 |
| Library > Volunteer Opportunities |
|
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (Community)
Updated 11 Feb 2013
FEBRUARY
Event: Burkburnett High School 15th Annual Fastpitch Softball Tournament
Request: Volunteers to work entry gates, prep fields
Event Date: Thu-Sat 21 - 23 Feb
Volunteer Times: Sign up for times between Thurs. 21 Feb 8:30am-7:00pm, Fri. 22 Feb 8:30am-8:00pm, Sat. 23 Feb 8:30am-6:00pm
Location: Burkburnett High School softball field 109 West Kramer
To sign up or get more info: contact Ellen Cannon ECannon@unitedregional.org or 940-733-6681
MARCH
EVENT: Special Olympics North Texas - Basketball Competition
REQUEST: Volunteers to help with set-up/tear down, scorekeepers, medics, meal service, etc.
DATE/TIME: Sat 2 Mar from 8 am - 4 pm
LOCATION: Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls
MISC: This is a large event as part of our Spring Games 2013. We will be competing in two gyms at MSU. Volunteers will be needed in both gyms throughout the day.
TO SIGN UP OR GET INFO: Please contact either Mike Strickland, mstrickland@sotx.org or 940-692-2986 or Melanie Miller, msaylor14@yahoo.com or 940-249-4696
EVENT: St. Patrick's Day Downtown Street Festival
REQUEST: Volunteers to help run event
DATE/TIME: Sat 16 Mar 3:00 pm (5K Race) 5:00 pm (Festival) volunteer anytime between 8 am-12 am
LOCATION: Downtown Wichita Falls (Ohio, Lamar St etc)
MISC: We need volunteer groups for Set Up, 5K Race,security, tear down, clean up, etc.
TO SIGN UP OR GET INFO: email assistant@downtownproud.com
EVENT: Wichita Adult Literacy Book Fair
REQUEST: volunteers to help box up donated books and set up for book fair; volunteers working during the sale will be totaling customers' orders, straightening books, helping customers carry books to their vehicles and helping direct customers as needed. They can also work partial shifts as needed.
DATE/TIME:
Setup:
Mon 18 Mar 9 am - 3 pm
Tue 19 Mar 9 am- 3 pm
Wed 20 Mar 9 am - 6 pm
Thu 21 Mar 9 am - 5 pm
Sneak Preview:
Thu 21 Mar 5 pm - 8 pm
General Sale:
Fri 22 Mar 9 am - 6 pm
Sat 23 March 9 am - 6 pm
Sun 24 March 1 am - 5 pm
LOCATION: Sikes Lake Center, Midwestern State University campus (behind the wellness center)
MISC: Free admission to book fair 22 - 24 Mar. Donate books now either Mon or Thu between 9am - 2 pm in advance (no encyclopedias, textbooks or Reader's Digest) at the Wichita Adult Literacy offices in the Galaxy Bldg, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls
TO SIGN UP OR GET INFO: Cindy Price cindy@wfwalc.org (940) 766-1954
APRIL
EVENT: THOR - Texoma Hellacious Obstacle Run
REQUEST: Volunteers needed to set up, work, clean up, tear down obstacles
DATE: Sat, 6 Apr
TIME: first group out at 9am; volunteers needed earlier for first shift and in the afternoon for second shift (you can work both)
LOCATION: parking is at the Bridwell Ag Center (behind MPEC)
MISC: dress appropriately for weather, set up and tear down of obstacles - work boots and long pants for safety; on event day, sports workout attire; volunteer t-shirts will be provided
TO SIGN UP OR GET INFO: Go to www.wfthor.com or Lori Wilson loriwilson0422@gmail.com ot text (940) 733-5670
JUNE
Event: Relay for Life - Wichita Falls
Request: Set up/tear down
DATE/TIMES: Thu, 6 Jun 6-8 pm; Fri, 7 Jun 1230 pm-12 am; Sat, 8 Jun 6-8 am
Location: McNeil High School Track, Wichita Falls
Misc Info: Admission is free
TO SIGN UP OR GET MORE INFO: Brenda Walker brendawalker5981@yahoo.com (580) 716-8135
Other agencies that continually need volunteer support:
Meals on Wheels (940) 322-6232 (delivering to the elderly)
Food Bank (940) 855-8164 (helping the needy)
Faith Mission (940) 723-5663 (serving the homeless)
Children's Aid Society (940) 322-3141 (2-17 year olds emergency housing; @30 children live there)
Salvation Army (940) 687-2051 (aiding the needy)
Wichita Falls Adult Literacy Council (940) 766-1954 (help improve the 23% illiteracy rate)
Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls and Burkburnett (940) 322-2012 (mentoring youth)
Women's Job Corps (940) 687-0601 (mentoring young women starting over)
Patsy's House (940) 723-1646 (abused children)
First Step (940) 723-1646 (domestic violence)
Habitat for Humanity (940) 716-9300 (build homes for needy)
Christmas in Action (940) 696-9393 (elderly/disabled home renovation projects)
|
|
|
|
|
