2022
VOLUNTEER GUIDE GUIDE
COMPILED BY HANNAH JOHNSON
For those looking to help out in the Grapevine-Colleyville-Southlake community, there are several local nonpro t groups that o er volunteer opportunities and accept donations. This list is noncomprehensive. Volunteer requirements APP Application OTN Orientation BC Background check AGE Under age 18 allowed
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EMPOWER CHILDREN 1 Kids Matter International helps children who live in poverty by providing basic needs, such as new clothing and shoes, books, and backpacks. Sample activities: helping children in need shop for new clothing; reading school-aged books to children Donations accepted: money BC AGE 560 N. Kimball Ave., Ste. 130, Southlake 817 488 7679 www.kidsmatterinternational.org 2 Miracle League of Southlake provides opportunities for kids with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball and advocates for the construction of facilities that meet the needs of Miracle League players. Sample activities: assisting athletes, setting up elds for play, announcing games, helping with fundraising events Donations accepted: money BC AGE P.O. Box 92173, Southlake 817 675 8701 www.miracleleagueofsouthlake.com 3 Me Squared Cancer Foundation helps adults with newly diagnosed cancer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by providing nancial assistance and care packages. Sample activities: support at events, decorate shipping boxes, write notes for care packages, deliver care packages Donations accepted: money, eece blan- kets, gloves, chapstick, beanies or warm hats, gripper socks APP AGE nicole@mesquaredcf.org https://mesquaredcancerfoundation.org
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 4 Keep Grapevine Beautiful helps preserve and enhance the local environment through educational programs and volun- teer-based projects. Sample activities: clean up litter, plant trees, attend recycling events Donations accepted: money, in-kind dona- tions, trash bags, litter grabbers P.O. Box 95104, Grapevine 817 410 3490 www.keepgrapevinebeautiful.org SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS 5 Songs & Smiles helps keep families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease connected. Sample activities: be a singalong leader, connect with someone with Alzheimer’s, help with the nonpro t’s magazine Donations accepted: money OTN AGE 129 S. Main St., Ste. 260, Grapevine 817 631 0569 www.songsandsmiles.com 6 Love, Cassidy helps youth and their families navigate addiction through education as well as providing prevention programs for those a ected by drug and alcohol abuse. Sample activities: help with fundraising events Donations accepted: money OTN BC AGE P.O. Box 1527 W. SH 114, Ste. 174 817 948 2798 www.lovecassidy.org/
Me Squared Cancer Foundation
Salvaged Souls Pet Rescue
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SERVE SENIORS 7 Serving Our Seniors provides transpor- tation, minor home repairs and other free services to those age 65 and older. Sample activities: provide car rides to the pharmacy or grocery store, cut lawn grass, do minor home repairs, coordinate group service days, serve at luncheons, visit seniors Donation accepted: money APP OTN BC AGE 3401 N. Booth Calloway Road, Richland Hills 817 282 0531 www.servingourseniorstexas.org HELP ANIMALS 8 Salvaged Souls Pet Rescue helps un- wanted, abused and abandoned animals nd homes through partnerships with local shel- ters, veterinarians and other organizations. Sample activities: help out at adoption events, raise money, foster a dog Donations accepted: money, pet store gift cards, pet supplies APP AGE
Sample activities: sort donations, restock food pantry, help at medical clinic, plan events, deliver groceries Donations accepted: money, clothes, food, furniture, books, household goods, over-the- counter medications, toys APP OTN BC AGE 837 E. Walnut St., Grapevine 817 488 7009 www.gracegrapevine.org EMPOWER WOMEN GIRLS 10 Valiant Hearts provides help for women impacted by tracking, stripping or prostitution. Sample activities: provide support group meals, help with outreach, help at fundraising events Donations accepted: money via website APP OTN BC AGE P.O. Box 92511, Southlake 817 329 6921 www.valianthearts.org 11 Girls Inc. of Tarrant County leads programs that encourage health, education, career readiness and independence for girls. Sample activities: support at events, host donation drives, provide writing mentoring Donations accepted: money, school sup- plies, nonperishable snacks, gift cards APP OTN BC AGE 304 E. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth 817 259 1050 www.girlsinctarrant.org
info@salvagedsoulspetrescue.org www.salvagedsoulspetrescue.org SUPPORT FAMILIES
9 GRACE helps individuals and families in need in a variety of ways through its food pantry, medical clinic, resale stores, transitional housing, seasonal programs, a community garden and more.
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