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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: Patricia Rivera
Secondary Contact: Tandra Roan
Address: 1112 S. Zarzamora Street, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 227-3600
Fax: (210) 227-8656
Email: privera@saisd.net
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: 10/18/2007Alamo Area Council of Governments
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 persons aged 60 and above their caregivers in the Bexar and 11 surrounding counties. Service counties are: Atascosa, Bexar, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson. Web sites are: http://www.aacog.com/, http://www.alamoaging.org/, http://bexaraging.org/.
Contact: Henri Eaton, CVA, Aging Program Volunteer Recruiter
Secondary Contact: Martha Ramirez, Access and Assistance Coordinator
Address: 8700 Tesoro Dr. Ste.700
Phone: (210) 362-5261
Fax: (210) 225-5937
Email: heaton@aacog.com or mramirez@aacog.com
Volunteer Position(s): Benefits Counselor; Office Assistance; Ombudsman
Duties: Volunteer opportunities include information, referral and assistance; benefits counseling; administrative and general office assistance and ombudsman (assisted living and nursing home advocacy). 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.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.
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: Weekdays
Where: As Assigned
Qualifications: Pass a background check and be 18 years or older.
Groups you will work with: Community and Staff
Skill Development: Interpersonal Skills, Spanish Language, Multicultural and International Relations
Issue Areas: Senior Citizens, Public/Consumer Information
Applications are available in the Service Learning Office-NTC 032.
Updated: 10/18/2007
RETURN TO TOP Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization [501(c)(3)]
Mission: At all our properties we have fully staffed Learning Centers that participate in community enrichment activities. As a volunteer you would assist in one of our youth programs, Toddler Time, Pathways, and teen time. By volunteering in these programs, you can touch a youth's life by devoting your time and attention.
Contact: Nicole Rodgers, Special Projects Manager
Secondary Contact: Tina Ramirez, Resident Services Director
Address: 4502 Centerview, Ste 233
Phone: (210) 731-8030
Fax: (210) 731-8025
Email: tramirez@alamomha.com
Email: nrogers@alamomha.comVolunteer Position(s): Volunteer
Skill Development: Leadership development, mentoring, and organizing.
Duties: Assist the youth with their homework and then the Resident Coordinator with their daily activities that will have a component of leadership, volunteerism, education and self-sufficiency.
Qualifications: Experience with Youth Programs and a desire to devote your time to help completing homework and other community enrichment activities.
Issue Areas: Arts, Children and Youth, Education, Literacy and Community Organizations.
Updated: 3/26/2008
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: Rose Hawkins, Activity Director
Secondary Contact: Marilyn Lara, Human Resources
Address: 8223 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 828-0606
Fax: (210) 826-7766
Email: n/aVolunteer 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: 10/26/2007
RETURN TO TOP Alamo Heights Independent School District
Agency Type: School
Mission:
Contact: Dr. Kevin Brown, Director of Personnel
Secondary Contact: Anna Michael, Secretary to Director of Personnel
Address: 7101 Broadway, SAT 78209
Phone: (210) 824-2483/832-5955
Fax: (210) 822-2221
Email: kbrown@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: 10/26/2007Alamocare 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: amyreblin@hotmail.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: 10/26/07
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
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.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: 10/26/2007
The ALS Association, South Texas Chapter
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Help Texas Families Touched By Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (better known as Lou Gehrig's disease) By Providing Support, Information, Equipment, Awareness, Education, Advocacy and Hope Through Research
Contact: Yvonne Garcia, Executive Director
Secondary Contact: Bonnie Walsh, Development Director
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: 7/2007
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: 4204 Woodcock Ste 205
Phone: (210) 734-6300
Fax: (210) 734-6311
Email: twagoner@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: 12/18/07American Diabetes Association
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Prevent and cure Diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease. The ADA fulfills its mission through event fundraising, which directly benefits our research foundation and educational programs. Volunteers help raise awareness by assisting event coordinators to plan and develop public awareness at our events.
Contact: Araceli Mendoza, Area Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Heather Roberts, Specialist
Address: 8610 N. New Braunfels Ste. 400
Phone: (210) 829-1765
Fax: (210) 829-1757
Email: amendoza@diabetes.org
Email: hroberts@diabetes.org
2008 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: 3/12/08American 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: 3/5/08American Red Cross
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To provides disaster services, Health and Safety Services, Armed Forces Emergency Services and International Services. All of the Red Cross Services incorporate volunteers for the accomplishment of our mission; the mission of saving lives.
Contact: Alfred Lopez, Youth Services Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Karen Smithhart, Director of Volunteers
Address: 3642 East Houston Street, SAT 78219
Phone: (210) 582-1925
Fax: (210) 226-9973
Email: lopeza@saredcross.org
Email: smithhartk@saredcross.orgVolunteer Position(s): Volunteer
Duties: All volunteers must undergo a 1 hour orientation.
Qualifications: Sincere desire to help other people
Groups you will work with: Public
Skill Development: Public Relations, Organization.
Issue Areas: Disaster Recovery
Updated: 10/2007
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
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 preparing for their GED or increasing there 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: Elise McCormick, Literacy Instructor & Program Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Marlene Fricke, Volunteer 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: ouwawho@yahoo.com
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: 3/28/08
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: Sandy Redmond, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 217 Howard Street, SAT 78212
Phone: (210) 227-0170 x 245
Fax: (210) 227-0812
Email:sredmond@anybabycansa.org
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): Family Friends
Duties: Visit two times a month during the day for 4 hours in the homes of families with chronically ill or disabled children. Family friends help parents cope with daily stress by rocking babies, reading stories, cuddling toddlers, engaging children in therapeutic play activities, helping with doctor's visits and more.
Qualifications: Desire to make a difference. Availability for 4 hours per visit for six months; completion of required training, health screening, clear criminal and child abuse histories, etc. Completion of an extensive 2 hour orientation and participation in quarterly in-service training are required throughout the year
Groups you will work with: Clients and Staff
Skill Development: Child Care, Disabilities Assistance and Care, Interpersonal Skills, First Aid and CPRVolunteer 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: 12/12/2007
RETURN TO TOP The Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) of SA
Agency Type: Non-profit organization
Mission: Provides day habilitation service to developmentally disabled adults in Bexar County. Offering training and skill enhancement in functional academics, social skills, daily living skills, community integration skills, motor skills, leisure skills and arts/crafts
Contact:
Secondary Contact: Isaac Blanchard, Program Supervisor
Address: 13430 West Ave San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: 210-490-4300 ext 119
Fax: 210-490-5585
Email:
Volunteer Position(s):
Duties:
Qualifications:
Groups you will work with: Community and staff
Issue Areas: Disabilities
Updated: 10/29/2007Avance San Antonio, Early Head Start
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: EHS provides comprehensive child development services to at-risk children ages 0-3, pregnant women and their families. Avance's Early Head Start Program focuses on child care, education, health and nutrition, mental health, social services and working with parents and the community in a team approach to accomplish the child's and family's goals.
Contact: Yesenia Gonzalez, Interim EHS Director
Address: 2300 W. Commerce Street, Ste. 304, SAT 78207
Phone: (210) 223-3667
Email: ygonzalez@avancesa.org
Volunteer Position(s): Avance Day Volunteer
Duties: Promoting Avance throughout San Antonio
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: 4/18/08
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: (210) 256-6698 or 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: 10/26/2007Beat Aids, Inc.
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: To Provide HIV/AIDS and other STP Prevention Education. Also, offer information on Safer Sex Risk Reduction Techniques. Provide Education about Substance Abuse and Condom Distribution.
Contact: Mario Tapia
Secondary Contact: John Barbo, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 220 W. Cypress, SAT 78212
Phone: (210) 212-2266
Fax: (210) 271-3600
Email: mtapia@beataids.org
Volunteer Position(s): Office Assistant
Duties: Assembling Hygiene, Condom and Bleach Kits. Limited Outreach Activity. General Office responsibilities; answer phone, filing, copies.
When: Weekdays
Where: 220 W. Cypress, San Antonio, TX 78212
Qualifications: 18 years of age
Groups you will work with: Staff, Community
Skill Development: Office Organization, Interpersonal Skills
Issue Areas: HIV and AIDS, Substance Abuse
Updated: 10/25/2007Benitia Family Center
Agency Type: Non-Profit Organization
Mission: "The Benitia Family Center strengthens and restores the integrity of families, especially the poor and Hispanic Families residing on the West Side of San Antonio, Texas. Valuing the dignity of all people, the Center provides opportunities for personal development and productive participation in their community. The Center provides Basic Adult and Family Education, Individual, Marital, Family Counseling and a Youth Program."
Contact: Miriam Botello, Adult Director
Secondary Contact:
Address: 4650 Eldridge Avenue, SAT 78237
Phone: (210) 433-9300
Fax: (210) 432-6739
Email: mbbotello@benitia.org
Skill Development: Adult and Senior Care, Computers, Foreign Language (Spanish), Multicultural Relations, Organizing, Photography, Program Development and Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research and Evaluation, Writing and Editing
Issue Areas: Adolescents, Children and Youth, Education, Literacy and Adult Education, Mental Health, Public or Consumer Information
Volunteer Position(s): Youth Mentor for STARs Program; Students Together Achieving and Reaching Success
Duties: Help with the following: Conduct Group Discussions, Participate in Arts and Crafts, Sports Activities, Tutor Children, Writing and Printing Materials, write Progress Notes.
Where: 4650 Eldridge Avenue
Qualifications: Must be willing to undergo background check completed by host school. Must be punctual, have dependable transportation and enjoy working with children
Groups you will work with: Spanish Speaking Children and Youth
Volunteer Position(s): Community Outreach Assistant
Duties: Help conduct Neighborhood Walk-Thru Surveys. Assist in distributing informational flyers to resident, assist with house-meetings, conduct oral histories.
When: Flexible times and locations
Where: 4650 Eldridge Avenue
Qualifications: Must be dependable, have dependable transportation and flexible schedule
Groups you will work with: Westside CommunityVolunteer Position(s): Teaching Assistant/Tutor
Duties: Assist in preparation of lesson plans for both Adult Learners and Children; Assist in Tutoring, often on a one-by-one basis; Co-Facilitate in ES1, GED, Citizenship tutoring; Participate in the Family Book Club for children ages 5-8 year olds. Proficient in Math, ESL, GED, Literacy.
When: Weekdays. Minimum 2 hours per week; very flexible days, times and locations.
Where: 4650 Eldridge Avenue
Qualifications: Must be dependable, have dependable transportation and flexible schedule
Groups you will work with: Westside Community
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: Rick Walsh, 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: rchairez@co.bexar.tx.us
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: 11/2006
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: Anita Sitz-Castillo, Intake Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Sandra Hackard, Intake Coordinator
Address: 300 Dolorosa, Ste. 1102, SAT 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2128
Fax: (210) 335-2941
Email: ascastillo@bexar.org
Email: shackard@bexar.org
Volunteer Position(s): Speakers Bureau
Duties: Work with Frank Rizzo, 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 Dolores, 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: 10/29/2007
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: 10/29/07
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.
Contact: Jamie Ward, Recruitment Coordinator
Secondary Contact: Barbie Leal-Hallam
Address: 202 Baltimore Ave., SAT 78215
Phone: (210) 225-6322 ext 131
Fax: (210) 225-1961
Email: jward@bigmentor.org; 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: 10/29/2007
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: Azanette Puente
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 - 8:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm 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 - 8:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm 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 - 8:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm 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: 7/2007
RETURN TO TOP 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: andreac@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 EducationVolunteer Position(s): Arts and Crafts Leader and Helper
Duties: Plan activities, share particular skills and knowledge about Arts and Crafts. Helper should facilitate craft activities during instruction process.
When: Weekdays; during school year between 3pm and 5pm. Minimum 2 hours per week, Flexible days.
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 Education
Updated: 10/29/07
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: vmckinney@ctrc.net
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:
Address: P.O. Box 1267, San Marcos, 78667
Phone: (512) 392-3578
Fax: (512) 392-3702
Email: nblackwell@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: 12/18/2007Casa 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 health care issues 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: 7/2007
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: jgrimaldo@catholiccemeteriesofsa.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) 436-8018
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: Margaret Tenorio, Program Director
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