Women's Issues, Family and Community Issues, International Issues, Children and Youth, Health Care and Health Education
Updated: 11/06/2007
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Gemini Ink
3 Programs: Dramatic Readers Theater, Writer's in Communities and University without Walls
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Celebrate the Art in Literature by Maintaining an Independent Literacy Center; By Providing Universities and Master Level Classes in the Study and Creation of Literature and The Related Arts; By Creating Collaborative Arts Programs; And By Providing Literary Opportunities for Children and Special Needs Groups in a Wide Range of Community Settings
Contact: Xelena Gonzalez, Director of University Without Walls
Secondary Contact: Rosemary Catacalos, Executive Director
Address: 513 S. Presa, SAT 78205
Phone: (210) 734-9673
Fax: (210) 737-0688
Email: uww@geminiink.org
Volunteer Position(s): Public Relations Assistant
Duties: Help with mailings; Distribute flyers and catalogues; Research internet publicity opportunities, And maintain an archive of past Gemini Ink media coverage
When: Weekdays. This is an on-going activity.
Where: 513 S. Presa
Qualifications: Ability to work 2 to 3 hours per week
Skill Development: Computers, Coordination and Management, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Sales and Marketing
Issue Areas: Arts, Literacy and Adult Education, Children's Education, Children and Youth, Adolescents, Senior Citizens, Diversity and Race Relations, Women's Issues, International RelationsVolunteer Position(s): Writers in Community Assistant
Duties: Assist with outreach projects; Handle various jobs from clerical tasks to internet research to publication design
When: Weekdays. This is an on-going activity.
Where: 513 S. Presa
Qualifications: Ability to work 2 to 4 hours per week
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Graphic Arts, Interpersonal Skills, Organizing, Program Planning and Development, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation
Issue Areas: Arts, Literacy and Adult Education, Children's Education, Children and Youth, Adolescents, Senior Citizens, Diversity and Race Relations, Women's Issues, International Relations
Volunteer Position(s): Operations Volunteer
Duties: Assist Director of Operations with accounting procedures, class registrations and general office organization
When: Weekdays. This is an on-going activity.
Where: 513 S. Presa
Qualifications: Ability to work 3 to 4 hours per week
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Accounting, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Organizing
Issue Areas: Arts, Literacy and Adult Education, Children's Education, Children and Youth, Adolescents, Senior Citizens, Diversity and Race Relations, Women's Issues, International RelationsVolunteer Position(s): Graphic Design Assistant
Duties: Design Flyers, Invitations, Programs, Student Anthologies and Sign up Forms
When:
Where: 513 S. Presa
Qualifications: Proficiency in Quark, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Groups you will work with: Staff
Skill Development: Computers, Creative Problem Solving, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Organizing, Public Relations, Sales and Marketing, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Arts, Literacy and Adult Education, Children's Education, Children and Youth, Adolescents, Senior Citizens, Diversity and Race Relations, Women's Issues, International Relations
Updated: 11/06/2007
RETURN TO TOP George Gervin 21st Century Community Learning Center
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: The After School Program is Designed to Enrich the Academic Studies Through Mentoring, Tutoring, and Other Activities to Include Counseling, Arts, Music and Recreation
Contact: Michelle Smith
Secondary Contact: Marsha Benton
Address: 6944 South Sunbelt Dr.
Phone: (210) 568-8800
Fax: (210) 568-8897
Email: msmith@gervin-school.org
Volunteer Position(s): Tutor and Teaching Assistant
Duties: Assist with learning in the classroom.
When: Weekdays
Where: Main Campus
Qualifications: Background check is required. Please call Marsha Benton for set-up appointment.
Groups you will work with: Students and Faculty
Skill Development: Interpersonal Skills
Issue Areas: Adolescents and Education
Updated: 11/06/2007Girl Scouts of the San Antonio Area
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Inspire Girls with the Highest Ideals of Character, Conduct, Patriotism and Service That They May Become Happy and Resourceful Citizens
Contact:
Secondary Contact: Nicole Dreighton
Address: 1410 Guadalupe Street Ste. 102 San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: (210) 228-0815
Fax: (210) 444-0153
Email:
Volunteer Position(s):
Duties:
When: Weekdays
Where:
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with:
Skill Development:
Issue Areas:
Updated:
Girls Inc. of San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Girls Incorporated of San Antonio is an affiliate of Girls Inc. National, an organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Girls, Inc. has curricula that addresses social issues facing girl's ages 6-18 years and increases leadership skills and self-esteem.
Contact: Lisa Forbes
Address: 1209 S. St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: ( 210) 212-2598
Fax: (210) 223-2142
Email: lforbes@chshel.org
Volunteer Position(s): Girls Inc. Facilitator , guest speaker, office assistant…
Duties: Plan and facilitate Girls Inc. programs to girls ages 6-18 within the public school system in various San Antonio schools ; be an inspirational speaker during camps; help with paperwork, databases, mail outs, and program preparation
When: varies
Qualifications: Minimum High School Diploma , some college preferred
Skill Development: Coordination/Management , Organizing, Program Development/Planning, Public Speaking , Teaching/Instruction, Social Work/Psychology.
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Education (Children), Women's Issues.
Updated: 08/05/2009
Good Samaritan Community Services
Get2work Project
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: The Project is Designed to Provide Comprehensive Services to High Risk Youth Between the Ages of 14 and 18 in Western Bexar County. Our Goal is to Support the Development of the Participants Potential as Citizens and Leaders. The Community Center Offers Programs to Strengthen Individuals and Families, Including Accredited Childcare, Youth Employment Training, GED, Peer Mentoring, Recreation, Summer Activities, Case Management, Parenting and Senior Services. Our Mission is to Effect Positive Change in the Lives of Individuals and Families Through Quality Services Focused on Prevention and Intervention.
Contact: Bette Boyd, Director of Community and Church Relations
Secondary Contact: Jill Oettinger, Executive Director
Address: 1600 Saltillo Street, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 434-5531ext 2035 & 2037
Fax: (210) 434-5334
Email: boyd_b@goodsamcenter.com
Email: oettinger_j@goodsamcenter.com
Volunteer Position(s): E-Mentors
Department Contact: Lori Mireles, Mentoring Coordinator, x262
Duties: Mentor a youth, age 14 to 18, via monthly emails to help him or her to develop as a citizen and leader, encourage academic achievement and prepare him/her for employment success
Qualifications: College Student 18 years of age or older, or Faculty
Groups you will work with: Children and Youth, Staff
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Adolescents, Education, Literacy and Adult Education, Senior Citizens, Get 2 Work - WIA Program
Volunteer Position(s): Group Worker Assistant
Department Contact: JoAnn Minnfee, x258
Duties: Assist with youth department's Recreation, MODELO and Con Carino Programs. Help youth participate in structured recreational activities, college preparation, mentoring and community projects
When: Weekdays
Where: 1600 Saltillo Street, SAT 78207
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED
Groups you will work with: Children and Youth, Staff
Skill Development: Creative Problem Solving, Arts and Crafts, Coaching and Recreation, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Multicultural and International Relations, Photography, Public Speaking, Teaching and Instruction, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Adolescents, Education, Literacy and Adult Education, Senior Citizens, Get 2 Work - WIA Program
Volunteer Position(s): Tutor
Department Contact: Abel Gonzalez, Education Coordinator x 229
Duties: Assist one or two children or youth in our education class or after school program with math, reading or writing skills for children and youth ages 6 to 18
When: Weekday
Where: 1600 Saltillo Street, SAT 78207
Qualifications: College Student 18 years of age or older; have completed one semester of college course work, or Faculty
Groups you will work with: Children and Youth, Staff
Skill Development: Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Multicultural and International Relations, Public Speaking, Teaching and Instruction, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Adolescents, Education, Literacy and Adult Education, Senior Citizens, Get 2 Work - WIA Program
Volunteer Position(s): GED tutors in areas of science, math, reading, writing and social studies. Anyone interested in working in th efield of education or social work is provided with an excellent opportunity to work hands on and gain valuable experience.
Contact: Raul Zamora
Phone: (210) 434-5531 ext 2023
Email: raul.zamora@twc.state.tx.us
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
Duties: Anyone interested in working with high school age students 16-19, who can provide assistance in any of the academic fields in helping students obtain their GED.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff; classes are Monday thru Friday at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 4 p.m.
Issue Areas: Students who are court order, students who have dropped out or facing various barriers that have kept them from obtaining their academic goals.
Updated: 3/7/08Volunteer Position(s): Back to School Festival
Duties: Collect school supplies from a list (Provided) to uses as game prizes, setup booths for games, face painting and food (11:00am - 3:00 pm), staff a game, activity or food booth (3:30 pm - 6:30 pm), join the clean team to help clean up after event (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm).
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, adolescents, Education(children), literacy and adult education, Senior Citizens
Volunteer Position(s): Halloween Haunted House and Pumpkin patch
Duties: Collect candy prizes and face paint supplies for event, decorate youth building and game room into Haunted House and Pumpkin Patch, play a spooky character or lead groups of youth through Haunted House, paint faces, take photos, help young children with arts and crafts in Pumpkin Patch, join the clean team to help clean up after event
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, adolescents, Education(children), literacy and adult education, Senior Citizens
Volunteer Position(s): Naptime Nannies
Duties: Assist teachers who watch over a nursery or pre-school class during naptime, while other teachers rotate for lunch or attend staff meeting..
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, adolescents, Education(children), literacy and adult education, Senior Citizens
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, adolescents, Education(children), literacy and adult education, Senior Citizens
Volunteer Position(s): Group Worker Assistant
Duties: Assist with youth department's Recreation, MODELO and Con Carino programs. Help youth participate in structured recreational activities, college preparation, mentoring and community service projects.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, adolescents, Education(children), literacy and adult education, Senior Citizens
Volunteer Position(s): E-Mentors
Duties: Mentor a youth, age 14 to 18, via monthly e-mails to help him/her develop as a citizen and leader, encourage academic achievement and prepare him/her for employment success.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, adolescents, Education(children), literacy and adult education, Senior CitizensVolunteer Position(s): Tutor
Duties: Assist one or two children or youth in our general education class or after school program with math, reading or writing skills for ages 6-18.
Qualifications: Students who have completed one semester of college coursework or faculty
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, adolescents, Education(children), literacy and adult education, Senior Citizens
Updated: 3/6/08
RETURN TO TOP Goodwill Industries of San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: "Since 1945, the non-profit organization has existed to change lives through the power of work. Our Job Help Centers Provide a variety of employment services for people with disabilities or barriers to employment. Goodwill offers resources that are geographically accessible, free of charge and open to the public. Goodwill employs an average of 1000 people annually. Ninety cents of every dollar generated in retail sales goes directly to fund the many services the agency provides. Volunteers are invaluable to our ability to achieve our mission. Last Year approximately 6300 volunteers contributed 50,000 hours of service to Goodwill."
Contact: Marisela Guillen, Director of Public Relations and Volunteers
Secondary Contact: Mary Shilling, Customer Service Manager
Address: 406 W. Commerce, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 924-8581
Fax: (210) 924-3011
Email: mguillen@goodwillsa.org
Email: mshilling@goodwillsa.org
Volunteer Position(s): Accounting Clerk
Duties: Prepare data for filing data entry; Store information by preparing folders and labels for accounting records, establishes permanent retention of historical reference by following established obsolescence schedules, consolidating and storing files, etc.
When: Weekdays, 20 hours per week for one semester commitment. Flexible Hours
Where: 406 W. Commerce
Qualifications: To perform this task successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential performance requirement satisfactorily. High School Diploma and college courses in accounting and one year general office experience
Groups you will work with: Staff
Skill Development: Accounting, Computers, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Organizing, Research and Evaluation
Issue Areas: Disabilities, Literacy and Adult Education
Updated:Guadalupe Community Center
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To be a foremost provider of quality services to Families in need. Provide basic human services: Food, Clothing, After School Programs, Summer School Programs, to Over 900 Families Annually.
Contact: Julie Reyes, Assistant Director
Secondary Contact: Clara Soto, Director
Address: 1801 W. Durango, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 226-6178
Fax: (210) 226-9188
Email: csoto@ccaosa.org
Volunteer Position(s): After School and Summer Youth Leaders Assistant
Duties: Assist with Tutoring, Reading, and Recreation Programs
When: Weekdays
Where: 1801 W. Durango
Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish); Work with Youth and Teens
Groups you will work with: Youth and Staff
Skill Development: Arts and Crafts, Coaching and Recreation, First Aid and CPR, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Counseling, Teaching and Instruction
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Arts, Children and Youth, Domestic Violence, Education, Health Care and Health Education, Hunger and Homelessness, Senior Citizens and Substance Abuse
Updated: 10/02/2009
RETURN TO TOP Guadalupe Home
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Guadalupe Home is a Transitional Living Program for Expectant Mothers or women who have a child under a year old. We Offer a Home-Like environment and Supportive Services to Homeless Pregnant Women and Their Infants
Contact: Elly Ramsay, Assistant Director
Secondary Contact: Suzanne DeLeon, Director
Address: 1223 South Trinity, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 476-0707
Fax: (210) 224-7388
Email: suzdeleon@yahoo.com or eramsey@ccaosa.org
Volunteer Position(s): Child development, Social Sciences, Buisness, Teaching and General Degrees
Duties: Computer Skills, mentoring good parenting techniques, tutoring in scholastic focus, G.E.D assignments, job search aid, child care help. Fund raising mail-outs, decorating assembly and day-of-function designated duties.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Saturdays or Sundays
Where: 1223 S. Trinity
Qualifications: Any Major
Groups you will work with: Pregnant Women, Staff and Homeless
Skill Development: Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Entertainment and Performance, Interpersonal Skills, Medical and Health SKills, Mentoring and Counseling, Nursing Care, Organizing, Teaching and Instruction
Issue Areas: Domestic Violence, Hunger and Homelessness, Women's IssuesVolunteer Position(s): Thrift Store Volunteer
Duties: Sorting, pricing and counter help.
When:
Where: 1223 S. Trinity
Qualifications: Any Major
Issue Areas: Domestic Violence, Hunger and Homelessness, Women's IssuesVolunteer Position(s): Group to Conduct a Baby Supplies Drive
Duties: Organize a Drive to Collect; Diapers, Formula, Wipes, Layette items, etc.
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Saturdays or Sundays
Where: 1223 S. Trinity
Qualifications: Any Major
Groups you will work with: Pregnant Women, Staff and Homeless
Skill Development: Organizational Skills, Program Planning and Development, Coordination and Management, Public Speaking and Public Relations
Issue Areas: Domestic Violence, Hunger and Homelessness, Women's Issues and child development
Updated: 3/8/08
RETURN TO TOP Habitat For Humanity of San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is an ecumenical Christian non-profit housing organization working in partnership with God's people in need to build simple, decent, and affordable houses.
Contact: Jennifer Faught, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 311 Probandt, San Antonio, Texas 78204
Phone: (210) 223-5203 ext. 160
Fax: (210) 223-5536
Email: jenf@habitatsa.org
Volunteer Position(s): Construction Crew
Duties: Aid in construction of decent, affordable homes (duties include: roofing, putting up siding, painting, landscaping, etc.)
When: Wednesdays-Saturdays
Where: Call for Locations
Qualifications: Willingness to work
Groups you will work with: skilled staff, future homeowners and volunteers from all over the city
Skill Development: Construction Skills, Coordination and Management, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Multicultural and International Relations, Organizing, Public Relations
Issue Areas: Low-Income Housing, Poverty Issues, Hunger and Homelessness
Updated: 8/04/2009
Harlandale ISD -E. H. Gilbert Elementary
Agency Type: School
Mission: School for PRK-5th grade students with a total enrollment of 525 students. Volunteer will not only observe everyday classroom operations, but assist teacher with small reading groups, and class preparations.
Contact: Rosemary Cooremans, Principal
Secondary Contact:
Address: 834 W. Southcross Blvd. Bldg. 2, San Antonio, Texas 78211
Phone: 210-977-1490
Fax: 210-977-1496
Email: rosemary.cooremans@harlandale.net
Volunteer Position(s) : Teacher Assistant
Duties: Assist teacher and students
Qualifications: Criminal History Check
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas:
Updated: 11/28/2007
RETURN TO TOP Higgs Carter King Charter Gifted and Talented
Agency Type: Non-Profit School
Mission: We are a Charter School That Targets Students at Risk. We Implement the Most Current Educational Research Programs. We Also Believe in Building Character in All Students
Contact: Claudette Yarbrough
Address: 511 Fredericksburg Rd , SAT 78210
Phone: (210) 735-2341
Fax: (210) 733-6434
Email: cyarbrough@higgscarterking.org
Volunteer Position(s): Mentors
Duties: Prepare Students for the working world
When: Weekdays 8am - 5pm
Where: 511 Fredricksburg Rd , San Antonio, TX 78210
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with:
Skill Development:
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Education
Volunteer Position(s): Teachers Assistant P-K through 12
Duties: Assist teacher in classroom setting
When: Weekdays 8am - 5pm
Where: 511 Fredericksburg Rd , San Antonio, TX 78210
Qualifications: Must enjoy working and being around children
Groups you will work with:
Skill Development:
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Education
Volunteer Position(s): Clerical
Duties: Help answer phones, file paper work, and other office tasks
When: Weekdays 8am - 5pm
Where: 511 Fredericksburg Rd , San Antonio, TX 78210
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with:
Skill Development:
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Education
Updated: 08/4/2009
RETURN TO TOP Hispanas Unidas
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: The Escuelitas Project is an After School Academic and Leadership Development Program for Latina Girls, ages 8 to 14 years old; Targeted at Preventing Teen Pregnancy, Delinquency and School Dropout in San Antonio Independent School District
Contact: Lizeth Garza , Program Specialist
Secondary Contact: Tiffany Garza, Program Specialist
Address: 2507 N.W. 36th Street, San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: (210) 434-2550
Fax: (210) 431-5751
Email: hispanas_unidas@yahoo.com
Volunteer Position(s): Tutor/Mentor for Escuelitas Program
Duties: Provide tutoring on math, writing, reading, and science to elementary and middle school girls. Also assist with program activities. Locations:Principe De Paz Methodist Church, Ball Elementary, Connell Middle School
When: Weekdays and Weeknights
Where:
Qualifications: Enthusiastic and interested in working with young girls, motivated, able to tutor on basic subjects.
Groups you will work with: Young Women
Skill Development: Advocacy, Arts and Crafts, Child Care, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Mentoring/Counseling, Multi-Cultural/International, Organizing, Program Development/Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Teaching/Instruction, Writing/Editing, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Services
Issue Areas: Women's Issues, Adolescents and Social Justice
Updated:09/17/09Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Provide Advocacy, Scholarship and Internship Opportunities for Hispanic Serving Institutions by Offering Faculty Development Programs, Lobbying and Various Other Services for Hispanics.
Contact: Veronica Aguilar, Human Resources Director
Secondary Contact: John Moder, Chief Operating Officer
Address: 8415 Datapoint Dr., Ste 400, San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 692-3805
Fax: (210) 692-0823
Email: vaguilar@HACU.net
No Volunteer Opportunities at This Time. Open to Suggestions and Partnerships.
Updated: 12/17/2007
Hispanic Religious Partnership for Community Health Inc.
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To make a difference by engaging in the lives of the disadvantaged, underserved and those requesting assistance to meet their basic needs. H.E.L.P. Services: Food Stamp enrollment, emergency food, CPS utility assistance, free eye exams and eye glasses, and job placement.
Contact: Melissa G. Hernandez, Client Services Specialist
Secondary Contact: Jorge Medina, Executive Director
Address: 1701 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio, Texas 78201
Phone: (210) 731-8118 ext. 204
Fax: (210) 731-8168
Email: mhernandez@hrpch.org
Volunteer Position(s): Client Intake
When: Monday-Thursday 8 am -12:00 pm and 1:30-5:00 pm
Where: 1701 Woodlawn
Qualifications: Bilingual-English and Spanish, good verbal and written communication skills
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational skills, multi-tasking skills.
Issue Areas: hunger and homelessness, literacy and adult education, mental health, senior citizens, and social economically challenged.
Updated:10/01/09
RETURN TO TOP Humane Society of San Antonio
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Serve as Active Resource to Find Homes and Provide Temporary Shelter for Abandoned and Unwanted Animals, Prevent Cruelty to Animals, Promote Spaying and Neutering of Dogs and Cats, Educate the Community on Responsible Pet Care
Contact: Melissa, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact:
Address: 4804 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 226-7461, x120
Fax: (210) 225-7297
Email: volunteer@sahumane.org
Volunteer Position(s): Volunteer Program- Shelter
Duties: Work with animals
When: Weekdays, at least 10 Hours per week
Qualifications: Be able to work with animals; Dependable; Love Animals; Willingness to Work Hard
Groups you will work with: Staff and Animals
Skill Development: Animal Care, Coordination and Management, Organizing
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Education, Environment and AnimalsUpdated: 09/21/09
RETURN TO TOP Jefferson Area Community Outreach for Older People
Agency Type: Non-profit Organization
Mission: To enable the elderly to remain in their homes by providing services such as meals, transportation, grocery delivery, minor home maintenance, lawn service, and congregate meals.
Contact: Doris Griffin, Executive Director
Secondary Contact: Mary Nell Medina, Secretary
Address: 201 Meredith San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: 210-734-5016
Fax: 210-737-0356
Email: doris@jeffersonoutreach.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Service provider
Duties: Transportation to/from medical appointments, grocery delivery, mobile meals, telephone reassurance, minor home repairs, and lawn service.
Qualifications: The ability and desire to communicate with the elderly and assist them when/where needed.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens
Updated: 09/21/09
RETURN TO TOP JOVEN
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: JOVEN is dedicated to creating a healthy community, in collaboration with others, where youth at risk and their families experience healing and empowerment. Our agency provides prevention, intervention, health education, and victim services so children and youth can lead a productive and healthy life.
Contact: Jessica Escovedo, School Services Coordinator
Address: 102 West White San Antonio, TX 78214
Phone: 210-924-0330
Fax: 210-924-0670
Email: jessicaescovedo@yahoo.com
Volunteer Position(s) : Summer camp intern
Duties: Facilitate youth groups. Plan and participate in educational, cultural, intellectual, & personal development activities. Accompany staff & youth on field trips and swimming.
Qualifications: 18+ year old college students. Own transportation. Desire to work with kids & youth. Fun, caring, and responsible.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, children, and youth, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, mental health, domestic violence, education
Volunteer Position(s) : Volunteer
Duties: Assist with after school program tutoring and mentoring.
Qualifications: Strong math, reading, language skills, at least 24 semester college hours
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, children, and youth, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, mental health, domestic violence, education.
Volunteer Position(s) : After school volunteers
Duties: Facilitate youth groups. Plan and participate in educational, cultural, intellectual, & personal development activities.
Qualifications: 18+ year old college students. Own transportation. Must have license and car insurance. Desire to work with youth. Fun, caring, and responsible.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, children, and youth, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, mental health, domestic violence, education
Updated: 12/18/07
Jump-Start Performance Co.
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organizational
Mission: Jump-Start Performance Co. is dedicated to the discovery and support of new ideas in the Arts and Art Education. By encouraging visionary thought and non-traditional approaches , Jump-Start is committed to the creation of art that is a lasting voice of diverse cultures and communities.
Contact: Monessa Esquivel, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: St Shimi, Artistic Director (Company Programming Manager)
Address: 108 Blue Star
Phone: 210-227-5867 Ext 108
Fax: 210-222-2231
Email: monessa@jump-start.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Open call for current volunteer opportunities.
Duties:
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with:
Issue Areas:
Updated: 12/12/2007
RETURN TO TOP La Vernia Independent School District
Agency Type: School
Mission:
Contact: Dr. Diane Fisher
Address: 45 FM 1346 South, La Vernia, Texas 78121
Phone: 830-779-6600
Fax: 830-779-7031
Email: diane.fisher@lvschools.net
Volunteer Position(s) : Mentor
Qualifications: Classroom and public school experience.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Education (children)
Updated: 11/27/07
Longs Creek Elementary-NEISD
Agency Type: School
Mission:
Contact: Stacy Garcia, Assistant Principal
Secondary Contact: Ms. Kusenberger, 2nd Grade Teacher
Address: 15806 O'Connor Rd San Antonio, TX 78247
Phone: 210-657-8750
Fax: 210-657-8754
Email: rcantr@neisd.net
Volunteer Position(s) : Mentor
Duties: Mentoring students who need extra academic help.
Qualifications: none
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and Youth, Education, Health Care/Health Education
Updated: 08/27/09
Low Vision Resource Center
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The San Antonio Low Vision Club is a program of the Low Vision Resource Center, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization assisting visually impaired people with education, mobility assistance, support groups, and socialization. The Low Vision Club promotes independence for people with limited or no vision. In addition to providing members with access to valuable information, the club provides the visually impaired an opportunity to talk with others who share their challenges.
Contact: Cynthia Ann Garcia, Administrative Assistant
Address: 115010 Sandman St. San Antonio, TX 78216
Secondary Contact: Elia Pardo, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 210-287-0341
Email: lowvisionresourcecenter@yahoo.com
Volunteer Position(s) : Sighted Guides For The Blind, Speakers, Marketing
Duties: Volunteer are needed through out the year at various events such as the Support Groups, Social Groups, Health Fair, and other various duties.
Qualifications: Ability to work with a various groups. Open to all majors, especially those in disabilities, senior citizens, visual impairment and blindeness.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Disabilities and Senior Citizens.
Volunteer Application
Updated: 09/21/09
LULAC National Educational Service Centers
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The purpose of LNESC is to provide a variety of educational services to a predominately Hispanic, low-income, low education population. We provide services for children and adults and rely on volunteers to provide the variety of services needed.
Contact: Orlando Blancas, Director
Address: 6800 Park TEn Blvd. Ste. 113N San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: 210-226-2772
Fax: 210-738-8484
Email: o_blancas@yahoo.com
Volunteer Position(s) : Activities Assistant
Duties: Coordinate and implement after school and/or weekend general activities for elementary students such as art projects, writing projects, small group discussions, games.
Qualifications: Open to all majors, especially those in child development, education, art psychology, sociology, physical education courses.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Education(children), children and youth, adolescents, literacy and adult education
Time Commitment: 3-5 pm on weekdays, some weeknights available from 6-7 pm; minimum 2 hours per week .Volunteer Position(s) : Student mentor
Duties: To serve as a mentor for local elementary, middle school, and high school students after school.
Qualifications: Prefer students in behavioral sciences(psychology, sociology, social work, human services) and education courses.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Education(children), children and youth, adolescents, literacy and adult education.
Volunteer Position(s) : General office assistant
Duties: performs basic office duties such as answering phones, greeting visitors, use of office equipment, filing, preparing documents, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Open to all majors, some computer proficiency desired
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Education(children), children and youth, adolescents, literacy and adult education
Volunteer Position(s) : Basic computer skills instructor (for children and youths)
Duties: teach basic computer skills to children with little or no computer experience; some instruction may need to be done in spanish.
Qualifications: basic working knowledge of computer, Microsoft Word, the internet, open to computer science students.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Education(children), children and youth, adolescents, literacy and adult education.
Volunteer Position(s) : Basic computer skills instructor (adults)
Duties: teach basic computer skills to low income population with limited or no computer experience;some instruction may require use of Spanish.
Qualifications: basic working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word, the internet; open to computer science students.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Education(children), children and youth, adolescents, literacy and adult education
Updated: 12/12/2007
RETURN TO TOP Madonna Neighborhood Center Inc.
Agency Type: Non-profit agency
Mission: Our mission is to provide comprehensive services for children, families, and the elderly with special emphasis on the socially and economically disadvantaged.
Contact: Norma Funari, Executive Director
Secondary Contact: Leticia Cardenas, Secretary
Address: 1906 Castroville Rd San Antonio, TX 78237
Phone: 210-432-2374
Fax: 210-432-2389
Email: lcardenas@flash.net
Volunteer Position(s) : Teacher Assistance
Duties: To assist teachers, staff to carry out objectives and projects and aspects of the program.
Qualifications: High School
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education, senior citizens, mental health, hunger and homelessness, arts.
Volunteer Position(s) : Office clerks, Social Service Assistance
Duties: To assist teachers, staff to carry out objectives and projects and aspects of the program.
Qualifications: High School
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education, senior citizens, mental health, hunger and homelessness, arts.
Volunteer Position(s) : Leadership Development
Duties: Co-ordinates 4-H program and provide children's group guidance and assistance.
Qualifications: Some knowledge of organizational structure. Leadership skills.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education, senior citizens, mental health, hunger and homelessness, arts.
Volunteer Position(s) : Fundraising/Grant writing
Duties: To assist grant writer with grant writing and research
Qualifications: Some knowledge of writing skills and interest. Word processing
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education, senior citizens, mental health, hunger and homelessness, arts.Volunteer Position(s) : Conservation/ Environmental
Duties: The garden is operational all year with planting and harvesting taking place from season to season.
Qualifications: Some gardening experience
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education, senior citizens, mental health, hunger and homelessness, arts
Updated: 12/12/2007
RETURN TO TOP McNay Art Museum
Agency Type: Museum
Mission: The McNay's educational mission is to bring visitors to a greater understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts by providing formal and informal learning experiences in order to make works of art accessible to all. Volunteers are essential in helping the museum meet its mission.
Contact: Kate Carey, Museum Educator, Teacher Services
Secondary Contact: Jenny Chowning, Museum Educator, Family & Community Services
Address: 6000 North New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 210-805-1764
Fax: 210-805-1760
Email: kate.carey@mcnayart.org
Email: Jennifer.chowning@mcnayart.org
Volunteer Position(s) : McNay Internship
Duties: Work with McNay Education Department to plan and implement education programs for students, adults, teens, and families.
Qualifications: Must be enrolled in Art History Survey II
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Arts & Crafts, Computers, Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Program Development/Planning, Research/Evaluation, Teaching/Instruction, Writing/Editing, Others: Photoshop & InDesign
Updated: 09/09/09
Volunteer Position(s) : Education Intern
Duties: Assist education department in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for families, teens, & teachers
Qualifications: Students must be prompt, responsible, and willing to do any number of tasks from prepping supplies for family activities to data entry to helping instructors implement activities.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Arts & Crafts, Computers, Creative Problem Solving, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Photography, Research/Evaluation, Teaching/Instruction, Web Design
Updated: 09/09/09Medina ISD
Agency Type: School
Mission: Medina ISD is located in Bandera County. Our district covers a little over 300 square miles. Our elementary school has 180 students in grades K-6. The volunteers that serve our students are usually retired people who are willing to work a few hours each week. We also have a few moms who do not work outside the home who volunteer a few hours each week.
Contact: Dale Naumann, Elementary Principal
Secondary Contact: Randy Moczygemba, Superintendent
Address: PO Box 1470 Medina, TX 78055
Phone: 830-589-2731
Fax: 830-589-7150
Email: dalen@medinaisd.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Mentor
Duties: The volunteer will work with students needing extra help with reading.
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Education (children)
Updated:
Methodist Mission Home
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: Serving vulnerable people who are experiencing major life transitions so they may achieve their personal best. We offer adoption services to birth mothers and waiting adoptive families, family services, vocational and life skills training to people who have disabilities.
Contact: Saren Spicer, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Cathy Walker
Address: 6487 Whitby Road San Antonio, TX 78240
Phone:210-696-2410 ext 181
Fax: 210-699-1866
Email: saren@mmhome.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Development/Clerical
Duties: Fundraising activities, mail outs, filing, copying, packet assembly
Qualifications: None
Groups you will work with: Staff
Issue Areas: Youth with disabilities, adoption services
Volunteer Position(s) : Maintenance and landscaping
Duties: Help maintain 20 acres with mowing and landscaping needs
Qualifications: lift 20 lbs, in good physical condition
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Youth with disabilities, adoption services
Volunteer Position(s) : SCHI
Duties: Assist staff with life skills training workshop
Qualifications: Must be at least 20 years of age, must pass a criminal background check, ASL helpful but not required.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Youth with disabilities, adoption services
Volunteer Position(s) : Development assistant
Duties: Assist and track grants and proposals
Qualifications: knowledge of grant writing and development issues
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Youth with disabilities, adoption services
Volunteer Position(s) : Interpreters(ASL or Spanish)
Duties: Translate written materials, interpret during meetings or special events, help with incoming calls or clients.
Qualifications: Fluent in ASL or Spanish preferred
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Youth with disabilities, adoption services
Updated: 09/21/09
RETURN TO TOP Mission Road Development Center
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: Mission Road Developmental Center is a community based, church sponsored organization with a call from God to minister to persons with mental retardation by challenging them to achieve their full potential for independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community.
Contact: Rev. Jim De Hoog, Chaplain & Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Lora Butler, Executive Director
Address: 8706 Mission Rd San Antonio, TX 78214
Phone: 210-334-2417
Fax: 210-922-6006
Email: jdehoog@mrmsat.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Day services volunteer
Duties: Assist Day services clients with vocational, educational, and daily living skills training as well as walks, field trips and feeding.
Qualifications: A willingness to help
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Disabilities
Volunteer Position(s) : MORE volunteer
Duties: Assist in the after school program with educational, recreational, and self help skills and arts and crafts
Qualifications: A willingness to help
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Disabilities
Updated: 09/21/09Morningside Manor
Agency Type: Non-profit organization/Nursing home
Mission: To care for those who cared for us. Volunteers are utilized to bring a "ray of sunshine" to our residents lives. If you are musically inclined or if you would like to become a friend or anything in between we can utilize your help.
Contact: Bob Hultgren, Administrator
Secondary Contact: Don Winkler, Volunteer Recruiter, (210) 731-1000, actrat@sbcglobal.net
Address: 602 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: 210-731-1010
Fax: 210-731-1050
Email: bobh@morningsidemin.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Volunteer
Duties: Duties vary but can include in-room visits, welcome wagon, bingo caller, musical performer, craft leader or gift shop volunteer. For a complete list of duties, please visit http://www.morningsidemin.org/vol.html
Qualifications: Must love working with older adults, be patient, and positive person
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens
Updated: 10/01/09
RETURN TO TOP Natalia High School
Agency Type: School
Mission: Ms. Reyna teaches 6 classes and has a homeroom group daily (6 classes-one block schedule). She does homebound services to 2 students. She has volunteered to be a mentor to a student who recently delivered a baby.
Contact: Joseph Justice, Dean of Students
Secondary Contact: Oswaldo Garcia, Principal
Address: PO Box 548 on 8th & Rearnsy Natalia, TX 78059
Phone: 830-663-4417
Fax: 830-663-6410
Email: jjustice@natalia.tx.k12us.com
Volunteer Position(s) : Mentor
Duties: Meet with student weekly and daily when student returns to classes, encourage student to finish school and go to college
Qualifications: Teachers
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, children & youth, criminal justice, disabilities, diversity & race relations, education(children), literacy & adult education, mentor students
Updated:
New Braunfel's Museum of Art & Music
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The NBMA&M is dedicated to inspiring, educating and enriching the life of the public by deepening the understanding of the human experience through the collection, preservation, and exhibition of diverse cultural traditions focusing on visual art, folk art, craft and music of the state of Texas.
Contact: Deborah Voorhees, Business Director
Secondary Contact: Charles Gallagher
Address: 1259 Gruene Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone:
Fax: 830-625-5966
Email:
Volunteer Position(s) : Special Events assistant
Duties: Assist in advertising, ticket sales, coordinating duties, assist in Museum outreach and public relations.
Qualifications: Trustworthy with tickets and posters, attention to details in familiarizing with the Museum's mission and goal, articulate those goals to the general public.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Arts, education(children), diversity and race relations, senior citizens
Updated: 12/18/07
RETURN TO TOP North East ISD
Agency Type: School
Mission: We challenge and encourage each student to achieve and demonstrate academic excellence, technical skills and responsible citizenship.
Contact: Brooke Pate, District Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Paula Spriggs, Volunteer Programs Professor
Address: 8961 Tesoro Dr. Ste. 402
Phone: 210-804-7226
Fax: 210-804-7158
Email: lpate@neisd.net or psprig@neisd.net
Volunteer Position(s) : Mentor
Duties: Be a role model, tutor and friend to a young person.
Availability at Elementary, Middle School and High Schools.
Qualifications: Must go through Volunteer Criminal History Record Check process and contact Campus Staff Volunteer Coordinator.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, children and youth, education(children), literacy and adult education
Updated: 08/13/2009
North East ISD "Kids in Involvement Network"
Agency Type: School
Mission: The Kids in Involvement Network provides a safe, well-supervised environment in the after school hours for elementary and middle school student. KIN offers academically enriching activities, engaging and fun opportunities for students.
Contact: Joanne Doll, Instructional Specialist
Secondary Contact: Amanda Hernandez, KIN Specialist
Address: 8750 Tesoro Dr San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: 210-657-8866 ext. 230
Fax: 210-657-8612
Email: jdoll@neisd.net
Web site : http://www.neisd.net/ComEd/kin/
Volunteer Position(s) : Junior Achievement
Duties: Educate students K-8 using hands on activities to help youth understand the economics of life.
Qualifications: Go through the Volunteer Criminal History Record Check process and contact the KIN Volunteer Coordinator.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, children and youth, education
Volunteer Position(s) : Mentor/Tutor
Duties: Educate students K-8 using hands on activities to help youth understand the economics of life.
Qualifications: Go through the Volunteer Criminal History Record Check process and contact the KIN Volunteer Coordinator.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, children and youth, education
Updated:09/21/09
RETURN TO TOP Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA)
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: Provide free services to homebound, frail elderly so that they can remain in their homes as long as safely possible. Services include: Escorted transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, telephone reassurance and handy helpers for minor home repairs
Contact: Pat Ogle, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Ruth Nancarrow, Executive Director
Address: 2903 Nacogdoches Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: 210-967-6372
Fax: 210-824-1451
Email: patogle@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Position(s) : Grocery shopping, transportation, or office volunteer
Duties: obtain grocery list from client, shop then deliver groceries & receive reimbursement; pick up client & transport them to medical appts, remain with the client & bring them home, ensuring they are safely inside; answer phones & schedule volunteers for clients needing transportation to medical appts, working 3 hrs once a week on a recurring or fill-in basis, either 9-12 or 12-3 M-F.
Qualifications: pass background check & driving record check, good communication skills, patience and dedication to clients 60 and above
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: senior citizens
Updated: 08/05/09
Northside Independent School District
Agency Type: School
Mission: Partnerships office of NISD recruits and maintains partnerships(volunteer time and expertise) for "almost 100 schools" in the form of mentors, internships, shared management expertise, career awareness, and family involvement.
Contact: Bonnie Ellison, Partnerships Director
Secondary Contact: Norma Rabago, Assistant Director
Address: 6632 Bandera Rd Building A San Antonio, TX
Phone: 210-397-8599
Fax: 210-706-8846
Email: bonnieellison@nisd.net
Web site: www.nisd.net
Volunteer Position(s) : mentor/tutor
Duties: work in one of 85 NISD public schools as a tutor for students ages 5-18
Qualifications: enrolled in ACCD successfully complete required criminal history check
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, arts, children and youth, diversity and race relations, education (children), disabilities, environment and animals, literacy and adult education
Volunteer Position(s) : mentor/tutor Steubing Elementary
Duties: Mentor 3,4,5 grade students in math reading, life skills; role model
Qualifications: Pass NISD background check, interest in working with & helping students
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, arts, children and youth, diversity and race relations, education (children), disabilities, environment and animals, literacy and adult education
Updated: 12/12/2007
RETURN TO TOP Odyssey Health Care Inc.
Agency Type: Hospice
Mission:
Contact: Rebeka Stelzar, Interim Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact:
Address: 4415 Piedras Drive West #100 San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: 210-733-1212
Fax: 210-733-1331
Email:
Volunteer Position(s) : Hospice administrative volunteer
Duties: General clerical duties, special projects, newsletter
Qualifications: Enjoy working in office with great group of people, training provided
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas:Volunteer Position(s) : Patient companion/sitter
Duties: visiting with patients and their families at home or nursing facilities, providing companionship, support, and respite for the caregivers, assisting with errands
Qualifications: Enjoy visiting and providing companionship and support. completion of training program
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens
Updated:10/12/09
Office of the Attorney General, Child Support Division
Agency Type: Government or Public agency
Mission: To establish and enforce child support orders; to provide information about child support to interested parties; to work with community organizations to further our mission
Contact: Leticia Cantu, Regional Outreach Coordinator
Address: 852 W. Rhapsody, TX 78216
Phone: 210-348-4248
Fax: 210-344-8011
Email: leticia.cantu@cs.oag.state.tx.us
Volunteer Position(s): Intern
Duties: To assist child support officers and legal staff with the establishment and enforcement of child support court orders.
Qualifications: big heart, desire to help children, bilingual a plus, but not required, basic computer skills, willingness to learn.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: adolescents, legal issues
Updated: 8/5/2009
RETURN TO TOP Pecan Valley Elementary
Campus for East Central ISD
Agency Type: School
Mission: To Create a Secure and Positive Environment Where Students, Teachers and Parents Work Cooperatively. The Student Will Be Actively Involved in Their Learning, While Developing Self-Discipline, Respect, and Life-Long Learning Skills. The Teacher Will Serve as Facilitator and Role Model Using Various Strategies to Help Students Experience Success in Achieving Their Goals. The Parents, As Equal Partners in Their Child's Education Will Be Actively Involved in the School Community and Will Provide a Supportive and Nurturing Home Environment.
Contact: Dr. Rona Halbreich, Principal
Secondary Contact: Merrill Ramsey, Assistant Principal
Address: 3966 East Southcross, SAT 78222
Phone: (210) 333-1230
Fax: (210) 359-1352
Email: rona.halbreich@fc.ecisd.net
Email: merrill.ramsey@fc.ecisd.net
Volunteer Position(s): Math Assistant
Duties: Instruct elementary math to individuals, large and small groups; math skills and lessons.
When: Weekdays
Where: 3966 East Southcross
Qualifications: High School Diploma
Groups you will work with: Children and Teachers
Skill Development: Mentoring and Counseling, Teaching and Instruction
Issue Areas: Education and Children
Updated: 10/12/09
Planned Parenthood
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: “We provide and protect the sexual and reproductive health and information people need to plan their families and their future."
Contact: Karina Gil, Advocacy Manager
Address: 104 Babcock San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: 210-736-2244 ext. 320
Fax: 210-736-0011
Email: karina.gil@pptrust.org
Volunteer Position(s): Advocacy Volunteer
Duties: Provides support to the advocacy manager and interns on all advocacy activities including grass roots organizing, voter registration, letter writing campaigns, media monitoring, outreach opportunities, phone banking, campaign implementation, e-newsletter, e-book club, and other advocacy activities.
Qualifications: Have a commitment to reproductive health and the desire to make a difference, must be articulated and comfortable with public speaking, willingness to develop skills that include leadership, public speaking, critical thinking, grassroots organizing and local activism, ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of work. *Training will be provided.
Groups you will work with: Community.
Issue Areas: Family planning, sexual health and reproductive rights.
Volunteer Position(s): College Education and Outreach
Duties: Provides direct education to college students on the topics of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), birth control options, population growth and family planning, sexual health care and reproductive rights. Delivers information directly related to Planned Parenthood Services. Represents the agency at health fairs.
Qualifications: Have a commitment to reproductive health and the desire to make a difference, must be articulated and comfortable with public speaking, willingness to develop skills that include leadership, public speaking, critical thinking, grassroots organizing and local activism, ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of work. *Training will be provided.
Groups you will work with: Colleges and Universities.
Issue Areas: Family planning, sexual health and reproductive rights.
Volunteer Position(s): Campus-organizer
Duties: Recruits and motivates VOX (Voices for Planned Parenthood) members. Raises awareness on campus on the issues of family planning, sexual health care and reproductive rights and health through a variety of different events including but not limited to tabling.
Qualifications: Have a commitment to reproductive health and the desire to make a difference, must be articulated and comfortable with public speaking, willingness to develop skills that include leadership, public speaking, critical thinking, grassroots organizing and local activism, ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of work. *Training will be provided.
Groups you will work with: Colleges and Universities.
Issue Areas: Family planning, sexual health and reproductive rights.
Volunteer Position(s): Clinic Advocacy Volunteer
Duties: Provides direct advocacy education and outreach to clients at the Planned Parenthood clinics in San Antonio, Alice and Kingsville on current and emerging public affair issues related to family planning and relating to women's health care.
Qualifications: Have a commitment to reproductive health and the desire to make a difference, must be articulated and comfortable with public speaking, willingness to develop skills that include leadership, public speaking, critical thinking, grassroots organizing and local activism, ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of work. *Training will be provided.
Groups you will work with: Planned Parenthood Patients.
Issue Areas: Family planning, sexual health and reproductive rights.
Updated: 03/26/08
Rape Crisis Center for Children and Adults
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The RCC was founded in 1975 to provide comprehensive services to sexual assault victims and their families and to conduct sexual assault education programs across Bexar County and surrounding areas.
Contact: Danielle Rominski, Volunteer & Outreach Services Director
Email: drominski@rapecrisis.com
Address: 7500 US Hwy 90 W, Building #2, Suite 201San Antonio, TX 78227
Phone: (210) 521-7273 x 5735
Fax: (210) 521-7278
24 Hr Hotline: (210)521-349-7273
www.rapecrisis.com
Hospital Advocate: Supports sexual assault survivors and their family members at the hospital, must be 18 years old and have reliable transportation.
On-Line Hotline Advocate: On-Line Hotline Advocate: Support sexual assault survivors and/or family members through the RAINN Online Hotline, a secure one on one chat room setting for survivors of sexual violence. This position is 24/7 and you must be 18 yrs old and can do Online Hotline training at home or RCC and shifts can be done at home too.Qualifications: 18 yrs or older, Clean Criminal Background, Complete 24 hours of Sexual Assault Advocate Training Class, and be reliable, dependable and mature.
Special Events Volunteer: Support The Rape Crisis Center by helping during special events: Take Back the Night (April), Fundraisers (September, December, February), Volunteer Trainings (3 times a year), etc.
Outreach Volunteers: Attend health and community fairs in San Antonio and represent The Rape Crisis Center at these events. Days and time vary. Must have reliable transportation and be 18 years or older.Qualifications: All volunteers must have a clean criminal background, have reliable transportation, be dependable, mature and dedicated.
Updated:10/12/09
RETURN TO TOP Rise Above Ministries
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Rise Above Ministries sponsors a Homeless Ministry in cooperation with Trinity Baptist Church. Our purpose is to build relationships with people living under the Commerce and Frio St bridges while providing food and clothing to meet their individuals needs.
Contact: Rev. Skip Brooks, Pastor
Secondary Contact: Eddie Villanueva, Associate Pastor
Address: 16465 Henderson Pass #713, San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: 210-838-6290 or 877-1517 (Eddie)
Fax: none
Email: RiseAbovePastor@msn.com
Volunteer Position(s) : Homeless Ministry Volunteer
Duties: Building friendships and relationships with the people under the Commerce and Frio St bridges, handing out food, clothing, serving coffee. Will work 2 hours per week on Monday mornings.
Qualifications: Friendly, helpful, enthusiastic volunteer. Preferably someone with a true compassion for the homeless.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Hunger and Homeless
Updated:Ronald McDonald House of Charities San Antonio,TX
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The Ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-home for critically ill children and their families who come to San Antonio to receive medical treatment. Our volunteers assist the staff with daily operations of the house.
Contact: Heather Bivin, Volunteer Coordinator, rmhc1@prodigy.net
Secondary Contact: Liz Medina, Executive Assistant
Address: 4803 Sid Katz San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: 210-614-2554
Fax: 210-614-2905
Email: lizmedina2@yahoo.com
Volunteer Position(s) : Meals
Duties: Group or individuals to provide and coordinate a meal for children and their families at the same time be able to interact with them.
Qualifications: None
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, critically ill children and their families
Updated:10/12/09
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SAMMinistries
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission : SAMMinistries has been dedicated to offering hope to the homeless for 25 years. As an interfaith ministry, our mission is to help the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attain self sufficiency by offering with dignity and compassion shelter, housing and services while providing volunteers opportunities to be renewed and fulfilled as they serve.
Contact: Matt Curtis , Director of Volunteer Services
Address: 5254 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: 210-340-0302
Email: mcurtis@samm.org
Volunteer Position(s): See Web site at www.samm.org
Duties: Varied
Qualifications: Match best volunteer skills sets to the volunteer opportunity.
Groups you will work with: Guests/Residents and Staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, children and youth, education(children), hunger and homelessness
Updated: 8/4/2009
RETURN TO TOP Saddle Light Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: We provide therapeutic riding and hippo therapy for people with disabilities
Contact: Amy Rodriguez, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact:
Address: 17530 Old Evans Rd Selma, TX 78154
Phone: 210-651-9574
Fax: 210-651-3495
Email: volcoor@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Position(s): Volunteer
Duties: Groom horses, muck out stalls, walkers, horse leaders(if experienced), side walker, rider support
Qualifications: Cannot be afraid of horses , must be able to walk up to an hour at a time.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Disabilities, children and youth, adolescents, environment and animals, health care/health education, education (children)
Updated: 08/05/2009
S.A.I.L.S - San Antonio Independent Living Services
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: To advocate for the rights and empowerment of people with disABILITIES and to provide needed services to people with disABILITIES in order to increase their self-determination and independence. SAILS does this by providing assistance in many different areas such as Advocacy, so people can learn to advocate for their own rights. Beginning Braille classes, so people losing their sight can learn read Braille. Benefits counseling so people can go to work and keep their benefit. Deaf support programs, so people who are deaf have a place to go where they can get the help they need to stay Independent Living services, so people can meet one-on-one with a staff member to achieve goals and be a successful member of society. SAILS also has four Peer Support Groups, which provides a forum for people to get together and discuss issues related to their special needs. Finally SAILS has a volunteer inter program and this is where we need assistance with fundraising and grant writing.
Contact: Sandie Flanagan, Volunteer/Intern Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Gloria Banik, Director of Programs & Resources
Address: 1028 S. Alamo St. San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: 210-281-1878
Fax: 210-281-1759
Email: sflanagan@sailstx.org
Email: gbanik@sailstx.org
Volunteer Position(s): Fundraiser/Grants
Duties: Assist with researching RFP's and writing grants to bring funding opportunities to SAILS. Conduct research through telephone surveys and printed materials to insure that appropriate grants and corporations/foundations are reached for potential funding possibilities. Keep boiler plate information current, assist with fundraising activities, assist the director and assistant director with organizing special events.
Qualifications: Must pass the spelling, grammar, alphabetical and typing test. Must have work experience or education needed to perform the tasks assigned. Must be willing to work under direct supervision. Must commit to and adhere to designated work hours.
Groups you will work with: Management Staff
Issue Areas: Disabilities
Volunteer Position(s): Deaf Support Assistant
Duties: Assist with clerical duties and telephone assistance. Work directly with consumers that are deaf by using American Sign Language. Answer phone calls and give accurate information. Type correspondence and memos, copy, collate and distribute information, fax notices, data entry and other duties as assigned by supervisor/Volunteer Coordinator.
Qualifications: May be asked to complete spelling, grammar, alphabetical and typing test. Must have work experience or education needed to perform the tasks assigned. Must be willing to work under direct supervision. Must commit to and adhere to designated work hours.
Groups you will work with: Administrative Staff
Issue Areas: Disabilities
Updated: 3/18/08Salvation Army
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: To provide assistance to those in need regardless of race, creed, or color. To supply basic human necessities, personal counseling, rehabilitation, and spiritual guidance without discrimination.
Contact: Cathy Tompkins, Volunteer Manager
Secondary Contact:
Address: 521 W Elmira San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: 210-352-2000
Fax: 210-352-2005
Email: cathy_tompkins@uss.salvationarmy.org
Volunteer Position(s): We have 5 facilities with 13 programs
Duties: We have many areas of service. From children to seniors, kitchen and food serving to office and maintenance. Boys and Girls Club
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Adolescents, children and youth, hunger and homelessness, senior citizens, substance abuse, women's issues
Updated: 08/05/2009San Antonio Alternative Housing Corporation
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: Social Services Program "Inspiring the minds, spirits, and futures of San Antonio youth" by providing education, recreation, and social services to low income families, the Social Service program strives to strengthen the personal growth and development of at-risk youth and their families. This accomplished through a comprehensive continuum of services, which include a needs assessment, leisure education, recreation programming and social services.
Contact: Lita Avalos
Address: 1215 S Trinity San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-359-6035
Fax: 210-337-0052
Email: rafalitaa@saahc.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Learning Center Facilitator
Duties: Learning Center Facilitator assists social service staff with the development and implementation od educational and recreational programs for low-income children and families at our multi-family units. The Learning Center Facilitator assists Social Service Aides with home visits, community outreach and program collaboration. Learning Center Facilitator organizes and facilitates youth, adult and elder care programs with Social Service Aides.
Specific Duties: Learning Center Facilitator will provide direct service with clients:
- Provide Social Services (Information and Referral)
- Coordinate and assist with Special events and celebrations such as MLK Day, Independence Day, National Night Out, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Coordinate and Facilitate After-School Program(Tutoring and Homework Assistance)
- Coordinate and Facilitate structured enrichment activities (Arts & Crafts and recreational activities.)
Learning Center Facilitator will assist Social Service Aides with Data Collection:
- Provide up to date information for Social Service Program monthly reports.
- Maintain accurate sign in sheets for adult and youth educational and recreational programs, computer lab and social services.
Learning Center Facilitator will maintain the Learning Center:
- Inspect Learning Center property for proper functioning, and safety.
- Clean and maintain the Learning Center on a daily basis.
- Enforce all safety regulations.
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education(children), SAAHC is a community housing development organization
Updated: 8/5/2009San Antonio Botanical Garden
Agency Type: Government or Public Agency-City
Mission: Connecting people to plants through experience, education, and research. Volunteers play a vital role in maintaining and sustaining the Garden. Volunteers may work with staff, in teams, or individually. There are many different volunteer opportunities including , but not limited to , education, office, general garden maintenance, docent tours, garden greeters, Master Pruner classes, collection curator, and plant propagation.
Contact: Cindy Sims, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Paul Cox, Interim Superintendent
Address: 555 Funston Place San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 210-207-3261
Fax: 210-207-3274
Email: cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov
Volunteer Position(s) : Slide library
Duties: Helps organize and maintain slide files. Identify slides provided by Garden staff and file them by family, genus, and species using established numbering system. Compile slides for future use of Garden staff for presentations.
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Environment and animals, education(children), research
Volunteer Position(s) : Nursery Volunteer
Duties: Performs horticulturist tasks involving limited responsibility to produce plants for use in the Garden. Assists greenhouse staff in propagating and maintaining a variety of plants in the greenhouses, cold frames, and nursery. Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Environment and animals, education(children), research
Volunteer Position(s) : Education Volunteer
Duties: Working with the director of Education, other staff, and volunteers, assist in the operation and management of education, public programs such as annual nature camp, hands-on workshops, children programs, arts & crafts, special events, and other programs and events.
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Environment and animals, education(children), research
Volunteer Position(s) : Gardening Volunteer
Duties: Perform routine garden installation and maintenance duties. Volunteers may choose to train in all areas of the Garden or may opt to work only in a specific area or areas.
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Environment and animals, education(children), research
Volunteer Position(s) : Garden Greeter
Duties: Greet individual visitors and tour groups at the Garden entry; assist with providing resources to accompany visits.
Qualifications: Interest in meeting people, good interpersonal skills, awareness of Botanical Garden policies and procedures, and safety minded.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Environment and animals, education(children), researchVolunteer Position(s) : Intern/Education Department
Duties: Establish database for contacts, promotions, and medial relations. Helps develop curriculum for children's programs. Assists Education Director in conducting, organizing, and establishing adult education programs. Uses computer skills to help develop contact lists. Utilizes email system.
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Environment and animals, education(children), research
Updated: 10/12/09
RETURN TO TOP San Antonio Children's Museum
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The San Antonio Children's Museum is a unique and innovative educational resource dedicated to those we serve. Through interactive play, we inspire a journey of life-long learning, ultimately enriching lives and positively impacting the San Antonio community and beyond.
Contact: Lynne Lee, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Cathleen McAuliffe-Dickerson, Early Childhood Coordinator
Address: 305 E Houston San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-212-4453 ext 1314
Fax: 210-242-1313
Email: volunteer@sakids.org / cathy.mcauliffe@sakids.org
Parking reimbursed up to $6.00.
Volunteer Position(s) : Special Event Ambassadors
Duties: Represent the San Antonio Children's Museum at community events by assisting in the set-up and take down for these events (i.e. placing brochures, pamphlets) guiding art activities and providing information on the museum.
Time Frame: Ongoing, depending on the scheduled events, mostly weekends.
Qualifications: 18 years and older, out-going personality, interest in art/marketing/promotions. Reliable transportation and cell phone required.
Orientation and Background Check (18 year and above): Required and provided by the museum.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education(children)
Volunteer Position(s) : Play Specialist
Duties: Play Specialist Volunteers will be responsible for manning exhibits and guiding art and science activities for children visiting the museum.
Time Frame: 5 PM- 8PM, 3rd Thursday of every month.
Qualifications: 16 yrs and older and enjoys working with children.
Orientation and Background Check (18 and above): Required and provided by the museum.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education(children)
Updated: 08/19/09
San Antonio Christian Schools
Agency Type: School
Mission: We are a Christian College Preparatory School. Our mission statement is to prepare students for works of service.
Contact: Todd Holzmann, H.S. Principal
Secondary Contact: Tonia Willars, Assistant Principal
Address: 19202 Redland Rd. San Antonio, TX 78259
Phone: 210-248-1645
Fax: 210-530-9624
Email: tholzmann@sachristianschools.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Classroom Observation/Teacher Aide
Duties: Observe classroom practice and assist when comfortable.
Qualifications: Student-teacher for school needs (undergraduate work)
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education(children)
Updated: 8/05/09San Antonio College- Early Childhood Center
Agency Type: ACCD department/organization
Mission: This model training laboratory program provides child care and early education for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old and is an integral part of the SAC Early Childhood Studies Department. Volunteers are able to work in children's classrooms, do work on the grounds, or similar tasks related to operating a child care center.
Contact: Earlene Gonzales, Coordinator/Director
Secondary Contact : Dr. Ellen Marshall , Department Chair
Address: 210 W. Ashby Place
Mail to: 1300 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: 210 - 486-0502
Fax: 210- 486-1501
Email: rgonzales2@alamo.edu
Volunteer Position(s): Support Services Aide
Duties: To assist Early Childhood Teachers and Child Development Specialists with work in the classroom or outdoors while working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children .
Qualifications: Must meet TDFPS requirements for working in a licensed child care and NAEYC requirements for volunteers working in the accredited center. These include: 1) Criminal History Check; 2) Adult immunizations required by NAEYC for child care staff and a negative TB Test; 3) Attending an orientation about working in child care prior to working in the center; 4) Signing a notarized affidavit required by child care licensing prior to working in the center. Must enjoy working with people and especially with children.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children)
Updated: 8/10/09
San Antonio College - Disability Support Services
Agency Type: ACCD Department
Mission/Purpose: Our office provides accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Services include but are not limited to: notetaking services, alternate format, mobility assistance, and test assistance .
Contact: Delia A. DeLuna, Student Services Assistance IV
Secondary Contact: Maria T. Gomez, Counselor/Coordinator
Address: 1300 San Pedro, SAT 78212
Phone: (210) 486-0020
Fax:
Email: ddeluna@alamo.edu
Email: mgomez1@alamo.edu
Volunteer Position(s): Classroom Notetakers
Duties: Attend DSS student's class and write notes from class presentation
When: Weekdays, Weeknights, Saturdays or Sundays
Where: SAC
Duties: Student would attend class(es) with a DSS student and write notes from class presentation.
Qualifications: Must be a SAC student. Must be able to make semester long commitment!
Groups you will work with: College Staff and Students
Skill Development: Reading, Vocal Development
Issue Areas: College Campus and Disabilities
Updated:10/12/09
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San Antonio Food Bank Inc.
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The mission of the San Antonio Food Bank is to “Fight hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education and advocacy”
Contact: Johanna Tesch, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 5200 Old Highway 90 West
Phone: 210-431-8311
Fax: 210-431-8311
Email: jtesch@safoodbank.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Food Salvage - Sorting Room
Duties: Before food leaves the Food Bank, each can, box and jar is cleaned, inspected and sorted by hand to help ensure that all food is safe to be eaten. Individuals and groups can help volunteer in the sorting area by packing food boxes.
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, hunger and homelessness, senior citizens
Volunteer Position(s) : Food Box Preparation - Sorting Room
Duties: Trains and supervises volunteer groups in food bank product salvage room--sorting food, labeling cans, and making food and nonfood boxes.
Qualifications: Ability to communicate, direct and supervise small to medium size groups
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, hunger and homelessness, senior citizens
Volunteer Position(s) : Food and fund drive drivers (on call)
Duties: To pick food drive food up from different locations in San Antonio on an on call basis.
Qualifications: Drivers license, insurance, suv/van/sm truck/vehicle.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, hunger and homelessness, senior citizens.
Volunteer Position(s) : Project HOPE Assistant
Duties: Working with the senior citizen food delivery program
Qualifications: Coordinating and managing delivery of food for senior citizen program
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, hunger and homelessness, senior citizen
Volunteer Position(s): Community Garden
Duties: Working outside in the garden – tasks will depend on the crop planted.
Qualifications: Ability to take direction and work together as a group
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, hunger and homelessness, senior citizenVolunteer Position(s): Summer Feeding Program
Duties: Working in the Kitchen helping to preparing food items for Kid’s Cafe.
Qualifications: Ability to take direction and work together as a group
Groups you will work with: Community and staff and Federal Inmates
Issue Areas: Children and youth, hunger and homelessnessVolunteer Position(s): Agency Store
Duties: Helping customers, stocking shelves and working in a cooler
Qualifications: Ability to take direction and work together as a group
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, hunger and homelessness, senior citizenVolunteer Position(s) : Set-up/host/hostess for Harvest of Hope Brunch/Silent Auction
Duties: Assisting in the setting up of and operation of the annual San Antonio Food Bank Dinner/brunch.
Qualifications: Willing to work under direction of SAFB staff
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, hunger and homelessness, senior citizens
Updated: 5/6/2008
RETURN TO TOP San Antonio Independent School District
Agency Type: School
Mission: The mission of the SAISD is to graduate all students as responsible citizens with the academic and social preparation to pursue higher education, join the military or enter the workforce. Volunteers who are caring individuals & positive role models who will encourage, guide, and inspire our children to succeed in school as well as to plan for the future by volunteering for at least one hour per week.
Contact: John Guardia, Program Manager
Address: 141 Lavaca San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: 210-299-5666
Fax: 210-299-5718
Email: jguardia@saisd.net
Volunteer Position(s) : Mentor, tutor, reader
Duties: Able to give at least one hour per week assisting school age children, opportunities at 8 high schools, 2 college preparatories, 14 middle schools, 52 elementary and 4 early childhood education centers and 4 alternative schools.
Qualifications: Communication skills, criminal background check, caring individual, positive role model who will encourage, guide, and inspire our children to succeed in school and plan for the future.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children)
Updated: 10/12/09
San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Agency Type: Non-Profit organization
Mission: We provide tutors and mentors to "at risk" elementary & middle school children. Our aim is to improve literacy in San Antonio. Volunteers serve as role models to students and assist teachers in extending reading and math opportunities who need support in these areas.
Contact: Susan Rothman, Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Judy Lackritz, Community Relations Chairperson
Address: 12500 NW Military San Antonio, TX 78231
Phone: 210-224-7544
Fax: 210-408-2332
Email: susanrothman@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Position(s) : Tutor SAJCL Program: Tutor or Reading Buddy
Duties: To tutor a child one day a week for approximately 45 minutes during the school year.
Qualifications: To be loving, friendly and able to relate to child
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Literacy, education, children and youth
Time Commitment: Once a week for one hour per school year. (tutor picks the time)
Updated: 8/13/09San Antonio Kids Exchange/Center for Family Relations
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The Center for Family Relations d/b/a San Antonio Kids Exchange exists to strengthen families and serve the needs of families in divorce situations across Bexar County. Kids Exchange, the signature program of the Center provides a safe place for children to maintain contact with both parents. Other programs of the Center include workplace a community parent education programs, a Cooperative Parenting Group, Kids in Divorce Situations Class, and counseling services.
Contact: Susana Castro, Case Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Shannon White, Program Director
Address: 1818 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: 210-733-3349
Fax: 210-733-7755
Email: shannon.sake@hotmail.com
Volunteer Position(s) : Research Assistant
Duties: Assist with research, evaluation, and data entry regarding demographics, client satisfaction, program outcomes, and general research regarding family violence, divorce, and parent education.
Qualifications: Research and writing skills. Client sensitivity. An interest in the above mentioned topics.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education(children)
Updated: 10/13/09
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Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The San Antonio Lighthouse creates opportunities for individual independence by providing rehabilitation programs and employment opportunities that measurably improve the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. With the help of volunteers we are able to achieve this goal.
Contact: Nancy Lipton
Address: 2305 Roosevelt San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: 210-533-5195 ext 1615
Fax: 210-233-4230
Email: nlipton@salighthouse.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Braille instructor
Duties: Assist, focus on seniors staff, tutor braille students.
Qualifications: volunteer must be able to teach on Wednesday from 1-3p.m. Need to have a working knowledge of braille and have an outgoing personality.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Blindness/visual impairment, disabilities, senior citizens, literacy and adult education.
Volunteer Position(s) : Focus on seniors activities volunteer
Duties: Assist, focus on seniors staff, teach activities classes like computer typing, exercise, arts and crafts, flower arranging, etc.
Qualifications: Volunteer must be available M-F during 7:30a.m.- 4:30p.m. Hours and days will be determined based on activity.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Blindness/visual impairment, disabilities, senior citizens, literacy and adult education.
Volunteer Position(s) : Volunteer-general
Duties: Assist William Judson center at ADA fairs, health fairs, open house, special events, give tours
Qualifications: Must have good communication skills, ability to multi task, work well with people who are blind or have disabilities
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Blindness/visual impairment, disabilities, senior citizens, literacy and adult education
Volunteer Position(s) : Beacon store attendant
Duties: Interact with customers who are blind/disabled Sell low vision products. Maintain and reconcile daily receipts, maintain inventory logs.
Qualifications: High school diploma, ability to interact effectively with public and people with disabilities, able to handle cash transactions
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Blindness/visual impairment, disabilities, senior citizens, literacy and adult education.
Volunteer Position(s) : Beacon volunteer-teach braille
Duties: Teach all levels of braille to seniors and adults
Qualifications: Grade 2 braille proficiency
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Blindness/visual impairment, disabilities, senior citizens, literacy and adult education.
Volunteer Position(s) : Beacon volunteer-seniors program
Duties: Plan, lead 3 hour exercise, social, recreational, crafts and discussion group for visually impaired seniors at SA Lighthouse.
Qualifications: Some knowledge and skills in the above areas
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Blindness/visual impairment, disabilities, senior citizens, literacy and adult education.
Updated: 10/12/09
San Antonio Museum of Art
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The San Antonio Museum of Art is a non-profit educational institution which from time to time seeks volunteers to assist with the organizing and cataloging of a library. Volunteer placement is done on a case-by-case basis and will take into account current need and staff time available to supervise volunteers. A volunteer application must be completed as well as a criminal background check form.
Contact: Laura Rushing , School Program and Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 200 West Jones Ave San Antonio, TX 78215
Phone: 210-978-8138
Fax: 210-978-8134
Email: laura.rushing@samuseum.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Event Volunteers, Interns
Duties: Organizing and cataloging book, art slides for future art library
Qualifications: Interns should be currently enrolled or recently graduated college or university students interested in a career in the arts and/or as a museum professional.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Arts/Non-profit/Education
Updated:10/14/09San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: The Volunteers-in-parks program assists the daily operation of the park. It allows volunteers to get involved with the many tasks required to develop interpretive and educational programs. We service many visitors from all cultures and places in search of historical information on the Spanish colonial missions. There are other divisions, which also benefit from the integrity of the historical story through many different media. This requires much research and organization in which the volunteer becomes an important element.
Contact: Krystal Fleeger, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Dava Davy McGahee, Service-Learning Coordinator
Address: 2202 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: 210-534-8833
Fax: 210-932-0254
Email: Krystal_Fleeger@nps.gov or Dava_McGahee@nps.gov
Volunteer Position(s): Assessing Park Property
Duties: Students will be responsible for assessing park buildings and handicap accessible sites.
Qualifications: Upper Level students, professional, ability to work with little supervision, math skills, and students will need to be able to determine slope. The opportunity is available for: students, faculty, group projects This opportunity is: on going activity Skills Development, Conservation/Environmental, Construction Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Program Development/Planning, Technical Assistance.
Time Commitment: flexible, weekdays are best, possible weekend field work
Location: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, 2202 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78210. Project will be at various locations throughout the park.
Supervisor Name: Mark Tezel
Supervisor Title: Facility Management Software Systems (FMSS) Specialist
Supervisor's Office Number: 210.534.8875 ext 235
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: We are an information agency, which serves the public's interest, environment and animals, children and youth
Volunteer Position(s): Exhibit Design
Duties: Students will be responsible for developing exhibit content and graphics. Exhibit will be displayed in Mission San Jose's Visitor Center.
Qualifications: Students should be professional, ability to work with little supervision, historical research, basic graphic design skills, possible art skills, possible mapping skills. The opportunity is available for: students and group projects This opportunity is: on going activity Skills Development: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment/Performance, Graphic Art, Research, Multicultural/International, Public Speaking, Teaching Instruction, Writing Editing, English/Spanish Classes, History.
Time Commitment: weekdays, Saturday or Sunday. Students will need to be flexible because project supervisor has rotating weekends.
Location: Mission San Jose, 6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, Texas
Supervisor Name: Dora Martinez
Supervisor Title:Park Guide
Supervisor's Office Number: 210.932.1001
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: We are an information agency, which serves the public's interest, environment and animals, children and youth
Volunteer Position(s): Junior Ranger Booklets
Duties: Students will be responsible for updating Junior Ranger Booklets.
Qualifications: Students should be professional, ability to work with little supervision, research and basic graphic design skills. The opportunity is available for: students, group projects This opportunity is: on going activity Skills Development: Arts & Crafts, Graphic Art, Interpersonal Skills, Research, Photography, Program Development/Planning, Public Relations, Teaching Instruction, Writing/ Editing, History
Time Commitment: weekdays, Saturday or Sunday. Students will need to be flexible because project supervisor has rotating weekends.
Location: Mission Espada, 10040 Espada Road, San Antonio, Texas 78214
Supervisor Name: Tom Castanos
Supervisor Title: Education Coordinator
Supervisor's Office Number: 210.627.2021
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: We are an information agency, which serves the public's interest, environment and animals, children and youthVolunteer Position(s): Cultural Demonstrator
Duties: Students will demonstrate vocational crafts and artifact replicas, using a park demonstration cart with tangibles. Demonstrations are "show and tell" style for small groups and focus on Spanish Colonial history of the missions.
Qualifications: Students should project a professional demeanor and be able to work with little supervision, a global audience and a variety of age groups. Students should have an interest in serving the public.
Time Commitment: Two hours of training and 12 hours of service on the mission grounds.
Location: Mission San Jose, 6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78214
Supervisor Name: Dana Davy McGahee
Supervisor Title: Park Ranger
Supervisor's Office Number: 210-534-0749
Groups you will work with: Visitors,Community and staff
Issue Areas: We are an educational and preservation agency, which serves the public's interest, environment, children/youth, flora, fauna, and natural and cultural resources.
Updated: 6/20/08
RETURN TO TOP San Antonio Public Library
Agency Type: Government or public agency(city, county, state, federal)
Mission: Provides public library services to all residents of San Antonio and Bexar County. Volunteers help staff keep material available for customers to check out or access for reference purposes.
Contact: Liz Arevalos, Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Debra Quintanilla, Human Resources Manager
Address: 600 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-207-2502/ 207-2649
Fax: 210-207-2604
Email: liza@sanantonio.gov
Volunteer Position(s) : Library aide
Duties: As needed, help shelve book, videos, dvd's, cd's, other library material. Help with some simple administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications: At least 14 yrs old. willing to commit 24 total hours to the library and meet the physical demands of the tasks
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Literacy and resources, children and youth, education (children) story times.
Updated: 8/2009
RETURN TO TOP San Antonio State School/Volunteer Services Council
Agency Type: Government or Public Agency (State) / 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization
Mission: The mission of the San Antonio State School is to empower the people served and support them to realize personal goals and to offer them a variety of quality, cost effective services. The San Antonio State School serves approximately 300 people living with mental retardation. The mission of the Volunteer Services Council is to support the consumers and staff of the San Antonio State School by providing activities and services that enhance the lives of the people who make the State School their home.
Contact: Nancy Mifflin, Director, Community Relations and Volunteer Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Irene Chavez, Community Relations Director
Address: 6711 S New Braunfels Ste 500 San Antonio, TX 78223
Phone: 210-531-3728
Fax: 210-531-3730
Email: nancy.mifflin@dads.state.tx.us
Volunteer Position(s): Psychology Department Aide
Duties: Filing, typing, light clerical support, some internet research, possibly some graphing.
Qualifications: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (prefer psychology student).
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, mental health, disabilities, senior citizens, health care/health education
Volunteer Position(s): Newsletter Mail Team Member
Duties: Assembly line work stuffing, sealing, and labeling thousands of mail pieces, then organizing and packaging by zip code.
Qualifications: Accuracy, fast paced, ability to organize, attention to detail
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, mental health, disabilities, senior citizens, health care/health education
Volunteer Position(s): Community Relations Office Assistant
Duties: Light clerical duties, filing possible data entry, organizing, assist with special projects and special events, errands.
Qualifications: Light clerical skills good organizational skills, telephone etiquette
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, mental health, disabilities, senior citizens, health care/health education.
Volunteer Position(s): Memorial Garden - Gardener
Duties: Beautification of Memorial Garden, cleaning garden, trimming/pruning, basic garden maintenance.
Qualifications: No experience necessary- can be done as a group project or individual assignment.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Mental retardation and other develpmental disabilities, mental health, disabilities, senior citizens, health care/health education
Volunteer Position(s): Recreational Assistant
Duties: Monitoring and assisting staff with residents during leisure recreational activities; some special events - including set design, set-up, etc.
Qualifications: Must be able to work with adults with mental retardation and other develpmental disabilities.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Mental retardation and other develpmental disabilities, mental health, disabilities, senior citizens, health care/health education.
Volunteer Position(s): Music Classroom Aide
Duties: Prompt residents and assist with playing musical instruments
Qualifications: Ability to work with adults with severe mental retardation and medically fragile; prefer someone with interest in music.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, mental health, disabilities, senior citizens, health care/health education.
Volunteer Position(s): Pool Aide and/or Lifeguard
Duties: Monitor and assist leisure rec. staff with residents during swimming activity
Qualifications: Prefer certified lifeguard; must be able to work with adults with mental retardation.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, mental health, disabilities, senior citizens, health care/health education.
Volunteer Position(s): Quality control
Duties: Assisting with inspection and quality control for employment services (program teaching vocational skills).
Qualifications: Attention to detail, accuracy and individual must be able to work with adults with mental retardation.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, mental health, disabilities, senior citizens, health care/health education.
Updated: 11/29/2007
RETURN TO TOP San Antonio Youth Centers
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The mission of the San Antonio Youth Centers is to foster the development of inner-city youth so they will make responsible decisions and contribute positively to the community. The agency does through several programs at five locations in the city. Dan Cook Youth Center., Laurel Heights Youth Center., Southside Youth Center., Eastside Youth Center., and St. Jude's Youth Center.
Contact: Inesia Kraig
Address: PO Box 7844 San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-223-3131 ext 211
Fax: 210-223-9939
Email: inesia@sanantonioyouth.org
Volunteer Position(s) : Music Instructor
Duties: Instruction of music theory, music appreciation, voice lessons, & one-on-one music lessons on various instruments.
Qualifications: Experience with youth, music knowledge, ability to teach music.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Homework Tutor
Duties: Help child succeed in school by providing help during homework hour.
Qualifications: Experience with youth
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Tutor (Tutoring PLUS! Program)
Duties: Help child succeed in school by providing extra help with reading, math or science.
Qualifications: Experience with youth, certified teachers preferred.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Mentor
Duties: Work one-on-one with a child to develop a meaningful relationship
Qualifications: At least 19 years of age with good communication skills, some experience with youth and ability to attend all orientation/training required by the SAYC.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Group Mentor
Duties: Plan, implement and evaluate group activities with youth
Qualifications: Provide positive role modeling
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Trainer/Presenter
Duties: Aid in professional development of the agency by providing informative presentations for staff or youth.
Qualifications: Must be knowledgeable in subject matter.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Computer Workshop Instructor
Duties: Provide in-depth instruction in computer software to youth and or assist in adult and family technology activities.
Qualifications: Public speaking, computer proficiency, reliable transportation, must be knowledgeable.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Coach
Duties: Coach youth in your favorite sport and take team to competitions and sporting events.
Qualifications: Public speaking, computer proficiency, reliable transportation, must be knowledgeable.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce developmentVolunteer Position(s) : Dance Instructor
Duties: Provide instruction in varied dance styles and techniques.
Qualifications: Public speaking, computer proficiency, reliable transportation, must be knowledgeable and experienced.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce developmentVolunteer Position(s) : Edventures Assistance
Duties: Assist in offsite learning activities.
Qualifications: Public speaking, reliable transportation, good with children.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Childcare Assistance
Duties: Assist in childcare for ages 0-5 during adult family activities.
Qualifications: Reliable transportation, good with young children.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : GED Preparation
Duties: Prepare parents involved in adult and family programs for GED Testing.
Qualifications: Knowledgeable in subject matter.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Adult and Family Literacy
Duties: Assist coordinator with literacy activities.
Qualifications: Public speaking, computer proficiency, reliable transportation, knowledgeable and helpful in subject matter.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development.
Volunteer Position(s) : Dinner Helper
Duties: Prepare, serve and help clean up after meals.
Qualifications: Reliable transportation
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Special Events
Duties: Assist with parties, field trips, holiday events.
Qualifications: Public speaking, reliable transportation
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Volunteer Position(s) : Administrative Assistant
Duties: File, make copies, process forms, answer phones, and perform data entry.
Qualifications: Public speaking, computer proficiency, reliable transportation, polite demeanor.
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Children and youth, education (children), arts, adolescents, workforce development
Updated: 3/7/08
San Antonio Youth Literacy: "Let's Read!"
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: The mission of SAYL is to promote the literacy skills of San Antonio's at-risk youth. We serve children who are reading below their appropriate reading grade level. These children are at-risk of school failure do to poor reading skills.
Contact: Mary Flanagan, Community Development Director
Secondary Contact: Patricia Medina, Executive Director
Address: 700 N St Mary's Ste 210 San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-299-1533