If you are participating in any of these, please email us back with date, the activity, and how many people participated with you.

Brighter Tomorrows Volunteer Training

Brighter Tomorrows, which provides shelter and support services to those affected by domestic violence or sexual abuse, is seeking individuals who are interested in training to become volunteers for the organization. Volunteers will complete training to prepare for various volunteer opportunities, including hotline calls to assist victims of domestic/sexual abuse. Training is provided.

Time: March 6 – April 19, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed:  Unlimited
Location:  Grand Prairie 75051
Contact Info:  Nancy Denton at (972) 263-3126 or nancy@brightertomorrows.net
Web Site:www.brightertomorrows.net

The Turtle Creek Association, which strives to enhance, preserve and protect the beauty and heritage of Dallas’ Turtle Creek, is looking for volunteers to help with a cleanup of Turtle Creek Park. Volunteers will pick up trash along the creek, while enjoying the spring weather and great company! Materials and refreshments provided.

Time: March 31, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed: 100+
Location: The lawn of Arlington Hall at Lee Park, Dallas 75219
Contact Info: Janet Watts at 214-443-9226 or j.watts@tx.rr.com
Web Site: www.turtlecreekassociation.org

Bridge Breast Network, which links low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals to treatment services for breast cancer, is seeking volunteers for its annual charity golf tournament. Volunteers will serve as hole monitors, beverage cart attendants, photographers, auction assistants, greeters and other positions as necessary. Training is provided.

Time: April 16, 2007, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed: 20
Location: Prestonwood Country Club, Dallas TX 75248
Contact Info: Terry Wilson-Gray at 214-821-3820 x23 or terry@bridgebreast.org
Web Site: www.bridgebreast.org

The Old Red Museum, which seeks to inspire and educate by showcasing the many cultures that have formed in Dallas County, is seeking volunteers for its grand opening celebration. Volunteers will help with the opening celebration by assisting with set-up and tear down of tables and chairs, greeting visitors, handing out programs, giving directions and others duties as necessary.

Time: May 15, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed: 50
Location: Dallas 75202
Contact Info: Steffanie Evans at 214-745-1100 x 1925 or steffaniee@oldred.org
Web Site: www.oldred.org

Housing Services Inc., which strives to improve the standard of living for low-income individuals, is looking for volunteers to assist with sorting, folding, bagging, boxing and distribution of donated goods. Volunteers will help in its warehouse by putting final products on shelves to prepare items for distribution.

Time: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed: 10-20
Location: 10031 Monroe Drive, Dallas
Contact Info: Pat Larson at 214-696-6077 or plarson@hsiusa.org
Web Site: www.hsiusa.org

North Dallas Shared Ministries, which provides charitable assistance for person is need, is looking for people to work in its food pantry. NDSM’s pantry provides food for 20 – 40 families each day. Volunteers will stock shelves and fill pantry orders.

Time: Ongoing
Volunteers Needed: 20
Location: Dallas 752279
Contact Info: Barbara Griffing at 972-620-0671 or admin@ndsm.org
Web Site: www.ndsm.org

The Visiting Nurse Association Meals On Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals on wheels to homebound seniors and disabled persons with no other source of lunchtime food. Each route serves 12-14 homes and takes approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. Routes are available in all areas of Dallas County, and training is provided.

Time: Ongoing, flexible, weekdays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Volunteers Needed: Unlimited
Location: Dallas County
Contact Info: Betsy Cox at 214-689-2210 or coxbe@vnatexas.org
Web Site: www.vnatexas.org

Equest, which provides riding therapy for children and adults with disabilities, is looking for volunteers to groom and tack horses, then assist riders during their one-hour class. Total time per shift would be 2 hours per week for 10 weeks. Training is provided.

Time: Tuesday – Saturday a.m. or p.m. hours available
Volunteers Needed: 100
Location: Wylie 75098
Contact Info: Ellie Grant at 972-812-1170 or egrant@equest.org
Web Site: www.equest.org

Friends of the Farm, which works to protect, preserve and promote Samuell Farm, is looking for a few good hands to help with farm chores such as mowing fields, maintaining farm equipment, weeding and watering the vegetable gardens, and answering phones.

Time: Tuesdays - Sundays 9 am – 5 pm
Location: 100 E. Hwy 80 in Mesquite 75149
Volunteers Needed: 10
Contact Info: Hugh Brooks at 972-567-8467 or hbrooks3@earthlink.net
Web Site: www.samuellfarm.com

The Crow Collection of Asian Art seeks Art Ambassadors who wish to pursue their cultural curiosity by bridging East and West as an Asian Art Ambassador. Opportunities will include art education, invitations to exclusive events, guest speakers, Lotus shop discounts along with other incentives.

Time: Two shifts per month
Volunteers Needed: 35-40
Location: 2010 Flora Street in Dallas, 75204
Contact Info: Michael Agis at 214-271-4484 or marketing@crowcollection.org
Website: www.crowcollection.org

Crossroads Community Services, which serves individuals and families in economic distress, urgently needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to perform intakes, and help in the food pantry and clothing areas. Intake interviewers must have basic computer skills.

Time: Mornings, Monday – Thursday
Volunteers Needed: 8
Location: 1822 Young Street, Dallas, 75201
Contact Info: Joy Mitchell at 214-560-2511, x406 or jmitchell@firstchurchdallas.org